NASELS President, VP, PRO, Fin Sec, Treasurer Impeached, Others Suspended

By Uthman Samad.

Yesterday,December 3rd,2017, the National Association of English and Literary  Students' Representative Council of Obafemi Awolowo University  in their parliamentary sitting impeached the President with other executives  suspended.

In a resolution obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency& signed by the   speaker of NSRC, Hon. Adelowo Adegboyega , he stated the crucial reasons behind the Impeachment of the president & some other executives.

The embattled President , Fatoba Olusola Peter was said to be  impeached on his autocratic actions, misplacement of priorities, autonomous spending without ratification from the NSRC and failure to be present in meetings summoned by the committees of the association; (including the Budget and Finance committee).

His other  actions which resulted in his impeachment  further include failure to be present to give stewardship report on two different occasions without prior notification of absence, presentation of award to one Miss Ayobami Adebayo without approval from the NSRC, failure to sign the approved fund  for NCB (NASELS Communication Bureau) and Outright disregard for the resolutions and authority of the NSRC.


On the same vein,  Akindoyin Mary, the  Vice President of the department was also served an Impeachment  due to   negligence of her official responsibilities as enshrined in Section 12 of the NASELS Constitution With Cases of  misplacement of Priorities; and disregard of the resolutions and authority of the house.

The Public Relations Officer ,Olaobaju Ayomitunde (Kidboss) out of his committed abberations against Section 26 (i) and (iv); Section 54 (i) and (ii) of NASELS constitution,  was also impeached.

Other executives impeached include; The Financial Secretary;Sam Adewole Adeshakin &the  Treasurer; Opaaje Alexander for  mismanagement of funds,misplacement of priorities, Failure to be present at the meetings summoned by the committees of the association (The budget and Finance committee) and  disregard of the resolutions and authority of the house with the Librarian, Umeh Chikwere  impeached  due to total negligence of duties amidst several allegations.

However, the General Secretary;Owolabi Damilare (Sir Damait), Social director; Ashiru Adekunle (Ade Ash) and the  sport director,  Hassan Adeyinka (General Chan) were all suspended for a period of two weeks.

The Assistant General Secretary and Assistant Librarian were also fined with #1000 each to the office of the clerk before the fifth day of December with failure to do so could attract two weeks suspension.

The Parliamentarians concluded the sitting by  conferring the power on the Speaker of the NASELS Students’ Representative Council (NSRC) to summon a congress with Audit Committee writing a letter to the Association’s bank (UBA) to halt every financial activities on the Association’s account till further notice and  a letter to request for  the Statement of Account.

As at the time of filing  this report when contacted by OAU Peeps News Agency correspondent, the impeached President of the association refused to comment on the matter while other embattled executives refused to pick their calls.

A Storyteller At 27: A Review of The "27" Album

By 'Joba Ojelabi

Rap is sacred, at least in its original and unadulterated form. Making art from nothing but words and a rhythm requires a fine level of creativity and effort. Standing out in this art however becomes even more tasking if a fine number of people have explored and mastered the art. Within the Nigerian music industry alone, there have been countless rappers who have emerged with distinct approaches to the art: From the more elitist style of M.I, to the indigenous bars of the likes of Olamide, Phyno and a host of others, rap can have different meanings to a listener. And unlike singing, an artist might not be able to hide his/her inadequacies behind sweet melodies and high pitches. Barrister Folarin Falana is a name that should not be strange to most Nigerians, not because of his exploits in defending human rights like his father and mother, at least not in a court room. Falz as he is more commonly called is known for his hybrid bars. Somehow, the 27 year old artist has found a way in fine ingenuity to blend elitism with indigenousness.

After making an entry into the industry with his Wahzup Guy album which did quite a good job at introducing Falz’s style of music which he has since branded Wahzup music, Folarin established himself as a storyteller in subsequent tracks and ultimately his second studio album; Stories that Touch. Of course, mastering the art of storytelling is often a good thing for a rapper. Nothing says good rap than being able to organize the right words into a delicious rhythm to tell a good story. Sadly, as much as there are many who have been faithful apostles in this gospel, there have also been fake prophets; wannabes who have only insulted the art. However, Falz once again reestablishes himself as an old new kind of rapper as he brings back his peculiar style of storytelling in 27.

Released on the 27th October 2017, the day the rapper clocked 27 years of age, the 27 album came as a surprise to fans as the album was unannounced before release. This, as expected, leaves any true listener of Falz unsettled till every track on the album is scored. If his birthday was going to bring a surprise, it might as well have been a pleasant surprise.

However, the first seeming disjointedness arises from the name of the album and its content. An artist born on a 27th releasing an album with the name “27” on his 27th birthday is expected to somehow marry the art expressed in the album with its title, at least with some level of selfish storytelling. It is not wrong to expect that Falz in the course of the album gives some insight on why he chose that number which seems quite recurrent in his current circumstances, sadly this does not come in the 58 minutes that 27 occupies in any listener’s life even though the album opens with “Polished”, a track that reintroduces Falz’s alter egos and the artistic marriage that makes Folarin and Boda Taju one and the same. Falz promises his sophistication in both an English and Yoruba accent and switches between both with such convenience that might just once again certify him a master of his art from the very beginning of the album. He then goes on to even make it more interesting on La Fete as he adds French to the list of languages with which he tells his stories.

The first feature on the album comes next with Burna Boy coming on to deliver on the chorus of Alright; a romantic reassurance for two young lovers planning to elope. Unlike Burna however, Falz steps a little out of his comfort zone as he holds on to a part of the chorus. And somehow, the rapper tries not to get too outshined on the vocal expedition. Jeje then brings some groove with a gentle but danceable beat that gives Falz’s lyrics a fine home.

