"The Security Department doesn't have the Authority to Declare the School Closed."-OAU Security Department

It seems like the students are thrown back into their state of oblivion as @OAUSecurityDep prior to their tweet at about 5am this morning recently tweeted that they do not have the authority to declare the school closed.

 Students are advised to wait on the Circular that would be released by the school soon.

OAU declares School Closed Down According to the Directive of the FG

As early as 5am this morning, the students of Obafemi Awolowo University were put out of their mystery and confusion towards the decision of the school regarding the release by the Federal Government to close down all federal tertiary institutions.

OAU Security Department confirms that the school would be closed according to the directive of the Federal Government.

Students are expected to head home today. To avoid stamepeding, buses will be allowed into campus as early as 5:00am.

OAU Joins in the Fight against COVID-19

It is no news that the world is fighting COVID-19 also known as Corona virus. The virus is said to affect the lungs. It causes illnesses like cold, fever, running nose and difficulty in breathing. 

 An unaffected person can contact the virus when droplets from the eyes, nose and mouth of an affected person comes in contact with the eyes, nose and mouth of the unaffected person. 

It is advisable to wash the hands as many times as you can, you can also get hand sanitizers and a face mask. The use of warm water and salt is also a preventive measure against the virus.

However, the school management revealed that there is an Emergency Response Team set up for the fight against COVID-19. Students are to stay safe and alert for the hotlines which would be released soon. 

Till then, students are advised to call Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) Toll free number in case of any report; 

080097000010

SMS 08099555577

Whatsapp 07087110839

NASELS Election Hits Rock

By Bernard Nasamu

The National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies (NASELS) held her election on the 19th of March. The election started at 10am and was properly conducted by NASELS Electoral Commission (NEC); chaired by Hon. Gaddafi. The election started out peacefully were going until an unknown student of another department casted her vote. 

This led to an uproar between the electoral commission and some students. In the long run to this development, the incriminated student in question was questioned and eventually turned out to be from the department of Economics. This information prompted a heavy decision from the electoral commission, and 10 votes were deducted from the aspirants she voted for; Hon Que D who is running for the post of the President and Faith, the post of the Vice President. An anonymous voter stated that "This decision isn't constitutional and doesn't encourage the franchise of every student." 

The student also stated that the aspirants are oblivious to the whole scenario and the offender herself. The question on everyone's mind is, What is the duty of the electoral commissioner in-charge of verification of all voters? And why should the aspirants pay for the act of an over zealous unknown student? What is the legal backing behind infringing on the rights of 10 people for the sake of one offender?

However, Faith emerged as the Vice president of the department while the result of the post of the President was inconclusive. In spite of the fact that Hon Que D had 142 votes over his opponent Hon. Delete who had 125 votes even after the deduction.

Faith is left with the responsibilities of the President till the NEC come to a conclusion.

Refund of Freshmen Acceptance fee

By Ifeoluwa Adegboyega

All OAU Fresh Students that have paid acceptance fee are required to log-in into their eportal account to fill their bank details between Monday 16th March, 2020 and Sunday 22nd March, 2020 for the purpose of refund of Acceptance fee.

 However, students should take note that, normal registration of courses on E-portal for Harmattan Semester 2019/2020 ends Sunday 15th of March , 2020.

All students are required to print the evidence of course registration from eportal as a proof of registration.

Dressing for the season✨

By Moyinoluwa Babalola

Our long awaited dry season is here and it is funny how we want it to go away so quickly given that we were also already tired of the cold weather.

Be it as it is, we need to be prepared.

How best do we dress this season and still look our best?

1. Go for clothings made of cotton, linen or jersey . These fabrics will not constrain your body or cause you to sweat in the heat.

2. Avoid clothings made of polyester, nylon or silk.They will definately make you sweat and hot.

3. Stick to light colored fabrics. This is just perfect for the weather, totally avoid black clothes as they make one very hot. 

4. Go for looser cuts and styles. Avoid clothes that are too fitted and tight rather clothes that are loose and comfy e.g clothes with A-line cut.

5. Opt for shorts or skirts over pants. Pants cover your whole legs and will harbour heat but shorts or skirts allow for fresh air on the legs.

6. Wear short sleeve ot sleeveless tops. I can't imagine a long sleeved shirt or top during hot weather, it is a bad choice. Rather go for tops with short sleeves or no sleeves at all.

7. Do not layer your clothings. This simply means not having many clothes on. A sleeveless top with a jacket is too many layers.

8. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunburn.

9. Wear a face cap

10. Choose comfortable, breathless shoes and not tight shoes. This allows for fresh air and prevents feet swelling and smelly feet.

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