HIFL: OAU, Unilorin To Battle For 3rd Place Today

By Ganiyu Ayanniyi

It is now official that players of the Obafemi Awolowo university  known as OAUgiants and  University of Ilorin known as ILORINWarriors will pitch their warrior lead to secure the 3rd position of the ongoing Higher Institution Football League.

The football challenge is slated to be held at 11am on Saturday, 3rd November 2018 at Agege Stadium in Lagos State .

However, the Final Match of the competition is to be played between the university of Agriculture Makurdi's UAMTillers and UNICALMalabites of the University of calabar at 3pm on the Same day and venue.

OAUgiants made their ways after their success in knocking university of Ibadan's UIPioneers and the elimination of University of Benin's UnibenRoyals out of the game as a result of using of mercenaries as noted by HIFL director board which is against the rule of the game. 

The professional team of OAU got eliminated by UAMTillers after the two leg matches played. OAUGiants defeated UAMTillers at home with 5-3 which Makurdi's UAMTillers beat OAUGiants to stupor in returned leg of 3-0.

The UNILORINWarriors got qualified for semifinals after their success in winning two teams and losing one match.

The Unilorites beat the ABUNobles of Ahmadu Bello University and proceeded to the next round in which the Unilorites made their ways in defeating UDUSultans of Usman Danfodiyo.

The team of  Unilorin  was eliminated by UNICALMalabites after the two leg matches played in which UNILORINWarriors defeated UNICALMalabites at home, 1-0 and UNICALMalabites defeated UNILORINWarriors in return with 2-0.

UAMTillers and UNICALMalabites will meet in Final for their outshining performances as well as OAU and Unilorin to meet in semifinals.

Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, Seyi James,the team Captain stated that the OAUgiants will win the Ilorin Warriors. He said" The players are mentally, physically & morally prepared. We are condemned to win the match ".

As at the time of filing the report, the OAUgiants have gotten to their lodge in Lagos ahead of today's match.

OAUTHC Management Threatens To Fire Three Nurses For Putting On Trousers

The Director of Nursing of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex,  Mr Onini Victor, has allegedly queried three nurses for putting on trousers at work.

It was gathered that the  nurses, Mrs Olaleye Nihmat, Mrs Alimat Aminat and Mrs Olabanji  were asked to remove their trousers and wear only a gown instead. The three nurses were chased out of the ward out of the teaching hospital on Tuesday and were warned seriously not to wear it again.

Investigations revealed that the nurses were threatened to be relieved of their duties if they continue to wear trousers.

According to one of the victims, Mrs Olaleye Nihmat, ” It is in our law that we can put on a trouser and the nurse gown but we were surprised when we were called by the director to see him in the office. When we got to his office, he ordered us to remove our trousers or else,  we will be fired.

“We said okay to him, and instantly ran to meet with the Muslim community. The Muslim community advised us to remove the trouser and promised to look into the matter. ”

When asked why she preferred to use the trouser on duty, she stated that she wore it based on a police set forth by the Nursing Council of Nigeria’s policies, which states that nurses can wear either a nurse cap or shoulder length Hijab with the trouser.

When contacted for comments, the Director of Nursing in the hospital, said that the nurses are only permitted to wear a gown and a small Hijab not trouser.

Contrary to his claims, a circular from Nursing & Midwifery Council Of Nigeria to the hospital authorities signed by P.N Ndatsu, through secretary general and sent to all directors of nursing, their deputies, chief medical directors, chief executives and principal, dated 11th February, 2002 with reference number N&MCN/CMF/721/1/3, where Section 2, subsection b(III) of the circulation made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, prescribes that the nurses are permitted to wear a trouser and a gown
with long sleeve.

However, all efforts by OAU Peeps News Agency to reach the Chief  CMD of the Teaching Hospital for comments proved abortive.

EXCLUSIVE:How Department of Local Government President Singlehandedly Embezzled Over 0.5Million Naira

By Farombi Oluwaseun

The National Association of local government Students (NASLOGOS),OAU Chapter has been thrown into Chaos as the President of the aforementioned association has  been accused of embezzling over 0.5million naira,part of the association generated fund.

