FASA President, VP,General Secretary Impeached, Others Fined& Suspended

By Farombi  Oluwaseun

Last week, the Faculty of Arts Students Representative Council in her parliamentary sitting Impeached the President,Vice President, General Secretary with some other executives suspended and fined.

In a resolution obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency &signed by the Speaker of FSRC,Rt. Honourable Adekunle Rachael stated the crucial reasons behind the Impeachment of the president & some other executives.

The embattled President Adegbite Abimbola(Obims) was said to be impeached Over Misappropriation of the association's fund, misplacement of priority, disregard for parliamentary rullings, embezzlement of funds. He was further compelled to return a total sum of #83,300  to the association's account before 5th of February 2018 or risk his studentship and certificate.

On the same vein,  Omofoye Adebola(Debola), the  Vice President of the association was also served an Impeachment  due to  misplacement of priority, disregard for parliamentary rullings, constitutional aberration
And that a total sum of #75,700  be refunded to the association's account before 5th of February 2018 or risk her studentship and certificate.

Also, the General Secretary of the association in person of Ayodele Oluwapelumi (Sugar) was also impeached based on misplacement of priority, negligence of duty, constitutional aberration and that a total sum of #25,600 be refunded to the association's account before 5th of February 2018 or risk her studentship and certificate

However, The Public Relations Officer of the association in person of Adeleke Akin  was  suspended indefinitely based on constitutional aberration, misplacement of priorities, misappropriation of fund and negligence of duty with the Treasurer- AKINLABI THEOPHILUS(sango) , Financial Secretary-ADEFABI JOHN(Tobiano) and the Director of socials-FATOKI EMMANUEL (Olivertwist)  fined a sum of  #1,000 each { to be paid to the Office of the Clerk on or before 5th of February 2018} for constitution aberration and disregard for parliamentary rulings  thereby leaving the Assistant General Secretary; Komolafe Tolulope Joshua(Toluano) left untouched  with the sword of the FSRC in the the executive council.

My Farewell

By 'Joba Ojelabi


No, I am not committing suicide! As a matter of fact, I doubt that I would ever find the guts or folly (whichever is applicable) required to perform the appalling act of ending my human life. These words, as concise as I would try to make them, are a marker of my exit from a world I came into five years ago under unusual circumstances.

I have always wanted to be many things at different stages of my life: Doctor, Engineer, Pilot, and even once also sometime in my juvenile years; typist. Of course, like the typical African parents, my father was quick to delete the thought from my mind, and my mother did not waste any time in praying against the devils at work. But in all my adventurous desires, I do not recall “Journalist” ever coming up at any stage.  Hence my admittance; that like some other things in my life, why I decided to write that article on Admission Racketeering five years ago in applying for an OAU Peeps Membership slot I might never understand.
However, it would sure remain one of the best decisions I have made in my life.

Although I completed the application process even before official resumption as a freshman on the OAU campus, the email that carried my acceptance into the then year-old agency did not come until several weeks into resumption. And so when I got the email, I had almost forgotten that I applied to be a part of the agency and considering the gory tales I had begun to hear about my faculty, I had my doubts about joining the agency; doubts that only an encounter with the erudite David Adetula would clear.

Adetula David was in his penultimate year in the Obafemi Awolowo University and had already spent a good portion of that time establishing what would go on to become one of the top news agencies on campus. David had a kind and gentle heart (he still does), and I indeed would not have a campus journalism story without David. Apart from Editor, he was teacher and mentor. And perhaps the most important lesson I learnt from David was building institutions. David showed me that from helping build institutions that outlive us, we build ourselves.

In all my time with OAU Peeps, I have authored over a hundred news stories, editorial, and advertorial content and edited even more. Although I do have my favourites, I bear sentimental attachments to every single one of them. Through the agency, I have had the opportunity to work with and meet amazing people, some of whom have gone on to become friends and even family.

To say farewell to writing might just be suicidal for me and in as much as the essence of these words is not to take the life out of me, they are my unofficial eulogy to days I would never forget… days that would now exist only under the shroud of memory. And the only words I seem to find to keep the last four years safe in time are; "Thank you".

Farombi Oluwaseun Appointed As Editor-in-chief Of OAU Peeps News Agency

Farombi Oluwaseun

Farombi Oluwaseun, popularly known as Babafaros, has been announced as the Editor-in-chief of the OAU Peeps News Agency for the 2017/2018 academic session.

The announcement was made on Sunday, 21st January, 2018 at the handing over ceremony of the Agency. Farombi who once served as Public Relations Officer of the Agency would be taking over from Ojelabi Jesujoba.

In his farewell speech, Ojelabi appreciated everyone who had made his administration a successful one and went on to charge the newly appointed executives to do even more.

Farombi would be serving as the third Editor-in-chief of the five year old agency after David Adetula and 'Joba Ojelabi. Other newly appointed members of the executive council include;

Uthman Samad- Deputy EIC (Administration)
Akinfenwa Olaitan- Deputy EIC (Publications)
Abdulwahab Lanre- General Secretary
Ogunlowo Samiah- Public Relations Officer
Alabi Aderonke- Welfare Secretary

Ogunlere Oluwatobi Emerges as NASS OAU President-Elect

By Ogunlowo Samiah

Just as the Session is sliding to an end, the atmosphere is tense with the fight for Power, Leadership positions and campaign.
"Vote For Kelvin"
"Michelle cares"

Even though the Union election seems not feasible as her activities has been suspended,  Obafemi Awolowo University still experienced and is still experiencing the hustle and bustle of Faculty and Departmental Elections.

Faculty of Science was not left out of this as her election was conducted on Friday, 19th of January even as students in their various department prepare for tests and Examinations.

