The Great Ife Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has announced the lifting of the previously declared state of emergency on the conduct of Computer-Based Tests (CBT) across the…
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Senator Oluremi Tinubu Commissions CNG Buses, Tricycles to Boost Campus Transportation
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), on Thursday, 29 January 2026, witnessed a major boost to its transportation system as the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON), commissioned 50 Compressed…
OAU Management Approves Lecture-Free Days for Matriculating Students
On Tuesday, 13th January 2026, the management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, declared Wednesday, 14th January and Thursday, 15th January 2026 as lecture-free days for all newly-admitted students of…
‘Your Bylines are your Assets’: ACJ-OAU Induction Urges Excellence and Integrity
The Association of Campus Journalists, OAU (ACJ-OAU) held its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, November 22, at Auditorium II, formally welcoming a new set of students into the association. The…
Freshmen Compete at the Great Ife Interfaculty Debate 2025
The Great Ife Students’ Union held its Freshers’ Interfaculty Debate on Tuesday, 11th November, at the 1000-seat Lecture Theatre of the university. It is one of the events lined up…
Blaqbonez Lights Up Amphitheatre in Electrifying OAU Homecoming Concert
Afrobeats star Emeka Akumefule, professionally known as Blaqbonez electrified the crowd with an energetic performance at the ‘Back to the Root (Blaqbonez OAU Homecoming)’ concert held at the Afrika Amphitheatre…
Osun Governor Promises Enhanced Security Measures Following Students Protest
In response to the growing insecurity affecting student communities in Ile-Ife, the Osun State Governor has pledged to immediately deploy additional police officers and intensify patrol operations. This commitment follows…
OAU Faculty of Education Holds 2025 Teaching Practice Orientation
The Faculty of Education launched its 2025 Teaching Practice Orientation with the theme “Towards Effective Teaching and Counselling” on Monday, September 22nd, 2025 at the First Bank Lecture Theatre. This…
OAU Approves Extended Hostel Stay for #10,000
The Division of Student Affairs has issued payment guidelines for students who intend to extend their stay in the halls of residence, following the directive that all students vacate the…
Fighting Fake News: Infocus News Agency Holds Webinar On The Power Of Fact-Checking
In today’s digital space, where fake information spreads faster than light, fact-checking has become more important than ever, not just for journalists alone but for everyone. This was the focus…