Osun State Revenue Agency Seals OAU Over 1.8 Billion Tax Debt

By Farombi Oluwaseun

The Osun State Internal Revenue Service (OIRS) has shut down the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, over an alleged non payment of taxes worth  N1.844,770,939.45 to the agency.

The institution was shut by officials of the Revenue Task Force who arrived the campus at about 7:00 on Wednesday morning, May 2,2018

The team was led by Mr Oladipo Babatunde, sealed the Senate building, the administrative block and the bursary,the main gate and Road seven of Quarters but the lecture rooms and hostels were said to have been left untouched by the tax collectors.

The closure of OAU and other establishments in the state followed the expiration of the seven-day ultimatum issued to all affected establishments by the state government.

Mr Babatunde revealed  they had no choice than to seal  since the OAU  management   has refused to meet up with the deadline given to them.

He added that  the money owed is outstanding unremitted PAYE withholding taxes and developments levy which had become due and payable since year 2015 and 2016.

Meanwhile, the school management through the  Public Relations Officer has reacted to the development. Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju,OAU Public Relations Officer confirmed the debt and stated that the debt was inherited from the past administration of the institution.

In his words , "I must add this that the present university administration since 2017 has been paying consistently but the backlog of debt inherited from the past administration is what is causing this little problem.""

He however assured that  the issue will soon be sorted out with the state government.

Course Registration For Harmattan Semester 2017/2018 Session Activated

Registration for courses for the Harmattan semester of the 2017/2018  academic session has commenced today,Tuesday,May 1,2018. Students are advised to complete their registration in due course.

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NANCE: Campus Editors Hold Summit In Grand Style

The National Association of Nigerian Campus Editors held her annual campus editors summit between 26th and 28th of April, 2018 at Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa.

The summit had in attendance delegates from different Nigerian institution.

The Editor In Chief of bloomgist.com, Mike Ikenwa took the participants a three-day workshop which involved cooperative discussions and opportunities to share perspective on issues related to journalism.

Also, Sodiq Oyeleke, a reporter with Punch Newspaper taught the participants on the core elements journalism and ways of avoiding being victimised by the university authorities which has become so rampant in Nigerian institution.

Mojeed Alabi of New Telegraph Newspaper, however challenged the students Journalists to do beyond reporting but rather focus on developmental stories that will expose the ills and odds of the society for a positive change. Mr. Alabi enjoined the students to network and renew their confidence in the cause of carry out their duties.

The Managing Editor of The Nation Newspaper, Lekan Otunfodunrin who gave out books written by him to campus editors advised that the students must begin to make use of the new media because the world is fast transforming.

Mr. Wale Abideen, the President of Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists however, spoke on the need to use investigative journalism to make impact in the society. "Journalism is opening that thing, someone else do not want open. If it is good, why didn't the fellow want it open", he argued.

The NUJ Vice Chairman of Osun Council, Kehinde Ayantunji concluded the summit by giving in-depth analysis on using campus journalism to link the town and gown in addressing developmental challenges.

Speaking after the summit, a participant, Toyosi Opeoluwa was quoted saying: "I wish we had more time to talk and learn from these great teachers. Thank you to NANCE for giving us the opportunity to learn the rudiment of journalism outside our classroom", she said.

Also, according to a release signed by the association President, General Secretary and Public Relations Officer; Omole Isaac, Jonathan Oladimeji and Adejumo Kabir respectively, they promised to continue to serve as important link between the campus editors and full fledged editors in Nigeria with strong allegiance to their motto: "truth conquers all"

Federal Goverment Declares Tuesday Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, May 1, 2018, as a public holiday to celebrate the 2018 Workers’ Day.

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), who disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, congratulated Nigerian workers on their loyalty, the strength of character, hard work, sacrifice and dedication to building a greater Nigeria.

The minister in a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. M. Umar, appreciated “the central role workers play in government activities and decisions, and for keeping faith with the present administration in its resolve to build a better Nigeria.
” Dambazau solicited the continuous support of Nigerian workers in government’ s effort to re- position the economy and uphold the shared legacy of all Nigerians. “The minister wishes all Nigerian workers a successful May Day celebration,” the statement said

"No Change In Resumption Dates"- OAU DSA

By Farombi Oluwaseun

With few days left to the resumption date of academic activities in Obafemi Awolowo University for the 2017/2018 session , the university management has ascertained against the rumours of change in resumption that there is no change as earlier proposed.

Speaking today with OAU Peeps News Agency, the University Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. I.A Aransi affirmed that the resumption date for the fresh students and returning student remains April 29 and May 13 respectively with lectures commencing May 14,2018.

On behalf of OAU Peeps News Agency, I wish everyone safe Journey Back To School.

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Sex Scandal: OAU Vice Chancellor Confirms Suspension Of Alleged Lecturer

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
ILE-IFE, NIGERIA.

PRESS RELEASE

Audio Conversation: Obafemi Awolowo University Suspends Professor Richard I. Akindele

The Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has received and considered the interim report of the Committee set up to investigate the allegation of sexual harassment revealed in a recent audio recording.

In the interim report submitted to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, Professor Richard I. Akindele, of the Department of Management and Accounting, is now established to be the lecturer in the controversial “marks for sex” audio recording. The female voice has also been identified as that of Miss Monica Osetobe OSAGIE, a Postgraduate Student on the Master of Business Administration Regular programme.

Although the Investigative Committee had invited both Professor Richard I. Akindele and Miss Osagie, only Professor Akindele had appeared before the Committee, while Miss Osagie is yet to appear or make any representation. The report indicated that many other witnesses appeared before the Committee and gave useful evidence. The University is making efforts to ensure that Miss Osagie appears before the investigative committee so that it can hear her side of the case and promptly submit its final report.

The Committee observed that a prima facie case of inappropriate relationship with the female student had been established against Professor Richard I. Akindele. The Vice-Chancellor, having carefully and dispassionately considered the report, also came to the conclusion that a prima facie case of serious misconduct had been established.

Having regard to the gravity of the offence for which Professor Richard I. Akindele is found to be prima facie liable, the Vice-Chancellor, in line with the Code of Conduct for the University Community and acting under all the laws and regulations of the University enabling him in that regard, has directed that Professor Richard I. Akindele be suspended forthwith from the University, pending the final determination of the disciplinary case against him.

Under the provisions of the relevant Statute of the University, an academic staff can only be dismissed from service or have his or her appointment terminated only when the matter on which consideration is being given has been investigated by a Joint Council and Senate Committee, and the staff has appeared before the committee with his or her counsel, if so desired. This procedure is the minimum requirement of the law and regulations of the University. It should therefore be noted that the suspension of Professor Richard I. Akindele is on the basis of the findings of the Investigative Committee that he is prima facie liable, and this decision will abide, pending the final determination of the case by the Council of the University.

We will like to reiterate that OAU will continue to do everything legally and morally acceptable in pursuance of its avowed commitment to zero tolerance for sexual harassment, intimidation and, or coercion.

Thank you.

Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede
Vice-Chancellor

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