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The Digest:

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has announced the sudden death of Oreoluwa Emmanuel Adewole, a Part IV student in the College of Health Sciences. The incident occurred during a clinical viva examination when the student reportedly complained of chest pain. He was immediately attended to by his lecturers and fellow medical students, but despite prompt medical attention, he sadly passed away. The university management has extended condolences to his family and is engaging relevant authorities.

Key Points:
  • The death has sent shockwaves through the university community.
  • The vice-chancellor extended condolences on behalf of the university.
  • The management is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
  • Adewole was in his fourth year of medical studies.
  • The university is providing support to the family.
The university community mourns the loss of a promising medical student.

Sources: Punch Newspaper