A Fanciable Rubbish System: The Definition of our Immediate Society.

I don't know when to point to in exactness the last time parity took charge for real (or to a very considerable extent) in this society. I am sure in my own head anyway, for things to be this goodly poor; in the past, things had to have been directly the opposite. Realistically now, when I think figuratively deeply about the superstructure of the kind of rulership this society used to have way back when capitalism was beginning from communalism or even before that, before the slave trade kick-started. There used to be peace. Humankind on these selfsame lands upon which we tread today as pin-riddened paths used to be together in oneness, in utter sufficiency of almost everything in all their aspects of being as they multiplied and subdued their earths as the Lord God has directed. Although, there would be misunderstandings and some negative natural occurences constant with man but such would be... or was at a very miniature weight. Thus, they were together sharing fine myths and legendary tales of past leaders to children to pass them over too. They cultivated farms well and ate well and died quite applaudably old enough.
However today, life has become quite easier through machine or technology and through what any sane human could down-tone today, our democratic system of government. However, it is all a façade. Common! open your eyes wide! "shine your eyes"! and smell the acrid odour of the rubbish around you. Can you not see? Look at what we have all around now. Every bit of the system makes me cry as though broken bottles, gun powder mixed with hot water and chili pepper are poured in my eyes. These are nothing compared to the gravity of pain few good minds in this society enjoy through the dark light our democracy shines upstairs. Truth has been taken to be a terrible sin off the grace of rulership libation. It is now only those who lie and cause serious woes for millions at once that are right.
This is no good system. This system was never there. If we call what we have a democracy, we must be out of our right minds or being jocular. What is the difference betwixt Marxism and this Democracy ah! For you to talk at all you must have practised well how to cover your semblance for afterwards, justice would only be given you after your head bounces back and forth away from the guillotine. This is oligarchic as the few rich become richer and they have had us all packed lonely to one corner and they serve us all with stubble as we run around in kilter doing for them their terms to cause us more trouble.
In conclusion, this I have written bleeding way too deep inside my heart as I project always considering my future kids, our posterity. I am begining to pity them already as they are already on their way to us in this shameful pit of gory. If this feeling could make me be singly good and do well to keep every bit of the state's structure as Nigeria's "Pledge" as it. Why must you not pray for the same, my fellow person? Although now, it seems God has abandoned us to suffer on and on like this as it is much like pragmatically, the world is not bad, it is us in it that always want to blow it apart. Justice has lost its virtue and would only bear its true self (again) if only we would for real, for once, once and for all fear the rules and regulations of the state, having kept them each for the goodness of the other neighbour.


-Kayode Emmanuel.

#FreeElujoba: Nigeria On The Brink Of Slaughtering One Of Her Finest Administrators On The Slab Of A Nepotistic Anti-corruption Drive

Some of us (Nigerian youths) have made up our mind and sworn to ourselves to uphold the great values of humanity that are obviously lacking in the country’s leadership today, even while we are yet to lead, when we are privileged to lead and for the rest of our lives. The simple reason is because we clearly understand, feel and suffer what selfish and corrupt governance, incompetency and anarchy have made of Nigeria and her defenseless citizens.

Unfortunately, as I write, the failing Nigerian system is once again bearing so hard on our resolve, our resilience and motivation to remain true to this noble decision of ours. You know it’s quite pathetic and saddening right?

I have been a community member, an ardent follower of events and a critical observer of administrations in Obafemi Awolowo University for a while, especially in the last 6 years or thereabout. I have never witnessed a kind of the leadership brought on board by Professor Anthony Elujoba.

To tell the obvious, it was more than a smooth academic calendar for an institution that usually strikes pretty better than thunder. I mean, that was just one of the many goodies that have since come the way of Nigeria's best university while the Village Chemist lasted at the helm of affairs.

Now, he’s been made to pay for probably going a long extent to ensure normalcy restored to the once tattered system. While I believe no one should truly be above the law, it is a shame that the case for us in Nigeria cannot be described any better than a Yoruba adage has put it; “Ńse ni a fi ètè silè pa làpálàpá” (We are ignoring leprosy for the cure of ringworm).

