OAU Students Docked Over Alleged Assault Of Moremi Hall Warden

By Farombi Oluwaseun 

Today at the Ajebamidele High court, five Students of Obafemi Awolowo University have been charged to court today after opposing the eviction of students from Moremi hostel as earlier reported by OAU Peeps News Agency here

Speaking earlier with Journalists before the court proceedings, Honourable Omole Ibukun, one of the students suspended last year for participating in a protest, condemned the arrest of the students by the management. According to him, the act is to make silent the agitations of students against ant-students policies.

  "They believe they can proceed with the eviction exercise by keeping those comrades in police detention." he added. 

However, in a release obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency and signed by Babatunde Oyatokun, the Chief security Officer of the university said the  students were arrested for alleged assault and harassment  of the hall warden, Mrs Adeyemo, and other officers during the process of sending students out so as to embark on renovation of hostels.

  "A student named Gbenga Oloniran led a group of students that invaded, harassed and assaulted the hall security assistant and held hostage the warden of Moremi hall." The report read.

Mr. Babatunde further recommended in his release that the university management should look into the antecedents of the aforementioned students so as to make them face students disciplinary committee. He concluded that the case has been referred to the Nigeria Police ,ile-ife for further action of which led the case being referred to the Court of law by the Nigeria Police Force.

The apprehended students are Gbenga Oloruniran, a 400 level students of Geography; Olajide Ademola, a 500 level student of Electrical Electronics; Oyedeji Samson, 300 level student of Pharmacy; Jimoh Oladipupo, 300 level student of Biochemistry; and Adeniji John, 300 level student of Electrical Electronics Engineering.

Meanwhile at the court,protesting students and journalists were denied access to the court room by the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police team led by ASKME MOSES  who was instructed by the Area Commander (AC) of the force.

After listening to both sides in the court proceedings, the judge granted each of the embattled students a bail of five hundred thousand naira only(500,000) with  provision of two sureties who are civil servants level 11 and has their taxes paid up to date.

Speaking with our correspondent, one of the defense counsels of the arraigned students,  Barrister Philip added that the bail application is the only step they can push before further court proceedings.

    Afterwards, students protested outside the court premises against the bail terms by raising placards and chanting songs with the high impossibility of the arraigned students meeting the bail terms.

The case has however been adjourned till April 3,2018  

2017/2018 Session: Payment Activities Activated For Returning and Fresh Students

This to inform the generality of great Ife students that the payment activities  for 2017/2018 session has commenced. Fresh students should note that they can apply for accommodation immediately after paying acceptance, Development & Tuition Fees.

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2017/2018 SESSION FEES PAYMENT GUIDE FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

1. The University is aware of some unscrupulous elements spreading false information advising new students to travel down to the OAU Campus at Ile-Ife, Osun State to make their payments using fees collection agents. Any such persons or agents should be reported to the central security post on campus.

2. BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS!!! OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE DOES NOT EMPLOY AGENTS OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR THE COLLECTION OR PROCESSING OF FEES. ENSURE THAT ALL FEES PAYMENT ARE MADE ONLY ON THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT PORTAL.

3. Candidates who made Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife their first choice and took part in the 2017 Obafemi Awolowo University Post UTME screening exercise can now check their admission status forthe 2017/2018 academic year via the “Check Admission Status” link (http://eportal.oauife.edu.ng/admissions.php) on the University’s E-PORTAL site as from 22nd

February, 2018.

4. Once the admission is ascertained, such candidate should to log on to University eportal using their UTME Registration Number as “Username” and surname as “Password” and follow the instructions for 

payments and registration as laid out. 

5. Confirmation of admission on the OAU student portal shall commence with the payment of a non-refundable acceptance fee of N20,000.00 (fresh students only). Payment commences on 22nd

February, 2018. FRESH students have until March 12 2018 to accept the admission offer.

6. New students are to note that Fees Payment (Acceptance, School Fees, etc.,) must be initiated on the Student Information Portal (http://eportal.oauife.edu.ng) ONLY, after which payment can be made either on-line using ATM/Debit cards or physically at any commercial bank branch using the REMITA code generated on the eportal.

