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Fueling Futures, Fostering Excellence: Musab SU Welfare Officer Supports OAU Students with 4,000 Mass Feeding & 3,000 Staple Food Distribution

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Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have commended the Students’ Union leadership following what has been described as the largest welfare intervention in the institution’s history. The Welfare Officer of the Great Ife Students’ Union, Osunleke Musab, led a large-scale food relief initiative that provided free meals to over 4,000 students and distributed more than 3,000 essential food items across campus. The intervention, which coincided with the ongoing examination period and the Ramadan fasting season, was designed to ease the financial and physical strain on students. Beneficiaries received cooked meals for immediate consumption as well as staple food supplies to support them through the exam and fasting period. Speaking on the initiative, the (PRO)of the union, Olowosile Oreoluwa, described the exercise as unprecedented. “This marks the largest welfare intervention ever recorded on the OAU campus,” Oreoluwa stated, noting that...
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*Fueling Futures, Fostering Excellence: Musab SU Welfare Officer Supports OAU Students with 4,000 Mass Feeding & 3,000 Staple Food Distribution

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Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have commended the Students’ Union leadership following what has been described as the largest welfare intervention in the institution’s history. The Welfare Officer of the Great Ife Students’ Union, Osunleke Musab, led a large-scale food relief initiative that provided free meals to over 6,000 students and distributed more than 4,000 essential food items across campus. The intervention, which coincided with the ongoing examination period and the Ramadan fasting season, was designed to ease the financial and physical strain on students. Beneficiaries received cooked meals for immediate consumption as well as staple food supplies to support them through the exam and fasting period. Speaking on the initiative, the (PRO)of the union, Olowosile Oreoluwa, described the exercise as unprecedented. “This marks the largest welfare intervention ever recorded on the OAU campus,” Oreoluwa stated, noting that...
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Osun East NYCN Vice Chairman, Oyebiyi Denies Suspension, Describes Claim as Political Mischief

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The Vice Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Osun East, Comrade Ogundele Oyebiyi, has firmly denied reports alleging his suspension from the council, describing the claim as false, unconstitutional, and driven by political mischief. Oyebiyi, in a statement made available to the press, said his attention was drawn to a memo allegedly circulating within the council, claiming that he had been suspended over the disruption of a meeting. He maintained that no such suspension exists and insisted that the purported action is “null and void ab initio.” According to him, the controversy arose amid ongoing concerns raised by some executives of the council regarding allegations of financial mismanagement, including claims involving a sum of ₦25 million, against the NYCN Chairman, Comrade Segun Olakolupo. “As a responsible executive of the organisation, I joined other concerned members in asking legitimate questions bordering on accountability,” Oyebiyi stated. “U...
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Video: OAU Students Rejoice As Osunleke Musab, SU Welfare Officer, Distributes Over 4,000 Food Items On Campus

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  “This stands as the largest welfare intervention ever recorded on the OAU campus.” — OAU SU President, David Adelani (Itabi)  “More welfare initiatives are already in the pipeline.” — Osunleke Musab, SU Welfare Officer In a landmark achievement for student welfare at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), the Students’ Union Welfare Officer, Osunleke Musab, has successfully distributed over 4,000 food items to students across the campusan initiative widely celebrated as a historic first. The President of the Great Ife Students’ Union, David Adelani (Itabi), described the gesture as “ the largest welfare intervention ever recorded on the OAU campus,” underscoring its significance in the university’s history. The food relief outreach, which provided essential staples such as rice, spaghetti, and garri, reached more than 4,000 students. The initiative has been praised for easing the financial burden on students and helping to ensure that many do not go to be...
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Baba Ijesha Regains Freedom After 5 Years In Prison

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Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison following a Court of Appeal judgment that overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha was arrested in 2021 and, in July 2022, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty on multiple counts relating to the assault of a 14-year-old girl. A video that surfaced on Saturday shows the comic actor seated inside a vehicle shortly after regaining freedom. He appeared relieved and said he needed time to rest. In a brief phone conversation recorded in the clip, he was heard speaking in Yoruba: “Apáṣẹ, I’m out… I just came out. I want to relax. I just want to leave here, so I decided to inform you. Thank you for supporting me. I will call you.” Confirming the development, Nollywood actor and activist Yomi Fabiyi welcomed the Appeal Court’s verdict in an Instagram post, describing it as a judgment that br...
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Baba Ijesha Regains Freedom After 5 Years In Prison

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Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison following a Court of Appeal judgment that overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha was arrested in 2021 and, in July 2022, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty on multiple counts relating to the assault of a 14-year-old girl. A video that surfaced on Saturday shows the comic actor seated inside a vehicle shortly after regaining freedom. He appeared relieved and said he needed time to rest. In a brief phone conversation recorded in the clip, he was heard speaking in Yoruba: “Apáṣẹ, I’m out… I just came out. I want to relax. I just want to leave here, so I decided to inform you. Thank you for supporting me. I will call you.” Confirming the development, Nollywood actor and activist Yomi Fabiyi welcomed the Appeal Court’s verdict in an Instagram post, describing it as a judgment that br...
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APTAN Holds 2025 Annual Seminar, Offers Free Medical Services To Ile-Ife Residents

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The Artisans, Peasants, and Traders Association of Nigeria (APTAN) has reiterated its dedication to advancing the welfare, safety, and health of Nigerian artisans and entrepreneurs through education, professional development, and community service. The commitment was restated on Sunday during the association’s 2025 Annual Seminar, held at the Oba Okunade Sijuwade Memorial Hall, Enuwa, Ile-Ife.  The event, themed “Occupational Safety and Health Management for Artisans and Entrepreneurs,” brought together craftsmen, traders, community leaders, and professionals from across Osun State and beyond. In addition to the seminar sessions, APTAN organized a free medical outreach for residents of Ile-Ife, providing free health checks such as blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, as well as medical consultations for various health challenges.  The initiative, according to the organizers, was designed to promote a culture of health consciousness and...
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