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​ By Oyinlade Adeyemi  The Great Ife Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has suspended sporting activities involving the university’s training pitches and Main Bowl following a proposed increase in the fees charged for their use. The Great Ife Students’ Union announced the suspension in a statement issued on Sunday, 18 October 2026, stating that sporting activities would remain suspended until further notice, pending the outcome of ongoing engagements with the relevant authorities. The statement, issued through the Office of the Director of Sports, confirmed reports of the proposed increase and said a counter-motion had been initiated to challenge the School Sports Council's decision.   The Great Ife Students’ Union expressed concern over the implications of the proposed increase for sports development and student participation, noting that the facilities were initially provided free of charge for students’ benefit. It maintained that the facilities w...

By Kehinde Ayodele   The Icons Organization on Saturday, October 17, 2026, held its Journalism Webinar 4.0, urging aspiring journalists to prioritise the impact of their stories and uphold accuracy, evidence, and integrity in their reporting. The webinar, themed “Journalism That Matters: How to Discover Stories, Build Credibility, and Stand Out Beyond Campus,” began at 11:00 a.m. with the moderator, Kehinde Ayodele, welcoming participants before introducing the session and its guest speaker, Ndidiamaka Ede, popularly known as Impeccable. She is a journalist with Premium Times and the local coordinator of Students for Liberty Nigeria. Speaking during the session, Ndidiamaka explained that journalism goes beyond reporting events to investigating societal problems, examining their effects on people, and seeking solutions in the public interest. She encouraged participants to pay attention to their surroundings, identify issues affecting people, and investigate them to uncover meanin...