Tofunmi Great There is something quietly violent about resumption.It does not announce itself with fanfare. It creeps up on you, first as a date circled on a calendar, then as a mother asking if you have packed up, then as a bus ride that feels too short, and then suddenly, you are standing at the... Continue Reading →
News: Obafemi Awolowo Hall Marks Leadership Transition with Handover Ceremony
By Leonard Divine Obafemi Awolowo Hall witnessed a leadership transition as the outgoing executives formally handed over to the newly elected administration. The handover ceremony commenced at 9:00 a.m. at the Senior Common Room, Awo Hall, on Friday, 9 March 2026. In attendance were the outgoing executives: Akinlawon Goodluck (erstwhile President), Ajewole Faith (erstwhile Vice... Continue Reading →
OPINION: Love Beyond Roses; Unveiling The Real Essence of Valentine’s Day
Leonard Divine It's that time of the year again, love will be expressed in diverse forms by diverse people. To some it will be a day to receive gifts, in fact, some feel this is the essence of that day. To others, especially our "pepper them" geng it's going to be the moment their "val"... Continue Reading →
NEWS: Obafemi Awolowo Hall Ushers In a New Leadership Phase with Fresh Executives
Leonard Divine The Awo Hall Independent Electoral commission (AHIEC’25) conducted the election process that saw a new set of executives take the reins of leadership. The election started by 8am in the morning and ended promptly by 4pm and was conducted online. Ajewole Faith emerged President-elect with a total of 230 votes and 63 undecided votes.... Continue Reading →
Awo Press Holds 2024/2025 Handover Ceremony, Ushers in New Editorial Board
Tofunmi Great The Obafemi Awolowo Hall Press Organization officially transitioned leadership on Sunday, 28th November 2025, during its handover service held via its WhatsApp channel.The event, which commenced at exactly 8:02 PM, was anchored by the outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Miss Rianat Ademola. She opened with the press prayer and followed up with a welcome and appreciation... Continue Reading →
Awo Hall Hosts Ariya Flenjo on Day Two of Hall Week
Jesutofunmi Ayeni GreatThe Obafemi Awolowo Hall, University of Ibadan, held the day two of its Hall Week cultural celebration, Ariya Flenjo, on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The event commenced at exactly 8:45 pm and drew a large turnout of residents and guests.The programme opened with interfaith prayers, after which appreciation was extended to the Hall’s... Continue Reading →
UIDECIDES’26: Deboye, Glory Salawu And Others Record Victory In The Student Union Election
Leonard Divine The Student Union Electoral Commission (SUEC) held the highly anticipated election on Saturday, 13 December 2025, with students casting their votes for the next set of union executives. Students exercised their franchise as voting commenced at 8am in the morning and ended at 2pm. The results were later released promptly by the SUEC.... Continue Reading →
AHIEC Lifts Electoral Ban, Opens Sale of Nomination Forms for Awo Hall 2025 Election
Rianat Ademola The Awo Hall Independent Electoral Commission, AHIEC, has lifted the ban on all electoral activities and commenced the sale of nomination forms ahead of the 2025 Awo Hall students’ elections. The announcement was made by the Awo Hall Independent Electoral Commission in a special release issued on Friday, December 13th, 2025. According to... Continue Reading →
Awoites Bond: Awo Hall Hosts Common Pot Event
Precious OmidokunIn the spirit of sisterhood, Obafemi Awolowo Hall held its Common Pot Event on Saturday, November 8th, at the basketball court. In attendance were the members of the hall, the executives, and committee members.The event started with a games session, anchored by one of the committee members, Ernestina, which drew enthusiastic participation from Awoites.The... Continue Reading →
UI Extends 2024/2025 Academic Calendar to 13 Weeks
Elizabeth Oladapo The University of Ibadan has extended the 2024/2025 academic calendar to 13 weeks following disruptions caused by the recent ASUU strike, which began on October 13 and ended on October 23, 2025. The updated academic calendar was released on November 3, 2025, adding two weeks to the original 11-week calendar. This adjustment ensures... Continue Reading →
