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  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 30, 2025 — MUTMAHINAH SURGERY DREAMS CLOSER TO REALITY AS FACULTY OF LAW COMPLETES FUNDRAISING  The Faculty of Law, here at Obafemi Awolowo University has successfully raised the funds needed for their ailing Coursemate, Mutmahinah Oladosu's surgery. The initiative, which began on wednesday, with a campus-wide rally and fundraising drive by the Faculty of Law culminated into a triumphant moment for the Faculty and the entire university community. Oladosu Mutmahinah, a 200 level student of the faculty of law, Obafemi Awolowo University is suffering from an acute kidney injury. The total cost of the surgery needed, including post surgery costs is estimated at #40 million naira.   The amount seemed quite a stretch, but the part 2 Law student took to the streets of the university campus rallying for financial assistance to save the life of their coursemate. With the students' relentless efforts, coupled with the generosity of donors and ...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 28, 2025 -- Faculty of Law Rallies for Mutimainah In a moving show of solidarity, students from the Faculty of Law took to the streets of Obafemi Awolowo University today in a rally for their ailing coursemate, Mutimainah Oladosu, who is currently battling chronic kidney disease and urgently requires a kidney transplant. Towards the Student Union Building, their chants and placards bore a common message: "Mutimainah’s Life Matters." But while the passion was loud, one cannot help but ask—is the campus hearing them well enough? In times like this, we are reminded that student activism is not just about protests; it's about compassion, unity, and fighting for one of our own. Yet the momentum must not stop at a march. More needs to be done. The urgency of Mutimainah’s condition requires a louder, more sustained campaign—across faculties, across platforms, and across hearts. She needs ₦40,000,000. So far, only ₦2,557,600 has been raised. The ...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 24, 2025 --- PharmaSpark ’25 Ignites Passion and Knowledge at OAU Faculty of Pharmacy Day 4 of PANS Week brought us to the Faculty of Pharmacy for PharmaSpark ’25—a day packed with ideas, energy, and healthy competition. The event kicked off with a warm and spontaneous opening prayer, led by a volunteer from the crowd. It set the tone for what became a day full of learning and excitement. Shortly after, the President of PANS gave a short speech about the preparations that went into making PharmaSpark happen. In an unexpected but fun twist, he also announced that he would be stepping down temporarily from his role for 24 hours. This was in honour of a previously held competition,"PANS OAU One-Day President", where students competed for a chance to act as the Faculty President for a day. The winner, Folayemi Hallelujah, was officially handed the role and also gave a heartfelt speech about his preparation and journey to winning. The day moved i...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 24, 2025 --- Vibrance Meets Purpose: PANS Week Trade Fair Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit and Promotes Wellness Day 3 of the PANS Week celebration brought a refreshing change of scenery—an exciting pop-up fair at the Akintola Car Park that had students buzzing with energy and curiosity. Under brightly coloured canopies, vendors set up stalls selling all sorts of eye-catching items—from sweet treats to stylish thrift finds and creative handmade products. The vibe? Absolutely electric. With music pumping through the speakers and Dammy Cares hyping the crowd as the MC, there wasn’t a dull moment. Friends strolled from one stand to another, sampling snacks, checking out fashion pieces, and striking poses for photos. One of the highlights of the day was a round of vendor interviews conducted by the organising team. Featured brands like The Mauve Emporium, The Radola Brand, Ruso Delicakes, and Cece Thrift Store shared insights into their entrepreneurial j...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 21, 2025 — PANS WEEK 2025 IGNITES LEGACY OF SADE OLAFIMIHAN WITH THRILLING INTER-FACULTY DEBATE  In continuous celebration of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS) Week, OAU Chapter, Day 2, the Faculty held a commemorative debate in honour of a star that will continue to shine in their hearts: the Sade Olafimihan Inter-Faculty Debate, which took place at the ICT Conference Hall, OAU. This event is held yearly to uphold the memory of the renowned legend, Sade Olafimihan. Sade was recognised for her industrious and dynamic impact in the Faculty and demonstrated this through her visionary and strong leadership role as the first and only female President of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS), OAU. The revered event commenced with an opening prayer, followed by an enthusiastic recitation of the OAU anthem. The host then introduced the speakers for the event: Pharm. Adejuwon Oteleja, CEO of Kanymed Health...