7. Candidates should then proceed to select payment activity and then choose the Type of Payment (Acceptance, Main Charges, Accommodation….) and indicate Mode of Payment (Bank Branch /Transfer / Master Card i.e. ATM) in order to link the payment to REMITA. If Bank Branch is selected, download RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) and use it to pay by cash in any BANK OF YOUR CHOICE that accepts cash payment to REMITA. If either TRANSFER or MASTER CARD is chosen, supply the additional information to effect the payment. Please, note that you can access the University e-portal anywhere to effect your payment in any branch of the Banks nearest to you effective 22nd February, 2018.

8. Candidates should note that ONLY payments that are “successful” on the REMITA platform are deemed actually PAID. Successful payments can be confirmed on the E-Portal (http://eportal.oauife.edu.ng) via the following steps after login:

a. Select [Payment Activities], Chose [View Payment Status], Verify that the status of the payment represented by the appropriate RRR number shows “successful”.

9. Candidates making ONLINE payments using DEBIT cards should please note that due to Internet/Network Provider service congestion, confirmation of payment might be delayed. 

Consequently, patience should be exercised in order to avoid multiple payments and account deductions.

JAC Strike Beats Harder As Major Roads On OAU Campus Blocked

By Farombi Oluwaseun

The Obafemi Awolowo University Joint Action Committee, JAC, of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU; Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities, NASU; and the National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT strike which  began last year  have turned  total and comprehensive yesterday immediately the students of the institution ended their Rain semester examinations last week..

As at the time of filing this report, major roads on OAU Campus have been blocked thereby restricting vehicular movement.

See Photos Below:

2017/2018 Session: OAU To Resume On April 3

By Farombi Oluwaseun

After much speculations concerning the resumption of 2017/2018 session, the university senate has approved April 3,2018 and April 15,2018 as resumption dates for Fresh students and returning Students respectively.

This was made known to OAU Peeps News Agency today in an interaction with the Dean Of Students Affairs,Prof. I.O. Aransi.

He added that students should adhere to the new accommodation policy as everyone  currently residing in the Halls of residence are to remove all personal belonging including their sleeping mattresses as soon as the University goes on vacation at the end of the 2016/2017 academic session.

""The Division will not be responsible for any loss or damage of property and No Student is permitted to occupy in any room until the official allocation of such room is made."" -DSA.

It will be recalled that the resumption date was initially fixed for the 3rd of March according to the amended  calendar released on the website of university but the date has now been changed to April 3.

See Full Highlights of Proposed Academic Calendar here
http://www.oaupeeps.com/2018/02/highlights-of-proposed-academic.html

Ojelabi Jesujoba Emerges As PANS OAU President-Elect

By Farombi Oluwaseun

Ojelabi JesuJoba  has emerged as the President-Elect of the Pharmaceutical Association Of Nigeria Students, OAU Chapter. The Election process which was led by Commissioner Bamijoko Saheed  started around 9am today and ended exactly 4:07pm.

Ojelabi Jesujoba popularly known as Pope Jay, the immediate Editor-in-Chief Of OAU Peeps News Agency and PANS NATIONAL  won with 221 votes over his Opponent Apantaku Sunday who had 139votes.

In the same vein, Shaibu Halimat won the race of office of the Vice President with 248 votes over his Opponent Chidinma who had 110 votes.

Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, President-Elect Ojelabi Jesujoba thanked all pharmacy students for participating in the electioneering process and further added that he will be a President to all irrespective of whoever anyone supports during the electioneering process. He further clamoured for the support of everyone to make the P.A.S. agenda a reality.

See full results below;

*PRESIDENT*
APANTAKU-139 Votes
POPE JAY -221 Votes---WINNER

*VICE PRESIDENT*
CHIDINMA -110 Votes
HALLEY - 248 Votes - WINNER

*GENERAL SECRETARY*
PHANNY
330Votes

*PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER*
AYOMICHAEL
335votes

*FINANCIAL SECRETARY*
ENDY
316Votes

*DIRECTOR OF SOCIALS*
ANTHONY
316Votes

*ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SOCIALS*
O.B.O
315votes

*DIRECTOR OF SPORTS*
ALADE-104 votes
PAULO-232 Votes-WINNER

*ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY*
ABBEY
37 Votes

Adedigba Daniel Emerges As LSS OAU President-Elect

By Farombi Oluwaseun

Adedigba Daniel has emerged as the President-Elect of Law Students" Society, OAU Chapter. Adedigba Daniel Popularly known as Cortez won with 651 votes over his opponents;Lady K and Standard who had 129 and 159 votes respectively.

