The Guild of Editors in a bid to safeguard the interest of its member boards has issued a public warning to persons who deface and vandalise press boards on campus.
The action which became necessitated following the recent rise in these practices may no longer be taken for granted as was done in the past. In the public notice signed by the Guild's Chairman, Adeyeye Ifeoluwa, any person caught from now may not be let go easily. Find the release of the Chairman below;
"PUBLIC NOTICE
Let it be known to all in the OAU community that it is a serious and punishable offence to paste on or remove from boards of news agencies anywhere on this campus.
It is becoming a recurring event that people paste on these boards and sometimes remove news pieces from there.
It takes a lot of time and energy to come up with these works to ensure that the entire OAU community is aware of happenings around and far away from them. Thus, defacing these boards is synonymous to sabotaging our efforts.
Henceforth anyone caught doing such would be made to face the full wrath of the school's security which could lead to suspension of such students/persons. We work to serve humanity but we will not permit anyone to jeopardize our efforts.
Thanks.
Signed
Adeyeye Ifeoluwa
Chairman, Guild of Editors ACJOAU.
Abubakar Oluwaseun
Deputy Chairman, Guild of Editors ACJOAU."
Saturday, 10 September 2016
Ife To Experience Power Outage Today And Tomorrow
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University through the office of the Director of works has come out with a public release stating that there would be power outage on campus on Saturday, 10th and Sunday, 11th September 2016.
According to the release, the outage is due to a maintenance service that would be carried out by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company at Osogbo. However, there are also speculations that the planned maintenance may also affect the generality of Ife as Osogbo is the general distributor of electricity of the town.
Friday, 9 September 2016
Maintaining In Maintenance: The Bodypreneurs And Entrepreneurs
Having known some basic truths about life in Maintainance, let us further dive into life at Maintenance and guess what? It is about the 'Entrepreneurs and Bodypreneurs.'
Alongside learning in a strenuous environment, the entrepreneurs are the students who earn money on the side by putting to practice acquired skills like make-up art, hairdressing, catering and the likes. Most of these ones in order to live in Maintenance, do all these to maintain themselves.
I can say only a few of these enterprising ladies do their businesses with zest, also meeting the demands of their academics while some engage in the businesses much to the detriment of their academics.
Now ' the Bodypreneurs!'
Hmmmmn...'The Bodypreneurs,' the ones who earn their living with what they "possess" their bodies! They are the queens of the night, especially the ones who uphold the 'T.G.I.F.' slogan. Dressed up the most on Friday nights, they attend parties, clubs, hotels, bars and restaurants attending to the trade of the moonlight, giving what they have in exchange for money and even sometimes, for grades.
'The Bodypreneurs' are the commodities which the 'big boys' in their big cars come to buy with the luxury of money and gifts. They take pride in what they do; selling themselves for the goods which the body can buy.
Seeing their cars and lifestyles, one will travel in thoughts and wonder how rich their parents must be, oblivious of the fact that "the bodypreneur" acquired everything by enjoining her body with that of a male acquaintance locked up in houses and closets.
'Bodypreneurs' sometimes travel to distant places. I heard from a very close friend of mine who had a roomate who once travelled to Abuja in order to engage in this business and did it well. They stop at no length to get what they want. Of course, majority of the people engaged in this business, do it to the detriment of their studies.
They see themselves as the most enlightened of all who stay in maintenance. People call them the 'big girls'. There is a price to pay in other to get them, all these involves wooing, coaxing, gifts, physical appearance, and to crown it all, Money.
Just like a proverb says that "Money is power, with it most things are possible", also do not forget that "somethings can be sweet but bitter". Consider the sweetness of honey and the sting of the honeybees.
Remember, everything boils down to our choices. Let's make the right choices. In the meantime, I will keep Maintaining in Maintenance... Much love.
Ayo Sulaimon is a Student of the Arts and Social Sciences Department of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife and a member of the OAU Peeps Team.
