Fallen Tree Branches Continue to Obstruct Health Centre–‘As E Dey Hot’ Route Weeks After Heavy Rainfall

By Omotola Lydia

Following the heavy rainfall that befell the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) campus in the early hours of Thursday, April 17th, 2025, several tree branches felled by strong winds continue to obstruct the route between the Health Centre area and the popular ‘As E Dey Hot’ location.

More than two weeks after the incident, the massive tree debris remains uncleared by school authorities, causing significant inconvenience and forcing many students to reroute or even climb over the obstructing branches to pass through the area.

Fallen Tree Between Health Centre and As E Dey Hot

The blocked path is a major short route for students from halls of residence such as Alumni, Postgraduate, Mozambique, and Angola Halls heading towards the academic area. The route, previously a convenient shortcut for many hostel residents, has now become a source of daily frustration with students expressing concern at the delayed response by the university management. 

Speaking with OAUPeeps, students shared their experiences and dissatisfaction with the delayed response."I went to the chemistry lab for a practical and had to hurry back to Mozambique Hall to get my sneakers," recounted Busayo, a Nursing student. "I had forgotten that the branch had blocked the road and mistakenly passed there. I was so pissed and angry; I had to turn around and take the longer road."

Another student, Phoebe, also from Mozambique Hall, expressed similar frustrations: "It’s not easy to pass there if I'm not wearing trousers. When I wear a tight dress, I have to raise my legs to cross the fallen branch. If you're passing there, you have to make sure you dust your legs afterwards because there are ants on the branch. Otherwise, you have to pass the long road."

An anonymous student added: "The fact that a branch has been there for weeks without action makes the environment look ugly. I have to raise my legs awkwardly when passing. I think the management should urgently do something about it."

It would be recalled that ACJOAU earlier reported how the same heavy rainfall removed roofing sheets at Alumni Hall, with renovation efforts immediately following. However, despite that quick intervention in the Hall of Residence, no visible action has been taken on the blocked pathway.

As of press time, the debris remains uncleared, leaving students to continue to call on the school management to urgently clear the obstruction and restore free movement along the route.

Students Lament Bird Poop and Dilapidation in Oduduwa Lecture Theaters

By Omotola Lydia

The current gory state of the Oduduwa Lecture Theater One and Two (ODLT 1 & 2), where students once comfortably had classes, has now become a mess. Students are forced to take classes in a dilapidated structure characterized by numerous stains of bird poop on the tables meant for seating.

Speaking with OAUPeeps, Oyindamola Adams, a student of Biology Education who had just concluded a class at the lecture theater, said, “The population of the class is more than the number of good chairs. A large number of the seats were broken and a lot of us had to sit on the floor. Most of the seats and tables that are not broken are stained with bird poop and students avoid sitting there.”

Seats at ODLT Lettered with Bird Poop

Sanyaolu Oluwatimileyin, a 200-level student of Family Nutrition and Consumer Science, expressed her displeasure, saying, “The bird poop has stained my cloth once and it makes the whole place smelly and irritating. The fans are not working too.”

This bird infestation and the resulting droppings have become a recent challenge due to the poor state of maintenance of the lecture theater. A glance across the venue reveals several broken windows with no nets, doors that do not close, and exposed nests, making the building porous for birds and contributing to its deteriorated condition.

Broken Windows at ODLT

Students are now left with no option but to take classes in a space defaced by bird droppings, which poses environmental and health hazards. ODLT serves numerous faculties including, but not limited to, the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Technology, and Faculty of Education. This means a large student population is exposed daily to bird poop, thereby increasing the risk of contracting diseases.

According to a report by Bird Barrier, bird droppings pose several transmittable diseases including histoplasmosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, psittacosis, and St. Louis encephalitis. Some of these diseases, like candidiasis, have been linked to fatal outcomes in humans.

Beyond disease transmission, bird droppings also harbor ectoparasites such as bed bugs, chicken mites, mosquitoes, and yellow mealworms. This comes as a significant concern for the school community, which has been increasing fumigation efforts to combat bed bug infestations. In 2017, Channels TV reported a widespread bed bug invasion in the halls of residence at OAU—a reoccurrence that now feels possible with the current state of ODLT.

Although the university recently announced the renovation of the Oduduwa Hall and Amphitheatre, which is already underway, nothing was said about the current state of the lecture theater sitting right beneath.

Fadele Nifemi, a 200-level student of Industrial Chemistry, reacted saying, “I was surprised to see that the amphitheater is being renovated but ODLT which is directly beneath it is neglected. The school management should do better please. We do not deserve to be taking classes in such an environment.”