In a release obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency and signed by President Elect Adedigba Daniel, He thanked everyone & restated his firm resolve in ensuring an all inclusive administrative session devoid undue recourse to political segmentation. He added that the vision of encrusting a Golden Benchmark in the historical rock of our society remains as constant as the Northern Star hinged upon the necessity of sustaining Our Societal heritages as well as come up with innovative strides..

He further added that In the next administrative session, the society should be assured of Law Students' Society, OAU being a pacesetter Law Students' Society in Nigeria as well as a touchstone for administrative recourse by sister societies.

See full results below;

Public Liaison Officer
Total Votes-980
Valid Votes-940
Void votes-40
Dolly P: 144 Votes
Michael: 242 votes
Peter Opa: 192 votes
Sammy G: 362 votes-Winner

Assistant General Secretary
Total Votes-980
Valid Votes-899
Void votes-81
Posi Plenty: 233 votes
Olah Da Poet:666 votes-Winner

Vice President
Total Votes-980
Valid Votes-941
Void votes-39
Charex: 228 votes
Doja: 713 Votes-Winner

President
Total Votes-980
Valid Votes-939
Void votes-41
Lady_K: 129 Votes
Standard: 159Votes
Cortez: 651 Votes-Winner

Unopposed posts were not counted as declared by the electoral chairman and  are as follows

General Secretary  - Eluyera Oladipupo

Public Relations Officer- Adeyeye Eyitayo

Financial Secretary - Timilehin Kuyoro

Director Of Socials- Opatunde Tayo

Treasurer -Adeagbo Folakemi

Sports director - Komolafe Yusuf

Akinyeye Oluwafeyisiyunmi Emerges As First Female President Of PEPSA OAU

By Farombi Oluwaseun

Akinyeye Oluwafeyisiyunmi has emerged as the first female President of  Physics and Engineering Physics Students Association, OAU Chapter..

Akinyeye Oluwafeyisiyunmi who had 65 votes won Ojewale Michael who had 57 Votes

Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, she said " I want to appreciate everyone who stood out for me and supported me. The decision to run as president was never an easy one for me.
It was the biggest risk I took in recent times but your support so far has shown that you all share in my dreams and aspirations for PEPSA.
I'm so excited and I appreciate everyone for making this possible once again.""

See the full details of the election in the image below

Fatokun Matthew Emerges As NAOSS(Osun) OAU President-Elect

By Farombi Oluwaseun

Fatokun Matthew Babafemi has emerged as the President-Elect of the National Association Of Osun State Students , OAU Chapter. Matthew Popularly known as Ishe is a  part 3 student of the department of English language, Faculty of Arts.

The election which was keenly contested and was initially cancelled on Saturday due to unforeseen circumstances  later held on Sunday, January 29,2018 at Anglomoz  Car Park..

Fatokun Matthew(Ishe) pulled a total vote of 185 against his opponent Akinshola Omotunde popularly known as Prof. Yaayi who had  a total number of 88 votes.

In a release obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency and Signed by the President Elect Fatokun Matthew,he thanked his campaign team for their hard work and also saluted the Electoral Commission for conducting a free, fair and credible election.

He further assured everyone that he perfectly understand the responsibilities of his position and also look forward to interacting and sharing great ideas with members of the association.
He concluded by thanking  the entire association for the  singular honor..

See the election results below;

OFFICE OF THE SPORT DIRECTOR

FAWAZ  - 222
VOIDS -  53
NO VOTES- 57
FAWAZ
SPORT DIRECTOR ELECT

OFFICE OF THE AGS
HON. AJI- 307
VOIDS - 01
NO VOTES- 24
HON AJI
AGS ELECT

Office of the social director
Laggie - 299
Voids - 18
No vote-15
Laggie
DOS Elect

OFFICE OF THE PRO
HAYWHY-305
VOIDS-07
NO VOTES- 20
HAYWHY
PRO ELECT

OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY
AK ISAAC -326
VOIDS-01
NO VOTES-05
AK ISAAC
FIN SEC ELECT

Office of the General Secretary
HERICK - 175
KHOMZIE -66
VOID-84
NO VOTE - 07
HERICK
GEN SEC ELECT

