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By Adetunji Oluwafemi  Sequel to the peaceful demonstration held earlier today, Monday 7th April 2025, at the Angola Hall of Residence, where residents, presumed to be desperate and unequivocal, were spotted dumping their buckets in front of the hall warden's office with a demand that he provide a lasting solution to the hall's persistent struggle with water scarcity. The peaceful demonstration, which led to the closure of the hall's main entrance, soon spread like wildfire across the management and the university community at large. At about a few minutes past 9 a.m., the Vice Dean of the Division of Student Affairs, Dr. L.O. Olasunkanmi, and the Chairman of the Security Committee, Professor Akinfala, arrived at the hall of residence to ensure that everything was in order. They promised to fix both boreholes, dig the well in block D, and connect water to the tanks situated between blocks A and D. The white tanker that usually discharges "dam water" ac...

By Adetunji Oluwafemi  The occupants of Angola Hall of Residence held a peaceful demonstration on Monday, April 7, demanding that a new borehole be dug in the hall to address the water scarcity problem that has been experienced since the beginning of the 2023/24 academic season. The demonstration, led by the hall executives, including the Hall Chairman, Kujembola Olalekan (Ikuuboy), and the Hall General Secretary, Bakare Victor, among other executives, started around 6:49 a.m. today, Monday, 7th April 2025. The occupants echoed "enough is enough" as they dropped off their buckets in front of the Hall Warden's office, hoping he would find them there upon his arrival today. Resident fetching water from the stream. According to the students, "only one borehole has been functioning since our return to the hall of residence. The hall executives have tried their best to ensure that it serves us well by regulating the times for fetching water from it...

By Eniola Adeyeye  Data is essential in almost every aspect of life, serving as the foundation for knowledge, decision-making, and technological advancement. The recent increase in data prices has significantly impacted students. Many students rely heavily on internet access for academic activities such as attending online classes, conducting research, and submitting assignment. The hike in data costs has led to financial strain, as many students use larger part of their allowance on data. Students Lament Favour, a second-year student of Sociology and Anthropology, lamented that "as a student and also a graphic designer, this issue affects me more and can sometimes be frustrating." According to her, as a graphic designer, she relies heavily on the internet for downloading design resources, watching tutorials to improve her skills, and communicating with her clients. To do all these, she needs a stable internet connection, which is now more expensive. This results ...

By Oyinlade Adeyemi Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is known for its rich academic culture, historical significance, and strong creative output. Among its vibrant student body and alumni are many talented visual artists who use their skills to express deep social, cultural, and personal themes. All these visual artists work across various media, including painting, sculpture, digital art, photography, and mixed media, contributing to Nigeria’s evolving art scene.  Visual artists are individuals who produce visual art using various mediums to create works that communicate ideas, emotions, and cultural narratives, while visual arts encompass a broad range of artistic expressions that are primarily visual in nature. READ ALSO: Exposed Hazards: Missing Gutter Slabs In Front of The Department of English Pose Safety Risks ARTISTIC JOURNEY AND DEVELOPMENT The word "art" can mean so little to bystanders, but for individuals like Abikoye Paul Oluwadamilare, a third-year s...