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…
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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…
OAU TMC Launches Student Driver Programme, Students React
The Transport Management Committee (TMC) of Obafemi Awolowo University, on March 24, 2026, announced the launch of a student driver empowerment programme, offering students the opportunity to earn up to…
CNG Buses, Tricycles Set to Begin Operations on OAU Campus
The 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and 20 tricycles donated to Obafemi Awolowo University by Senator Oluremi Tinubu on January 29, 2026, are set to commence operations on campus…
Students’ Union Lifts State of Emergency on CBTs, Proposes New Date for Freshers’ Exam
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…