The embattled President of the association is  Akinkunmi Sodiq Opeyemi popularly known as Hon SDQ. He is a part 4 student of the department of local government studies, Faculty of Administration.
He was alleged to have embezzled association fund through  annual due,  income from freshers party,etc

OAU Peeps News Agency was able to  confirm that the fraudulent act was made possible by the president through making himself the only signatory to the association"s account without involving the financial secretary which is contrary to the constitution of the department.

Upon thorough investigation, OAU Peeps News Agency gathered that the embattled President collected some annual due in cash and refused to remit into the association"s account which amounted to the sum of #386,200(three hundred and eighty six thousand, two hundred naira). He also  behind the staff adviser &  without the approval of the Head of Department withdrew #107,000 from the association account and also refused to remit #49,000 which was part of the income generated during freshers' party.

 Furthermore,it was gathered that  the staff adviser approved a withdrawal of #51,000 early this year but the "constituted authority", Hon SDQ changed the approved money to #61,000 before getting to the Head of the Department for approval having #10,000 collected fraudulently. He also claimed to have #13,000 to balance the souvenir contractor of which the staff adviser has approved a sum of #117,000 for souvenirs over three months ago which he has failed to produce.

As at the time of filing this report,the  embezzled sum has been totaled to #565,200( Five hundred &sixty five thousand,two hundred naira only).

Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency on phone conversation, the Public Relations Officer of the association, Afolabi Oluwasegun David  confirmed the incidence and further stated that they(all executives)  have been reporting to Floor O &the Division  of of Students Affair Investigation Department since the shocking scenario.

In a release obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency also by the NASLOGOS  public relations officer, Afolabi Oluwasegun , he stated the embattled President(Akinkunmi Sodiq) has confessed to the university investigative department of  being guilty of the fraudulent act. The Public Relations Officer further stated that the president has also confessed that none of the executives of the association, the Head of Department & staff adviser are aware of his fraudulent act.

"" It is so disappointing and disheartening when one look look critically at the state of our association especially when one thinks of the architect of our loom that is, the kind of president we have this time around"" the association public relations officer further stated in the release obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency.

Also speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, a student of the department who pleaded anonymity stated that he  was shocked after being informed of the act of his  president, he further stated that  he thought other executives were aware/part of the fraudulent act but he was more  shocked when the president confessed he did all singlehandedly.

 Saliu Abdurauf,the Speaker of the Students Representative  Council while speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, stated that a committee has been set up at the student congress to further investigate the matter. He further stated that the student honourables are meeting tomorrow to further Suspend the embattled President immediately.

OAU Peeps News Agency also confirmed the presence of family relatives of the embattled president  on campus last week. They have however promised to raise money to pay back all the embezzled sum of  money by Sodiq as soon as possible.

However, all efforts to speak with the embattled President of NASLOGOS,Akinkunmi Sodiq proved abortive as all his lines were all switched off.

FASA OAU Election: Philosophy Students Conduct Primary Election

By Aderonke Alabi

Obafemi Awolowo University students has been known for active participation in politics. Thus in their political vibrancy, a resolution  was reached by the National Association of Philosophy Students at the last congress held on 25th of October concerning  the forthcoming Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA).

Owing to the fact that they are two tight friends & also from the same department aspiring for the post of  president of Faculty of Arts Students Association, a primary election was conducted between them.

The duo are  Akanho Olanshile (Shile) and Komolafe Tolulope (Toluano)

Akande Olanshile  is currently a  member of FASA students representative council while Komolafe Tolulope  is the present class representative for Philosophy part three, the former Assistant general Secretary of FASA & also currently  a member of FASA students representative council.

However, after the primary election held  last Thursday,  Mr Olanshile was  announced the winner of the primary election with 45 votes ahead of his opponent, Mr Komolafe Tolulope.

According to the chairman of the committee, Akande Taiwo Oriyomi, the total number of vote cast was 250;  23 votes were void, Mr. Tolulope had 91 votes while Mr. Olanshile polled 136 votes.

In a conversation with both contestants, the two contestants confirmed that the election was free and fair.

Considering the friendship tie between the duo which opinions recommended a step-down from one of them ,  OAU Peeps News Agency further questioned the duo on why no one could step down for each other after several meetings.

Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency , Mr Olansile stated that they both had meeting but were unable to reach consensus based on egoistic nature of man. He added that he informed all his close friends including Komolafe Tolulope of his ambition since 2016/2017 session while he(Toluano) promised to contest at the Students Union Level of which unfortunately union activities were later suspended by the university management.

"" I can never step down for someone who has an accidental vision for FASA,
my main aim for contesting is to revive the academic excellence  of  FASA"" - Olanshile further stated.

Also Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, Komolafe Tolulope stated that he couldn't step down for his friend Shile because he is conversant with political activities in and outside FASA more than Shile. He further stated that due to his previous posts and still holding in FASA, he is well experienced more than Shile.

"Someone who doesn't know what politics is shouldn't be considered when we are talking of politics. I am more experienced than Shile. I have plans to rekindle FASA."" Toluano futher stated.

However, speaking on the outcome of the primary election with OAU Peeps News Agency, Mr Olanshile said "" NAPSites have decided""  however Mr Tolulope vouched to still further his ambition irrespective of the outcome of the primary election, he said " I loosing the election cannot stop me from contesting in the upcoming FASA election because only the department of philosophy  cannot decide for the whole of the Faculty of Arts Students, which has other 8 departments".

The much anticipated Faculty of Arts Students Association Election is expected to hold in the next couple of weeks which will finally decide the fate of all aspirants.

Closure of 2017/2018 Rain Semester Late Registration

This is  to inform all undergraduate students that 2017/2018 Rain Semester Late Registration ends on Monday 29th October, 2018 by 11.59pm. The Printing of Course Form starts thereafter. Thank you.

OAU PreDegree Entrance Examination To Commence Tomorrow

By Farombi Oluwaseun

This is to inform the OAU Predegree aspirants that the entrance examination into the 2018/2019 session has been billed to commence tomorrow, October 24,2018.

The Entrance Examination holds on October 24 - 25, 2018 at Ile-Ife centre while  it holds on October 26, 2018 at Lagos centre.

Lagos Centre
Chams City, Lagos Digital Village, Behind Ikeja Shoprite Shopping Mall, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State.

Ile-Ife Centre
Centre for Distance Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (Moro Campus), Moro, Osun State.

It should be noted that the  pre-degree programme is designed to be an intensive coaching curriculum that aims at preparing senior high school graduates (senior secondary) for university education. The programme normally runs for two (2) contact periods both within nine (9) calendar months

As at the time of filing this report this report, the application form for the programme has not closed and can be applied for through www.oaucdl.edu.ng while  candidates are advised to follow the Application Instructions very carefully and ensure they select the Correct SUBJECT COMBINATION of  which  failure to do so may adversely affect the Candidate.

The Centre for Distance Learning has further advised successful applicants  to login to  their account on the portal and print the Examination Slip before coming for the entrance examination.

OAU Peeps Team wishes the applicants the best.

IFUTSA HEALTH WEEK ESSAY CONTEST

HEALTH WEEK ESSAY CONTEST IN COMMEMORATION WITH PROFESSOR M.O.B. OLAOGUN

This is to draw the awareness of the generality of Obafemi Awolowo University Students about the Professor M.O.B Olaogun Essay Competition which will commence 22nd October, 2018.
The essay contest is meant to appreciate the tremendous works of Professor M.O.B. Olaogun in the department of Medical Rehabilitation and the College of Health Sciences at large.

Topic: Nigerian Tertiary Institution: Preparing the youths for the Future? (Support)

Eligibility: Must be a student of Obafemi Awolowo University

Essay Requirement:
Must not exceed 1000words
Must be written in New times Roman, font size 12 with one inch margin on one side of each page.
Plagiarism must be avoided
Must be grammatically error free
Submission are to be made as an attachment in word document format and sent to Ifutsaoau18@gmail.com
The subject of the email should be positive impact of Nigerian Institutions.
Identity should be written beneath the essay in this format; Full name, Matric number, level, department.

PRIZES
Winner: Ten Thousand Naira(#10,000)
1st Runner up: Five Thousand Naira(#5,000)

Submission Time frame
Commencement: 22nd October, 2018
Deadline: 10Th November, 2018

For enquiry
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