By Samuel Faseyitan The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has extended the deadline for students to vacate university-owned halls of residence to Friday, May…
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NANS Intervenes in OAU Transport Crisis, Demands Reduction of Three-Week Break
By Samuel Faseyitan and John Alabi The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone D, on Wednesday, intervened in the transportation crisis at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, protesting…
OAU Declares Three-Week Mid-Semester Break following Student Protest
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has declared an immediate three-week mid-semester break following a student protest led by the Students’ Union on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Following the demonstration, which was…
OAU Students’ Stage Peaceful Protest over Transport Crisis, Welfare Concern
Students of Obafemi Awolowo University staged a peaceful protest early on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the university’s main gate over persistent transportation challenges and accommodation concerns. The protest was…
ACJ-OAU Hosts Annual Inter-News Agency Oratory Contest
The Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJ-OAU), hosted its third annual inter-news agency oratory contest on Saturday, 25th April 2026. This contest brought together student journalists to discuss…
Alumnus BOP Sponsors Free Bus Rides for Education Students Amid Transport Crisis
An alumnus of the Faculty of Education, Boluwatife Olatunji Paul (Hon. BOP), on Thursday, April 23, 2026, sponsored a free bus ride initiative for students to ease the burden of…
OAU Library Week ‘26: Toluwase Dada Emerges Best Book Borrower
Borrowing 23 books in four months and 144 in total, Toluwase Dada emerged as the best book borrower at the Reading Time programme held at Oduduwa Hall on Wednesday, April…
OAU Transport Crisis: Alpha Club Offers Free Bus Rides
The Alpha Club of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) on Monday, April 21, 2026, provided free bus rides for students from the SUB bus stop to the campus gate and back,…
InFocus Webinar Equips Students with Core News Writing Skills
InFocus News Agency, on April 18, 2026, hosted an engaging webinar themed ‘The Art of News Writing: Clarity, Accuracy, and Impact,’ aimed at equipping members of the agency and students…
Students’ Union Declares 72-hour Lecture Boycott, Demands Urgent Transport Reforms
The Great Ife Students’ Union has announced a 72-hour lecture boycott in protest against challenges raised from the university’s newly introduced transportation system. The resolution came after a week-long observation…