Office of the vice president 2
Oluwaseun -280
Voids -32
Oluwaseun
VP 2 elect

Office of the vice president 1
Omidan -323
Voids-3
No vote - 6
Omidan
VP 1 elect

Office of the President
Ishe - 185
Prof yaayi - 88
Voids - 53
No vote-04
Ishe
The President Elect

FASA President, VP,General Secretary Impeached, Others Fined& Suspended

By Farombi  Oluwaseun

Last week, the Faculty of Arts Students Representative Council in her parliamentary sitting Impeached the President,Vice President, General Secretary with some other executives suspended and fined.

In a resolution obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency &signed by the Speaker of FSRC,Rt. Honourable Adekunle Rachael stated the crucial reasons behind the Impeachment of the president & some other executives.

The embattled President Adegbite Abimbola(Obims) was said to be impeached Over Misappropriation of the association's fund, misplacement of priority, disregard for parliamentary rullings, embezzlement of funds. He was further compelled to return a total sum of #83,300  to the association's account before 5th of February 2018 or risk his studentship and certificate.

On the same vein,  Omofoye Adebola(Debola), the  Vice President of the association was also served an Impeachment  due to  misplacement of priority, disregard for parliamentary rullings, constitutional aberration
And that a total sum of #75,700  be refunded to the association's account before 5th of February 2018 or risk her studentship and certificate.

Also, the General Secretary of the association in person of Ayodele Oluwapelumi (Sugar) was also impeached based on misplacement of priority, negligence of duty, constitutional aberration and that a total sum of #25,600 be refunded to the association's account before 5th of February 2018 or risk her studentship and certificate

However, The Public Relations Officer of the association in person of Adeleke Akin  was  suspended indefinitely based on constitutional aberration, misplacement of priorities, misappropriation of fund and negligence of duty with the Treasurer- AKINLABI THEOPHILUS(sango) , Financial Secretary-ADEFABI JOHN(Tobiano) and the Director of socials-FATOKI EMMANUEL (Olivertwist)  fined a sum of  #1,000 each { to be paid to the Office of the Clerk on or before 5th of February 2018} for constitution aberration and disregard for parliamentary rulings  thereby leaving the Assistant General Secretary; Komolafe Tolulope Joshua(Toluano) left untouched  with the sword of the FSRC in the the executive council.

Ikedichi Egwu Emerges as NAAS OAU President-Elect

By Farombi Oluwaseun

Few hours ago,  Students of Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students, OAU, Ile-Ife, casted their votes  and decided officers to run their association for the next academic session . 

Mr.  Ikedichi Egwu Popularly known as IK-Explicit  emerged as the  President-Elect with the total  number of 562 votes.

The Other elected officers with their total number of votes are as follows;

POST: Vice PRESIDENT

NAMES: ADETOUN

NO OF VOTES: 339

POST: GENERAL SECRETARY

NAMES: AY GRACE

NO OF VOTES: 221

POST: ASS. GENERAL SECRETARY

NAMES: TIMMY

NO OF VOTES: 532

POST: FINANCIAL SECRETARY

NAMES: MAHNAGER

NO OF VOTES: 344

POST: TREASURER

NAMES: EMJAY

NO OF VOTES: 563

POST: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

NAMES: IYEBIYE

NO OF VOTES: 333

POST: WELFARE

NAMES: DUNJANE

NO OF VOTES: 546

POST: DIRECTOR OF SOCIALS

NAMES: IBRUKS

NO OF VOTES: 521

POST: DIRECTOR OF SPORTS

NAMES: SIQHIQ

NO OF VOTES: 508

In a release obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency, Mr Ikedichi Egwu, the President Elect thanked his supporters and also clamour for more supports from students of faculty of Agriculture at large.

He concluded by congratulating all aspirants that successfully emerged as executives and further looked forward to  smooth, goal oriented and result producing administration.

OAU: Students Prepare For Rain Semester Examinations in Total Darkness

By Uthman Samad and Farombi Oluwaseun

As  the rain semester examination of the Obafemi Awolowo University approaches,  It's been close to two  weeks now that the academic areas of the university has been in total darkness.