I feel if Professor Anthony Elujoba is eventually jailed for restoring sanity, pride and peace to #GreatIfe after several years of struggles and apparent maladministration of the institution, then, Nigerians (especially members of OAU community) need to be convinced about the real values of the present central government and where its interest lies.

More importantly, this is the best time for the direct beneficiaries – students, staff, parents, Ile-Ife community, Osun State, Nigerian students and all sincere Nigerians – to raise their unified voice in rejection of the obvious selective corruption fight and victimization of 'distant' Nigerians by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Of course, we know those who ran our system aground and surely, we know they have political immunity from the leprous claws of justice. If not so, now tell me, for how long are we going to reward the real thieves with appointments instead of breaking their heart of crime?

By the way, where is the Great Ife student's Union whose members have benefited the most from the leadership of the Pharmacist? Oh, my bad, I almost forgot a soon-to-be medical doctor, who currently leads the Union is allegedly in the business of doctoring the doctrines of the same Union.

So I learnt, as I was gathering thought for this piece that the Union Executives, in a statement purportedly signed by the Union PRO said “…as Students' Union, we firmly maintain our position not to be used by any Union, organisation and even the University Management to achieve their selfish agenda.  Nevertheless, it is essential that students decide on what is right and healthy for our Union and mass of students at this critical point in time.” Applaudise!!

Well, I am not certain about those advising the Union’s CEC to tow the line of denying a man who promised the restoration of its proscribed Union and reinstatement of its rusticated comrades and did not eventually renege on fulfilling those promises on assumption of office, among many other developments that came to OAU during his time.

I have read comments by some campus Leftists and probably that is where the CEC stole this silly idea. One thing is sure, whatever position the Union takes at this time is well capable of changing narratives in the near future. Therefore, there is a need for OAU students to assert a notable and noble stand on the current Magu's danse macabre.

Let me even ask, is anyone still in doubt if selective corruption fight is not what this present government is best known for? Do you not think it is really high time any sincere Nigerian youth reassessed his/her loyalty to this seemingly incompetent government?

Without mincing words, I am strongly of the opinion that Nigeria is at the brink of slaughtering one of its finest administrators on the slab of nepotism. If it does, the martyr’s blood will spill over and clog the intent of doing any good in many. Sadly, Late Major Daniel Bamidele now comes to mind again...

The writer of this piece, Omooba Dafidi is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University. You can reach him via davospeaks@gmail.com

Read Full Details Of Charges Against Erstwhile OAU Vice-Chancellor, Anthony Elujoba

Find snapshots of the document detailing the Charges levied against Professor Anthony Elujoba, immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife and Mrs J. Akeredolu, the Bursar of the University attached to this post.

Meanwhile, whilst several controversies still surround the claims of a solidarity protest by Students in defence of the Professor of Pharmacognosy, other claims that classes in the University scheduled for today, Friday 7th July, 2017 are. Also being circulated, this however remains unconfirmed.

Elujoba To Appear In Court Today Over Misappropriation Allegations

A former Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Anthony Elujoba, is expected to be arraigned today (Friday) by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over allegations that he stole N1.4 billion while in office.
Last year, Mr Elujoba was quizzed by operatives of EFCC at its Ibadan zonal branch for allegedly diverting the sum meant for projects without approval of the school’s governing council or federal ministry of education.

He was specifically said to have used the money to pay illegal allowances to staff including himself through it.
He has been detained since Thursday by the anti-graft commission, PREMIUM TIMES learnt; and his international passport seized.

Although he is accused of wrongdoing by the EFCC, Mr. Elujoba is popular among staff and students at the university, who believe he is being witch-hunted for bringing normalcy to the institution during the short period he was in office.
His wife in a brief interaction with PREMIUM TIMES pleaded that her husband be spared the humiliation.

“He has been there since morning please help us beg everyone to come to his aid,” she said on Thursday evening.
Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer of the university, Olarewaju Abiodun, told PREMIUM TIMES that the university will wait for Friday’s trial.

