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#OAUlivesmatter: How we attempted saving late OAU student's life - Eyewitness.

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Peter Oyebanji

Sponsored: Ile-Ife marathon set to hold as registration closes on 31st

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The Ile-Ife Heritage Marathon  is back with her celebration and annual event of the second edition. Ile-Ife Heritage Marathon 2019 is also a proud partner of the African Marathon Challenge 2019 and is the first stop in this series of African Marathon Countries. The marathon is set to celebrate the second edition of her annual event, the unique warm and hospitable spirits of the people of Ile - Ife and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the land. Challenge yourself to run in one or several of the events or participate by cheering on the runners. To register visit:  www.fogadventures.com Note: Registration closes on the 31st of December 2018 Terms and conditions strictly apply _#IHM 2019.... Running The Cradle of The Yorubas_ Proudly supported by ACJOAU

#OAUlivesmatter: Students, alumni react to police criticism of accomodation policy

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Peter Oyebanji

OAU Students' groups blame university authorities over death of colleague.

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Peter Oyebanji Students' groups in Obafemi Awolowo University have blamed the death of Abiodun Babatola, a 200-level student of the department of Management and Accounting, on the the school management. Recall that Abiodun Babatola was attacked by armed robbers in the wee hours of Saturday, 22nd of December in his girlfriend's hostel. Eye witnesses had it that Abiodun could have survived if not for the negligent attitudes of the university's health centre and teaching hospital. However, in the reports released by the Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJ, OAU)  and the Students' Union Action Committee, both blamed the management for the death of Abiodun Babatola. The action commitee blamed the management as a result of the accommodation policy and the insensitivity to security. The accommodation policy  adopted by the school management towards the end of last session has been a subject of constant criticism by students, especia...

Letter to my younger self by Adekambi Ademola.

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Hey boy, how are you doing? I really apologise for taking this long to write you. It has been twelve years since you heard from me and I have to say,it has been a crazy ride so far but as I promised while I was leaving, I'll give you everything in details. Life is a whole different experience here and I have to prepare your mind for what it is to be grown. There are no taps on the back from mother in the morning to get you ready for the day,neither is there a plea from mother for you to eat. You have to do these things yourself without any supervision.      Schooling is far from the usual. There are no school bells to tell you it is time to eat neither are there bells to tell you it is time to go home,you have to figure it out on your own. Assignments are not quantitative and verbal reasoning. Assignments are mostly done with a computer (it is a machine used to process data and has a screen like a television and has keypads like the one on father's phone,only ...

(OPONION) OAU Convocation Ceremony: Lazy Nigerian youths or a ridiculous educational system?

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Peter Oyebanji

OAU: (PHOTOS) Meet the 2015/16, 2016/17 best graduating students.

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OAU KILOSHELE

The Maverick ' Adebiyi Fatihat advises on how you can "play while you get paid" as a student.

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Our Maverick for Week 9 is none other than Miss Adebiyi Fatihat, Founder of Crown Fashion House. Read full interview below. Intr: Hi Fatihat: Hi Intr: Could you please introduce yourself to our readers? Fatihat: I'm Adebiyi Fatihat A 400level student in the department of microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, founder of Crown fashion house Intr: it's great to have you here with us... So, our team has identified you as a Maverick... How do you feel about this? Fatihat: It is an honour Intr: Good to have you here... So, great ife community... How's been your experience so far? Fatihat: It has been fair enough, the struggle, the learning.... But i believe these things build great ife students Intr: (smiles) indeed they do Intr: kindly describe your extra curricular exploit to the readers. Like what you do aside being a student. Fatihat: I'm a fashion designer, i bring live into fabrics and also a fabrics dealer (double honour i guess )...

OAU departments release examinations timetable amidst academic shut down.

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Peter Oyebanji

Della's Dairy to celebrate christmas party with the less privileged, calls for sponsorship.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME; The Children Christmas Party 3.0 is the third edition of our yearly outing programme where we celebrate the festive season with love, care, and joy with children from orphanages and less privileged families. We celebrate together with gifts, drinks, food, music, games and great fun! TARGET NUMBER: 200 children DURATION: A day TENTATIVE DATE: 15th December 2018  VENUE : ILE IFE, OSUN STATE EXPECTED OUTCOME We want to show this children love and no matter what background they come from, that they all deserve to be loved. We want to help provide them with basic amenities which they need but are unable to get like clothing, food etc SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS We consider your brand as a blessing to helping us put a smile on this children faces, making the world a better place to live for them... Your support and sponsorship in the program would go a long way in helping this children see a brighter future for themselves and the ability in them to fu...