Library Extends Closing Hours To 10 p.m. Following Student Complaints

By Ogunlana Klistivivi

Management of the Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library has extended closing hours following an OAUPeeps inquiry to the University Librarian’s office. This development follows complaints from students that the library was closing earlier than its traditional schedule on normal school days.

The Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library is a primary choice for many students on campus. Many come to read, while others use the opportunity to pass the time during lecture-free periods. Some enjoy it for its relative stillness compared to the hustle and bubble of the campus exterior; however, for the vast majority, it is a preferred reading location.

Students Recount Early Closure Struggles

In recent times, complaints reaching OAUPeeps have highlighted the library’s unusual 6 p.m. closure, as opposed to its traditional 10 p.m. closing time. Students expressed dissatisfaction with the early schedule, which forced them to find unconducive alternatives for their studies, severely affecting their academic work.

Oluwasolape Fabuluje, a 300-level student, complained about being forced to move to the ODLT when the library closed at 6 p.m. 

'Initially, when I first resumed coming to the library this semester, I was surprised, but I thought it was because we had just resumed. But school has resumed for about 5 weeks now, and they are yet to resume back to the normal time,’ he said.

He noted that this has been a great inconvenience because, unlike in the ODLT, the library offers personal space and a quiet, convenient environment. ‘I have to go look for a lecture theatre to substitute that time that I will be in the library from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., which is not as conducive as the library, but I just have to manage it.’ 

When asked what constituted this inconvenience, he added that the library is silent, and nobody disturbs him.

Impact on Academic Schedules

Another student, Habeeb, a 200-level student, said he was shocked the first time he heard the siren ring at 6 p.m., signalling all students to evacuate. 

‘I was shocked because, from what I know, it used to be 10 p.m. That day, I had no choice but to pack my things and leave,’ he said. 

He added that the change affected his reading schedule. ‘The library has been organised to be somewhere to read, and if I leave here by 6 p.m., I will have to go to the hostel, where I will probably sleep off or play around.’

Adeyemi Precious, a 300-level student, echoed these sentiments and urged the management to restore the timing. 

‘I want it to be back to normal when the library closes by 9:30 p.m. because now I have to leave the library earlier than usual and have to find another reading spot, which is not usually convenient for me.’

Management Reverses Temporary Policy

With these complaints, OAUPeeps reached out to the University Librarian’s office to clarify whether the arrangement was temporary or permanent. While official comments were difficult to obtain, a source in the office, who requested anonymity, stated that the arrangement was temporary and would soon be reversed. Security officers at the entrance also confirmed to OAUPeeps that the 6 p.m. closure was not a permanent policy.

Following the inquiry, we can confirm that the Library Management has announced the extension of closing hours back to the usual 10 p.m., effective Wednesday, 17 December 2025. A notice of this extension was placed at the library entrance and confirmed by our correspondent.

'We Cannot Cook or Bathe': Akintola Residents Decry Acute Water Crisis

By Salako Blessing

​Akintola Hall of Residence, known for its consistent water supply, has recently left its residents in discomfort as students face water scarcity. The water shortage began earlier this week, as residents were seen queuing to fetch water at different times of the day.

​Speaking with OAUPEEPS, several occupants expressed their disappointment and the challenges they face due to the water scarcity.

Marvelous, a 300-level student of Family Nutrition and Consumer Science, recounted her experience so far, lamenting how she had to attend class late because she had to fetch water. 

‘I had to queue for water this morning, and it took me up to an hour before I could fetch water, and I ended up being late for my class this morning.’ She further expressed her disappointment, saying, ‘I was not expecting this at all because I heard Akintola Hall has water constantly.’

Residents queuing to fetch water at Akintola Hall.

 ​Another student, Sonia, a 200-level student of Sociology and Anthropology, was seen waiting for the little drops of water from the tap to fill her cup so she could brush her teeth. She also complained bitterly about the stress she had to endure to cook. 

