Osun Government Declares Hijrah holiday

By Uthman Samad

The State Governor of Osun , Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has declared today, Tuesday September 11th, 2018 public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year, Hijra in the state.

According to the statement of the State government which was issued by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Adebisi Obawale said the public holiday is observed to mark Islamic new year which started counting in 622 AD after the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in Saudi Arabia.

 Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s administration had since inception marked the Hijra day as public holiday in the state.

The government wishes Muslims in the state and across the world a happy New Year celebration and enjoins residents of the state to continue living harmoniously and peacefully with religious tolerance and understanding.

''As we enter the Islamic New Year, we must not only celebrate but also strive, as part of what Allah commands us, to internalise the lessons and essence of the Hijrah as exemplified by uncommon patience and endurance of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in the face of hardship.We pray, and there is no doubt that the new year would usher the state into another era of economic prosperity, stability and peace and continuation of good governance."",the released stated.

The government also urged all the muslims and people of different faiths to imbibe the lessons of the Hijrah by leaving sinful and malfeasance practices for a new life and conduct that will add value to the state and the country at large.

The state Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola also enjoins all Muslims to use the occasion to pray for peaceful conduct of the forthcoming gubernatorial election coming up on 22nd September, 2018 also commended the Islamic faithful for their unalloyed support for the present administration since inception, Aregbesola further appeals for that support during and after the gubernatorial election.

2018 Admissions: OAU Post-UTME Result Released

by Farombi Oluwaseun

This is to notify the 2018/2019 OAU aspirants that the just concluded Post-UTME result has been released. Login to your profile through admissions.oauife.edu.ng.

 To join the OAU Aspirants(UTME or DE) WhatsApp group for more updates, send a direct message to any of these numbers;

Babafaros 08064189480
Samad  07067539342

on WhatsApp using the format below
'Kindly add me to the OAU Aspirants' group. My name is Ajanlekoko May. I'm a UTME or Direct Entry Candidate ""

You will be added once we receive your request.

Agbaje Tosin Emerges As IFUMSA President-Elect

By Farombi Oluwaseun

• After the weeks of campaign, calculations& political permutations at the College of Health Sciences especially in the Obafemi Awolowo University Medical Students' Association, Agbaje Tosin Popularly known as Alpha Tee has emerged as the President-Elect of the prestigious association. He is to take over from Matthew Kayode Excellence, the outgoing IFUMSA President.

 The election which was conducted today September 4,2018 at four different polling units  across board i.e. OAUTHC Phase 2, College of Health Sciences, OAUTHC Eleyele and Gloyland Hostel saw Alpha tee winning all the four polling units.

Agbaje Tosin who had 282 votes won Akinola Beloved who was able to eventually gather 164votes.  The office of the General Secretary  was also opposed with Oluseun  George who had 183 losing to Ogunleye Richard who had 246 votes. Muili Opeyemi emerged as Vice President-Elect while Adeosun Joshua emerged as the Public Relations Officer-Elect with Arowolo Mayowo emerging as the Financial Secretary-Elect and Oyetunji Fatimah, the Treasurer-Elect.

Speaking on the outcome of the election with OAU Peeps News Agency, Akinteye Lolu, the outgoing Assistant General Secretary of the association stated that the election was keenly contested and that the candidates were the bests IFUMSA could have at this point and are all well suitable for the respective positions they contested for.

""However one man must win. "" ; he stated.  He concluded by congratulating all the elected officer of the association & wished them a suitable journey ahead

While speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, the President-Elect,Agbaje Tosin thanked all the electorates for coming out to vote. He stated that the mantle given to him is a great one & will be treated as such.
He concluded by clamouring for the support of everyone to move the association forward.

The Overall Election results are as follows;

Treasurer-
OYETUNJI FATIMAH
(TeemahLee)

financial Secretary-
AROWOLO MAYOWA(Mayorkeys)

Public Relations Officer
ADEOSUN JOSHUA (Trager)

Vice President
MUILI OPEYEMI (Peppermint)

General Secretary
OLUSEUN GEORGE - 183
OGUNLEYE RICHARD - 246

President
AKINOLA BELOVED (Albus)-164
AGBAJE TOSIN (AlphaTee)- 282

DTA Health Support Foundation Campaigns Against Suicide & Substance Abuse

DTA health support foundation in partnership with AIESEC IFE ,Lautech medical student association and One Voice Initiatives which was proudly sponsored by G-Afrik crypto and logistics Ltd stormed Obafemi Awolowo university and ife city on an awareness campaign against Suicide and Substance abuse on the 10th of August 2018.

