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By Kehinde Ayodele  The Great Ife Students' Union issued a release on Sunday, January 26, 2025, addressing concerns about cult-like activities observed on campus and outlining the Union's firm stance against cultism. The Union expressed concern regarding recent cult-like movements and activities by certain individuals on the OAU campus. It stated its zero-tolerance policy against cultism and related activities. The press release emphasized the importance of honoring the sacrifices of George Iwilade (Afrika) and the OAU 5—individuals who stood against cultism—and ensuring that their legacy is upheld. The Student Union reminded students of the campus's long-standing reputation as a cultism-free environment and affirmed its dedication to preserving this positive image. READ ALSO: Fajuyi Hall Renovation: Occupants Share Their Thoughts The Union proposed measures to address the issue of cultism at Great Ife. They encouraged students to remain vigilant and report any ...

By Adetunji Oluwafemi  Some blocks in the Adekunle Fajuyi Hall of Residence, popularly known as Faj Hall, have a new look. Within the span of six months, these blocks underwent a total renovation. As a result, the renovated blocks stand out among the other blocks in the hall of residence. Fajuyi Hall has often been associated with several derogatory names due to its dilapidated buildings and obsolete facilities, which resonate with the names it has been called. However, such name-calling no longer reflects the new look of the three newly renovated blocks in the hall, including Annex Blocks A, B, and C. READ ALSO: OAU Matriculates New Students: Freshmen Share Their Joy The renovation of these blocks started towards the end of the 2022/23 Rain Semester Academic Session, when an internal memorandum was released by the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) with a directive that all occupants of the hall should vacate the hall of residence immediately after finishing their exami...