‘I had to borrow water from block to block yesterday before I could cook, and it was not even enough. I had to buy a bag of pure water to cook because the water that comes directly from the dam, without filtering it, cannot be used to cook or brush my teeth,’ she said. 

‘When I tried using the dirty water to bathe, I reacted really badly. I had to spend extra money on Dettol to bathe,’ she said.

This development raises concerns about the potential health hazards that residents may face when using the dam's water. 

Weather to Blame, Porter speaks

To understand the problem, OAUPeeps spoke with one of the porters, who explained that the issue is beyond their control. 

‘We depend on the supply of water from the dam, but sometimes, the machines may be faulty from their side, and that is when we rely on the borehole for the supply of water,’ he said. 

​He further explained that the change in weather is also a factor. 

‘The weather has changed, everywhere is dry, so the water we can get from the ground is not as much as we would get during the rainy season. Therefore, if we pump for two hours now, the number of water tanks that would be filled will not be many because there is not enough water, and this is also why we have to pump at specific times of the day, which is always morning and night, to ensure that everyone can fetch.’

​The Porter also mentioned that the pumping machine, which is relied on, is faulty and is being managed by the staff to provide little water for the residents.

No Water, Residents Find Alternatives

With no resolution in sight, many residents have begun to devise methods to cope with the challenge.

​Ibukun, a 300-level student of Education and English, shared her coping mechanism with OAUPEEPS. ‘I have a big keg which I always make sure is filled with water. I make sure to manage my water use and avoid using it unnecessarily. I do not even use the hostel toilet; if I am not too pressed, I go to my church at the religious ground to use their toilet because of the free water.’

​Another resident, Anuoluwa, a 200-level student of Accounting, lamented that it has not been easy for her at all. ‘I really hate going late to class, but this recent irregular supply of water is turning me into a latecomer, so I decided to start fetching water two days ahead. I make sure I fill all of my buckets and kegs so I will not be stranded. It is not convenient, but we must adapt.

OAU School E-Portal Remains Inaccessible Following Shutdown

 By Ojelade Pipeloluwa

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) school E-portal has remained inaccessible following a temporary shutdown, which has limited access to the university’s online platform used for academic and administrative activities.

A memo released on November 18, 2025, stated that the school’s e-portal would be temporarily shut down from Monday, November 24, to Friday, December 5, 2025. According to the memo, the shutdown was to allow the Computer Centre and the Academic Planning Unit to carry out necessary configurations and updates.

The memo further explained that the shutdown was required for the realignment of the academic session for newly admitted 100-level students so they could be officially enrolled under the 2025/2026 academic session rather than the 2024/2025 session. It also covered the uploading of new 100-level curricula into the Course and Curriculum Management System (CCMAS).

Maintenance Ongoing, Expert Speaks

Speaking on the development, OAUPeeps talked to an expert at the University's ICT Centre, who explained that the school’s e-portal is currently under maintenance. According to him, ‘This is being done to make some adjustments and carry out necessary configurations and updates.’ 

‘The e-portal will be opened back after the completion of the update processes,’ he added. 

At the time of filing this report, the e-portal is still inaccessible.

 

However, OAUPeeps can confirm that the e-portal is now reflecting the 2025/2026 academic session. 

 

Students Stranded

Meanwhile, some students have shared their experiences regarding the continued inaccessibility of the portal.

Joy Okafor, a 300-level student, expressed her displeasure, saying, ‘I need to make some corrections to my course registration, but I cannot do that now because the school portal is closed. I am still waiting for them to open it so I can know if I will be attending my classes.’

Similarly, Ononye Abraham, a 100-level student, said he has been unable to complete some important registration processes as a freshman. ‘I have not been able to do some important registration on my e-portal, and this is affecting my departmental and faculty registration while waiting for the portal to be opened,’ he said.

With the portal still inaccessible, members of the university community continue to await further updates from the school management regarding this matter. 

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

Photo Credit: AOJ

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