David Ogunlade

Ibadan, Ife, Nigeria

Investigative Journalist at Freelance

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After ACJOAU's Report, NAPS Executive Council Tenders Apology Over Leadership Crisis

2 months ago | acjoau.com.ng | David Ogunlade

Following a report by ACJOAU, which exposed the deep-seated leadership crisis rocking the National Association of Philosophy Students (NAPS), OAU Chapter, the Executive Council has issued a public apology to the association. The apology, which was e-signed by the General Secretary of the association, Bewaji Amos Olatunde, on behalf of the Executive Council, acknowledged the tensions and concerns caused by the misunderstanding between the Council and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC).
No Suspicious Cult-like Movements on Campus - Chairman, OAU Security Council

Jan 26, 2025 | acjoau.com.ng | David Ogunlade

The University Management has debunked the allegation that there are suspicious cult-like movements on the Obafemi Awolowo University campus. This came after the Students’ Union raised a concern about the suspected cult-like movements. In a press release issued on Sunday, the Great Ife Students’ Union reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for cultism and cult-like activities, citing the institution’s legacy as a cultism-free campus.
School Fees: OAU SU Kicks Against Sudden Addition of ₦30,000 to Freshmen Sundry Charges

Oct 26, 2024 | acjoau.com.ng | David Ogunlade

The Great Ife Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University has expressed a strong opposition to the sudden introduction of additional sundry charges for freshmen. The university management added a ₦30,000 naira “acceptance fee” to the school fees on the e-portal, bringing the total to ₦50,000 naira, reportedly introduced last session without prior notice.
It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior minds.…

Oct 9, 2024 | linkedin.com | David Ogunlade

David Ogunlade’s Post Global Leadership| Human Rights Advocate|| International Law|| Legal Intern, Olawuwo Siyanbola LP 10m It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior minds. In the best books, great men talk to us, give us their most precious thoughts and pour their souls into ours. God be thanked for books.
Fake Cleric Apprehended on OAU Campus for Scamming Student of ₦55,000

Sep 12, 2024 | acjoau.com.ng | David Ogunlade

A man, disguising himself as a Muslim cleric(Alfa), was arrested on September 6, 2024, on the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) campus. He was apprehended for scamming a student of ₦55,000. The individual, who had previously scammed a student named Kafilat of ₦55,000 in November 2023, returned to the campus using the same deceptive tactics.
Fact Check: Alleged Rape Victim Not Associated with OAU

Aug 28, 2024 | acjoau.com.ng | Adedoyin Oguntade |David Ogunlade |Tolulope Adeniran

Claim: On Wednesday, August 21st, a news story circulated through various newsrooms across Nigeria that a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) was raped by a bike man on Friday, July 6th, 2024 . The information was obtained from the Osun State Police Command’s spokesperson, Mrs. Yemisi Opalola, while parading suspects at the state police headquarters. Some of the newsrooms that published the news include, The Hope Newspaper, Osun Defenders, among others.
Update: OAU Management Reacts to Death of Final Year Student

Aug 22, 2024 | acjoau.com.ng | David Ogunlade

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has reacted to the death of a final year female student of the Department of Foreign Languages, Esu Rita Ema. ACJOAU earlier reported how the deceased was knocked down and instantly killed by a private vehicle in an attempt to cross the Ife-Ibadan highway on the way to submit her final year project.
Breaking: Accident at OAU Campus Gate Claims Life of Final Year Student

Aug 22, 2024 | acjoau.com.ng | David Ogunlade

An accident, which occurred earlier on Thursday at the Campus gate, claimed the life of OAU Student Esu Rita Ema, a final-year student of the Foreign Language Department, Faculty of Arts. Eyewitness accounts stated that Rita was going to Campus to submit her final year project when the tragic incident occurred.
Great Ife SRC Elects New Leadership

Jun 25, 2024 | acjoau.com.ng | David Ogunlade

Following the election of the Students Representative Council of the Great Ife Students’ Union for the 2023/2024 parliamentary session. The election saw Hon Oladapo Olakunle from the Faculty of Agriculture, Hon Joshua David from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Hon Alawode Ewaoluwa from the Faculty of Administration emerge as the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Clerk of the House respectively.
Voter Education and Participation are an Inseparable Duo

Jun 11, 2024 | acjoau.com.ng | David Ogunlade

The 2024 Great Ife Students’ Union Electoral Commission saddled with the responsibility of conducting the electioneering activities into the Hall Executives Council (HEC), Students Representative Council (SRC) and Central Executive Council (CEC) of the Union was constituted on Thursday, 6th of June.