By Leonard Divine The Obafemi Awolowo Hall Judicial Council held a judicial sitting on May 23, 2026, at the Senior Common Room (SCR) to hear disciplinary cases involving 13 residents accused of violating the hall’s code of conduct. The defendants were charged with cooking in their rooms, an act prohibited under Chapter 6, Section 13(6) of... Continue Reading →
By Leonard Divine Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has reportedly died at the age of 40, throwing the Nigerian entertainment industry into mourning. Reports of his death emerged on Tuesday, May 12th , with several media outlets and colleagues confirming the tragic development. According to reports, the actor passed away after a prolonged illness, though... Continue Reading →
By Leonard Divine Candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Colleges of education will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The decision was reached on Monday at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions in Abuja, with the Minister of education, Tunji Alausa, and stakeholders from various... Continue Reading →
Following concerns raised by students over the current living conditions on campus during the Congress, the University of Ibadan management has announced key resolutions aimed at addressing pressing welfare issues affecting students. The resolutions were reached after discussions between student representatives and the university management, following complaints bordering on healthcare access, electricity supply, and general... Continue Reading →
Mounting frustration over worsening living conditions across halls of residence at the University of Ibadan has sparked widespread student unrest, culminating in protests across campus and the suspension of academic activities by the University of Ibadan Students' Union. The protest, which erupted earlier today, was triggered by the persistent hardship caused by the ongoing industrial... Continue Reading →
By Leonard Divine The Obafemi Awolowo Hall Representative Council (HRC) held its ordinary sitting on Wednesday, April 29, at the Students’ Common Room, deliberating on key administrative, financial, and judicial matters affecting the hall. The meeting commenced at 9:37 p.m. with an opening prayer led by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mojereola Precious.... Continue Reading →
By Omidokun Precious The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has announced a further extension of the deadline for school fees payment and course registration, following sustained engagements with the university management.The Union disclosed that the previous deadline of April 16, 2026, which had earlier been extended to April 30, 2026 after initial interventions, has now... Continue Reading →
By Tofunmi Great The Junior Chamber International, Nigeria University of Ibadan chapter (JCIN UI), on Sunday, April 19 2026, inducted her new members and held its second general assembly at the Large Lecture Theatre (LLT), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ibadan. The event, themed "Igniting Leadership: From Vision to Action," drew executives, existing and... Continue Reading →
By Leonard Divine Obafemi Awolowo Hall hosted its Freshers’ Orientation Programme on Saturday, April 18, themed “A Fresh Era Begins.” Although scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m., the programme officially began at 12:30 p.m. due to the low turnout of freshers at the initial time. The event opened with a prayer led by a fresher,... Continue Reading →
By Hadiza Usman After much anticipation, the executive council of Obafemi Awolowo Hall has released the schedule for this year’s Freshers’ Welcome, themed "Rise of Amazons". The event is set to hold over four days, from Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 19. Although the Freshers’ Welcome is traditionally held earlier in the semester, this year’s... Continue Reading →
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