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Oritsejolomisan Edun   The Dean during his welcome address   The newly elected executives of the 2025/26 Great Ife Students’ Union were inaugurated on Friday, 11th September 2026, at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with the Dean of the Division of Student Affairs, Professor J.O. Odedire, charging the new leaders to focus on their strengths and what unites them. The inauguration began with the national anthem, followed by the Great Ife Students’ Anthem. Following these, the Dean of the Division of Student Affairs, Professor J.O. Odedire gave the welcome address. He recognised the presence of principal officers and distinguished guests at Great Ife, including the Vice Chancellor, Professor A.S. Bamire; the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor E.O. Akinfala; the Provost of the Postgraduate College, Professor A.O. Ilesanmi; the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Bernice Adegbehingbe; and the Chairman of the Security Committee of t...

Oritsejolomisan Edun The elected NASELS executives taking their oath On Thursday, 10th September 2026, the Electoral Commission of the National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies (ECONASELS) inaugurated the newly elected NASELS executives and the NASELS Representative Council (NSRC), following the election of the NSRC. The NSRC election was conducted to elect the clerk, deputy speaker, and speaker of the House, who would be Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 students, respectively. Only one honourable each showed interest in these offices: Alade Eniola (Goldie) for the position of clerk, Kukoyi Miriam (Hon. Okikiolami) as deputy speaker, and Adepoju Adetola (Hon. Danny) as speaker. All the representatives vying for membership of the House were asked to submit their transcripts to prove their eligibility for the role. After checking the transcripts, they were deemed eligible. Following Article II, Section 25, Subsection V of the NASELS Constitution, which states, ‘First ...

 By Oyewoade Isaac  On the 2nd of July 2026, the Faculty of Arts held its 3rd Faculty Distinguished Alumni Lecture titled "Versatility of Formal Education in Music," delivered by Lanre Delano. The event also witnessed the announcement of the donation of two Allen organs worth about ₦25 million by the guest lecturer and renewed calls for improved infrastructure within the Faculty. The programme began with a musical presentation by the Department of Music, followed by the recognition of dignitaries, including the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simeon Bamire, and other invited guests. The National Anthem and the university anthem were subsequently rendered. Delivering the welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Gbenga Fasiku, appreciated the Faculty's alumni for their continued support and disclosed that Mr. Delano had donated two Allen organs to the Department of Music. The Dean also highlighted the Faculty's infrastructural challenges, noting that incre...

By Olaoye Oluwapelumi The third edition of the ACJOAU Inter-News Agency Oratory Contest happened on April 25th, 2026. The event which held at EDB 317 began with an opening prayer led by the Editor-in-chief for OAU Kilonsele. This was immediately followed by the rendition of the school's anthem. Thereafter, Esther Olatimehin, the President of ACJOAU, delivered an opening speech where she talked about the birth of the oratory contest and introduced the distinguished panel of judges.  The panel featured Coach Ajake, the president of the OAU debate team, and Isaiah Adepoju, the author of Happiness is a Sickle Kinikan in my Belly. Nine news agencies participated in the contest including the ICONS Organisation, ASPOB Conglomerate, InFocus News Agency, KOWEE News Agency, NAPSS OAU Press Team, NASELS Communication Bureau, Great Ife Network, OAU Kilonsele, and OAU PEEPS. Each organisation was represented by two members. Modalities were already set for the contest but it was unexpectedly res...

 By Oritsejolomisan Edun The Faculty of Arts commenced its week-long programme on Monday, 22 June 2026, with activities culminating in a conference and award ceremony held on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. The event, tagged Artisphere 2026 and themed ‘Media, Technology and Leadership: Advancing Democratic Accountability in the Digital Age,’ brought together academics, media professionals, public officials, and students to discuss the role of digital tools and civic participation in strengthening democratic accountability. One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of awards to the most outstanding students across departments based on academic performance and cumulative grade point average (CGPA). Among the award recipients were four students from the Department of English: Abiola Oyindamola (Part 4), Edun Oritsejolomisan (Part 3), Azeez Azeezat (Part 2), and Aworeni Oluwabusayomi (Part 2). DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING STUDENTS  In a release issued by the...

 By Oritsejolomisan Edun The Faculty of Arts commenced its week-long celebration on Monday, 22 June 2026. The week tagged Artisphere 2026 featured a conference and award ceremony on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, themed ‘Media, Technology and Leadership: Advancing Democratic Accountability in the Digital Age.’ The event brought together academics, media professionals, public officials, and students to discuss the role of digital tools and civic participation in strengthening accountability. The event opened with an address by Amos O. Bewaji, popularly known as Kizer, President of the Faculty of Arts Students’ Association (FASA). ‘Today is not just another day in the series of activities. It is a moment of reflection, engagement, recognition and celebration. A moment where ideas and experience, great leadership and responsibility meet, where excellence is applauded in the presence of all,’ he said, as he began his remark. He added that the conference and award ceremony formed a significan...

 By Oritsejolomisan Edun Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced a return to physical screening for candidates applying for admission into the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session, alongside the commencement of Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) registration. In a release signed by Mr K. A. Bakare, Registrar, and Secretary to Council, the University disclosed that candidates applying for admission into the institution will participate in a physical Post-UTME screening exercise, marking a shift from the previously adopted online screening format. The notice applies to candidates who selected OAU as their first choice in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored 200 and above, as well as Direct Entry (DE) applicants. According to the release, eligible candidates will be required to present themselves physically at designated locations for the screening exercise and participate in their allocated dates be...

By Omobolanle Taofeek. Father's Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring fathers and the profound influence they have on our lives. In 2026, International Father's Day falls on June 21 for the United States, the United Kingdom, India, the UAE, and many other countries that follow the tradition of celebrating on the third Sunday of June. It's a day to express gratitude for their love, guidance, and support. The most recognized founder of Father's Day is Sonora Smart Dodd from Spokane, Washington. In 1909, after hearing a sermon on Mother's Day, she was inspired to create a similar holiday to honor her own father. Her father, a Civil War veteran, had selflessly raised her and her five siblings after their mother passed away. The first Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, though it was originally intended to be held on June 5th, her father's birthday. However, the date was pushed to the third Sunday of the month to give local pastors more time t...