NUESA Suspends President, Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Clerk.

By John Beloved

On the grounds of constitutional aberration, wrong Disbursement of funds andfor undermining  the power of the parliament, The OAU's Nigerian Universities Education Students' Association through the Education Students Representative Council has suspended her President,Financial Secretatry,Treasurer and Welfare Director.

The President (Gaberial okunori(Goggy) ), financial secretary( Kehinde Ademola) and the treasurer, charles johnson, were accorded 3 weeks suspension  while the welfare director Bamisaye oluwaposi has 24hours ultimatum to write an apology letter to the parliament.
However, Ebeh grace, the clerk was placed on an indefinite suspension.


A retouch in EDB, a class room in education was said to have been renovated without properly following the necessary process as stated in the constitution. The undue process  majorly includes the  disbursement of #175,500 without the  approval of the parliamentary.

Although this work  was generally commended, the  means still could not totally justify it end at the parliamentary sitting held yesterday.


A suspension lasting for 3 weeks for the president, Financial secretary and the treasurer was the outcome of the meeting as to the effect of the using unapproved funds to sort the inadequacies of class rooms which include the provisions of  bulbs and wirings in lecture rooms within the faculty of education.

Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, a member of the parliament who pleaded animosity stated that although the suspension was to include the welfare director but was however considered at the discretion of the speaker majorly for the distribution of souvenirs to students which was to be done in a week time and also because the issues was lesser on his own side.

More so the grounds had led not just to the  suspension but also to the division of the body into two independent  groups with parliamentarians on one side and the suspended executives on the other.

However the suspended executives affirmed that although they were truly guilty of constitutional aberration as accused, the Interest of the association is highly respected.

 Reacting to the suspension while speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency,  the embattled president, Gabriel okunori affirmed that the work was unduely carried out but there was an urgent need of the work for the benefits of the NUESITEs 

"Before now, the EDB has been without light and students have been demanding for it,
So we went to the previous Dean.
He asked if we had the money, we replied yes, thinking we could afford the money Only for us to find out that money was too high and so we were trying to run away from it until the dean was changed and the issue came up again last week Friday".

He added that "This thing had to be done so we sent a letter to the house last week friday and that's a lapse on our own part.
We were walking on it, thinking that the house would approve it  but unfortunately, we did it even before the letter  got to the notice of the house  and that is truly constitutional aberration.
The house would feel its power has been undermined but we did not feel that way, we were working for the congressmen.
They are right to say we undermine their power but the truth is we did it.

It's a two way thing, I either remain in office for the next three weeks without having the lights fixed and NUESITES would not be able to read or I stay away from office and the rooms are lit, so weighing the two options I think I would rather be away from office for the students to do good". The president said.

Speaking with OAU peeps news agency, the welfare director, Bamisaye Oluwaposi added that although they might have made mistakes trying to seek the progress of the faculty, the team have no regrets, they have pledged to serve the NUESITEs by giving them the best.

"The EDB has been the main reason for the suspension but it is better for us to be suspended and the NUESITEs should enjoy, our watchword since we assumed office is "NUESITES deserve the best"
I just want everyone to know that the suspended executives would come back stronger". He stated.

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How We Read Over 50 books In Six Months

*Toyin Faleke*

 recently shared on my WhatsApp story about how I had read over 50 books just in the first half of 2018 and amidst all of the hailing about how my parents wanted a child and they gave birth to a book instead and how I was the ‘Omowe of Iwe Land’, one significant question was on the lips of everyone, “Babe, how on earth did you do it?”
Quite frankly, there was no jazz; neither was juju involved (trust me). I didn’t need to conjure incantations; neither did it require the head of a tortoise and the speed of a deer. For me, the very first step was being a book lover. I had always been fascinated by anything in prints since I was little. I mean, ANYTHING IN PRINTS; from magazines to newspapers to billboard advertisements, to my father’s Accounting textbooks (although, I still don’t understand all of the Accounting mumbo-jumbo. It confuses me), but yeah, you get the gist already. So, loving books and opening them up came easy.
Call me traditional, but I also was a sucker for hardcopy books any day. I love(d) the feel of a book in between my hands; the smell of the book so close to my face; the feeling of excitement as I flip(ped) the page, curious about what came next. My love for hardcopy books has died down to a large extent though (*insert crying face here*). The world has gone digital. Besides, as an Environmental enthusiast, it would make more sense to go softcopy than fell innocent trees to make beautiful books, right? (*insert grin here*). I joined a WhatsApp group early this year that was solely dedicated to the act of sharing books and I would say that has greatly enlarged my library of books; softcopy books at that, and it has helped a whole lot. So, people, not all WhatsApp pages are for broadcasting ‘send-this-to-7-people-and-receive-a-surprise-in-7mins’ messages – some are dedicated to a noble cause.
Answering the question of how I was able to read that not-so-many-books in such a short time, was basically the combination of loving books and having so many books to read (over 500 of them on my PC). Creating time to read those books wasn’t hard. In fact, I didn’t have to think about it or plan it into my schedule or anything. There was always time for a book, no matter how short it was or how busy I was. I read them in the bus (whilst looking up momentarily to check if the bus hasn’t driven passed my bus stop), I read them while waiting for my next lecture to begin, I read them when I am about to go to bed or basically, when I am less busy. See, it isn’t juju, is it? (*insert grin here again*).
I have had many people come up to me, lamenting about how reading books isn’t just their thing. I totally understand. But I am a hundred percent sure there is something that interests everyone. If yours is politics, begin with political books. If you are more inclined to read books on greatness or success, be my guest and start with those. Set a target if you have to. Say: One book per week or one per month. No rush. So, begin with books that catch your fancy before weaning yourself from them to delve into the hidden treasures of the other genres. I hope this inspires you in some way. Send this to 7 people and see what happens in 7 months (#wink)




