Falconets Tear Korea DPR Apart To Reach FIFA U-20 World Cup FInal

Asisat Oshoala scored four times as Nigeria reached the final with a thumping 6-2 victory over Korea DPR in the highest-scoring semi-final ever seen at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Oshoala also laid on two more goals in a win that leaves the Super Falconets to face either France or Germany on Sunday at Montreal's Olympic Stadium, and the North Koreans to play for third place at the same venue.

Nigeria have had a tendency to score quick goals during their time at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014, and Courtney Dike continued that trend with a goal barely more than a minute after kick-off. Oshoala set the tone by setting it up, releasing Dike in behind Korea DPR’s captain Choe Sol-Gyong before the No8 expertly picked her spot just inside the far post. At the half-way point of the first period, Oshoala doubled Nigeria’s lead, capitalising on a poor touch from centre-half Song Kyong-Hui before rounding the keeper and passing into an open goal.

Less than ten minutes later, Ri Un-Sim – arguably the North Koreans’ most dangerous attacker throughout the tournament – pulled one back with a great bit of individual skill after receiving a long ball from midfield. Ri beat two defenders on the cutback and finished past Sandra Chiichii with a powerful shot into the top corner. From there, Korea DPR looked inspired in search of an equaliser but the score remained 2-1 at half-time before Nigeria swiftly put the game out of reach within minutes of the restart.

In similar fashion to her appearance and goal in the quarter-finals against New Zealand, Uchechi Sunday came on as a substitute and within a minute scored to restore her team's two-goal lead. Oshoala then put the game out of reach on the hour mark when she hit a stunning shot from 20 yards out that left Kim with no chance as it flew into the top corner.

Korea DPR had one last glimmer of hope two minutes later when Ugo Njoku handled the ball in her own area, allowing Jon So-Yon to score from the penalty spot. However, Oshoala’s quality shone through yet again in the 68th minute when she completed her hat-trick, beating Song and winning a foot race with Kim to once more fire into an empty net.

Nigeria were not finished there, though, and with five minutes from time the No4 matched the number on her jersey. The goal came as a result of another North Korean defensive miscue less than six yards from goal, resulting in a simple tap-in.

Oshoala had taken the wind out of the Korean sails far earlier in the match and when the final whistle sounded, her Nigerian team-mates surrounded her in celebration, while Hwang Yong-Bong's side trudged off disconsolately.


Source: FIFA

Every System Of Government Will Work In Nigeria -Hon. Israel

Fagbemigun Israel is the newly inaugurated Senate President of the National Association of Ondo Students (NAOSS). In this interview with Campusbeats, the 400-Level student of the Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, speaks on national and domestic legislative issues. Excerpts

What is the role of the legislative arm in fostering unity among students?

As popularly known, we are law makers, but our roles go beyond making laws. We are to check the activities and official responsibilities of the executives and are also expected to offer support appropriately where necessary, especially in activities that strengthen our unity. All these responsibilities at the students’ arm of legislature is all in a bid to foster continued unity and development for the entire students’ populace.

Student unionism over time has become a means for some student leaders to access money from politicians. What is your take on this?

I totally disagree with that, but the act is conspicuously obvious and very abysmal. It is a product of lack of leadership orientation on the part of those in position. I as a student and the Senate president will always frown at such act. Though I agree that it exists, it is not universal.

Can politics among students be free of corruption?

Yes it can, with the proper mentality and that will only happen if we all search for, and get the correct orientation through periodic reading and review of our political activities. Students engaging in politics should embrace the spirit of sincerity of purpose.

Which would you recommend for Nigeria — the presidential or parliamentary system of government?

In my own view, neither is bad. It is not the system of government that matters, but the leadership charisma and the sincerity of purpose on the path of those at the helms of affairs. Nigeria will thrive well on any system of government if its citizens allow it.

What in your view is the solution to the unending rivalry and superiority clash between the executive and legislative arms of government?

