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 Olabode Oluwafemi   T he water scarcity being experienced currently in the university community and the recent surface of a snake caught at Mozambique Hall drainage has made the hall executive council troop out in peaceful protest to the Division Of Students' Affairs building in the early hours of Tuesday. The demonstration scene began with the gyration of aluta chorus in the frontal view of the Dean of Students' Affairs office, Prof. Isiaka Aransi, as gathered and witnessed by OAU KILONSHELE correspondent who later made efforts to address the protesting students(HEC). Angola hall chairman, Timileyin Samuel questioned the management's silence after a public notice was disbursed to the university community informing them of the "mechanical fault" with the pumping machine at the dam assuring them of swift action and solution before dusk which later yielded futility as they were thrown into worrisome after 48 hours of the release. The Dean, Prof. Isiaka Aransi in h

  Following the suspension of the Great Ife Students' Representative Council Speaker, Ajadi Toheeb, in a congress held at Afrika Amphitheater on November 30th and after a news report issued by OAU KILONSHELE interrogating the Judicial Council of the justification of the Speaker's Suspension after summoning a parliamentary sitting on December 1st respectively.  The Judicial Council in a court sitting presided over by the Lord Chancellor, Hon. Justice Abiodun Adesanya, alongside other six Justices, held on December 13th has ruled that the suspension of the Speaker is unconstitutional, illegal and void after he took legal action and redress. READ ALSO: IF THE SPEAKER FEELS HE HAS BEEN UNJUSTLY SUSPENDED, HE SHOULD APPROACH THE COURT - JUDICIAL COUNCIL   The Lord Chancellor further declared the reinstatement and resumption of Mr. Ajadi Toheeb as the Speaker with immediate effect and handling over all his entitlement. Earlier before this development, there has been series of threat

 Olatunde Olawale Political Science Students' Representative Council, Obafemi Awolowo University, hosted dignitaries, Lecturers and students in its first-ever parliamentary summit themed "Building the Nigeria dream: The role of the legislature and advantage of Policy Making" on Tuesday under the leadership of Hon. Oluwatobi Faturoti, the Political Science Students' Representative Speaker.  The PSSRC Speaker, Faturoti Oluwatobiloba in his welcome address gives all thanks to God for making the event a possibility and he reiterates the reason why youth especially students can no longer sit on the fence or take the back sit in the affairs that shape their lives. In his words "as students of politics and citizens of Nigeria, we cannot afford to be disinterested in the issues of nation building because in there lies our dream future ambitions and aspirations. So, therefore we can't continue to be feelings pessimistic but rather face the challenges by looking for la

 OAU KILONSHELE   As we are aware that the students' union had its congress on Wednesday, which happens to be the first of its kind since the reinstatement of the Union after five years of prescription. The venue appears to be soaked in gross turbulence as majority of the students were seen protesting some actions of the President, Olayiwola Folahan at the congress. Such that, even Mr. President could not resist the chaotic scene as he escaped the venue devising the marathon means.  The new page doesn't seem to correspond with expectations of the average Great Ife Students as they were overjoyed, thinking reform-ation has come to their deformities, that salvation has come while they mount the hill of Arafa-t but it blatantly appears the union leadership is more centered in proving who is more capacitated through thwarting power to achieve their selfish interest than rather hold their fellow students' interest and welfare in esteem.  The Students Representative Council happe

Olabode Oluwafemi   Great Ife SU holds congress amidst turbulence.  Acclaimed suspended SRC Speaker forged ahead with plenary session as OAU security storms venue.  Student reporter got harassed The Great Ife Students' Union held its first-ever congress since its inauguration on Wednesday evening at the Afrika Amphitheater. The atmosphere was puffed with a series of heated arguments and turbulence by congressmen as it appeared not peaceful. The commotion began when the students' union President, Olayiwola Folahan absconded from recognizing a congressman identified as Sumbade Jnr also an honorable member of the Great Ife SRC chanting "security alert". The congress venue which was seen pervaded by security men identified as 'Man O War' was protested against by the students as they claimed it to be against the customs and traditions of the union.  It subsequently appears to be the allocation of a bar at the renovated Ken Saro Wiwa students' union building sp

