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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...

          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...

          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...

          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 ...

          Fawaz Adedeji The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Festival 2026, held on Saturday, June 20, at the ACE Conference Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), spotlighted the reimagination of African creative expression through literature, cinema, and technology. The event emphasised African creative works that are rooted in Africa, reflect African realities, and are produced for African audiences. It explored the intersection of culture, emotion, philosophy, and technology in shaping contemporary African narratives. The festival featured a rich blend of artistic performances, including poetry recitations, fiction showcases, music, dance, and film screenings, all centred on African futures grounded in post-colonial realities, indigenous knowledge systems, and cultural histories. The programme attracted distinguished scholars and creative professionals, including Prof. Gbemisola Adeoti (Department of English), Prof. Tchokossa Pa...

         Sofiat  Yusuf Students, Departmental and Faculty students' representative council (SRC), guest speakers, and other dignitaries, today June 18, converged at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), for the Great Ife Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Legislative and Tech Summit. The summit, themed “Reimagining Leadership in a Digital Age,” brought together student leaders and professionals to examine the evolving dynamics of leadership, technology, and entrepreneurship. The event was organised by the Great Ife SRC and featured alumni of the university, including the host, Damilare Fashina. Proceedings began with an opening prayer delivered by a member of the council, followed by the recitation of the Nigerian national anthem and the GreatIfe anthem. The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Summit, in her opening remarks, stressed the urgency of redefining leadership in contemporary times. “The question is not whet...