The solution is actually not as complex as most people think. It only requires that a legislator recognises the office of an executive and respectfully carry out the function of check-mating his activities. On the other hand, an executive willingly presents himself with all respect for scrutiny. Whenever the law is respected and checks and balances observed, tension will be reduced within the polity.

How did you start student politics and which posts have you held before now?

I started by paying rapt attention to public discussions on OAU campus and in the country at large. In the long-run, my attention got shifted to political issues and that was how it started. I developed interest in changing things for better in public leadership by seeking political power.

In my first semester while in 100-Level, I contested for the post of the class representative and I lost. Also in the second semester, I contested for the office of the Assistant General Secretary of my faculty and lost again, but by the grace of God and the effort of men around me, I have contested for 16 other political offices after then and I have won all.

As regards the posts held before, I was the local government coordinator, ‘Ribadu For President’ campaign team in Ondo State in the 2011 electioneering campaign. I was the P.R.O of the National Union of Ikale Students, OAU chapter in 2012, I was also an honourable member of my faculty Student’s Association Parliament for three years, during which I served on several house committees like Chairman of the Project Monitoring Committee, secretary of the Audit Committee to mention but a few. I was also privileged to serve as the General Secretary of NAOSS in OAU and later became president in the 2012/2013 session.

 By Kemi Busari, (OAU)


Source: Nigerian Tribune

OAU Fee Hike Novella (Episode 14)

Ah,me i have to eat o, I cannot do Aluta on an empty stomach, I go just fall down, Tunde said as he was trying to take some Garri. After taking the Garri, Tunde joined the  large students already outside ready for the protest. Aluta songs were been sang by some people while others were joking. Exactly 9am, students moved enmass from the Anglo-Moz car park, and were singing all along,the students were mostly freshers and also a large number of stalites. Students got to the Senate building and were singing, gyrating, joking and at same time demanding for the total reversal of school fee.After some few hours, Tunde started feeling hungry and was about to leave when he saw that the SU VP was already frying 'pofpof' with the help of some ladies,so Students could eat, he decided to wait,i won't miss this free pofpof o,he said to himself. About 30minutes later the pofpof was ready and Students started lining to get it, Tunde was the third on the queue,when it got to his turn, Tunde said he wants a big one, abeg na big one i want o, he said.

 Tunde ate and was satisfied,after some few more hours,the protest ended with students hopeful that the management will heed to their request and bring down the school fee. If i missed this Aluta of today,i would have blamed myself sha, see how lively it was,with that sweet pofpof, Tunde commented talking to no one in particular.He got to his hostel about Ten minutes later. Later that same day Tunde played football with other guys.He is known to be a very good footballer whose left leg has the power to shoot. After playing football for an hour,he retired into his room to rest.No protest was scheduled for the next day,as the Students' Union leadership called another Congress for the next day to deliberate on events of the first day of protest,and to plan for what will happen subsequently.

 Before sleeping,Tunde saw Saheed making Eba and requested that he make his own with it, Saheed obliged. The food was ready 20minutes later, Saheed and Tunde both ate together,and after a while Tunde was already snoring while Saheed was watching a movie on his Laptop.


 The writer of this story, Oyedeji Olanrewaju is a Part 2 student of  the Department of Accounting, Obafemi Awolowo University. You can reach Oyedeji through his e-mail: Olanrewajusamuel8@gmail.com

OAU Management Refuses To Reduce Freshers' Fees As Stalites Get Meagre Deduction

Today, the leadership of the Union honoured the emergency invitation of the DSA to hear the response of the University management on the 6-point demand of the Union at the last meeting with the management and the following responses were given to various demands;

 1. Re-opening of the University:

As earlier relayed to the University community that the Senate meeting of 15th August decided that the University has been re-opened and students are to resume the University on 24th August,2014 for academic activities to begin immediately. This was further confirmed to the leadership of the Union on official grounds.

