Ife Pharmacy Class Of '76 Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Donates Monument To Faculty

Saturday, October 16 was certainly one with many memories for the Faculty of Pharmacy, OAU as it hosted members of the Class of 1976 in her 40th Anniversary and reunion.

The class, which was one of the pioneer classes in the Faculty had produced a number of celebrated dignitaries of the profession.

The programme started on Friday, 15th October 2016 with the arrival and registration of members of the class and a cocktail which held at the Faculty of Pharmacy foyer. It then continued on Saturday with a public lecture delivered by Professor(Mrs) M.N Femi-Oyewo, a member of the class and current Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-iwoye.

In her lecture, the keynote speaker enlightened attendees on the Evolution of Pharmacy Education over the last forty years and at the end of the event, the class donated a symbolic monument of the Pharmacy profession to the Faculty.

The Chairman of the event, Professor Ogunlana, who taught the class and also celebrated his fortieth year as a Professor along with the class appreciated God over the class and encouraged the younger ones present to endeavour to outdo the accomplishments of the class.

The reunion ended on Sunday morning with a Thanksgiving service at All Souls Chapel, Religious Ground.

Trending With Ella: Off-The-Shoulder Tops

Good day people. I know our days have been stressful especially with ongoing tests and upcoming exams. But then, that doesn't mean our fashion consciousness should die. Everyday new trends evolve and vintage re-evolve, while the present ones become stale.

On today's trending, the off-the-shoulder top is our concern. Off-the-shoulder tops can't be worn and look shabby. This closet staple needs a warm weather and a certain level of confidence; happily the skies are getting sunnier. You shouldn't rock it and make a mistake.

Here are the don’ts of an off-the-shoulder top:

1) Don't showcase your bra straps, it’s called an “under”wear. Moreover the idea is to show the skin, why distract the focus?

2) Don't wear a blazers or jacket. If you wanna hide the skin, stick to your camisole dear!

3) Neckpieces are outfits’ statements. They add spices to your outfit and you shouldn't wear a loud or busy neckpiece. The focuses are the upper chest and shoulder, not the neck. Keep the attention where it’s supposed to be.

4) No waist belts! I think that's self explanatory.

5) Don't be shy. Confidence is a major ingredient for a perfect outfit. While wearing the off-the-shoulder top, use the Angelina Jolie bad-ass carriage.

You can combine the top in various ways but just a lil tip. Remember it’s sunny; you wanna dazzle, add a pair of sunshades. If this top is missing in your wardrobe, then your wardrobe needs amending.

See some nice Up-To-Shoulder tops below.
















Enjoy the rest of the week!

Ella, currently a Language student at the Obafemi Awolowo University, is a Fashion and lifestyle writer on the OAU Peeps Team.

Breaking: More Graduates From OAU Set For NYSC Mobilization

This morning (Monday, 17th October, 2016), more names of 2014/2015 graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University have been uploaded on the portal of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Registration for the Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) of the 2016 Batch B has started today. All eligible graduates, especially those who had their names on the Senate approved list uploaded last month and encouraged to verify their names on the NYSC portal.

Before now, due to the NYSC reduced quota given to all schools, the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) had said only the names of about 1,300 out of 4,800 eligible graduates will be sent to NYSC for mobilization.

PCMs who successfully register will be mobilized for the Youth Service.

Goodluck!

OAU Staff Club Hosts Jimoh Ibrahim

On Thursday, 14th October, 2016, it was a gathering of the intellectuals at the Obafemi Awolowo University, as its Staff Club held its 9th Round-table.

The event started with the introduction of guests. This was done by the President of the club, Dr Sunday Adesina Coker. He also talked about the purposes and importance of the staff club. To set the ball rolling, he eventually introduced the special guest of the day, Chief (Dr) Jimoh Ibrahim to give his lecture.

Jimoh Ibrahim’s lecture was titled “Economic Recession and the Future of Nigeria”. In his lecture delivery, Ibrahim addressed the students on leadership, innovation and strategy as key components to economic development. He charged the youths to acquire knowledge and improve on their capabilities, if they want to contribute meaningfully to the country’s development. Not leaving the most discussed issue in Nigeria today – recession, he said he is hopeful that there will be a change if some corrective measures were put in place.

Some students were given the opportunity to deliver their presentation and proposals. The round-table session also featured participants sharing ideas on how Nigeria’s educational system can be improved.

Jimoh Ibrahim is an alumnus of the university. He graduated from the prestigious Faculty of Law and he also holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from OAU. He is also a graduate of the Havard Law school and the Oxford University. He is the Jimoh Ibrahim is now a legal icon, a business tycoon and a politician. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Global Fleet Group, a diversified conglomerate based in Nigeria. He currently aspires to become the governor of Ondo state.

The event was graced by prominent members of staff. Among those in attendance are: Representatives of the Vice Chancellor, the Dean of Faculty of Law, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts. Professors and other cadre lecturers also graced the event. Other guests from outside OAU and a large number of students were also in attendance. The programme was brought to a close by Professor A. Y. Fasasi who gave the vote of thanks.

OAU Pre-degree Application Further Extended Till October 28

This is to inform the public that the application deadline for the OAU Pre-degree Programme has been further extended. Application will now end on October 28, 2016.

To apply, click here

Senate Extends Validity Of UTME Result To 3 Years

ABUJA- THE Senate Thursday passed into law that which would guarantee the validity of any admission offered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB to any candidate for a period of three academic years from the date of the conduct of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Also, the Senate finally put to rest the controversy trailing the conduct of the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) by the Universities, thereby declaring it illegal and unconstitutional, just as the upper chambers said that with the decision, the question of who was in charge of admission has been answered.

Deliberating on the report by the Senator Barau Jibrin led Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, of a Bill for an Act to amend the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Act and other matters connected thereof, 2016( SB.245), the senators amended subsection (a) of section 5 to read as follows: ” 5(b) the Matriculations Examinations conducted by the Board shall be the sole examinations required for admission and entry into all Universities, ‘ Polytechnics (by whatever name called) and Colleges of Education (by whateVer name called), to the exclusion of any other institution or body.”

With the passage of the bill, it would now require the president to assent to the bill where it would then become a law and with the bill coming from the Executive, President Muhammadu Buhari may not delay in the signing of the bill into law.

It would be recalled that on Wednesday 1st June 2016, the Senate of Federal Republic at its sitting read JAMB Amendment bill 2016 (SB.245) the second time and referred same to the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tetfund. The purpose of the bill was to amend the JAMB Act to increase validity period of JAMB examination from one academic year to three academic years.

The Committee in considering the Bill, made reference to Votes and Proceedings and Verbatim reports of Wednesday 2nd March 2016, particularly to the contributions of Members regarding the financial hardship experienced yearly by parents/guardians in Sponsoring the candidates for JAMB examination.

On the three year validity of the result, the report said, ” Validity of Section 6: ‘ “6. (i)any examination conducted by the Board pursuant to the powers conferred by this Act shall be valid for a period of three academic years from the date of the examination.

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FASA OAU To Host Beautiful Nubia On 20th October

As part of his campus tour programme, contemporary musician and poet, Segun Akinlolu, known to many as Beautiful Nubia,  would be visiting the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife on the 20th October, 2016.

The Seven lives crooner is going to be hosted by the Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA), OAU at the Afrika Amphitheatre. The programme would be starting by 6pm and the gate fee is N100. Other musicians and poets from the Faculty of Arts would also be performing that night.