 Olabode Oluwafemi   In the early hours of Monday, Ile-Ife residents were thrown into anguish as commuters and students got stranded at almost every Ile-Ife bus stop as they await the commercial buses to convey them to their various destinations and location. The tussle didn't sideline OAU students who are being accommodated outside the university community, as they await their shuttle bus drivers fondly called "town-'gboro" to transport them to the campus for lectures, tests and other activities. OAU Students stranded at campus gate due to unavailability of shuttle bus OAU KILONSHELE in a telephone conversation with one of the drivers who pleaded anonymity confirmed that the emergence of the new PDP government in the state led to chaos in the smooth running of the transportation system as they plan to hijack the leadership of the transport union.   "The PDP faction wants to take over from the existing executive who are not ready to handover peacefully. I was eve

Damola Badmos   ASUU OAU holds special congress; pinpoint demands. NASU apologizes, calls for collaboration. SU President reiterates solidarity, calls for synergy. ERC advises a students' congress. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife branch, on the early hours of Wednesday, 23rd November, held its one-day special congress and rally at the level of First Bank lecture theatre. The past chairman of the union, Professor Omotoye Olorode, a speaker, in his remarks stated that on Dec. 31, 1983, the Structural Adjustment Program(SAP) announced by the Shehu Shagari led government was a signal that the real colonization of Nigeria was about to start as it had a reversal effect on all the promises made during independence, educational sector particularly. The current president, President Muhammadu Buhari who became the Head of State back then after a coup attempt went ahead to implement the program and resistance from lecturers led to some of them bein

Olabode Oluwafemi   The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Obafemi Awolowo University branch has announced a one-day special congress and protest rally which is aimed at dissenting the half payment of their union members' salary as against earlier reached agreement with the Federal Government after suspension of the eight months industrial action. In a release obtained by OAU KILONSHELE , the congress is scheduled to hold in the early hours of Wednesday, 23rd November, at the First Bank Lecture Theater where every member of the Union is expected to converge and to be equally followed by a  rally. The protest which is tagged "Protest against the casualization of the academics in Nigeria" has the Great Ife Students' Union President, Olayiwola Folahan as a guest speaker and other ASUU veterans. Meanwhile, the one-day protest which was spearheaded by Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Lagos branch and other branches stated the actions of the Minister

Olabode Oluwafemi  The Great Ife Students' Representative Council held its first business sitting since its inauguration in Awo Cafeteria in the late hours of Friday.  The Speaker, Ajadi Toheeb, cited that the sitting ought to have held but due to circumstances beyond control. He stated the parliamentary workshop was a feat and hammered on the establishment of standing committees as stipulated in the constitution as the major agenda for the business sitting.  The session subsequently featured the constitution of honorable members in committees as codified by the constitution; Transportation management committee, finance and budgetary committee amongst others.  Budgetary and Finance Committee   Honourable Michael (Faculty of Clinical Sciences) Honourable Aspiring Billionaire(Faculty Of Technology)  Honorable Tajudeen Olayinka (Faculty of Administration) Chairman  Honourable Alabi Fawas(Faculty Of Arts) Honourable Ewatee (Faculty Of Education) Honourable Olaitan Timilehin(Faculty Of

 Stephen Tolulope   (PHOTO CREDIT: Instagram/ @greatife_su) The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor Commissioned the newly renovated Ken Saro Wiwa Students’ Union Building on Saturday, 12th November 2022, at the Main Hall, African Centre of Excellence, Obafemi Awolowo University.  The general who sponsored the renovation expressed that OAU has had a great impact on the life of many alumni and the country as a whole.   He charged the students’ Union body to have a clear direction with the capacity to lead.   In his remark, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simeon Bamire amidst welcoming the Chief of Defence Staff, appreciated the efforts committed to renovating the Students’ Union Building.  While being grateful that the renovation took place during his administration, he confirmed that this is the first time that the building will enjoy a comprehensive renovation. He further noted that the University buildings have been built for over 50 years, and over time, some of the buildings h

A Professor of Educational Test and Measurement from Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor Bamidele Faleye is dead. A source close to the Late Professor disclosed to OAU KILONSHELE that he was on a "brief visit" to his hometown where he was confirmed dead on Saturday morning after a night's sleep.  "He slept and didn't wake" the source stated. 

