Three Deaths In One Week: Dark December In OAU (Full Report)

In less than two weeks, the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has recorded the death of three members of its academic staff. A little over a week ago, the death of Mr Nicholas Igbokwe was announced, less than a week after, the death of Professor Jerome Elusiyan who was said to be attacked by unknown gunmen, and the most recent is the death of Dr. Victoria Oluwaremilekun Adeniyi who reportedly slumped and died.

Dr. Victoria Oluwaremilekun Adeniyi, was the Head of Department of Dramatic Arts and was said to have recently directed the convocation play that enacted for two days, Friday and Saturday. 

She was reported to have slumped and died on Sunday morning at around 11am after church service in her residence. It was said that she did not show any sign of sickness. This tragedy struck in less than twenty-four hours Professor Ife Jerome Elusiyan of Paediatrics at the OAUTHC died.

The entire OAU Peeps Team sends out her condolences to all family and friends of the deceased. 

Another tragedy; HOD of Dramatic Arts, Dr Adeniyi, Reported Dead

The Head of Department of Dramatic Arts, Dr V. Adeniyi has been reported dead.

This would be the third lecturer lost to the cold hands of death within the last two weeks in the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.


Details later...

Professor Elusiyan, CMAC OAUTHC Reported Dead

Professor Elusiyan, a professor of paediatrics and child health at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife was reportedly shot dead today, Friday 13th December 2019.

The sad incident was said to have occurred in Edo state. Professor Elusiyan was the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and a father to many. 

We pray that his family and friends find the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

Full Details later...

Car Accident At Fajuyi Hall

On Monday, 9th December 2019, a car accident occurred around Fajuyi Hall Annex of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. 

The car, which was reportedly said to belong to an OAU lecturer, was reported to have crashed into the gate of Faj Annex. The accident was said to have occurred at about 5pm. 

The car was reported to have suffered from a brake failure and crashed into the second gate of the hall, damaging the canteen very close to the gate.

However, there was no life lost, although some of the people at the restaurant were injured. 

Finally, FASA Decides!

By Bernard Nasamu 

The election of the Faculty of Art Student Association; FASA, was set for 10pm, but the voting process abruptly started around 11:30. The condition was conducive for the election. In small groups and troupes, students made way to exercise their constitutional rights.

The bone of contention after the cancelled election was the actualization of a free and fair election. A notable figure at the election which held at History lobby was Dr Amusa, whose presence coupled with the selfless services of the incorruptible electoral commissioners paved way for a hiccup election.

There were two candidates from two different departments under FASA, Zachman and Hamzat as they are popularly called.

The voting process ended officially around a few minutes after 4pm. Just as the saying goes the voice of the people is the voice of God. Hamzat, a part 3 student of the department of philosophy, emerged as the president-elect of FASA. Hamzat claimed the spot with a narrow 277- 248 votes, against a very rigid opponent in the person of Zachman. This is a break down of the votes by the departments of FASA:

Department of English

ZACH MAN.  112votes

HAMZAT.    10votes

Department of History

ZACHMAN.  76Votes

HAMZAT.   11Votes

Department of Philosophy

ZACHMAN.  6Votes

HAMZAT.   105Votes

Department of Linguistics

ZACHMAN.  5

HAMZAT.  81

Department of Music

ZACHMAN.  6

HAMZAT.  2

Department of Religious Study

ZACHMAN.  3Votes

HAMZAT.   19Votes

Department of Dramatic Arts

ZACHMAN.  36Votes

HAMZAT.    12Votes

Department of Foreign Languages

ZACHMAN.    4Votes

HAMZAT.     37Votes

Female OAU Student Assaulted At Maintenance Gate, Security Reacts

At 10:50pm on Sunday 8, December, a female student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife was assaulted directly opposite Maintenance, the popular female residential area around the campus gate. 

It was reported that the female student (who pleaded anonymity) was out to buy food when three unidentifiable guys who alighted from a car behind her allegedly harassed her. In reaction, she was then said to exclaim,"Are you normal?" This is when the situation got out of hand as things got violent.

These unidentified individuals, reportedly three in number pounced on this female student slapping and hitting her vigorously. The food seller who tried to help was also said to get some part of the beating. The onlookers who sells by the scene tried to help but these individuals kept slapping and hitting her.

It was also reported that the case was reported immediately to the security at Maintenance gate but they turned their deaf ears to the report. The identity of these individuals remains unknown. 

However, details of the event have been reported to the security department of the institution and the department reacted to the incident via a twitter handle @OAUSecurityDep claiming that the event was already being handled and the department was already on the lookout for the alleged culprits. 

OAU Management Dedicates Hotline To Reporting Sexual Harassment

By Eberechuwu Okafor

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University has released a special circular on new means to protect students from sexual harassment.

Prior to the release of the helpline, the viral video of the "All-seeing eye" by Kiki Mordi for BBC Africa in October, several students had looked out for the steps the Obafemi Awolowo University will take towards protecting its students against actions like that. At the time, it did not seem like much would be done.

However, the management has put these fears to rest as the Obafemi Awolowo University has decided to take a strong stand against sexual harassment meted on any of the students of the great school by creating a helpline in case of emergencies.


According to a release signed by the registrar of the school, students can now send text messages directly or via the social media "WHATSAPP" to 07063610481 in cases of emergencies. This development is surely welcome as many students have shown a warm reception to this it.