Amphitheatre Undergoing Renovation

However, students are urgimg the Students’ Union and the university management to listen to their complaints and take swift action to make the lecture theaters convenient for learning.

Ademola Ayomide, a student of the English Department, added, “The bats poop is dried up so scraping it off the table would be good and a bit of soap and water would help too.”

Fresh Coats, Fresh Vibes: OAU’s Faculty of Science Building Undergoes Facelift

By Omotoso GodsDelight

As students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, return to campus for the Rain semester, one thing stands out at the Faculty of Science — a fresher, cleaner, and more vibrant appearance.

The faculty, popularly known as the White House for its longstanding white-themed structure, renowned for its busy lecture halls and long corridors filled with academic hustle, is currently undergoing a repainting exercise. The project, which began shortly before resumption, has brought a wave of visual refreshment to the area. Cream-colored walls, neater finishes, and a cleaner atmosphere replace the once dull and faded appearance.

"It has added to the school's beauty, making it look more like the real White House," said Favour, a 200-level Chemistry student.

Interestingly, the repainting has not disrupted classes, as lecture halls remain open and entirely in use. This has allowed academic activities to continue seamlessly while students and staff enjoy the gradual transformation around them.

Pelumi, a 200-level Engineering Physics student, said, "The repainting makes the building look more attractive and well-maintained. It helps the building regain its original identity — just like the name implies, White House."

Although the repainting is not a full-scale renovation, students still appreciate the effort. For many, it signals an attempt by the university to improve the learning environment — something they believe has been neglected in recent years.

"The facelift is good and nice," but in Biological Sciences, the colour white is a bit too much because it gets dirty easily, especially since students go there to attend classes and read. Even though the original colour of the building was white, I expected them to change it. But all in all, it was good," said Samuel, a 200-level Microbiology student.

Though no official communication has been released regarding the project's scope or how long it will last, there is growing curiosity about whether other faculties will receive a similar facelift.

The Faculty of Science is one of the largest and most active on campus, housing departments such as Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, and others. The repainting, modest as it may seem, adds a splash of colour to the daily lives of students and lecturers within the faculty.

As the semester wears on, students hope the repainting isn't just a one-time touch-up but a sign of consistent maintenance and infrastructural upgrades.

OAU AMPHITHEATRE UNDERGOES PARTIAL RENOVATIONS AHEAD OF CONVOCATION CEREMONY

By Jesuloba Akano

Renovation works have been ongoing at the Obafemi Awolowo University Amphitheatre following its closure in May. The 5,000-capacity amphitheatre, used for lectures and social events, was shut down after part of its roof partially collapsed during a torrential rainfall. The incident occurred during a SER 001 – Use of English lecture, a core special elective course for freshmen, leaving several students with minor injuries and two others with major injuries.

Since its closure last session, most lectures originally held in the amphitheatre have been rescheduled to smaller, less convenient venues. Speaking with a Course Representative for Political Science and a Part 2 student, David, he explained that the collapse significantly affected a course in his department offered across three faculties last session. According to him, lectures had to be shifted to early morning hours, causing logistical challenges in finding adequate space for the large number of students.

"Last semester, when I was still a Part 1 student, the collapsed roof meant we had to resort to 7 am–8 am classes three times a week at the 1,000-seater lecture theatre," he lamented.

OAUPeeps can confirm that most classes usually scheduled for the amphitheatre have been relocated to other venues due to the ongoing renovations. However, David noted that as a Part 2 student, his departmental courses—comprising 5 out of 7 of his current courses—now have smaller class sizes, making alternative venues sufficient.

"I'm not being affected by the renovation now because the highest number of attendees for any of my departmental courses is 250 students. We can easily use other lecture theatres like ODLT 1 & 2, FBLT, EDB 317, or ICAN LT," he added.

When contacted about the timeline for the renovations, the institution's Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, declined to provide specific details. "All I can tell you is that you have seen it is being renovated, and you can observe how it progresses," he stated.

However, the OAUPeeps correspondent spoke with the project's engineer, who clarified that the current construction work is not a full-scale renovation. According to her, the goal is to make the amphitheatre fit for use during the upcoming convocation ceremony, with comprehensive renovations set to commence afterwards.

As per the proposed academic calendar, the convocation ceremony is scheduled to occur between December 11 and 14.

Meanwhile, OAUPeeps can confirm that one of the students injured during the roof collapse, Amubieya David, has fully resumed school. According to an anonymous source, the other injured student has also fully recovered but may not be returning to OAU, though reasons for this decision remain undisclosed at the time of this report.