The academics area which covers the lecture theatres and offices of the lecturers cum administrative section of the school can be said to be facing huge huddles of electricity which has been a major set back of  normal lecturing activities.

It will be recalled that the school Management recently released the amended calendar which states 29th of January for the beginning of 2016/2017 rain semester examination which is just  few days to go, the university library under lock&key with the only option left for the students to read(academics area) in total darkness.

Apart from reading at night, due to the blackout,  practicals/laboratory works has been put on hold especially for students in the faculty of Science, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Technology etc.

It's also been inferred that some departments are not done with their tests which is prerequisite to the examination, their students and the generality of the great Ife students are now to prepare under darkness and health destroying candles to source light to cover their reading thirst with the popular Awolowo Cafe& Halls of residence now on new colour as it's always full to the brim.


However, the school management has not made any release to the community over the blackout.  According to a source, a lecturer who pleaded anonymity, said  that "the school Vice Chancellor communicated to the lecturers to bear with the the administration over the hitches caused by the electricity disruption around academic areas." He added that "it was caused by the fault in the cable connection which those in charge(non-academic staff) to rectify the scourge(faulty cable) has been on strike over allowance issue.   

Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, a student of the Department of Economics, Ologbenla Tolu  caught  reading in AUD 2 said that "the management has always taken their success with levity adding that ever  since resumption  from the End of the  break,  the university library has been  locked coupled with blackout  in the academics area."

Also speaking , Olushola Oludiran, a student of English while lamenting on the state of the school said " the management should please rectify the light so that students will be able to read and prepare well for their coming exams".

Akande Azeezat of Psychology Department  reading with lamps in ODLT 1 pleaded that  the management should devise every possible means to make up the light before the examination period.

Meanwhile, Olateju Oluwasegun RAY added that the current situation came to stay with no fear of its repercussion on the university management as the  management has been able to kill the consciousness of students, bring disunity among students and render students powerless in making demands for their rights through the serial proscription of the students' union knowing fully well that  it is easier to win a struggle as a body and not as individuals. He further added that  as long as students continue to manage with the bad situation, he foresee  more anti-student policies as from next session.

However, Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency on telephone,the Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. I.O Aransi refused to comment on the black out of the university academic area.

Photo credit by Ilebani Olushola

"No Change In Resumption Date " - OAU Public Relations Officer

By Farombi Oluwaseun

With few days left to the proposed resumption date of academic activities in Obafemi Awolowo University, the university management has resolved that resumption holds as earlier scheduled despite the consistent agitation by the NASU, SSANU, and NAAT union members on campus.

Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency , the University Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Olanrewaju stated that there is no change in resumption date. He further added that academic activities will commence immediately students resume.

Reacting to questions from OAU Peeps News Agency, the University Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. I.A Aransi affirmed that the resumption date remains 2nd January and cannot be altered.   " The End of the year break has been terminated,students should resume",He further added.

When asked as to whether the university management has already found  a way to circumvent  the effect of the ongoing Joint Non-Teaching Staff protest , Prof. Aransi said the students should leave that for the management to handle.

Also, while speaking with our correspondent,the OAU NASU Chairman, Comrade Odewunmi  said the Union doesn't recognize the resumption date. In his words "we were not involved when students students were given break, We don't know anything about the resumption ".
He further added that he cannot advice students to either resume or not as they do not have any issue with the school management but the Federal government. "" The indefinite strike still continues,but if students resume, we will try our best to see that the academic environment is conducive for them but we cannot guarantee that as we are working with the order from Abuja"", he further stated.

It will be recalled that the Senate of the University declared  an " End Of The Year Break" to students on December 5,2017 as a result of the unpalatable occurrences occasioned by the infefinite strike action of the Obafemi Awolowo University branch of the Non - Teaching Staff, which comprises  Non Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT),against the Federal Government over an alleged disparity in the disbursement of Earned allowance to all the staff unions in Nigerian Universities.

Consequently, the students are expected to resume on Tuesday, 2nd January, while lectures commence on Wednesday, 3rd January, 2018.

However, as the time of filing this report, water supply has been restored to Halls of residence though in dark as electricity has not been restored including the academics environment of the university.