“When we get to the court tomorrow (today) we will know what next to do, we will take steps but first let’s get to the river first,” Mr. Abiodun said, expressing sadness at the development.

Some students have also come up with a campaign on social media- #EFCCFreeElujoba in obvious solidarity with the embattled professor.
The EFCC said it received the petition against Mr. Elujoba in December 2016.

Source- Premium Times
 

JAMB 2017/2018 Direct Entry Admission Form Out

This is to inform the General Public and all interested applicants that the Joint Admission Matriculation Board [JAMB] has officially announced the 2017/18 registration guidelines for Direct Entry Candidates [Nigerians and Foreign Students] and all approved Registration Centers.

Online Application commences from July 10th, 2017- August 12th, 2017.

1.0 STEPS FOR 2017/2018 DIRECT ENTRY REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
2.0 JAMB Pin Vending Procedures & List Of Authorized Banks For Sales Of Form

i. Each candidate must have personal e-mail address and mobile phone number .
ii. Each candidate is to use his/her functional and valid personal e-mail address. The system would reject at the point of registration any already used e-mail address.
iii. Each candidate must personally create a JAMB profile on the JAMB portal through JAMB Mobile App available on Android, Windows and iOS platforms OR visit a Bank, NIPOST to create his/her JAMB profile on the JAMB portal:
Name, www.jamb.org.ng date of birth, personal e-mail address and place of origin are required to create the profile.
iv . Payment for JAMB's E-PIN-registration and the recommended reading text is done at
the banks and NIPOST . Banks have also agreed to make these services available at CBT centres and JAMB State Offices.
v . Each Candidate should visit any accredited CBT centre (the list of accredited CBT centres are on our website i.e. with his/her personal details, the www.jamb.gov.ng profile and evidence of payment.
vi. The CBT centre or JAMB State Office, supplies, at no extra cost, the prescribed reading text and the CD containing:
a) e-brochure showing guidelines on admission detailing list of tertiary institutions and available programmes of study .
b) Step by step guide on completing the application form.
viii. At the CBT centre, Candidate's ten fingers biometric and image will be captured and uploaded.
ix. O/L and/or A/L grades are to be provided by candidates. Candidates who are awaiting result should supply the result online as soon as the results are available on JAMB'S portal.
No recommendations from any Institution will be considered by JAMB if the candidate has not supplied his/her O/L result on the portal of JAMB.
x. Each Candidate is to collect his e-slip at the end of registration as evidence of registration.
There will be no offline registration, as all the accredited CBT centres have been empowered for real life online registration. No candidate should register at any centre other than the accredited CBT centre and JAMB State office. Any candidate who is registered outside approved centres will be identified and disqualified.

2.0 GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1.0 The general entry requirements for admission into the First Degree, National Diploma (ND), Natinal Innovation Diploma (NID) and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Universities, other Degree-Awarding Insitutionns, Monotechnics, Polytechnics, Innovation Enterprise Institutes and Colleges of Education are available in the e- Brochure which would be given to each Candidate at the accredited CBT centres and JAMB state offices or
2.0 Candidates with one of the following qualification may be considered for admission by Direct Entry:
(a) A minimum of five (5) GCE/WASCE credits at not more than two sittngs with at least two Principal or Advanced level G.C.E. and the others.
(b) Two passes at the IJMB Advanced Level Examination, Cambridge moderated Schools of Basic Studies Terminal Examination, JUPEB or Institute of Baccalaureate from recognised institutions with SSCE/GCE, NTS/NBC credits equivalent in three other subjects (SUBJECT TO UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS).
(c) Passes in two major subjects in the NCE with S.S.C.E., NTC/NBC credits or equivalents in
THREE other subjects (mainly for Education Courses) and ND. Education may be accepted as a third A' Level subject for those taking courses in Education.
(d) Minimum of lower credit grade in National Diploma or NaƟonal Innovation Diploma inc

Fatile Emmanuel: We Did Not Mean To Be Comrades!

