#ReOpenOAU: See What OAU Students Are Saying

For about 24 hours now, students of Obafemi Awolowo University have occupied various social media to demand the reopening of the institution. Many of the students ended their semester exams in March and have since not returned back to school. Returning students are yet to resume for the 2015/2016 academic session as at July 2016.

Find below what OAU students are saying on Twitter. You can also make your own voice heard by following @OAUpeeps and tagging us in your tweets.

I join in the #ReopenOAU campaign. We can't afford to take forever to resolve this crisis. Our students' lives & their education matter.

— Remi Sonaiya (@oluremisonaiya) July 7, 2016

Constitute a Governing Council. Appoint an acting VC. #ReopenOAU. That's all@MBuhari@NGRSenate@ProfOsinbajo@Omojuwa@OAUpeeps@BBCAfrica

— Okeke Emeka (@Emeka_O2) July 7, 2016

We have a future to pursue, we av amazing career...we are the hope of the country.. So why the delay??? #ILOVeGreatIfe #ReOpennOau @OAUpeeps

— Korede M. Sanyaolu (@Kay_Sanyaolu) July 7, 2016

how am I suppose to be the leader of tomorrow when am watching soundcity while I should be in school studying @acjoau @oaupeeps #reopenoau

— Adeusi Gbolagade (@Gbonso) July 7, 2016

I remember running 08/09 session from 2008-2010, I can feel your pain guys and pls remain resilient #ReopenOAU cc @OAU_gossipz @OAUpeeps

— Peter O. ELUDINI (@PetfemSpeaks) July 7, 2016

#ReOpenOau,@MBuhari,@dino_melaye ,@FemAdesina, 91days at home out of 356 days. 2015/2016 started yet in July.@OAUpeeps,@OAUpeeps.

— Igbalaye (@adeyemiolayink) July 7, 2016

Our parents don dey do for us since day 1,when we go do for them #reopenOAU #WeWantToResumeOAU @NigeriaStudent1 @OAU_gossipz @OAUpeeps

— Adeniran Anjola (@niran1098) July 7, 2016

1. NASU members that went on rampage will still get paid, ASUU members would have written enough papers... #reopenOAU@OAUpeeps @OAU_gossipz

— Oluwadamilola (@Dammhie) July 7, 2016

2. ...to secure their next promotion, what do we get as students? 90+ days of being out of school #ReopenOAU @OAU_gossipz @OAUpeeps

— Oluwadamilola (@Dammhie) July 7, 2016

We have goals to achieve in life rather than spend 6yrs in d OAU. @WE WANT TO RESUME @MBuhari @OAU_gossipz @OAUpeeps

— olajide (@olajidepeter04) July 7, 2016

Like play like play,August go soon reach,registrar isn't even sure of resumptn date @MBuhari help us#ReOpenOAU #WeWantToResumeOAU @OAUpeeps

— Tolulope Taiwo (@tennytext) July 7, 2016

The abnormality of OAU's calendar is so irritating..can't even have an uninterrupted semester,we are tired #ReopenOAU.@toluogunlesi@oaupeeps

— ((SoundHouse)) (@Bankole_Ocean) July 7, 2016

@sarah_omijie kilode!!! RESOUNDING slap? Lol

— #ReOpenOAU (@OAUpeeps) July 7, 2016

President @MBuhari I know you are a loving Father...pls over 30,000 youth are crying #ReOpenOau #WeWantToResume @OAUpeeps we av a future

— Korede M. Sanyaolu (@Kay_Sanyaolu) July 7, 2016

We have resolved to keep demanding that they #ReopenOAU till they hear our voice and Reopen OAU, even tomorrow! we will clamor for that!

— ACJ OAU (@acjoau) July 6, 2016

OAU Students Storm Cyberspace With Resumption Plea

Several posts and hastags have started coming in over the last few hours pleading with the appropriate authorities to intervene in the restoration of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife to normalcy. The posts which are mostly from students of the institution have come majorly with the hashtags; #WewanttoresumeOAU and more recently #ReopenOAU.

It is worthy to note that students of the institution have been at home since April, 2016 when the Academic Staff of the institution demanded an overdue 56-day leave. However, following the protests and controversy that have trailed the process of the selection of a new Vice-Chancellor for the Institution which eventually led to the dissolution of the Governing Council of the University by Federal Government, the school was shut down indefinitely and thus students have continued to remain at home.

However, it appears that the students are tired of the too incessant and unnecessary holidays as they have started taking to the social media to vent their frustrations...