*Emmanuel Faith*

Toyin has said a larger percentage of things I would have said, and I decided to feature her because she was one of those who inspired me-as at my 39th book, she had read 50 already, so just a few additions.

Hilarious as it may sound, I didn’t start out with the agenda to read 50 books although I was supposed have finished reading 50 books by December according to Michael Inioluwa Oladele, so I would start by talking about your community. Who are your friends? Your close colleagues, classmates and what do you talk about? I can’t remember the last time I downloaded a book, I sometimes just check my WhatsApp folders and see that there are new books thanks to the groups I am , my friends and those on my contact list.

If you are a Lagosian-traffic is your best friend; I understand how frustrating traffic in Lagos can be, as a matter of fact I have taken a bike from V.I to Oshodi before then took another bike to Iyana-ipaja cause I wanted to beat traffic(Please don’t ask how much I spent) but as a Lagosian , you just have to factor in traffic into your schedule you cannot spend about three to four hours on the road daily and not be able to account for any, my secret? I plan each book I want to read, as a matter of fact I have finished a whole book inside a traffic before (it was a 235 page novel by dee Henderson) . This might not work for students, but trust me, everyone has a spare time, in between classes, before lecturer arrives etc. It’s the same way you find time to read James Hadley Chase, Sidney Sheldon and Mills and Boons, our heart is always at what we cherish, so why don’t you cherish what would add value to you?

KAIZEN: Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy I came across recently while reading, it means continuous improvement in all things and so for the second half of the year, beyond reading, I plan to strategically read books that has to do with my career, area of interest and things I am passionate about, I hope you make such decisions too. The beautiful thing about reading is that you don’t really know how much you have learnt until a circumstance requires the knowledge you have acquired, or a situation requires a solution that you have read somewhere.
Etched in my memory is the day we had a foreign guest in our fellowship, she was the daughter of one our fellowship alumnus, who though was born in Nigeria, grew up abroad, spending time between the UK and US. She wanted to do a 12 weeks externship in an African hospital and chose Nigeria, her mother’s root in particular so her mum brought her to the fellowship for proper monitoring since she won’t be around with her. A lot of people found it hard to sustain a conversation with her thanks to her deep British cum American intonation so someone called me(if you know me, you’d know striking captivating conversation is a forte), to come and meet her since we were technically namesakes, so I gladly accepted the challenge(I had been admiring her from afar anyway) We started the conversation slowly and got steadily deeper, I asked her where in U.S she lived, she looked at me with all politeness and asked, Where do I know in the US,I asked her to try me, and she asked if I knew Connecticut. I replied with a hearty yes, told her Connecticut was one of the six New England states, that it shared border with Massachusetts by the North, Rhodes Island to the East and New York to the south, she was stunned!!!, she gave me a happy hi-five and we became friends immediately(we are still friends) . I learnt all I told her from John Grisham, Karen Kingsbury and Francine Rivers, I am certain you can witness to the fact that these authors explore different cities in their books. On our first hang-out, I told her about her school(She finished from Wellesley college) I told her about Chimamanda’s graduation speech and how their college MIGHT produce the first female US president, Hillary Clinton, she was in awe, and her respect and admiration for me increased exponentially, I learnt everything I told her from reading, there was no magic. If you take time to study intelligent around you, they are ardent readers, so won’t you love you join this league?
You might have to pick a reading partner, do a one book, one month thing, find a book club or any other method that works for you, but reading is one of the best activity you could embark on as it makes you rub mind with people you might ever meet…so keep reading, keep writing.

Emmanuel Faith and Toyin Faleke

OAU Celebrates Economics Professor As He Retires From Service

By Ayanniyi Ganiyu

The department of Economics department of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife has  today commemorated with Prof. Joseph Ajibola Faboyo.

The celebration which filled the air, filled the Faculty of law's Moot and Mock court of the institution to the Brim.

The Students, lecturers and the Non-teaching staff of departments celebrate with the lecturer on his retirement at the faculty of  Law's New Moot and Mock Court.

While speaking at the event, The Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof Ogunbodede congratulated the celebrant as a fulfilled lecturer.

