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Falade Famous Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduate students allocated to the Muritala Muhammed Postgraduate Hall of Residence last session have voiced their concerns over living conditions and treatment by postgraduate residents. The accommodation situation arose due to the merging of two batches for the 2022/2023 academic session, leading to a shortage of undergraduate housing. Reports from undergraduate residents paint a picture of tension and alleged discrimination within the hall. One student, speaking on condition of anonymity, described issues during the examination period: "During the exam period, there was water scarcity in the hall. Whenever the school brings in water with a tank to alleviate the situation, the PGites would hoard some water in a reservoir for themselves while they only allow each person to fetch just one or two buckets from the remaining that is meant for the public." Another undergraduate resident highlighted concerns about access to communal sp

Olorunfemi Oluwaseun Obafemi Awolowo University students, who are still on campus doing their IT, teaching practice, and other academic programs during the holidays, have in one way or another been affected by the hike in petrol prices in the country since they began their programs. It has affected them in a way that they have had to make compromises, use wisdom, and engage in proper planning for their everyday activities and basic needs. During an interview with Mr. Olorunfemi Seyi, a part 3 student going to 4 of the Faculty of Technology, studying Electronic and Electrical Engineering, he said ever since he started his Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES 1) in early August 2024 with one of his lecturers who has an office on campus, the money sent to him from home for his upkeep has been barely enough. " Well, since almost everything is connected in one way or another, like the fuel price and every other aspect of the economy, it has definitely affected a lot. The p

Lawal Olanrewaju   OAU Kilonshele clinched the best News Agency (Online Category) at the  Ọmọlúàbí dinner, handover, and awards ceremony night  of the Association of Campus Journalists' (ACJOAU).  The atmosphere was filled with anticipation as members gathered to witness the transition of leadership and celebrate the accomplishments of the outgoing team. The electrifying night was a mix of emotion and empathic disposition by the erstwhile Gbolahan Latinwo, who served as the 51st President of the association 2022/2023 handed over to the newly elected President of the association, Olabode Obafemi, who will serve as the 52nd substantive President of the association along with his team cum next session. Latinwo, in his endearing speech, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the executive team for their dedication and hard work throughout his tenure. He highlighted the tireless efforts of each team member and commended them for their unwavering support. Latinwo's words resona

A Faculty course, CVE 202 titled Strength of Materials , a core course for most Part 2 Engineering students in the Faculty of Technology, excluding those in Food Science and Electrical and Electronics Engineering that held on Friday 19th July 2024, examination that was scheduled to start at 8am at University ICT centre. It was gathered that an information was passed by the coordinator who also doubles as the Head of Department of Civil Engineering in the night of July 18th that students must not come with calculator. Few weeks before the exam, the coordinator before informed the students that the exam will be CBT and the exam is an hour and it is 30 questions. Students offering course complained bitterly about non-use of calculator to newly elected Students Union President, Dr Bush. On the day of exam, students converge at the ICT centre for the exam (ICT) to take the exam but some students with calculator were denied access to enter into the exam hall, while those not with calculator

Lawal Olanrewaju The recent surge in car thefts and break-ins in Parakin, a highbrow neighborhood in Ile-Ife, Osun State has left residents and shop owners in a state of heightened anxiety and insecurity. This alarming trend has also disrupted the daily lives of many, raising concerns about the effectiveness of local security measures. In the last month, specifically on the 29th June, a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) belonging to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) was parked in front of a professor’s house, and was audaciously stolen. Worse enough, this incident occurred exactly a month after a shop owner and landlord’s Toyota Camry (Big Daddy) was stolen as the man was refilling a gas cylinder.  With the occurrences, it is easy to deduct that the rapid succession of these crimes has underscored the growing threat faced by the community. A resident, who requested anonymity, recounted the pervasive nature of theft in the Government Reserved Area (GRA). She lamented on the freque

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