2014 NYSC Online Registration For Batch C Corps Members Has Commenced

 

NYSC 2014 BATCH ‘C’ ONLINE REGISTRATION OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN-TRAINED NIGERIAN PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS AND PRINTING OF CALL-UP LETTERS

The Management of NYSC wishes to inform the general public and Nigerian graduates (both foreign and locally trained) in particular, that with effect from 2014 Batch ‘C’ mobilisation exercise, mobilisation processes will be online.

All Prospective Corps Members are required to register online at the NYSC portal, www.nysc.org.ng or portal.nysc.gov.ng or go to www.nysc.gov.ng to link the portal. Please note that information on accredited registration centres nationwide is available on the home page www.nysc.org.ng.

All graduates from Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics/Monotechnics and those affiliated to them (whether full-time or part-time) are expected to carry out their biometric-enabled online registration using their Matriculation Numbers and JAMB Registration Numbers. Also, those for Revalidation (i.e. prospective corps members who were mobilized earlier but for one reason or the other could not report for the orientation course) must equally register online.

All prospective corps members are to register online. Those who wish to get their Call-up numbers by SMS/email and subsequently print their Call-up letters online are to pay the sum of Four Thousand Naira (₦4,000.00) using any Bank’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Cards or the PIN Vending option from any bank in Nigeria.

The feature allows them to print and reprint their call-up letters online in case of loss of call-up letters and also facilitates accelerated camp processing at the Orientation camps.

However, those who wish to collect their call-up letters from their Institution need not pay the Four Thousand Naira (₦4,000.00) after the online registration. Meanwhile, members of the public should know that with effect from 2015 Batch ‘A’ all prospective Corps members have to print their Call-up letters online.

The online registration for NYSC 2014 Batch ‘C’ service will commence on the 20th August 2014 and end on 12th October 2014.
 
MANAGEMENT

NYSC Batch C Mobilization Timetable for 2014

The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)has published the 2014 batch C mobilization timetable for prospective corps members.

All stakeholders and prospective corps members are to check the NYSC mobilization time-table for batch C 2014 published below;

NYSC Mobilization Time Table For 2014 Batch C

1 Registration of Foreign/Local Trained Nigerian Graduates. 20th August – 12th October, 2014

2 Submission of Senate Approved List. 22nd – 27th September, 2014

3 Briefing of Final year students/Prospective Corps Members in all CPIs. 29th September – 3rd October, 2014

4 Uploading of Senate Approved List by ICT 13th – 14th October, 2014

5 Notification to Prospective Corps Members and CPIs on the status of their Senate Approved List 15th – 16th October, 2014

6 Printing of Call-Up Letters by Prospective Corps Members. 28th – 30th October, 2014

7 2014 Batch ‘C’ Orientation Course. 4th – 25th November, 2014

The National Youth Service Corps Year comprises of four (4) main segments in which every Corps Members must satisfactorily participate before he/she is qualified to be issued a certificate of National Service. The service year therefore comprises of:
1) Orientation Courses
2) Primary Assignment
3) Community Development Service
4) Winding–Up/Passing–out.

All prospective corps members are to start preparation for their service year immediately as their call-up letters will be printed online using the NYSC Mobile App. The details on how to print call-up letter is now available.

Don’t forget to check all the NYSC Orientation Camp Addresses Nationwide to know how to plan for your smooth travel.

Best of luck To You all…

OAU Fee Hike Novella (Episode 15)

Did i sleep at all? Just now that i slept and its morning already, Tunde commented as he rose up from his bed checking the time,he saw that it was already 9.30am. Today's congress has been scheduled to  by 7pm, so Tunde had all the time to cook and do some other things. He decided not to go anywhere,but decided to read a novel he saw in the room before 7pm, he just wanted a quiet day. He Novel for 3hours and slept for another 3hours,he woke up about 5.30pm.Immediately he woke up,he quickly took his bathe and remembering that he has no body cream again,he used vaseline,just to make sure he doesnt have a dry skin.


 Tunde got to the congress twenty minutes before 7pm,he wasn't there alone as many other students also arrived the congress early.The congress started 7.20pm and immediately issues were raised students started giving suggestions. We should lock down the school, yes we should! Tunde commented in reaction the  suggestion made by a student that all campus activities,including vehicular movements should be stopped to send the signal to the school that students are not joking, there was a popular concensus about this. Tomorrow's protest will be super o!Tunde exclaimed as he was walking with other students to the hostel.When they got the Awolowo hall of residence,Students
didn't go to their room but instead were discussing what will happen the next day.

 In Angola hostel,students were very angry,as they claimed that whenever a protest is to be held the SU doesn't go to Awo to give them ultimatum to come out,why are they now coming to Angola?they quipped.We are not going anywhere! They shouted in unison, trying to calm them down a member of the Action Committee told them that Angola has always been the bedrock of OAU millitancy and this set shouldn't be different,after some minutes of arguments, Angola residents gave in and promised to support the struggle.

 Early in the morning of the next day,as early as 7am students were seen outside the Angola hall of residence ready to partake in the protest,some students who were still in the hostel came out soon after the arrival of the OAU SU President Comrade Ibikunle.There was a massive crowd at the Anglomoz car park,and the president addressed the student,telling them to be peaceful and not to destroy anything.

 Tunde was also among the crowd,and was screaming,yes to the statements of the SU President. Everybody moved to the front of the Students' Union building and put on every vehicle,or motorcycle leaves. The Students barricaded every road in the institution making it impossible for motorists to ply the road. Having barricaded the road, students moved to the Computer building and locked it up. Tunde was helping in making the environment lively as he was singing aluta songs, at some point he got people laughing.

The Students continued to increase in number as they moved to the Senate building,demanding that a top official of the school should come out to address students on the situation things,the students also requested that a top official come down to receive their letter. Though officials of the school were standing on the last storey of the Senate building,while some were peeping through their windows, none of them was ready to come down to face the students. After the officials refused to come down, the Students' gave them five minutes more, or they will lock down the senate building,but this didnt scare the Officials of the school.

 Tunde was always in front,shouting and singing,the students carried out their threats and locked down the senate building for hours. Around 5pm in the evening,the unwanted happened.


 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 Fees Hike Struggle: Management Rusticates Union Leaders For 2 Years

The death of "OAU says NO" struggle that many could see in view before now may have resurrected again today as the Management of Obafemi Awolowo University issue rustication letters to the Students' Union leaders for their various roles in the struggle.

In a Press Statement issued this afternoon by the Public Relations Officer of the OAU Students' Union, Comrade Bamidele Oludare, the Union leadership were served rustication letters from the University for four semesters for protesting against hike in fees. He said the rustication order has however been suspended and they are now placed on probation by the University authority.

 Below is the Press Statement.

FROM THE LEAERSHIP OF THE UNION

(As At 3:50pm today,21st August, 2014)

OUR UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT AT IT AGAIN!

Students that make up the leadership of the Union have been served rustication letters from the University for 4 semesters for protesting against hike in fees.

This rustication order however has been suspended and they are hereby on probation in the University. Some other students have also been served letters.

This is a clear indication that the struggle against hike in fees has taken another dimension. Great IFE Beware!!!

Signed:
BAMIDELE Oludare J.
P.R.O

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