OAU Recruitment: Join The Fight Against Drug Abuse
Do you know that a sad number of people die annually from the abuse and misuse of drugs and related substances?
Do you know that a number of these victims are young adults?
Do you share a passion to help stem this menace of drug abuse plaguing the society?
If yes, then the Drug Free Club is the place to be...
Get your membership form for just N500 today at Drug Free Club Secretariat, (Room 13.5) Block 1 Fajuyi hall or simply contact any of the following persons;
Abdulmalik 08109821071
Abdulgafar- 08162001410
Michael- 08188457298
Damilola- 07033620521
Eunice- 08136281385
Aminat- 08171923621
......... towards a drug free world.
Thursday, 8 September 2016
Positive Reviews Trail IfeLaw's "Beyond The Bar"
It is no longer news that the Law Students Society one of the nation's foremost Law faculty, IfeLaw, in equipping its members organized a two day Conference between 2nd to 3rd September, 2016. The conference had in attendance the creme de la creme of the society.
The conference, tagged Legal Career Opportunities Conference LCOC and themed Beyond the bar, had in attendance representatives from the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr Bayo Adaralegbe from Babalakin $ Co., Mr Adedeji Adeyinka and other hotshots, both in the legal and business world.
Contentious and vital topics such as Arbitration, Mortgage Business, Entrepreneurship, Impact of the ICT on the legal profession, Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter Writing to mention but a few were expertly discussed by the truly competent speakers. Participants also seemed very much interested in the sessions as germaine questions were asked and answered during the course of the conference.
After a successful two days conference, Beyond the bar came to a close with an exquisite dinner. Dr. Orifowomo, a recently appointed judge of The Gambia's Court of Appeal who until his appointment was a senior lecturer at the Law Faculty was also honoured and celebrated at the dinner.
In registering his pleasure as regards the success of the two days conference, Ekpa Stanley Ekpa, President of the Law Student Society promised to ensure that the Conference becomes an annual function of the society. A number of other positive reviews have also continued to trail the event since it's conclusion.
DSA Annuls All Faculty Elections, Orders Fresh Elections
The Division of Students Affairs, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife has annulled the elections held by Faculties to select candidates who would represent them on the proposed committee by Division to assist in the process of reinstating the Students Union. The annulment was as a result of a number of irregularities noticed in the Electioneering processes of some Faculties.
In a communique also released by the Association of Campus Journalists, OAU, she has also come out to clear the air on the alleged misinformation that was said to have trailed the Association's communique on the first meeting. The association, which was also present at the meeting, was informed that there were some modifications to the proceedings of the meeting after it ended which led to the discrepancies in outcome of the Meeting by the several bodies in attendance especially as regards the representatives from the Faculties eventually becoming Election and Election Petition Committee members.
However, the Division of Students Affairs, has also stated that a new election would be carried out next Thursday across all Faculties which would be adequately supervised.
Wednesday, 7 September 2016
2016 Batch 'B' Pre-Mobilization Workshop Begins
In the mean time, NYSC has said its attention has been drawn to some dates being peddled around as the time for the start of registration for the 2016 Batch 'B' Corps.
"The attention of the Management of the National Youth Service Corps has been drawn to information circulating in the internet directing prospective corps members to commence online registration for the 2016, Batch 'B' orientation course on 8th September, 2016.
"Management wishes to inform all prospective corps members, parents, guardians and the general public, that no date has yet been fixed for the 2016 Batch 'B' orientation course.
"The information did not emanate from the NYSC website, but the handiwork of scammers, whose intention is most likely to defraud unsuspecting prospective corps members and the general public.
"As soon as Management comes up with the date for the forthcoming orientation course, this would be made known to all those concerned through our normal channels of communication.
"We enjoin all prospective corps members to disregard the announcement in question, and wait for the correct information on the next orientation course which will soon be made known from our official platforms. For further information, kindly check our portal and websites: www.nysc.gov.ng & www.nysc.org.ng" the Management of NYSC warned.