The election which started some Minute past 9 in the morning ended peacefully at exactly 3pm. Polling unit was set for all the 8 departments of the faculty so as to ease the exercise for members of the faculty. The Electoral committee  after later released the the official Result of the Election even though some contestants were already jubilating for their success.

3 individuals contested for the post of the President and just 2 contested for the post of the Public Relations officer while other posts were unopposed

Mr. Ogunlere Oluwatobi Matthew Popularly known as TOBEST emerged as the President Elect with 786 votes over two contestants.

Below is the result of the election,  released by the Electoral committee and obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency.

SUMMARY OF THE COLLATED RESULTS :

Modalities to declare a winner;
1 Win at least 40% in 5 departments.
2 Most constituency won
3 Total population vote

NB:Modality 1 has priority over Modality 2 and Modality 2 has priority over Modality 3...

PRESIDENT:
TOBEST(Microbiology Department) - WINNER
Modality 1-  3departments
Modality 2-   3 constituencies won
Modality 3-  786 votes

V. PRESIDENT:
None

GEN. SECRETARY :
DEEN- WINNER
Modality 1- 8 departments
Modality 2- 8 constituencies
Modality 3 -  954 votes

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
THOLARADESHINA(Microbiology department) - WINNER

Modality 1- 6 departments
Modality 2- 6 constituencies
Modality 3-  922 votes

FIN. SECRETARY :
LANREFORWAD(Chemistry department) - WINNER
Modality 1-  8 departments
Modality 2- 8 constituencies
Modality 3-  1004 votes

TREASURER:
PYJ- WINNER
Modality 1- 8 departments
Modality 2- 8 constituencies
Modality 3- 923 votes

DIRECTOR OF SOCIALS :
DJ SKUNNY - WINNER
Modality 1- 8 departments
Modality 2- 8 constituencies
Modality 3- 964 votes

DIRECTOR OF SPORTS :
QUOYYUM(Botany Department) - WINNER
Modality 1- 8 departments
Modality 2- 8 constituencies
Modality 3-  960 votes

ASST. GEN SEC :
CODED(Botany Department) - WINNER
Modality 1- 8 departments
Modality 2- 8 constituencies
Modality 3- 940 votes

EDITOR IN CHIEF:
QUISTAR(Zoology Department) -WINNER
Modality 1- 8 departments
Modality 2- 8 constituencies
Modality 3- 917 votes

In release obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency, Mr Ogunlere Oluwatobi Matthew, the President-Elect thanked everyone that supported his vision despite looking unrealistic. He further clamoured for support&unity, team&collaboration, adding  that with all these, greater &wonderful things will be achieved

The election was proclaimed Fair and credible as winners flooded WhatsApp groups with their appreciation messages.

Ikedichi Egwu Emerges as NAAS OAU President-Elect

By Farombi Oluwaseun

Few hours ago,  Students of Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students, OAU, Ile-Ife, casted their votes  and decided officers to run their association for the next academic session . 

Mr.  Ikedichi Egwu Popularly known as IK-Explicit  emerged as the  President-Elect with the total  number of 562 votes.

The Other elected officers with their total number of votes are as follows;

POST: Vice PRESIDENT

NAMES: ADETOUN

NO OF VOTES: 339

POST: GENERAL SECRETARY

NAMES: AY GRACE

NO OF VOTES: 221

POST: ASS. GENERAL SECRETARY

NAMES: TIMMY

NO OF VOTES: 532

POST: FINANCIAL SECRETARY

NAMES: MAHNAGER

NO OF VOTES: 344

POST: TREASURER

NAMES: EMJAY

NO OF VOTES: 563

POST: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

NAMES: IYEBIYE

NO OF VOTES: 333

POST: WELFARE

NAMES: DUNJANE

NO OF VOTES: 546

POST: DIRECTOR OF SOCIALS

NAMES: IBRUKS

NO OF VOTES: 521

POST: DIRECTOR OF SPORTS

NAMES: SIQHIQ

NO OF VOTES: 508

In a release obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency, Mr Ikedichi Egwu, the President Elect thanked his supporters and also clamour for more supports from students of faculty of Agriculture at large.

He concluded by congratulating all aspirants that successfully emerged as executives and further looked forward to  smooth, goal oriented and result producing administration.

Osun State Speaker Bags Doctorate Degree, Visits OAU

By Uthman Samad.

Today, the Speaker of the state of Osun, Rt Hon. Najeem Salam had his jumat prayer in Obafemi Awolowo University

The Speaker who is representing Ejigbo State Constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Congress paid a courtesy visit to the great Ife community.

Dr Abdulfattah Makinde of the department of religious studies who led the prayer announced the presence of the speaker after the prayer.

The speaker who had jumaat prayer at the  Obafemi Awolowo University Central mosque located at the school’s religious ground beseeched all Muslims to seek knowledge in all possible means at their expense.

Rt. Hon Najeem Salam  is among the newly produced PhD holders from the department of political science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Speaking at the prayer, He  made it known that  today marks his 15th day he finished his PHD program &therefore decided to give God all the glory in Ife as he did his Bsc ,Msc & now PhD in Ife.

The speaker  challenged the leaders of the Muslim community of Obafemi Awolowo University to help the incoming generation  actualise their dreams.

Dr Najeem studied Political Science and graduated with a second class upper degree in 1993 and later enrolled for his masters, before coming back for his Phd, which he has just successfully completed.

Highlights Of Ammended School Calendar

Dec. 23, 2017 – Jan. 2, 2018 – Christmas/New Year Break

January 22 – 28, 2018 – Lecture Free Week

January 29, 2018 – Rain Semester Examinations Begin

February 16, 2018 – Rain Semester Examinations End

February 16, 2018 – End of 2016/2017 Session

March 8, 2018 – Harmattan Semester,

2017/2018 Academic Session Commences