OAU Kilonshele News Outfit

Adeniran Tolulope  A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress APC in Ekiti State, Otunba Ademola Popoola has assured the Obafemi Awolowo University Management and Students that his team is ready to finance, equip and renovate some of the Buildings in the University Sports Complex. Otunba Ademola, who is an Alumnus of the University, stated this on Thursday 26th October, while on his Inspection visit to the University Sports Complex ahead of the West Africa University Games (WAUG) that would take place in the University Sports Complex. He therefore affirmed that the project will start as soon as possible before the event takes place. While speaking on the streetlights at some of the Courts at the Sports Complex, he assured the management of the school that the streetlights would be fixed by a company known as Coleman, which is known as a cable company. He said this after he was told that the streetlights developed fau...

   Adeniran Tolulope Olujimi Flourish Eniogo, a part two student who was admitted as a direct entry student, from the faculty of Law has been declared as the winner of the Great Ife Students' Union freshmen's debate. The debate held 24th October(yesterday), at the University's 1000SLT, themed 'Accessible Education VS Quality Education: Striking the right balance between affordability and quality' was debated by Participants across all 13 faculties on campus. During the first session of the debate, the participants debated their arguments based on the points developed. After the first session, a series of questions were answered by students from six faculties as the runoff.  Along with her, Adeoye Phoebe from the faculty of Admin and Abire Esther from the Faculty of Pharmacy wins the third place and the second place of the debate respectively. In an interview with OAU Kilonshele , Flourish Eniogo who felt excited after receiving the award said she...

     Adeniran Tolulope Giving his opening remark, the President of the Great IFE Students' Union , Abass Ojo welcomed the new students to the Obafemi Awolowo University . He also commended the presence of invited Speakers, which include Mrs. Oluneye Oluwole, he noted that the students' union is ready to support the students emotionally, physically, financially, and in every aspect of their campus life.  The Vice President, Omoyosola Boluwatife, while giving the welcome address, commended the Freshmen for their presence at the Oduduwa Hall of Obafemi Awolowo University, for the Symposium of the Fresher's Week. She also noted that the students, out of their busy schedules, still make their time to be at the venue. She also encouraged the students to join groups, movements, or associations that suit their passions and interests.  While speaking, Mrs Oluneye Oluwole, the CEO Of Story Chest , congratulated the new students at the Obafemi Awolowo Universit...

OAU KILONSHELE  Boys Without Borders, a dedicated group of boy-child advocates with an impact range of more than 1000 boy-children is gearing up to establish a new campus network at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). In light of this development, the organization is actively seeking student leaders to spearhead their initiatives on the university's campus. Speaking on the expansion, Timileyin Akinmoyeje, BWB's Director of Campus Network and Volunteer Engagement, said that the organization is looking to recruit the best hands to pioneer boy child advocacy in OAU, Ile-ife and Osun state as a whole. Akinmoyeje added that the chance is open to all OAU students, regardless of gender. " We've been tirelessly advocating for the boy-child within our sphere, yet the impact potential is vast. We require more dedicated individuals to take up the mantle. Presently, we are in search of leaders—individuals we can empower to initiate and lead the charge on OAU's campu...

       Adeniran Tolulope  A student, Shittu, Waliu has won the best player in the Obafemi Awolowo University Football Talent Hunt, which was Organized by Isco Sports World. The Dramatic Art Student, Waliu, who played as a centre-back alongside other members of his team selected for a trial match was awarded with a cash prize of ₦50,000. He was also awarded with football kits like shin guard, soccer boot, Jersey, headphones (JBL), etc. In an earlier report, OAU Kilonshele correspondent reported that the selected team of students was in a trial match with another selected team. Meanwhile, after the match, the triumphant team went head to head with an invited professional club, Marlianz FC. The match ended in 0-0, as none of the teams was able to score a goal. Alongside the most outstanding Player, Arabi Jesunifemi from the Department of History won the most outstanding keeper. .       Right-hand side:   Jesunif...