Obafemi Awolowo University Releases Cut-Off Marks for 2023/2024 Admissions

By Ogunlana Klistivivi 

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has officially released the cut-off marks for admission into various faculties for the 2023/2024 academic session. This announcement follows the conclusion of the university’s Post-UTME screening exercise, which commenced on September 9th, 2024.

The cut-off marks have been released for all faculties: Science, Technology, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Administration, Arts, Environmental Design and Management, Education, Law, Pharmacy, Basic Medical Sciences, Dentistry, and Clincal Sciences. 

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Technology

Faculty of Social Sciences

Faculty of Agriculture

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Faculty of Administration

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Faculty of Arts

Photo Credit: AOJ

Faculty of Environmental Design and Management

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Pharmacy

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Dentistry, and Clinical Sciences 

Following the release of these cut-off marks, candidates are advised to await the uploading of admission lists on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) portal. Those who meet the cut-off for their chosen course should accept their admission offer via JAMB CAPS and proceed to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) center to print their admission letter. As the academic session draws near, successful candidates should stay informed by regularly checking the university's official platforms, JAMB CAPS, and this site for the latest updates.

OAU Peeps Gets New Editor As Ayomide Emmanuel Bows Out

Adegboyega Ifeoluwa, popularly known as Ifelaw, has been announced as the Editor-in-chief of the one of the foremost online campus News Agencies in Obafemi Awolowo University, for the 2022/2023 academic session. 

The outgone EIC, Ayomide Emmanuel, who is now the Chairman, Guild Of Editors, ACJOAU, whose tenure elapsed on July 27, 2023 hands baton to the new EIC, Ifeoluwa Lawrence.

Adegboyega Ifeoluwa, is a part 3 student of the Department of English and Literary Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University. Ifeoluwa would be serving as the sixth Editor-in-chief of the agency. 

Prior to his appointment, Ifeoluwa was the Media Chief of the OAUPeeps News Agency.

In his word to the outgone EIC, the founder and managing director of OAUPeeps News Agency, Mr David Adetula said, "Thank you so much for your time leading OAU Peeps, Ayomide. I wish you the very best on your new role".

Going forward, every communication and business relating to the agency is to be discussed with the new Editor-in-Chief. He can be reached via editor@oaupeeps.com

Meet Mary Olayinka Oladokun, The Best Graduating Student At 46th Convocation Of The Obafemi Awolowo University

By Ayomide Emmanuel

Mary Olayinka Oladokun, is the overall best graduating student of the Obafemi Awolowo University in the 2019/2020 academic session, having finished with a CGPA of 4.92 from the Department of Microbiology. She tells OAU Peeps News Agency in an exclusive interview about what it took her to come on top.

Can we meet you ma?

I am Mary Olayinka Oladokun

You were pronounced the overall best graduating student during this year's convocation. What CGPA did you graduate with

I graduated with a CGPA of 4.92

Wow... That's awesome. When you wanted to enter the university, did you choose Microbiology?

I was devastated. I never really thought about the course microbiology.

What was the course that you chose initially?

Medicine

Oooh, were there plan to change to your preferred course?

I wanted to but you know most of these things deal with connection. I had no connections.

And looking back now ma, would you say making that decision was good?

Yes, I would say so.

We would also love to know, outside academics, were you involved in any other thing?

I was in technical subgroup in BSF

Meaning you have to be available in every of the fellowship meeting?

I attended majority of the fellowship meetings not every

Was there a time you held any leadership position while on campus as a student either in your class, department, faculty or fellowship?

During my final year, I was the project group leader

Did you take any decision as a fresh student then that helped you in the course of your study?

Not really. I was just determined to do the best I could.

That’s impressive. One would naturally think you are a genius or that it runs in the family?

😂

I believe leading of your mates in classes didn't start in OAU

It started kind of in OAU. In primary school and secondary school I was not always the best. It fluctuated.

Wow, that's encouraging.. Did you hear stories about Obafemi Awolowo University that could be discouraging when you resumed school?

Yes o. There are always stories you hear from your mates and seniors about some courses that would make you feel like this is the end. I can't pass this particular subject.

So what was your reaction to this?

At first I always got scared but later on I decided to place it on God's hand and just do my best

Was it in your plan to be the best graduating student when you got admission?

Not at all

What was your CGPA in Part 1?

I did JUPEB so I entered part 2

Okay! What was your lowest grade?

B

Shana

😂. It was just God's grace

Exactly the answer i was expecting😂

How did you feel when you got to know you graduated as the best student?

I was very surprised and happy because it was very unexpected.

Apart from being the Best Graduating Student, you won other prizes, what are they?

I won 4 best graduating student in the faculty o science prize, two from my department

Can you name them?

No, I can't

Okay

What is your advice to the current crop of undergraduates especially the fresh ones among them?