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 20, 2025 --- PANS WEEK 2025, KICKS OFF WITH A MEMORABLE OPENING  CEREMONY  The Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS), OAU chapter, officially commenced its 2025 Week with an impactful opening ceremony at the Ifeloju Cooperative Hall. Themed “Pharmacy Profession: The Past, Present, and Future,” the event explored the evolution of the pharmacy field and the expanding roles of pharmacists in the modern world. The program opened with a prayer led by the Vice President, Miss Adwoye Omawunmi, followed by the enthusiastic recitation of the OAU anthem. The Master of Ceremonies then introduced special guests and dignitaries who graced the event, setting a tone of respect and anticipation. The President of PANS, Mr. Alabi Taofeek, formally introduced the past and present executives, then delivered a deeply personal speech in which he reflected on his leadership journey. He expressed sincere gratitude to those who supported him duri...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 18, 2025 --- CARCADE AND BONFIRE!!!  FACULTY OF PHARMACY OPENS PANS WEEK IN STYLE The of Faculty of Pharmacy, at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state, is about to make a new history, and they came fully prepared. They have hoped for this day to come, and here it is, as they kickoff their week with the Carcade and Bonfire Night today, on 18th of May, 2025 by 4pm,hereby presenting to us, FUTURIS.The game is on! The fire is on! They have planned ahead to put a lot of things in order, and lots of arrangement have been put to place to make this event a memorable one. It was a  fun filled event, as they went to their halls of residence for the car cade, paraded round the campus, so as to raise awareness for their faculty week, which already started. The aims of this event was to foster bond and oneness among Pharmacy students, create an atmosphere of love, and to stare up their anticipation for other events which are to come later in...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 20, 2025 --- OAU TMC Reverts Bus Fare to N100, Enforces New Transport Rules The Transport Management Commission (TMC) of Obafemi Awolowo University has announced a return to the former bus fare of N100, effective this week. This follows discussions with school management and bus operators. The TMC also introduced stricter regulations to improve campus transportation safety and order. These include: - Mandatory helmets for all Okada riders (private and commercial). - Only one passenger per bike. - A zero-tolerance policy for buses with safety defects such as faulty doors. Approved Okada fares are now: - Campus Gate to Bus Stop: N200 - Campus Gate to Halls/Market: N300 - Campus Gate to Academics: N300 Additionally, the TMC announced upcoming interventions on Road 7, including free and subsidized transport options starting this week. Students are encouraged to support one another and report unsafe buses by submitting plate numbers to the commission.

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 20, 2025 --- OAU STUDENT UNION SECURES POLICE ACTION AFTER STUDENT ATTACKS In response to an alarming incident of security breaches, including a violent robbery at Moremi Estate and a machete attack on a student resident at D & D Hostel, the Great Ife Students’ Union Security Committee of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has taken swift action to confront the growing concerns over student safety. According to a press release issued on Monday, the Security Committee reported that one student was injured in the D & D Hostel attack, sustaining a machete wound to the head. The incident has sent shockwaves through the student body, inciting calls for immediate action. Without any further delay, representatives of the Students’ Union Security Committee visited the Osun State Police Command Headquarters, where they were received by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Operations. The DCP, standing in for the Commissioner ...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 19, 2025 --- TERROR AT MIDNIGHT; ARMED ROBBERS STORM MOREMI ESTATE IN ILE-IFE. What was supposed to be a quiet night turned into a nightmare for students at Moremi Estate, as a violent theft raid at D and D Hostel left the residents perplexed one student critically injured. Residents of the hostel affected, D and D hostel to be precise, said the attackers broke into the hostel at midnight and in the course of that, they delivered a severe blow to the student’s head, leaving him unconscious and in critical condition. The incident, which happened at midnight,  has left many students in shock and fear. “It felt like something out of a movie,” said one resident of D and D Hostel. “But this was real—and it could have been any one of us.” This isn’t the first time Moremi has faced incidents like this, and the growing sense of insecurity amongst students is becoming unbearable, with many of them asking questions about the management of the hostel, if...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 15, 2025 --- OAU Student Union Takes Action on Unpaid School Fees In a bid to address the growing financial challenges facing students, the Student Union of Obafemi Awolowo University has released a Google form to gather information on students who are yet to pay their school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session.   According to the memo released by the PRO, the form is aimed at gathering accurate statistics on affected students, as the academic session approaches its end. Many students have found themselves struggling to meet the financial demands of their tuition due to various economic pressures, and the union is stepping in to ensure that their voices are heard. By collecting this data, the student union aims to better understand the extent of the issue and potentially advocate for solutions from the, such as financial assistance. With the deadline for fee payments fast approaching, this measure is seen as a crucial step toward iden...