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Akinade Peter On May 31, 2025, the Ace Hall at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, was filled with excitement as students and health professionals gathered for the Health Storytellers Summit. The event, themed “The Content Cure: Storytelling as a Tool for Elevating Health Awareness for a Healthier Tomorrow,” brought together medical and non-medical participants to learn how storytelling can improve health education. The summit featured a strong lineup of panelists, including Dr. Racheal Babayomi (The Jovial Dentist), Dr. Abraham Akinbami (The African Dentist), Dr. Isaac Adeyemi, and Dr. Ifeoluwa Adetula. The keynote speaker was Dr. Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, a medical doctor and health storyteller with 2.4 million followers on X (formerly Twitter). Aproko Doctor captivated the audience with his relatable and inspiring talk. He explained how he uses storytelling to make complex health topics easy to understand, especially in Nigeria where myths...

Esther Olatunji Second-year Law students at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) recently held a camping awareness campaign to support their classmate, Mutmainah Oladosu, who is critically ill with chronic kidney disease. Mutmainah is receiving treatment at ABUAD Multi-System Hospital and urgently needs a kidney transplant. The total cost for the transplant and follow-up care is estimated at ₦40 million ($25,000 USD), an amount beyond what her family can afford. The students organized the campout to raise awareness and funds to help cover these medical expenses. The Class Governor expressed gratitude for the solidarity shown by the students and encouraged everyone to help spread the word and support Mutmainah. Two other students shared their feelings about Mutmainah’s condition. Ayorinde Gideon said, “Mutmainah is one of us. If not for her health, she’d be in Part Two. It’s heartbreaking to see her unable to continue her studies. We appeal to the student community to help in an...

Adebimpe Oluwatofunmi Bello AbdulHameed Bolaji is a Part 4 student of Religious Studies and Education at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). He currently serves as an honourable representing the Faculty of Education in the GreatIfe Student Representative Council (SRC). In a recent interview, he shared his thoughts on campus politics, student challenges, and his role as a student leader. When asked about the recent student ID card controversy on campus, Ridwan expressed full support for the student union’s protests. He explained that many students have been harassed outside the university because they lack proper identification. Even during CBT exams on campus, students are required to show ID, yet obtaining this ID is a stressful process. Students must print their course forms and get signatures from their heads of department, which Ridwan describes as “ stressful and uncalled for. Despite raising these concerns repeatedly with school management, no effective action was taken...

The Department of Chemistry at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has launched the Smart Chemistry Project, an initiative designed to improve scientific education, research, and real-life problem-solving. The project was unveiled during the department’s first alumni meeting and fundraising event, attended by alumni, guests, and faculty members. The Smart Chemistry Project aims to turn the department into a centre for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. According to the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Adeyinka Adesina, the project will provide modern laboratory equipment, hands-on training, and encourage students to think critically and creatively. He said this will help students tackle real-world problems and support national development through science and innovation. Professor Adesina explained that the project is not just about infrastructure, but about helping students learn, innovate, and lead. The goal is to give students the skills and tools needed for mode...

Akinade Peter Ayomide On the night of May 18 to 19, 2025, thieves attacked a hostel in Moremi Estate, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The robbers broke into seven of the twenty rooms, injured one student with a cutlass, and stole phones, laptops, and PlayStations. The attack left students scared and worried about their safety. Two students, Yakub and Samuel, spoke about their experience. Samuel said he was sleeping when he heard loud noises outside. “I heard people trying to break a door. Someone said they were armed robbers,” he said. Yakub said the robbers only got into seven rooms because the students quickly warned each other. “I woke up because it was hot, and I heard noise getting louder. We sent messages on our WhatsApp group to call for help,” he said. The robbers climbed over barbed wires and cut the electric fence to enter the hostel. They did not speak to the students directly, but Yakub said they used his farm cutlass to hurt his neighbor. The neighbor has been treated and...

Benjamin Oluwakasayo Emmanuel Ife Architecture Students’ Association (IFASA) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, held its annual summit, tagged Summit 2.0, on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Ajose Lecture Theatre. The event, themed “Beyond Build,” brought together students from all levels in the Department of Architecture, including postgraduate students, as well as lecturers and professors from the department. The summit opened with a welcome address by Professor A.D. Ajiboye, Head of the Department of Architecture, who greeted guests and introduced members of staff present, including Professor Osasona, Professor Dolapo Amole, and Professor Ilesanmi, the Deputy Provost of the Postgraduate College, among others. Favor Oyekan, President of IFASA, also welcomed everyone and highlighted some activities that took place before the summit, such as a campus cleaning exercise in partnership with Plug in Nigeria on May 10 and a marathon race and sports fiesta on May 17. A panel ses...

Adebimpe Oluwatofunmi  The Education Students Association of Nigeria, Obafemi Awolowo University (ESAN OAU), through the Office of the General Secretary, recently hosted Brandthrive 2.0-an empowerment program themed "Unlocking Your Potential: Navigating Identity, Purpose, and Impact in a Dynamic World." The event, held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Faculty of Technology Lecture Theatre, OAU, Ile-Ife, aimed to inspire students to discover and maximize their personal and professional potential. The event began on a lively note as the master of ceremonies engaged attendees with games and introduced key guests, protocol officials, and members of the media. This interactive start helped set a positive and welcoming tone for the day. One of the speakers, Arch. Adeleke Adedayo (CEO, Weforte MultiChoice) , opened his session by challenging students with a thought-provoking question: “What do you want people to know you for?” He advised participants not to start a brand they canno...

Emiola Oluwaseun Following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) increase in tariffs for calls, SMS, and data earlier this year, many Nigerians have expressed frustration over the added financial burden. Students at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, are feeling the impact deeply, as rising data costs threaten their academic work and daily lives.   Joy Abioye, a final-year student in the Faculty of Education, shared how the data hike has slowed her research progress. “I can’t access the internet anytime I need, which delays my work,” she said. To cope, Joy switched to a cheaper network, but this has increased her monthly expenses. “I now have to take money from my feeding and transportation allowances to pay for data,” she explained. Joy believes more can be done by both network providers and the school management to ease the burden on students. She recalled her days in Akintola Hall of Residence last session, where they had access to free internet thro...

Benjamin Oluwakasayo Emmanuel The Obafemi Awolowo University Medical Students’ Association (IFUMSA) held its sixth Doctors’ Plus Summit on Monday, May 12, 2025, at NACETEM Hall, OAU, Ile-Ife. The event, themed "The Future of Medicine: Artificial Intelligence and Beyond," brought together students and experts to discuss how technology is changing healthcare. The summit started at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony led by Professor Salako, Dean of Clinical Sciences. He welcomed participants and encouraged students to embrace new skills. Ayobami Miracle Olajuyigbe, president of IFUMSA, also gave an opening speech, highlighting the importance of the summit for future doctors. The event featured an abstract session with three student presenters. Toluwase Ogundipe spoke on "Artificial Intelligence Vaccination," Abdulbasit Opeyemi discussed "AI Chatbots vs YouTube Learning: Which Medium is More Effective for Medical Education?" and Kabiawu Yetunde prese...