2. Review of the fees:

The following reductions were made in the fees;
*Fresh Students: No reduction
*Returning Students:
~Humanities and Social Sci. No reduction
~Sciences and Technology #27700
~Pharmacy & Health Sci. #30700
For those who have paid, the deducted funds will be forwarded to coming sessions and that of finalists will be forwarded to the Alumni charges.

3.Instalmental payment/ Work-study/ Relief:

The University Senate Relief committee will begin the implementation of its plans on work-study and general relief plans for indigent students as soon as normal activities begin on the varsity campus. Instalmental payment will be available for students with special cases and such students are to write the DSA in order that their situation maybe addressed by the University.

4. Late Registration:

The management first maintained that that is yet to be finalised but a one-week extention beginning from 24th August, 2014 has now been given for normal registration to continue till 24th August.

5. Non-victimisation : 

The DSA reported that the University is not disposed to victimisation and that its position is not yet finalized. However,the management has listened to the appeals of various interventionists.

6. Prompt Mobilization of finalists for NYSC:

Assurances of prompt mobilization of finalists was given as all results are being compiled and necessary procedures are being set out to ensure that they are mobilized this November.
Taking it from this point,the leadership of the Union will meet to holistically assess the position of the management based on the reaction of students to the fore-relayed response of the management.
We therefore anticipate responses from students and opinion leaders.

Signed:

BAMIDELE Oludare J.
P.R.O
IBIKUNLE Isaac M.
President

Emergency Meeting: DSA Meets With Union Leaders

The Obafemi Awolowo University Division of Students' Affairs(DSA) has called for an emergency meeting with the Students' Union leaders.

The meeting is expected to give responses to the requests of the Students' Union which was tagged the conditions for peace with the Management after the announcement of the re-opening of the school late last week. The meeting is billed for 3:00pm today.

Stay glued as we will bring to you the full details of the meeting after it.

Another OAU Shut Down Beckons: We May Return Home Soon

Another OAU Shut Down Beckons: We may return home soon 

 Great Ife be warned!

As we prepare for resumption, we must all know that it is not impossible for us to return home quick. You are surprise? Oh! You want to ask why? Basically because of Ebola  Virus Disease amid other reasons.

If care is not taken we will be sent home not by the school management but by the Federal Government because of EVD. We have not resumed fully and students have started creating panic about Ebola on campus. Why? You must realise that any rumour about EVD on OAU campus can easily be believed by any one because of the massive presence of bats, which is believed to be one of the major carriers of EVD. 

Most of us may think the federal government is not taking the issue serious but occurrences have shown that EVD is not a child's play. If FG can ask all primary and Secondary Schools not to resume because of EVD, what ll take it to indefinitely shut down OAU. It won't be easy to reopen if closed by FG at all..the conditions for reopening will definitely be stiffer.

Let us be very careful with the kind of jokes we crack, kind of things we post, confirm every rumour before spreading it; we need to graduate on time; the image of OAU must be our concern. Or how will you feel to read/listen/watch on national newspapers/Radio/TV that 'Federal Government closes OAU over Ebola'?... Please let us be careful.

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 By Sodiq Oyeleke. Sodiq is a Media, Human Resources and Public Relations Practitioner.

OAU Fee Hike Novella (Episode 13)

The next day was full of life,as the issue of the moment(the fee hike) was discussed,with students looking forward to the congress scheduled to hold later in the night.

Later at night students gathered at the sports centre for the mother of all congresses and there issued were raised,there were arguments and counter arguments,at the end of the congress,it was agreed that a peaceful protest should be held inside the campus and activities should be paralyzed so demands of the students can be pressed home. Everybody including Tunde left the congress very happy and encouraged, he slept early because everybody has been asked to assemble at the Anglomoz car park by 6am,so the protest would start by 7am.

The next episodes contain events that happened during the protest. Watch out!


 The writer of this story, Oyedeji Olanrewaju is a Part 2 student of  the Department of Accounting, Obafemi Awolowo University. You can reach Oyedeji through his e-mail: Olanrewajusamuel8@gmail.com