Tag: OAU
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BREAKING: Hilton Hotel owner, Raman Adedoyin sentenced to death by hanging
The owner of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife, Raman Adedoyin has been sentenced to death by hanging.
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BREAKING: Ex-OAU VC, Prof Cyril Onwumechili is dead
The Authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, say they received, with a heavy heart and deep sadness, the news of the passing of the fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof Cyril Onwumechili, at 91. This is contained in a release by the Public Relations Officer of the University,
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Alleged theft: OAU hands over murder suspects to police
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Osun, says it has handed over suspects accused for the murder of a final-year student, Okoli Aishe, of the institution. The Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju stated this in an interview with NAN on Wednesday, in Ile-Ife.
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Adopt friendly policies on pig production for poverty eradication, don urges FG
A don, Prof. Akinyele Adesehinwa, has called on the Federal Government to adopt friendly policies on pig industry toward eradicating poverty and contributing to attainment of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adesehinwa made the call on Wednesday at the 370th Inaugural Lecture of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, in collaboration with Institute of Agricultural Research…
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Alleged theft: OAU reacts to death of final year student on campus
The administration of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has condemned, in strong terms, the incident that led to the death of a part 5 student of the institution. This is contained in a release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, sent to journalists on Tuesday, in Ile-Ife.
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ASUU: OAU fixes October 20 for resumption
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced that the School will reopen for academic activities on Thursday, 20th of October, 2022. This announcement was made public by the Registrar and Secretary to Council of the university.
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FEC approves N11.8bn for aviation equipment, N592m for MRI for OAU teaching hospital
The Federal executive Council (FEC) has approved N11.8 billion for the procurement of equipment and setting up of a fire fighting trucks maintenance centre in Katsina State and an aircraft maintenance centre in Abuja. Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika revealed this when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting,…
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Ife Institute of Advanced Studies announces 6th summer programme
The Ife Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS), Ile-Ife has announced the 6th edition of its Summer Institute Programme, scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 6, 2022. According to a statement by the Convener of IAS, Prof Jacob Olupona, the institute has put a comprehensive intellectual agenda for the 2022 Summer Institute Programme.
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Arrest of Agidigbo FM owner Oriyomi Hamzat sparks protest in Ibadan
The arrest of Agidigbo FM owner, Oriyomi Hamzat, has sparked a protest in Ibadan, Oyo State. The police arrested Hamzat on Thursday, May 26 following his call for justice for the late Timothy Adegoke, a postgraduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).
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Yemi Ogunbiyi showed me the still waters – By Owei Lakemfa
Then bounced in a charming, smartly dressed man, our lecturer. He introduced himself as Yemi Ogunbiyi; although he looked young, we knew he already had a Ph.D from the United States safely tucked under his belt.