By 'Joba Ojelabi

(Dedicated To The Loving Memories of Fatile Emmanuel)


In the faculty of Pharmacy of the Obafemi Awolowo University, there are two major kinds of students; the typical pharmacy students and the “comrades”. The typical pharmacy students are the ones who take pharmacy “very seriously”. Somehow, they have managed to design their lives around the faculty and its demands. They attend almost all classes, go to all practical labs, write all reports, do all assignments, and as much as possible try to avoid every other thing that is not pharmacy. For to them, every other thing is a distraction. These are the kind of students the average Nigerian parent would be proud of; they mind their business, “face their books” and most times have comparatively good results to show. The comrades, on the other hands, are the ones who try to be more. These class of students, either by some realistic necessities, a flair for adventure or developed ideals and beliefs, have managed to add something else to their primarily being a student of pharmacy. For quite a number, the added factor is often politics but a wide array of things outside politics can also be added; business, journalism, sports, several forms of art, and even in some cases; religion. Certainly, being in this class does come without its price, after all, the old saying does go along the lines “one cannot eat his cake and have it”. Reputable for her tasking demands in diligence, Pharmacy can be a very difficult place for comrades as finding the required balance is, in itself, herculean. It is thus not totally surprising that a huge percentage of the comrades are not usually represented in the academic blue books of the Faculty. This is not to say that the comrades do not also pass their exams, as a matter of fact, a lot of comrades have graduated from the faculty with a fine number even claiming the golden prize in the course.


Fatile Emmanuel bought me a bottle of Cocacola at a time when I was expected to do the buying. I had just made public my intentions to contest for the position of Public Relations Officer of the student association of our faculty and coincidentally, he was also contesting in that election. He had also earlier applied to join the OAU Peeps News Agency, an organization in which I was, at the time, serving as Deputy Editor-in-Chief and so when he introduced himself to me at the buttery of the Faculty of Pharmacy, we immediately found a lot of things to talk about. By the time I stood up to leave, he insisted that he paid for the bottle of Coke that I downed in the course of our conversation. I believe this incident gave me an above-average impression of the Mr. Fresher, an impression that would eventually form the foundation of a casual friendship and warm camaraderie with a number of others.


Max, as he was more fondly called, certainly had his flaws. He, like every other person, was not infallible. Sadly, these flaws tend to be more highlighted and maybe even exaggerated when one is not a typical pharmacy student. One’s aspirations to explore new frontiers, to attempt to seek alternative sources of income or to even “live” can become an Achilles heel.
Sometimes, I try a lot to be a typical Pharmacy student, to just face my books and be nothing else but those who know me would know how woefully I have failed at these attempts. Many have come tell me that there is a time for everything, citing ecclesiastical references of course; imploring me to be nothing else but a pharmacy student for the main time for in their words; “It would soon end”. The Comical part is as much as I agree with them, sometimes I do not know which they are talking about; the school or the whole life. For indeed, life itself is too short, too short to not live. Fatile Emmanuel, like many of us was a “comrade”, and maybe that is his legacy; that even in the midst of this curriculum that manages to take all our attention, this work schedule that somehow steals all our time, Max strived to be more…

How To Calculate Your OAU Screening Score

This is to inform all OAU Aspirant that they can calculate their screening marks using UTME/ O'level 50:50 ratio utilised last year.

How to Calculate Screening Result

1. Both the UTME score and your O'level results' grades are
computed to assess you.
2. For the screening, UTME result weighs 50% of your total
score and the remaining 50% from your O'level results.
3. Your best 8 subjects are computed; With A1 = 8, B2 =
7, B3 = 6, C4 = 5, C5 = 4, C6 = 3, and so on.
4. Maximum points from your best 8 O'level subjects is 64
( A1 = 8 X 8 subjects).
5. Your O'level points is then converted to 50% (Assuming
y is your O'level points, then, it will now be calculated
thus: y/64 X 50).
6. For your UTME points, it will be calculated thus: Your
UTME score/400 X 50.
7. Your final merged score, which will be used for
admission now = UTME points (maximum of 50) + O' level
points (maximum of 50) = 100.

All Aspirants are to note that no official cutoff mark have been released and the above calculation method was used last year and not guaranteed to remain this year.