"As a fulfilled lecturer without shady record, I congratulate you. Forty-eight years in Service is not a joke nor child's play".

He exemplified the Don as a good picture for representation of hardwork and Integrity as well as a good teacher to many other.

The Chairman Committee of Deans and Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Niyi Aluko describes Prof. Fabayo as " teacher, A person that doesn't discriminate and a councilor. He's very friendly with Students"

Friends, colleagues, lecturers and Students from other Universities also congratulated the Don through their various commentaries at the event.

The celebrant, professor Fabayo in his words of appreciation to everyone that came far and near to celebrate with him.

I need to thank Everyone here present here today to celebrate with me on my seventieth Birthday and retirement ceremony.
" I feel fulfilled and grateful to Everyone here today. My family, friends, colleagues and associates here today. My most fondly gratitude to the Obafemi Awolowo University, The department of Economics which I served and also happy with the opportunity given to serve.

HiFL: OAU Giants Set to Meet UI Pioneers Tomorrow

By Akpoyovwaire Aghogho Uniquette.

OAU Giants, the official team of the Obafemi Awolowo University are set to meet UI Pioneers to play their first game in the newly introduced Higher Institution Football League (HiFL).

OAU Giants are to play with UI Pioneers for the first leg in Ui at the UI's new Awo Stadium on Wednesday August 8 , 2018 by 4pm.
The second leg will be played in OAu on the 22nd of August 2018.

The game is organised by Higher Institution Football league in Conjunction with Nigeria University Game Association (NUGA) and Nigeria Football federation.

The game comprises of 16 schools which are OAU , UI, UNILORIN,ABU,UAM,UNMAID,UNIPORT, DELSU, UNILAG, UNIBEN , UNIJOS, UNICAL, ATBU, BUK, UDU.

The semi finalist of these school will go to play in Lagos for one week.

Former Great Ife Students Union Secretary General Appointed As A Member of Oyo State Youth Parliament

By Farombi Oluwaseun

It will recalled that few months ago, Amusat Olajide popularly known as SECRENENE  ,the former welfare officer of Great Ife Students Union was appointed as a member of the Nigeria Youth Parliament, OAU Peeps News Agency has confirmed the appointment of another former Union officer who served in the same administration into the Oyo state youth Parliament.

Oketooto Olanrewaju Oluwaseun Popularly known as Hon Seun, the former secretary General  great Ife students" Union,2014/2015 parliamentary year has recently been appointed as a member of the Oyo state youth Parliament.

This was made to the public from the Oyo state  Commissioner of Youths and Sports through the office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youths, Honourable Afees Bolaji Repete.

" I humbly wish to inform you that His Excellency,the Executive Governor of Oyo state Senator Abiola Ajimobi has approved the constitution of the 3rd Assembly of the state Youth Parliament. Consequently, I am pleased to Inform you of your appointment as a member of the 3rd Assembly of the Youth Parliament in Oyo state. "",Part of the appointment letter reads.

Hon Seun as popularly and politically known hails from Ido local government of Oyo state and a graduate of the Department of Psychology, Obefemi Awolowo University. Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency on his new appointment, he stated
that all glory goes to Almighty God for giving him  the opportunity to serve again.  He further stated that history has just repeated itself  through the appointment and also an avenue to echoes the voice of the voiceless, youths and the poor in general.

Akindipe Israel (Izzieman), Chairman, Hall Executive Council while speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, stated that the appointment of the former Secretary General to the Oyo State youth Parliament is a thing of joy to the great Ife community at large and also congratulated the former union officer. He further stated that it shows the youths are ready to take over the leadership of the country. He concluded that the appointment is a welcome development and will encourage youths especially great Ife students to take over leadership positions of the country after school.

UPDATE ON ADMISSION INTO SOME PROGRAMMES FOR 2018/2019

SPECIAL RELEASE

UPDATE ON ADMISSION INTO SOME PROGRAMMES FOR 2018/2019

The Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is aware of the directive by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) that the 2018/2019 candidates who applied to study Law, Dentistry, Fine and Applied Arts, Botany and Family Nutrition and Consumer Sciences should either change course or university, due to non-accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The general accreditation exercise was conducted across all universities in December, 2017 and the non-accreditation of some programmes cut across all universities and is not peculiar to OAU.

There are 106 programmes in the University of which the five mentioned above have issues with accreditation. Although all these programmes actually had interim status during the last exercise, they were denied accreditation because of the existing NUC regulation which does not allow for back to back interim status.

The University Management is working assiduously to address the issues raised by the NUC. It therefore has no doubt that the affected programmes will be restored hopefully in the forthcoming accreditation exercise slated for November, 2018. We hereby use this medium to officially appreciate the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for the prompt release of funds to upgrade the existing structures and facilities in the University.

We appreciate the concern of all stakeholders, particularly parents/guardians and prospective students on this development and plead for their understanding.
The Management will continue to do all within its power to uphold and build upon the academic excellence for which the University is known.