OAU Announces New Date For Sports' Admissions Screening

This is to inform all Sport Applicants that their screening into OAU which was initially postponed has been rescheduled for
Date: Wednesday December 20, 2017
Time: 9am prompt

Applicants are expected to be at the Sport Council 30 minutes to the Screening and are to prepare for both:
Oral and Practical Screening Sessions
Candidates are also expected to come with their Credentials and Sports Kits for the screening

The screening is only open to Sport applicants with 50% and above in their Post-UTME and D.E students with Upper Class Credit
Candidates are enjoined to prepare to travel back immediately after the Screening as they will not be allowed to sleep over on campus.

Thanks for your Understanding

Announcer
Abu Adamu
Director of Sports, OAU Sport Council

OAU Pays Earned Allowance To ASUU, NASU, Others

By Farombi Oluwaseun

The Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile - Ife, Osun State, has paid the Earned Allowance to its workers in compliance with the Federal Government directives that the money released be paid to every segment of the University workforce.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, affirmed that members of all the Unions: Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), Non Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria University (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) benefited from the Earned Allowance.

It will be recalled that the non teaching staff unions of Universities, comprising the Non Teaching Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian University (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) have embarked on an indefinite strike action against the Federal Government over an alleged disparity in the disbursement of Earned allowance to all the staff unions in Nigerian Universities.

With this development, the management, has appealed to its striking workers to sheath their sword and allow peace to reign on campus.

However, as at the time of filing this report, efforts to reach the NASU Chairman, OAU branch , Comrade Odewunmi , proved abortive as all his lines were switched off.

Strike: OAU Postpones Sports' Admission Screening

As a result of the unpalatable occurrences occasioned by the strike action of the Obafemi Awolowo University branch of the Non - Teaching Staff, which comprises  Non Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), the 2017/2018 sports admission screening slated for last Wednesday has been postponed indefinitely.

    In a release obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency from the office of the Director of Sports, Obafemi Awolowo University sports council, it stated that the exercise has to be postponed due to the unforeseen circumstances on campus.

"We truly apologise for all Inconveniences caused by this postponement. It was done with the best Interest of the Applicants at mind."--Abu Adamu, Director of Sports further stated.

16-Year-Old Folasewa Makes OAU Proud In Platinum Reasoning Contest

By Farombi Oluwaseun

On Saturday, 18th November 2017 at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, 16-year-old Abdulsalam Folashewa, a student of Obafemi Awolowo University, was announced as the second runner up  out of about 380 registered candidates in the just concluded National  Platinum Reasoning Contest organized for all students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria organized by Platinum Mathematics Team. At the same time, a student of American University of Nigeria was awarded the 1st runner up while the overall winner was awarded to a student of Redeemer's University..

The overall winner was given a cheque of N500,000, the 1st runner up was awarded a cheque of N300,000 and a cheque of N200,000 was given to the 2nd runner up.

The names of the winners, their corresponding positions and institutions  are provided below:

Overall winner: Bankole Oluwafemi, Redeemer's University.

1st runner up: Salisu Ahmad, American University of Nigeria.

2nd runner up: Abdulsalam Folasewa , Obafemi Awolowo University.

The 4th to 100th positions were also given their consolation prizes thereafter.

The contest is a national contest among students in higher institutions in Nigeria and was open to all including students in  universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. It is officially sponsored by Pastor E.A Adeboye and His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar(GCON).

Speaking with newsmen,the 16years old great Ife student, she said "It all started when I saw the advert. I told one of my room mates who was skeptical about it considering the prizes attached. I applied and I started preparations. I downloaded General Mathematics questions for practice. To my utmost surprise, I was selected and was excited when I saw the message inviting me for the grand finale ceremony in Abuja."

The event  had in attendance the winners, their parents, the invited guests, the Platinum Mathematics Team members and the general audience which comprised of a section where winners were told to share their experience before, during and after the contest.

The winners were invited to the grand finale ceremony at Transcorp Hilton  Hotels,Abuja  for their grand prizes.

Strike : OAU Postpones Convocation Ceremonies

        Due to unforseen development occasioned by the ongoing national strike action of the non-teaching staff unions of   universities, it has become imperative for the authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile - Ife, to postpone the 43rd Convocation Ceremonies of the University earlier scheduled for December 13 to 16, 2017.


