Breaking News: OAU Releases Supplementary Admission

This is to inform candidates who wrote the last OAU Post UTME that the long awaited Supplementary Admission list is out on Jamb portal.

Check yours on Jamb Portal (www.jamb.org.ng) & share the good news!

For Learning, Culture And Common Sense - Pope Jay

Ab initio, I have done my best to ensure that my pen is not a casualty in the Professor Y.K Yusuf matter but as it stands now I can no longer prevent the bloodshed of my thoughtful pen. I would like to firstly mention that I do not have any firsthand information as regards the issue and so some of the assertions I would be making in the course of this article may not be as precise but I believe some of the aftereffects of the rather unfortunate incident is apparent enough to reach some basic inferences.

 Almost every living soul in the walls of the Obafemi Awolowo University is familiar with the motto of the University. In fact you could almost hear the bats on campus sing it if you listen closely sometimes and now courtesy of the Professor Effiong Eyo Okon Golden Jubilee Garden, even an observant first time visitor should be able to correctly state the institution’s motto. I recall that as a fresh student of the University, a high number of lecturers emphasized the importance of both parts of the motto; Learning and Culture. However, I want to believe that there is a third part of the motto that is not entirely obvious. Merriam Webster defines it as the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and make good decisions, it is more commonly referred to as ‘Common Sense’ and it is indeed a trait so needed in the optimal functioning of a person both as an individual and as a part of society.

 The earlier part of this semester was quite eventful, apart from the school work, which in my own case was as tedious as usual, there were quite a number of occurrences that trended on the OAU campus. One of these events was that of the Language Scholar and our Student’s Union’s PRO. From reports, it was said that Prof Yusuf was teaching a class and the PRO, Immanuel Kant tried to make an announcement in the same class and was denied permission. Some of the decisions that followed evolved into a funnily serious brawl between the Students of the English department and the involved Union executives, the suspension of the Student’s Union and some very recent scary rumours. I don’t like to point accusing fingers but I strongly believe there is no need to in this case. You would also be tempted to again ask where the concept of “Common Sense” comes in to this topic; it is true that Common Sense is not as directly involved but the unfavouring effects of its unuse even for just a few moments can be deduced from this incident.

I hereby use this medium to preach once again the message of “Common Sense”. In as much as academic and moral instructions are primary to the education we so pursue, there is also the need to develop initiative and discretion: The ability to make the least parlous decisions at different points in time. I would also plead with the appropriate quarters that whilst they defend the sanity of the society with justice, they also tamper justice with mercy. Hopefully, more would come to appreciate the nonobvious part of our Institution’s motto because eventually it’s not just learning and culture, it’s For Learning, Culture and Common Sense

 Pope Jay

NYSC 2016 Batch A Mobilization: OAU DSA Releases Names Of Graduates With Problems (See List)

The Division of Student Affairs, Obafemi Awolowo University has released the names of some graduates across many faculties having various problems that may hinder their mobilization with the NYSC 2016 Batch A.

The affected students are expected to provide necessary information as indicated against their names for NYSC Batch 'A' 2016 mobilization at Room 9, DSA latest Thursday, January 14, 2016.

See the list of affected graduates below:

We strongly advise those that are due for this mobilization to still check the DSA notice board for any other names that may not be captured in the pictures above. Goodluck!

OAU Authorities Bar Making Of Announcement During Lectures

The authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University have informed the students of the institution that any attempt to make announcement in the course of lecture delivery henceforth is tantamount to serious misconduct.

Contained in the circular issued by the University and signed by the Registrar, D. O. Awoyemi, the Management stated that teaching and academic instructions are core activities of the University and as such should not be disrupted under any guise.

"It has come to the notice of the University authorities that some students are in the habit of disrupting lectures under the guise of making announcement to fellow students while lecturers are giving lectures.

"It must be emphasized that teaching and academic instructions are core activities of the University and are therefore sacrosanct in the University. Disruption of this core academic activity is therefore an ugly and an unwholesome aberation that must stop forthwith.

"Accordingly, students are hereby reminded that disruption of lectures under any guise for the purpose of making announcements by any group of students or on behalf of any association, group, union, club or society or whatever nature is serious misconduct and shall be punished according to the University's regulations."

Three Days To The End Of 2016 UTME Registration, OAU Yet To Release Supplementary Admission

The Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife is yet to release her supplementary admission list for the candidates who wrote the 2015 UTME when the registration for the 2016 UTME closes on Friday, January 15, 2016.

Students who wrote the last Post-UTME to secure their place in OAU have been left in doubt even as the door to join other candidates for this year is about to be shut in the next three days. Those affected include the predegree students of 2014/2015 session who have now finished their programme. The Supplementary admission list by now should have been out so that the students can know their fate and decide whether to register for the 2016 UTME for those that will not make the list.

For those students who expressed their disappointment and frustration at the slow process in which the admission exercise is being handled, they have decided to register for the 2016 UTME within the next few days to beat the Friday deadline. Some of these candidates though express optimism that they will make the coming list but they cannot leave anything to chance.

As at Press time, it is however not certain if the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will extend the Friday deadline. If an extension is made, this will be a sort of relief to many of these disturbed candidates who are yet to be admitted.

Professor Foluke Ogunleye For Burial

Professor Foluke Ogunleye of the Department of Dramatic Arts who died in a motor accident last month is now set to be buried. The schedule for the burial is detailed below:

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 by 8pm, Artists' Night@ Pit Theatre,Dept of Dramatic Arts, OAU, Ile-Ife.

Thursday, January 14, 2016: Lying in state and commendation service @ Pit Theatre, OAU, ife at 10 a.m.

Same day at 5 pm, Service of Songs at her residence, 9 Koladun Akinola Street, adjacent Sonbeam Preparatory school, New Bodija, Ibadan.

Friday, January 15, 2016: Burial service @ the Deeper Life Church, New Gbagi at 10 a.m. Interment follows immediately after the service.

Breaking News: OAU Management Suspends Union Leaders

Some of the Students' Union leaders of the Obafemi Awolowo University may have been suspended, a source told OAU Peeps News Agency.

The SU President, Akande Omotayo a.k.a TY; Secretary General, Oketooto Oluwaseun a.k.a Hon. Seun and Ojedokun Emmanuel a.k.a Immanuel Kant faced an inquiry panel set up by the university authority to look into and investigate the alleged disruption of Prof. Y. K. Yusuf's class late last year. Though the report from this panel is yet to be made public but a source who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent that these Union officers have been been suspended with the highest getting 6 semesters suspension.

Reacting to the development, the Union President acknowledged that he been hearing the 'rumour' but yet to be officially notified of such.

More details later.