Ifeoluwa Adebayo   Isco Sports World, in collaboration with the office of the Director of Sports, is currently hosting the OAU Football Talent Hunt at the OAU Mainbowl.  Two teams comprised of registered students have embarked on a 90-minute showdown after a rigorous skills evaluation during the drilling section, expertly coached by OAU's Giant Coach, Faleti , and OAU Giants Captain, Toheebah .   OAU KILONSHELE Reporter gathered that two competitive teams have been formed to face off, with the triumphant team earning the opportunity to compete against the renowned professional football club, Marlinz FC.  In addition to the glory, winners will also be rewarded with cash prizes and top-quality football kits. The event had in attendance, the Director of Sport, Great IFE Student' Union, Babatunde Sadique ' Sumbade .' 

Aboluwarin Oluwatamilore As we are welcoming a new academic year in the school calendar, we say a big welcome to all our freshmen coming in. Ogbà Femi is happy to have you. The university can be an exhilarating place but not without her distress and struggles. For easy navigation around OAU campus and to keep you inclined to all her rules and regulations, what it is you have to do to not stay out of law and order, the university has provided an orientation program for you all. Faculties and departments will also be holding theirs. All of which are to make you familiar with the campus, provide you with academic resources and engage you in the student life.  There are also social gatherings arranged for you freshmen in order to improve your social life on campus and also to mingle with freshers from outside your faculty or department. Even with these social gatherings, have it in mind that your academics come before them and that should be your top priority. Ogbà Femi ...

         Adeniran Tolulope   Isco Sports World has unveiled the new jersey for the upcoming talent hunt event, the OFTH (Obafemi Awolowo University Football Talent Hunt), designed for skilled students at Obafemi Awolowo University who have interest for football. On Friday, October 13th, the OFTH organizer revealed the jersey, featuring the logo of 'Dunamis Autos,' which the players will wear during the event. The talent hunt is scheduled to commence on Thursday, October 19th. According to Isco Sports World, the event will comprise three stages: Drills, Matches, and Scholarships. The Drills stage is the initial phase where registered students will be assessed for accuracy, skills, fitness, and various basic and advanced drills. Those who qualify after the drills will advance to the Match stage. Here, they will play alongside an invited professional football team, 'Marlinz FC,' to enhance their football skills, including composure and creativity. ...

Aboluwarin Oluwatamilore    Can we meet you? Obafemi : I am Olabode Oluwafemi. Currently a 300 Level of Political Science Department. I'm fondly called 'Obafemi' by many in this Ogbà Fémi (OAU). So Obafemi, if I may ask, how did you birth the idea of a campus news agency and its name? Obafemi : I'm not the founder of OAU KILONSHELE. As an aspirants and fresh OAU student then, I admire their timely update, news report and to crown it all, that brand name I fell so much in love with it and pre-admission I've been nursing the ambition to be a campus journalist. That was how OAU KILONSHELE fits perfectly well with me and came into the picture. I thought it was your Initiative all along. What was the whole experience like being the Editor in Chief of one of the biggest news agencies on campus? Obafemi : It was a ride of rollercoaster that encapsulates bittersweet experience. It all started with the challenge of putting different heads and hands to work toget...

Adeniran Tolulope                          Photo Credit: Great Ife Students’ Union Students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, on Tuesday October 3rd, have hit the University campus gate to stage a protest over the recent hike in school fees and demanding for a 50% reduction in the new charges. As seen, the students shut the main gate of the University, as no one was able to enter the University vicinity with their vehicles. Students, staff, other stakeholders of the University were seen stranded at the campus gate this morning. It should be noted that the protest was called after the congress held by the Students' Union at the TV Room, Ken Saro Wiwa Students' Union Building, on Monday October 2nd.                            Photo Credit: adefat_ The students, at the campus gate demand a 50% reduction in the original proposed and ...