A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that the non definite date for the suspension of the strike action has made the suspension of the 43rd Convocation Ceremonies of the University an unavoidable alternative.


Olarewaju expresses the regret of the University Management for any inconveniences the postponement might have caused the general public, most especially our invited guests, the graduating students, their parents and guardians, friends and well wishers, the alumni, lovers of Great Ife and all other stakeholders.


It will be recalled that the non teaching staff unions of Universities, comprising the Non Teaching Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian University (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) have embarked on an indefinite strike action against the Federal Government over an alleged disparity in the disbursement of Earned allowance to all the staff unions in Nigeria Universities.


The withdrawal of services of the members of these unions has compelled the management of OAU to ask its students to proceed on "End of the Year" break and the eventual postponement of this year's (43rd) Convocation Ceremonies.

OAU Suspends Academic Activities, To Resume Next Year

As a result of the unpalatable occurrences occasioned by the strike action of the Obafemi Awolowo University branch of the Non – Teaching Staff, which comprises Non Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), the Senate of the University, at its emergency meeting held today, Tuesday, 5th December, 2017, has approved that the Students of the University should proceed on an “End of the Year” break with immediate effect.

A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that the Students have been asked to vacate their Halls of residence latest by 4:00pm on Wednesday, 6th December, 2017.

Accordingly, the general public, particularly the Parents / Guardians of our students have been asked to note this latest development and ensure that their children and wards are prevailed upon to comply with this directive.

Consequently, the students are expected to resume on Tuesday, 2nd January, while lectures commence on Wednesday, 3rd January, 2018. While we pray for journey mercies for our students to their respective destinations, we also wish them a Merry Christmas and Prosperous 2018.

NASU Strike: OAU Chapter To Resume Work

By Farombi Oluwaseun

The Chairman of the Non Academic Staff Union of Universities, OAU Chapter has declared that all members should resume back to work very early today..

This was made known to OAU Peeps News Agency in the early hours of Wednesday,29th November, 2017 after a congress held by the members yesterday..

Speaking with the Chairman, Comrade Wole Odewunmi, he said” As we all know that the congress is the highest decision making body. The house all voted that a peaceful protest be held yesterday of which we did. We can’t go on strike even though the issue is national”.

“Every chapter has its own decision to make individually. On our own part we are not going on strike. That is not the main solution to the issue on ground” he said

All workers must resume back to duty very early today  then from there we would know at next to do” he added.

It should be recalled that the union at the early hours of yesterday suspended their activities  which resulted to students being  evacuated from the Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library , vehicular movement been restricted on campus to show their displeasure about the 2009 allowance disbursement  divided with about 89% for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and about 11% for NASU.

 However, the strike continues in other Universities across the nation.

OAU Denies Increment in PG School Fees As Students Accuse Management Of Systemic Fraud

By Farombi Oluwaseun

Following several accusations by the post graduate students of the Obafemi Awolowo University to the management of Exploitation (click here) ,the university authority has however  denied increment in the school fees of the students.

In a release obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency through the office of the University Public Relations Officer, Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju, he stated that the management has not increased the post graduate school fees stressing  categorically that nothing of such had happened.  He  further stated that the management has decided that payment for every student stops the day the thesis of the student is submitted to the Postgraduate college and had also granted a moratorium to all categories of post graduate students till the end of the year 2017, advising every student to be up to date in their registration before moratorium ends.

However, the post graduate students through a Facebook wall at OAUPG Students Voice  has responded that ''the #SayNotoOAUPGExploitation struggle has not accused anyone of increasing PG tuition fees. Rather, the struggle has been centred on stopping the payment of fees by PG students for services that are not and cannot be rendered by the university anymore. Also, the struggle is being used to ask that the quality of OAU PG studies be significantly improved, especially given the exorbitant charges''.

They further stated  that departments delay in processing results thereby forcing students  to pay thousands for every extra semester spent because of delays caused by  staffs which they term as systemic fraud stressing that if the Post graduate  College must make students pay for extra semesters then it is the responsibility of the college to ascertain that these delays are from the students and not from other factors such as supervisors, departments, faculty representatives,etc.

The angered students through a congress held at PG Hall Common room had resolved to embark on a  protest starting from today, Monday 27th Nov - Fri 1st Dec, 2017 lamenting that they  will not stop demanding things  that needs to be corrected.