They should trust in God, understand themselves especially their strengths and weaknesses.

Have you received any job offer since you graduated as a result of your sterling performance?

Not yet o.

Congratulations once again Mary and we appreciate you for your time, what is your words to the OAU Peeps crew?

Thank you all for giving me an audience.

On behalf of the OAU Peeps News Agency, I wish you the best in your future endeavours.

Thank you very much.

Faculty Of Law Releases 2022/2023 Admission Cut-Off Marks

 OAU Peeps News Agency has confirmed the release of the 2022/2023 admission cut-off marks for the Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University. See below:

Merit – 71.50%

Ekiti – 68.70

Osun –  70.68%

Ogun – 69.29%

Ondo – 69.29%

Oyo –  70.25%

Lagos – 64.60%

ELDS – 

Akwa Ibom- 58.65 Bayelsa- 60.05, Cross-River-56.38, Ebonyi-64.75, Kwara -65.70, Kogi-64.20, Kaduna-63.28

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) JUPEB Admission Form 2022/2023 : Get Admitted Directly into 200 Level

 

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Programme for the 2022/2023 Session.

OAU JUPEB Programme leads to the JUPEB Certificate award, which enables the candidate to gain Direct Entry admissions into Obafemi Awolowo University and other Universities in Nigeria.

Candidates Eligible for OAU JUPEB

Eligible Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 Credits at a maximum of two sittings in at least 5 subjects (inclusive of English Language) relevant to the candidates’ desired course of study at the University.

Duration of OAU JUPEB Programme

The duration of the OAU JUPEB Programme is a minimum of one academic session of two Semesters.

Available Subject Combinations for OAU JUPEB Programme

 

Faculty	Subject Combinations
Administration	Economics, Government, Mathematics (EGM)
	Accounts, Economics, Geography OR Government (AEG)
Agriculture	Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
Arts	Economics, Government, Literature-in-English (EGL)
	Government/Literature in English/Christian Religious Studies (GLC)
	Government/Literature in English/Islamic Religious Studies (GLI)
Education	Any of the following subject combinations as applicable: BCP, CMP, EGL, EGM, GMP, GLR, MGE
Environmental Design & Management	Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
	Geography, Mathematics, Physics (GMP)
	Mathematics, Geography, Economics (MGE)
Law	Government, Literature-in-English, Christian Religious Studies  (GLC)
	Government, Literature-in-English, Islamic Religious Studies (GLI)
	Economics, Government, Literature-in-English (EGL)
Pharmacy	Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
Sciences	Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
	Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
Social Sciences	Economics, Government, Mathematics (EGM)
	Mathematics, Geography, Economics (MGE)
Technology	Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
College of Health Sciences	Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)

Candidates are to note that the above-listed subject combinations meet the requirements (as applicable) for admission into Degree Programmes in the Arts, Sciences and Social Sciences courses in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and other universities in Nigeria.

How to Apply for OAU JUPEB Form

To pay your application fee, you can choose from either of the two Payment methods provided below:

1. Method 1: Payment through Paystack: You can pay the ₦15,000.00 Application Fee through Paystack Payment Platform with the options of paying with your ATM or Debit Card, Bank Transfer, USSD, Direct account debit, e.t.c.
2. Method 2: Payment through e-Tranzact Webconnect: Alternatively, you can also pay the ₦15,000.00 Application Fee through the e-Tranzact Webconnect Payment Platform using your ATM or Debit Card.
3. Click on your preferred Payment Method (either Paystackor e-tranzact).
4. Follow the displayed Payment Instruction
5. Fill the online Application Form and upload your recent passport photograph. The passport photograph must meet the following specifications:
   1. The passport photograph must be coloured with white background (a Black and white photograph is not acceptable).
   2. The passport must be recent (not earlier than 3 months before the time of the application) and the size should not be more than 100KB.
6. After filling the form, log out and keep your username and password safe. (Save your Username and Password on your Phone so as not to forget). Keep checking the website from time to time for the actual date of the entrance examination.  

OAU JUPEB Programme Admission General Information

• All Applicants are advised to be checking our website from time to time for the actual date of the Preliminary Entrance Exam and other relevant information.
• All Candidates are required to use valid e-mail addresses and PERSONAL Telephone Numbers.
• The forms must be filled and submitted on-line either immediately or within 2 weeks of accessing the website. No downloaded or printed copies of forms will be accepted.
• Applicants are to note that 2022/2023 JUPEB Entrance Exam holds at Ile-Ife centre (Moro Campus) only.
• Candidates are advised to follow the Application Instructions very carefully and ensure they select the Correct SUBJECT COMBINATION. Failure to do so may adversely affect the Candidate

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