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 ‎THE AWO TIMES  Campus News | January 30, 2026 ‎ ‎FIRST LADY COMMISSIONS CNG BUSES TRICYCLES AND DREAM CENTER  AT OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY. ‎By Goodness Olope  Obafemi Awolowo University, on Thursday, 29 January, hosted Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, for the official commissioning of newly donated campus transport vehicles, fulfilling a promise she made during the university’s 48th convocation ceremony in December 2024. ‎Senator Oluremi Tinubu, an alumna of the university from the Faculty of Education, had pledged to support the institution with shuttle buses and tricycles to improve transportation within the campus. ‎ The donation comprises 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, 20 solar-powered tricycles, and 10 CNG-powered tricycles, all aimed at enhancing mobility, safety, and sustainability on campus. ‎ ‎The commissioning ceremony took place at the Main Bowl of the university’s Sports Complex. Dignitaries in attendance included government ...

  Campus News | January 28, 2026 ‎ ‎OAU TO HOST FIRST LADY, SENATOR OLUREMI TINUBU ON OFFICIAL VISIT ‎By Prosperity Olajire ‎ Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, has announced plans to host Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on an official visit to the university on Thursday, January 29, 2026. ‎ A notice issued by the Office of the Registrar and addressed to all staff stated that the visit will feature the official commissioning and handover of 50 buses and 10 tricycles donated by the First Lady to the institution. ‎ The programme will also include the commissioning and handover of the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Dream Centre, to be performed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II). ‎ The university added that enhanced security arrangements and access control measures will be enforced across the campus for the duration of the visit. ‎ Staff and students were urged to cooperate with security personnel, comply with all official directives, and maintain ...

THE AWO TIMES ‎Campus News | January 16, 2026 ‎ OAU MATRICULATES OVER 10,000 NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS By Grace Olaniyi  Obafemi Awolowo University was filled with excitement and pride today as the institution officially matriculated over ten thousand fresh undergraduates in the matriculation ceremony.  The event marked the formal induction of fresh undergraduates into the academic and cultural life of Great Ife.  The matriculating students were inducted in batches according to their respective faculties. Batch A comprised students from the Faculty of Social Sciences, Administration, Arts, and Law. Batch B included students from the Faculty of Agriculture, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Education, and Sciences. Batch C consisted of students from the Faculty of Technology, Computing Science and Engineering, Pharmacy, and Environmental Design and Management. Dressed in academic gowns, the Matriculating students took the oath of allegiance, pledging ...

  ‎THE AWO TIMES ‎Campus News | January 16, 2026 ELECTRICITY CRISIS DEEPENS IN NEW MARKET HOSTELS: AGNES, SHA-DEY-RIN, AND NICE CARE ‎By Anjolaoluwa Adedeji ‎ Residents of the newly opened Agnes, Sha-dey-rin, and Nice Care hostels are currently weary of a persistent electricity crisis and have raised a formal petition to the Division of Student Affairs. ‎The Ge nesis of the Unrest:  ‎ The situation escalated during the late hours of Tuesday, January 13th, as students tired of the indifferent attitude of the hostel management, decided to take action. The primary catalyst for this movement was the students' inability to study for ongoing university tests. ‎ ‎Residents pointed out that despite being promised 24/7 power supply prior to payment, they currently receive barely four hours of electricity, which frequently cuts off at inconvenient hours.  Failed Solutions and Communication Gaps: The temporary solar energy solution provided by the hostel management has failed to ...

 THE AWO TIMES ‎Campus News | January 15, 2026 ‎ ‎COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES DEPARTMENT HOLDS SEMINAR FOR FINAL-YEAR STUDENTS By Ajanaku Daniel ‎The department of Communication and media studies at Obafemi Awolowo University, on the 14th of January 2026, held a seminar for final-year Communication and Media Studies students. ‎Led by the Program's Coordinator, Dr. Adeola Oyeleke, the session was organized to help students better understand how to apply media theories to their final projects. ‎The speakers were lecturers from the department who emphasized the importance of adopting a systematic approach to research. ‎They explained that students should present their data clearly and make sure their findings actually link back to the theories discussed in their earlier chapters. This ensures the project stays organized and meets the required academic standards. ‎Another major point was the use of current resources. Students were encouraged to use literature from the last five yea...

  ‎THE AWO TIMES ‎Ca mpus News | January 13, 2026 OAU DECLARES LECTURE FREE DAYS FOR FRESH STUDENTS By Elizabeth Ogbodogbo Earlier today, Tuesday, 13 January 2026, the management of Obafemi Awolowo University held a meeting during which it declared a two-day lecture-free period for newly admitted students. ‎ The lecture-free period will take place on Wednesday, 14 January, and Thursday, 15 January 2026. ‎ According to the management, the decision is to enable all fresh students to complete their faculty and departmental registrations, as well as pay all compulsory fees, within their respective faculties. ‎ This, the university noted, is necessary to ensure their eligibility to participate in the matriculation ceremony scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026.

 THE AWO TIMES ‎Campus News | January 8, 2026 ‎REPORTED CULT-LIKE ATTACKS RAISE SECURITY CONCERNS ON OAU CAMPUS By Goodness Olope  ‎Some students of Obafemi Awolowo University, have been reportedly assaulted in robbery and cult related attacks across the campus on Thursday, January 8, 2026, sparking widespread concern over student safety. ‎One of the most disturbing incidents reportedly occurred around the Alex Duduyemi Lecture Theatre at about 5:00 p.m., where five students from the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development were said to have been engaged in an academic field exercise involving insect collection. ‎A statement issued by the Agricultural Extension Student Society of Nigeria (AESSON OAU) alleged that the students were accosted by an individual who accused them of wearing “cult-like beads.” Despite the students’ clarification, the situation reportedly escalated. ‎According to the statement, the assailant allegedly forced the students to kneel unde...

 THE AWO TIMES ‎Campus News | January 7, 2026 OAU MANDATES CBT FOR LARGE CLASSES ‎By Goodness Olope  ‎The Obafemi Awolowo University has mandated the use of Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for all courses with student enrolment exceeding 250, as part of measures to improve assessment efficiency and credibility. ‎The directive was contained in an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) following a decision of the University Senate. ‎According to the memo, the CBT requirement applies to both mid-semester tests and examinations, and all faculties and departments are expected to comply strictly with the directive. ‎While urging members of the faculty to prepare adequately, the mid semester test for freshmen has been slated for January 19-24 as approved by the University Senate. ‎The University emphasized that strict adherence to both the approved test schedule and the CBT mandate is compulsory. The memo was signed by Professor G. A. Aderounmu,...

  ‎THE AWO TIMES ‎Campus News | January 6, 2026 ‎ MEDICAL STUDENT PASSES AWAY AT FAJUYI HALL OF RESIDENCE By Jeremiah Williams Obafemi Awolowo University has confirmed the death of a Part Two medical student, Toromade Oluwatimilehin, who reportedly died in his sleep in the early hours of Tuesday, January 6. University officials said the student was found in his room at Fajuyi Hall of Residence, Annex C, Room 109, prompting an immediate response from authorities. Preliminary reports indicates that the student was in normal spirits the previous evening and was last seen around 4 a.m. According to a report by the Association of Campus Journalists, OAU, the Hall Supervisor, Adefisoye Abraham, said there were no signs of struggle or any indication of foul play.  The room has since been sealed, while the body was transferred to the university’s Anatomy Department for an autopsy. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, said management had commenced an investig...