Falz however brings on his classical storytelling skills in Child of the World as he goes full throttle on the typical youthful narrative, specifically from the feminine perspective. The title of the song itself being indicated to have come from the Yoruba translation of the phrase; Omo Aye. Child of the World’s story is one condemnation, redemption and most importantly admonition. All of these Falz captures in 4 minutes and 25 seconds during which he speaks of untimely pregnancies, single parenting, child abuse, prostitution and a number of other pressing societal themes. Sir Dauda, the only featured act to appear twice on the album then comes on Boogie and delivers, reminding us in the process why rapping and singing are not the same. The Lamba song is another song that stands out on the album not so much for its lyrics but more for its production which is allegedly handled by Studio Magic. Well, the song most certainly carries some magic. Get Me stands at number 8 and Wande Coal reminds us of the age-long reality that being school smart is not being street smart, or as the Yoruba put it, eni t’omo way l’omowe in Way. I Do It is simply just another statement of the rapper’s and indeed most artistes’ reality. Something Light offers us something light with Ycee corroborating Falz’s comically serious rap style. Then we have Le Vrai Bahd Guy, My Money, and Confirm; which brings back Sir Dauda and somehow preaches integrity even in the hustle, building on the foundation already laid by Way.
Next takes on the collective effort of Maleek Berry and Medikal to round off the new tracks as Wehdone sir and Bahd, Baddo, Baddest close the album.

One would expect that an album with a title like 27 released on the rappers 27th birthday which is also a 27th should give any listener a peek into the artiste’s past 27 years, at least to some extent. And although Folarin Falana’s 17-track album almost absolutely does not comes close in this area, it tries to make up in the quality of its production and of course, Falz’s witty lyrics. It might not be too much of surprise to learn that 27 stands tall amongst the Nigerian Rap albums of the year 2017, even though there’s not a lot to actually compete with. With 27, Falz reminds us why his not using his Law degree is easily forgivable, the young artist is a good storyteller and if anything, the world can never have enough Storytellers. The question with 27 then remains; was that story really good enough?

NAAT, NASU and SSANU To Commence Strike On Monday

By Uthman Samad



The joint action committee of NAAT, NASU and SSANU have released a circular, directing her branches to resume her suspended strike action as from Monday 4th of December 2017.

In a statement signed by comrade Engr Sani Suleiman ( NAAT), Comrade Chris Ani (NASU) and Comrade Samson Ugwoke (SSANU) made clear that their efforts to douse the strike from occurring proved abortive as the ultimatum given to the Federal Government has elapsed without any response from the right quarters.

The statement also made it known that the seven days ultimatum given to the Federal Government to explain the criteria for the said allocation of 89% to ASUU and the remainded 11% to the three other sister unions of NAAT, NASU and SSANU.

It will be recalled that the industrial warning has lasted for three days on OAU campus with series of meeting with the school Management.

FG declares Friday Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 1st December, 2017 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El-Maulud Celebration.

A statement by Engr Abubakar Magaji, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, announced the public holiday on behalf of the Federal Government.

The Minister enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians to use the Eid-El-Maulud Celebration to pray for peace, progress and unity of the nation.

He further urged all Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration towards building the nation.

NASU Strike: OAU Chapter To Resume Work

By Farombi Oluwaseun

The Chairman of the Non Academic Staff Union of Universities, OAU Chapter has declared that all members should resume back to work very early today..

This was made known to OAU Peeps News Agency in the early hours of Wednesday,29th November, 2017 after a congress held by the members yesterday..

Speaking with the Chairman, Comrade Wole Odewunmi, he said” As we all know that the congress is the highest decision making body. The house all voted that a peaceful protest be held yesterday of which we did. We can’t go on strike even though the issue is national”.

“Every chapter has its own decision to make individually. On our own part we are not going on strike. That is not the main solution to the issue on ground” he said

All workers must resume back to duty very early today  then from there we would know at next to do” he added.

It should be recalled that the union at the early hours of yesterday suspended their activities  which resulted to students being  evacuated from the Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library , vehicular movement been restricted on campus to show their displeasure about the 2009 allowance disbursement  divided with about 89% for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and about 11% for NASU.

 However, the strike continues in other Universities across the nation.

The Ongoing Protest Is Nationwide - NASU Chairman

By Ndimele Kingsley

In a meeting of the university management with the Non-Academic Staff Union comprising of three sister unions namely; NUATSU, SSANU and NAAT. The Federal Government through the University management stated that the 2009 allowance disbursement will be divided with about 89% for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and about 11% for NASU.

In an interview with the Chairman of the former NASU, OAU Chapter, Comrade Wole Odewumi, He said that the national protest is ongoing at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), University of Ibadan, among other federal universities yet to hold their congresses.

Speaking with our correspondent at exactly 11:50am today, Comrade Odewumi noted that the ongoing protest is not directly against the University Management as they are just representatives of the Federal Government of Nigeria, rather, directly against the Federal Government.

"Though we are no longer part of the NASU national body, but we were part of the signatories to the 2009 agreement", he clarified.

Comrade Wole Odewumi also declared, saying, "When we make the University 'hot' for the management, they will send back a message to the Federal Government".

However, as at the time of filing this report, vehicular movement have been restricted, except for motorcyclists plying few routes.

According to NASU OAU Chairman, all activities that are being coordinated by the Non-Academic Staff Union remain halted indefinitely.

NASU To Embark On Strike

Reports from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife indicate that the Non-academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities might be embarking on another strike yet again.
Currently Students have been evacuated from the Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library which is currently locked and some other places on campus. However, the same incident was reported to have also occured earlier today at the University of Ibadan indicating that it just might be a national affair.

more details later