#ReopenOAU

FG, Vice Chancellors Peg Admission Screening Fee At N2,500

The Federal Ministry of Education and other stakeholders in the tertiary education sub-sector have agreed on N2,500 as the fee for post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening. This is contained in a statement issued by Prof. Michael Faborode, the Secretary-General, Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) on Wednesday in Abuja.

Faborode said the agreement was reached after a deliberation of officials of the ministry, federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The secretary-general said while it was agreed that the post-UTME screening should be sustained following the scrapping of the Computer Based Test (CBT).

“From the statement made by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan at the meeting, there is no objection to screening by universities as long as it is not another CBT. “She agreed that universities should advertise and the maximum fee that should be charged for the screening should be N2,500 – bank charges inclusive.’’

According to the statement, the association will formally convey its stance to the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu. NAN reports that Adamu’s recent announcement of the ban on post-UTME had raised a lot anxiety among stakeholders.



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Compliments Of The Season

As the holy month comes to an end, we pray that the blessings of Ramadan remain with you and your family. Eid Mubarak from all of us at OAU Peeps.

Ojelabi Jesujoba
For The OAU Peeps Team

Right Versus Wrong - Pope Jay

“The Problem in Nigeria is not about the north versus the south, it’s not about Christianity versus Islam, it’s not about APC versus PDP. The Problem in Nigeria is Right versus Wrong”
Ben Murray-Bruce (2016)

When I first saw the theme of the Great Ife Writer essay contest 2016; “What is the Most Challenging Issue in Nigeria and how would you solve it?”, the well applauded words of the “Common Sense” advocate, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, at the Silverbird Man of The Year 2014 were what came to mind. Many friends have asked why I did not submit an entry for the contest and my major reason was that the topic, though greatly depending on objectivity, is too subjective to just write what any judge wants.

The founder of the Silverbird group stated the problem of Nigeria to be “right versus wrong”. Very simple it appears but perhaps this statement is not as simple as it seems after all, especially considering the unending controversy that has trailed the concept of “Right versus wrong” over the centuries. From the early religious definitions of morality to the much revered work of popular philosophers and scientists (Socrates, St Augustine, Westermarck, Hobbes, Hume, Kant and a host of others), the concept of morality has remained one that no one has been able to accurately grasp. I believe the major reason for this is found in the words of the fictional character Micheal Murdock aka Daredevil (Yes, I use Netflix too), “…Sometimes the delineation between right and wrong is a sharp line, sometimes it’s a blur and often it’s like pornography; you just know when you see it…”. However, even with the impalpability of the concept of right and wrong, several human societies have been able, to a reasonable extent, to establish some codes to guide its existence in order for it to thrive. These codes are established upon different foundations depending on the type of society in question and its end goal. The Nigerian society is not excluded.


Assessing the very basis of our formation, it is not totally clear what Lugard’s true intentions were when he and Lady Shaw established the body “Nigeria”. As a matter of fact, very many speculations and opinions have trailed their decision. But still, one certainty may be deduced, especially considering other experiments of the “colonial masters”; Lugard’s actions were definitely not totally selfless. But then again, due to the incomplete determinability of what Lord Lugard’s intentions were, it is difficult to tag his actions right or wrong.

1914 is a long time ago and many decisions have been made in Nigeria and by Nigerians both right and wrong since then. Many would opine that the greatest problem facing the present day Nigeria is Corruption. Indeed! But worse, it is not just the corruption of men; I believe it is the corruption of the very Ethical codes that both make us humane and upon which our society as an institution is established. The origin of this cancerous phenomenon has been traced to a few years after independence, even though some believe it was before this time. However, over the years we have watched it spread to all arms of government and even trickle down to smaller institutions. As it stands now, the condition is so bad in some agencies that we no longer even know what is right and what is not. Any good physician knows that it is never an easy task to treat a cancer, most especially if it has become so intricate with the host. It would require very delicate treatments and care.


On a final note, ask me, “What is the most challenging Issue in Nigeria and how would you solve it?”

I will answer in my extended version of Senator Benedict Murray-Bruce’s words; “…The problem in Nigeria is Right versus Wrong and there is only one solution; we must remind ourselves which is right and which is wrong and we must tilt the balance towards the right side. It’s that simple…or complex”


Pope Jay

Breaking: FG Extends Public Holiday Till Thursday

The Nigerian government has extended public holidays for the celebration of Eid-el Fitr following the announcement of Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, about the continuation of the Ramadan fast.

JAMB Extends Direct Entry Registration Closing Date

This is to inform the public that the deadline for JAMB Direct Entry sales of form has been extended. The new deadline is now July 29th, 2016.