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Combacting Cervical Cancer: HEIA and CHRI Held HPV Awareness on Campus

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        Adedeji Fawaz & Abiola Iyelomo In a bid to protect young women from cervical cancer, the Health Equity Initiative Africa (HEIA) Society, in partnership with the Campus Health Rights Initiative (CHRI), OAU, has launched a human papillomavirus (HPV) sensitisation campaign on the Obafemi Awolowo University campus. The initiative aims to improve students’ health outcomes and reduce the burden of cervical cancer. The awareness campaign, held on Friday, June 26, was spearheaded by Fumilayo Shopade. It sought to educate students on the importance of preventive healthcare, particularly regarding HPV and its link to cervical cancer. Fumilayo Shopade, a 400-level medical student and founder of HEIA, stated that the organisation is committed to enlightening students about HPV and promoting preventive measures, including accessible screening at a subsidised fee of ₦500 for consumables. “It was born out of a desire to advance equ...
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Faculty of Arts Alumni Lecture Highlights Transformative Power of Music Education

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            Fawaz Adedeji The third edition of the Faculty of Arts Distinguished Alumni Lecture, held on Thursday, July 2, at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), enlightened students on how formal education transforms melody into mastery, passion into profession, and sound into a structured body of knowledge. The event explored how discipline within formal education helps students actualise their dreams, visions, and career aspirations, while equipping them to think critically, act with precision, and contribute meaningfully to society. In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Gbenga Fasiku, commended the guest lecturer, principal officers, and students in attendance. He emphasised the significance of studying music as an integral part of human existence. “Music is one of the oldest expressions of the human spirit. It is the heartbeat of memory, the architect of rhythm, and a bridge betw...
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Campus Journalism: A Lifetime Opportunity

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              Faith Alofe Campus journalism, as described in Adejumo Kabir’s handbook on campus journalism, refers to the act of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio within the institutional community. The practice of campus journalism serves as a foundation for anyone pursuing a career in journalism. It is a platform that reports, writes content, conducts interviews, and investigates happenings within universities, and it is typically carried out by students of such institutions. The main purpose of campus journalism is to serve as a watchdog of the institution. Therefore, becoming a campus journalist helps foster and strengthen one’s ability to amplify the voices of students against unfavourable school policies and actions. Nevertheless, campus journalism may appear to be a one-way traffic, but it goes beyond just writing campus reports. It is a training ground for learning how to l...
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OAU Moves to Pioneer Nigeria’s First University-Based Organ Studies Programme

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        John Alabi The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has initiated plans to establish Organ Studies through a partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Church Organ Projects in Nigeria (CHOPIN) and an alumnus of the university, Lanre Delano. The proposed programme will be domiciled in the Department of Music and will follow a structured training pathway for applicants. It will begin with a nine-month Certificate Programme covering foundational organ training, hymn accompaniment, and liturgical or church music interpretation. Successful candidates will thereafter proceed to an 18-month Diploma Programme, which will focus on advanced organ performance and deeper technical training.                                 Department of Music, OAU. The alumnus explained that the initiative is designed to provide classical music enthusias...
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KYRC 2026 Advocates Youth Activism, Human Rights, and Democratic Accountability

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          Fawaz Adedeji The Know Your Rights Conference (KYRC) 2026, held on Saturday, June 27 at Ajose Lecture Theatre, organized by the Clinic for Human Rights, Obafemi Awolowo University (CHROAU) examined the contemporary challenges surrounding citizens’ fundamental human rights and highlighted the role of Nigerian youths in driving social change through activism and advocacy. The conference, themed “The Voice of Youth in Activism and Advocacy in the Contemporary World,” focused on equipping students with the knowledge and tools required to hold government accountable, defend the vulnerable, and engage meaningfully in democratic processes. Participants were encouraged to leverage research, constitutional awareness, and digital literacy to challenge injustice, influence public policy, and uphold the rule of law. The event featured a diverse lineup of speakers, including Prof. Oyelade of the Faculty of Law; journalists Sikiru Obaray...
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Enoch Eyiaro Wins OAU ‘Who Gets to Be a Millionaire’ 2026

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          John Alabi The Office of the Financial Secretary of the Great Ife Students’ Union, led by Dare Ogunleye (FACT), hosted the second edition of the OAU "Who Gets to Be a Millionaire" competition on Saturday, June 27 at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University. Enoch Eyiaro, a student of the Department of Accounting, emerged as the overall winner after a rigorous intellectual contest involving 29 other participants, clinching the grand prize of one million naira. The academic competition, conceived during the tenure of former Financial Secretary, Damilare Fashina (D-Blaq), is designed to test students’ academic depth, critical thinking ability, and encourage healthy intellectual rivalry. It draws inspiration from the popular Who Wants to Be a Millionaire format, with questions spanning current affairs, university history, and general aptitude. The event attracted Students’ Union officials, brand representatives, and a wide c...
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Arts Conference Examines Media, Technology, and Leadership in Strengthening Democratic Accountability

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          Adedeji Fawaz & Abiola Iyelomo The Ife Arts Conference, held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the ACE Conference Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), brought together students, scholars, and media professionals to interrogate the evolving roles of media, technology, and leadership in promoting democratic accountability. Tagged “Artisphere ’26,” the conference was themed “Media, Technology and Leadership: Advancing Democratic Accountability in the Digital Age.” It featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and award presentations recognising academic excellence and institutional leadership within the Faculty of Arts. Students of the faculty turned out in large numbers, reflecting growing interest in the intersection of digital innovation, governance, and civic responsibility in contemporary society. In his opening remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Gbenga Fasiku, urged students to ...
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