Suicide has become a major threat to our National health security and thus far alot of lives has been lost due to this virus called depression which is the major cause of suicide in our environment.
Presently Nigeria is ranked 5th in the world in Suicide per 100,000 people, per year

However, Drug and Substance Abuse has also been on the verge. So many young adults, teens and even older adult ones are seriously abusing different drugs and substances like Codeine, tramadol ,heroin and so many more.

In respect to all these , DTA health support foundation launched a project tag ""Fight against Suicide and Substance abuse"" on the 28th of March 2018 to address the malignant abuse of all these drugs and substances.

They brought the campaign to
Obafemi Awolowo university and Ile ife city to increase sensitization and create so much awareness about the danger in drug abuse and also the virus called depression.

Also,they were able to touch the nooks and cranny of Ile ife( OAU campus, Mayfair, and Lagere) yesterday up to the Palace of Ooni where we had a moment with His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja Il, the Ooni of ife.

therefore admonished the youth and those depressed in any way to try and reach out to someone or see a doctor.

Ending ones life is never a solution to what you are presently passing through, it only pass on the agony and sorrow to the loved ones.

Also know that drug and Substance Abuse can only get to the grave or mental hospital.

Join us as we eradicate this from our society .

If you need help kind send us an email through this email address
dtafoundationng@gmail.com
Or call this number : 07038460978
Or visit our website : www.dta-foundation.com

We promised to keep your stories confidential

#endsuicidenow.

OAU Aspirants To Commence Post UTME Screening Exercise Tomorrow

By Farombi Oluwaseun

The Aspirants of the Obafemi Awolowo University(UTME) have been billed to commence the 2018 POST UTME Screening Exercise tomorrow,September 1,2018. As stated by the university management the examination will span through September 1-7,2018. The Examination will be computer based and will hold at the ICT Centre of the university.

It will be recalled as last year , 40questions were given to the candidates with 10 questions per subject. All aspirants have been advised to take along their POST UTME slip & should be at the centre 30minutes to their allocated time.

The Direct Entry Students should note that the screening process continues toll 20th September,2018 & are not to partake in the CBT Screening exercise.

In a bid to serve you better and reach you more readily, OAU Peeps News Agency has decided to create interactive groups for all  OAU aspirants(UTME &DE separate).

The primary aim is to disseminate targeted information to this class of persons faster.
To join the WhatsApp group, send a direct message to any of these numbers;

Babafaros 08064189480
Samad  07067539342

on WhatsApp using the format below
'Kindly add me to the OAU Aspirants' group. My name is Ajanlekoko May. I'm a UTME or Direct Entry Candidate ""

You will be added once we receive your request

OAU Outshines University Of Ibadan In Higher Institution football League

By Ganiyu Ayanniyi 

The professional football team of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAUgiants, beats the football team of University of Ibadan named UIpioneers three goals to nil.

The match which happens to be the second leg took place at Obafemi Awolowo University's stadium known as Main Bowl after the first leg was played in University of University's stadium and both school teams departed with a draw with the score of 6 goals, three goals from each team.

The OAUgiants beat UIpioneers to qualify to the next round in which they are expected to challenge the profession team of University of Benin in Benin city on the  Wednesday 5th of September, 2018

The match took place in the presence of Prof. Ogunbodede, the V.C of OAU, the Dean of the Division of students, Prof. Aransi and many other dignitaries from both learning institutions and the higher institutions football league organizer, sponsors and promoters.

OAUgiants possessed their opponent both in first and second in a stat of 57% while the UIpioneers had 43. The OAU team scored their first goal by Oripe and second goal by Tobi in the first half after a huge outplay also the third goal was scored by the captain of the OAU team who happened to be the man of the match.

According to Oripe, one of the goal scorers of OAUgiants, after the match said;

 "I feel good with this match. I knew we would win because we (OAU team) don't lose on our field. We are playing Uniben in quarter finals"


OLUMOFE OLUWASEYI JAMES Known as Drizzy, the Captain of OAUgiants emerged as the Man of the Match.

The match's ambiance was very impressive as there were songs from supporters of both teams.

2018 OAU Post-UTME: Important Information To All Aspirants

In a bid to serve you better and reach you more readily, OAU Peeps News Agency has decided to create interactive groups for all  OAU aspirants(UTME &DE separate).

The primary aim is to disseminate targeted information to this class of persons faster.
To join the WhatsApp group, send a direct message to any of these numbers;

Babafaros 08064189480
Samad  07067539342

on WhatsApp using the format below
'Kindly add me to the OAU Aspirants' group. My name is Ajanlekoko May. I'm a UTME or Direct Entry Candidate ""

You will be added once we receive your request.

Best Regards
OAU Peeps News Agency

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