 O labode Oluwafemi   As the lingering strike action embarked upon by the Academic Union of Nigerian Universities, ASUU gravitates towards eight months while its National body recently assures "light at the end of the tunnel" after a meeting with the Speaker House of Representative, Femi Gbajabiamila, ongoing is a rumor of meetings held at various ASUU branches of Nigerian Universities which is aimed at gathering votes on either to stop or roll on the strike. OAU KILONSHELE in a telephone conversation with ASUU Chairman OAU chapter, Dr. Adeola Egbedokun to confirm his chapter's position "you'll get to know of our decision soon" he maintains silence. The latest report has it that Federal Government will modify the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System to accommodate the peculiarities of the University Transparency Accountability System, a payroll system developed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities for the payment of salaries and allowa

 Olabode Oluwafemi   The prolonged ASUU strike gearing towards 8 months has got many students actively engaged in various skills acquisition and vocational training.  For Afolayan Ifeoluwa Olawumi, a part 4 OAU student of the Department of Quantity Surveying, the pride she took in her roasted corn business caught OAU KILONSHELE in great awe. Our correspondent strolling along the Facebook street, stumbled on a beautiful display of Ifeoluwa's pictures delightfully portrayed on her Facebook wall with a pot stocked with charcoal igniting heat and roasted corns arranged on it, placed before her somewhere in Omu Aran, Kwara State as gathered by OAU KILONSHELE. "It’s another blessed week 🙏🥰"  Posted by Afolayan Ifeoluwa Olawumi That further paved way for getting her genuine side of the story as a roasted corn seller in an interview she had with OAU KILONSHELE. Q- While many might consider this as an odd business to do, most especially our youthful generation, what got you in

 Olabode Oluwafemi OAU as the renowned most beautiful campus in Africa is not limited to the elegance of its structures. Even the occupants that range from vendors to students to lecturers contribute a significant aura to the greatness Great Ife displays. The institution has a great set of lecturers that constitutes varieties of characters. While all Great Ife students may admit that all OAU lecturers are brilliant-minded with vast knowledge in their chosen field, likewise we may not come to term that it applies to their individual personalities and characters.  Here are 8 types of lecturers you can find in OAU. Read through to check the category some of your lecturers fall under. 1. THE DISCIPLINARIANS There is no department in OAU without one or two of this category of lecturers. They don’t tolerate nonsense at all and are known for setting 'unbent' rules. You dare not attend their class behind schedule or even contemplate missing their lectures especially if it’s a core or f

  Olabode Oluwafemi The National Executive Council of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) began a meeting yesterday to decide on whether to roll over its six-month strike or call it off. The crucial NEC parley, which reportedly started at 4 pm, was expected to end at midnight. Recall the union commenced the nationwide industrial action on February 14, 2022, and has extended it several times due to its inability to reach a substantial agreement with the federal government. On August 1, 2022, ASUU announced another extension of the strike by four weeks. It was gathered that parents and students are keeping their ears open to the outcome of the striking lecturers. On social media where many have aired their opinions, they appealed to the university teachers to give peace a chance, resume dialogue with the Federal Government, and return to classrooms. However, a final decision on whether to call off the strike or extend it is expected to be announced this morning. Various ASUU

 Miracle Elvis Ifesinachi THE GIFT OF LOVE THAT HAS LINGERED TOO LONG On the 14th of February this year, the Academic Staff Union of Universities gave students of federal Universities and many state universities across the nation Valentine's day gift that now seems to have lingered too long: A strike action. The word strike has gained ubiquity across the Nigerian media space and this is for no vague reasons. From ASUU's request for salary arrears to NUBIFE's demand for better working conditions for her employees, we have seen and are seeing almost every public institution in Nigeria lockout but we are not emphasising the implications of these actions enough. Sadly so, Nigeria's Labour Congress went on a two-day solidarity strike for ASUU's demands. The President of the Congress, Mr. Ayubaa Wabba, quite sympathetically announced his concerns for the future of the Nigerian students thus the strike action.  Quite Noble! Perhaps, another gift of love. THE LOVE PARTY I

Damola Badmos   Today, Friday 12th August 2022, marks exactly a week after the release of the third studio album of renowned OAU English graduate, Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known by his stage name as Fireboy DML. This project titled PLAYBOY is a 14-track album with hits upon hits, featuring the ‘disturbance of the last year festive season’ titled Peru. In this article, we will be dissecting the album in review as well as discussing the ‘Doings of a Fire Boy.’ To me, a Fire Boy is a Whiz in what he does. The 26-year-old Ogun State-born award-winning artiste is signed to top Nigerian artiste Olamide’s YBNL record label as well as foreign-based Empire label. He has featured with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Olamide, D Smoke, Wande Coal, Rema, Chris Brown, Euro, and fast-rising act Asake. The OAU graduate has been opportune to shut down and perform at renowned arenas all over the world, with a protective fan base that rallies around him on social media platforms. The Passenger-inspired a