Awolowo Hall Beats Fajuyi Hall At Penalties To Claim Inter-Hall Cup

The final match of the Obafemi Awolowo University Inter Hall soccer Contest was played yesterday at Sport complex between  Awolowo Hall vs Fajuyi Hall. The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Anthony Elujoba, who was present at the event once again reaffirmed his affection for sports as he appreciated the Sports Council for organising the contest which was the first of its kind this year and further stated that more was expected from the University.  Some other officials of the University were also present at the event; Prof(Mrs) Grace Akinola, the Dean of Students Affairs amongst others.

The game started at about 4:30pm and the Fajuyian players scored the first goal of the match after the opposition committed a foul in the 18 yard box and they were awarded a penalty kick. The Great men of the Awolowo Castle then responded some minutes later with a goal from Emak. The first half ended 1-1 and the second half commenced after some track events.

The tide turned in favour of the Fajuyian side once again when Doyin, a dominant part of the offence drove in a free kick. However, a balance was achieved in the last minute to the end of the game when Aguero got injured and also got a penalty kick penalty. The game ended 2-2 and both teams then proceeded to penalty kicks where the Awolowo team then legally claimed the trophy with a 5-4 victory in their favour. It is worthy to note that Awolowo Hall won only one game in the tournament and had four draws whilst the Fajuyi Hall won three games and lost two.

Break The Box Conference To Hold On 4th March

Do you know that the life of the girl child is important?

Do you know that a woman is important in any society that wants to progress?

Do you know that there are still norms and societal beliefs that restricts and limits a woman?

Do you know that now, more than ever we need to seek change in the affairs that concern women?

If Yes, then why not join the deliberations on the way out at Break the Box Conference on Saturday, March 4th 2017 by 9am at Ajose Lecture Theatre, OAU Campus

Join us at this YALI #Africa4Her event as we discuss vital issues that concern the female gender!

All Times Group Set To Host Funke Akindele, Desmond Eliot, Sam Adeyemi Others At ELC

Sequential to a necessitated adjournment of the Entrepreneurship-Leadership Conference organised by the All Times Group in collaboration with the Division of Students Affairs caused by the non activity of the Non-Academic Staff of the Obafemi Awolowo University, the All Times Group is set to welcome Funke Akindele; the Jenifa Star Actress, Desmond Eliot; Actor and member of the Lagos House of Assembly and a host of other dignitaries at the conference.

The Conference is scheduled to hold at Oduduwa Hall on the 24th and 25th February 2017 by 10am.

For registration and more enquiries, contact 07038741920

Lume Fruit Planet Extends Operations To Maintenance Gate

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By popular demand, the number one spot of  natural refreshment on campus, Lume Fruit Planet, has extended her operations to Maintenance to help students and residents of the Ede road axis enjoy nature at its finest.

Established several months back, the Lume brand has successfully carved a niche for itself in the providing healthy refreshments for OAU Students in forms of Smoothies, Chapman and other forms of healthy  refreshments.

Now, in addition to our stands at Anglomoz and SUB, we have created a means for residents of maintenance and the Ede road axis to enjoy healthy refreshments with our stand now present at Ede road, opposite Maintenance Gate.

For further enquiries and bookings, contact; 08109769217, 08147787039.

OAU And Her Governing Council Of Reconciliation By Abiodun Olanrewaju

By Abiodun Olanrewaju

It is no longer news that the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has gotten a new Governing Council under the able chairmanship of a media guru, an astute manager of men and materials, a former lecturer at the then University of Ife and a founding father of the Guardian Newspaper, Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi, who, together with other eminent Nigerians, have been saddled with the responsibility of restoring peace, enduring peace, to the 55 years old University which had been torn into near shreds through intra staff strives and condensed animosity among its workforce.

Infact, Obafemi Awolowo University had never had it so tough and rough when all academic, technical and administrative activities were brutally grounded by all the unions who were united in fightingNow, how will Yemi restore peace to Obafemi Awolowo University and how will Ogunbiyi re-unite the already scattered, hitherto indivisible family of Obafemi Awolowo University?

Does he still know the terrain of the University he once lectured in, almost forty (40) years ago? With his friends in virtually all the “factions”, what will Dr. Ogunbiyi do and say, that will make the “warriors” sheathe their swords? These and many more are the questions begging for answers from this new Governing Council.

Not surprisingly, Dr. Ogunbiyi, whose administrative prowess has never been in doubt, hit the ground running during the inaugural meeting of the new council; less than three weeks after the announcement of its members by the Federal Government.

The courtesy call on the Ooni of Ife by this council prepared stakeholders for great expectation. As a Chief of Ife (Omolokun Adimula of Ife), Dr. Ogunbiyi assured Kabiyesi that the town (Ife) and gown (OAU) would now have more beneficial relationship which would be midwifed by the Council.

Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju, OAU PRO

Applauding the new council, the Ooni of Ife eulogised the sparkling qualifies of all the council members and showered them with royal blessings for a smooth running of the governance of Obafemi Awolowo University. Having been impressed by the calibre of people in the council, Kabiyesi urged them to use their individual wealth of experience and collectively pooled them to further uplift Obafemi Awolowo University to a greater height.

In less than 24 hours, the new council had toured all facilities, on and off campus, with a determined pledge to refurbish or upgrade those that needed repairs and, if possible, procure new ones. The tour to the halls of residence was most interesting, particularly that of the Awolowo Hall, reputed to be the socio-political headquarters of Great Ife, when Dr. Ogunbiyi engaged the students in a mini town hall meeting with questions and answers.

Impressed by his candour and conduct, and coming to their level by visiting their toilets, bathrooms and rooms, the Awoites (as residents call themselves) started surging; ‘Baba ti ba wa se’ (our father has done it for us), T’alo so p’a o ni Baba (who says we don’t have a father”) etc, in appreciation of what the council promised to do for them.

By this time, the atmosphere on campus has become frenzied as all the staff unions have been waiting for the man of the moment who had scheduled a meeting of reconciliation with them.

One after the other, and in a no-hold barred, frank talk, issues raised were soundly tackled, puzzles were clinically solved, questions were brilliantly answered, grey arrears were intelligently addressed, wounds were healed and realistic solutions proffered to some perceived knotty issues. It was at this point that the seed of reconstruction of faith in our collective destiny was planted and the incubation of reconciliation was made manifest.

Having restored peace to Obafemi Awolowo University, the next agendum for this council is ensuring a smooth academic calendar and appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor for this 55 years old citadel of intellectualism.

Stakeholders are of the firm belief that the combination of business acumen, academic attainment, administrative prowess, native intelligence and cultural orientation of Yemi Ogunbiyi and his council members would restore the University to its former glorious position as the best in Nigeria and Africans Most Beautiful Campus, West of Sahara, North of Limpopo.


This article first appeared on The Vanguard

Olabimpe Samiah Emerges Winner In Eduregard/Fynestboi Essay Contest

The prize giving ceremony of the just concluded EDUREGARD/FYNESTBOI ESSAY CONTEST came up on Saturday, 18th February, 2017 at Foodie Factory, New Market, OAU at 6pm.

The event was hosted to award the winners of the essay contest and it had in attendance; Jacob Tosin Grace (Emerald) -OAU SU VP Elect, Boluwajaiye Adeoluwa (Fynestboi) - OAU SU Secretary General Elect, Oluyemi Busayo (Aluta Pastor) - President, FASA OAU, Fatourouti Kayode (Fattykay) - CEO/Eduregard amongst others.

After weeks of entries and over 100 submissions, the results which were released on 11th February,2017 had the following contestants made the top 6 positions:

•Olabimpe Samaih (100L,Botany Dept.)
•Temidayo Samuel (Estate Management)
•Jegede Oluwatola Comfort (300L,Eng.Edu.)
•Muideen Abubakar (Economics)
•Olaniyi Oladele
•Ifechukwu Alex

The winner received a cheque of N30,000. The second and third positions received cheques of N20,000 and N10,000 respectively, while others received consolation prizes.

Photo Credits- NOVEL Events

JASFET Foundation Shows Love To Orphans On Valentines Day

Admist the celebration of valentine, JASFET Foundation embarked  on a trip to Abiye Orphanage & Children Home located at Agowande area, Oshogbo, Osun state.

JASFET Foundation is co-founded by Jegede Abayomi Samuel and Fetuga Aderibigbe. The party arrived at the orphanage home at about 3:30pm and were received by Pastor Ayoola, who was the head of the orphanage home. Mr Ayoola introduced the crew to Mrs Ijagbemi, the head of care giver and to some other staffs. He appreciated the foundation for visiting the Home despite the economic hardship.

Upon introduction of the foundation, a round table competition was held in which the kids enjoyed.

Jegede Abayomi Samuel stated the purpose for the visit. He highlighted 4 purpose for which the foundation was established which includes;
1. Donation to Orphanage Home.
2. Youth Empowerment.
3. Leadership.
4. Educational support.
He asked the Head of care giver some questions part of which include; 'why do the rich people in the country fails to support the Orphanage Home?'.
"The rich people in this country are too wicked and ignorant because they are stingy with their money and fail to support the needy, she said". When asked how many kids were in the Home, she said that there are currently about 2O Children.

FETUGA, a co - founder of the foundation , asked on the necessary procedure for adopting a child from the orphanage home. Mrs Ijagbemi noted that the Commission  for Women Affairs was responsible for approving the adoption of a child from the Home. She then solicited for support from Nigerians. She said the rate at which the home is visited has reduced drastically due to recession in the  economy.

JASFET Foundation donated  gifts such as biscuits, sweet and some other goodies and also some amount of money to the Home. Pictures were taken with the kids and staffs of the orphanage home. The staffs appreciated the foundation for the hands of love extended to the home. The party left the home at about 5:40pm.