Dressing up makes me happy – Jennifer Olize

Jennifer Olize has her plate full. A fashion/style consultant, she is also a stylist and a jeweller. The convener of Music Meets Runway, a fashion show, she talks about her passion for fashion

MTN Foundation awards 1,372 scholarships to students

The MTN Foundation has reiterated its impact on the development of the Nigerian youth, by awarding scholarships to deserving students.

'Institution of JAMB centres, a welcome development’

The Chairman, Parent-Teacher-Association of the Babcock University Schools, Ogba, Lagos, Mr. Mykel Jegede, has described the establishment of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Accredited Registration Centres

How I became OAU’s most awarded medical student — Mabadeje

Aderemi Mabadeje, 26, currently holds the highest number of awards for the 2011/2012 Medicine and Surgery class of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Ronaldo more impressive than Messi, says Carlos

Roberto Carlos claims that Cristiano Ronaldo should be selected as the Ballon d’Or winner ahead of Lionel Messi.

Real Madrid forward Ronaldo won the coveted prize, awarded to the player recognised as the best in the world for the calendar year, in 2013 and is among the three contenders for the honour this time around.

Messi and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer are the Portuguese’s challengers for the award, but former Real and Brazil left-back Carlos believes it is the former Manchester United man who is most deserving of the accolade.

“I am a big fan of Lionel Messi, but Cristiano Ronaldo has been more impressive,” Carlos told Perform. “Everything he does goes right. He is a leader.

“I am not saying that because he is a Real Madrid player. This is not the point here. Messi is incredible and his history in football is marvellous. But we have to choose the best player in the season and that was Cristiano Ronaldo.”

Neuer was one of the stars of Germany’s successful World Cup campaign, yet despite the shot-stopper’s achievements, Carlos feels that Messi’s Barca team-mate Neymar should have been the other candidate for the prize.

Ronaldo more impressive than Messi, says Carlos

Roberto Carlos claims that Cristiano Ronaldo should be selected as the Ballon d’Or winner ahead of Lionel Messi.

Real Madrid forward Ronaldo won the coveted prize, awarded to the player recognised as the best in the world for the calendar year, in 2013 and is among the three contenders for the honour this time around.

Messi and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer are the Portuguese’s challengers for the award, but former Real and Brazil left-back Carlos believes it is the former Manchester United man who is most deserving of the accolade.

“I am a big fan of Lionel Messi, but Cristiano Ronaldo has been more impressive,” Carlos told Perform. “Everything he does goes right. He is a leader.

“I am not saying that because he is a Real Madrid player. This is not the point here. Messi is incredible and his history in football is marvellous. But we have to choose the best player in the season and that was Cristiano Ronaldo.”

Neuer was one of the stars of Germany’s successful World Cup campaign, yet despite the shot-stopper’s achievements, Carlos feels that Messi’s Barca team-mate Neymar should have been the other candidate for the prize.

2Face, Madinga to host AFRIMA

The December 27 date of the All Africa Music Award is now a done deal as the organisers have stated that long-reigning star artiste, 2Face Idibia, and Congolese Madinga Maria will host it.

AFRIMA was to hold last November but it was postponed due to logistic challenges.

Its Executive Producer, Mike Dada, however, says all is now set for the programme holding at the Eko Hotel, Lagos.

Dada says, “The award ceremony is going to be explosive with 2Face and Madinga, two accomplished creative Africans, holding sway and guiding our distinguished guests and nominees through the programme. We promise to bring to Africa electrifying performances from our nominees and guest performers. Then add this to the famous faces and glamour of the African icons on the first- of-its-kind red carpet activity. It is going to be a spectacular show.”

While 2Face remains a household name on the continent, Maria is “a towering height of 1.78m. She looks every inch a model and is the hottest female broadcaster in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. Her musical show, Cite de Star is the biggest music show in of Congo.”

Supported by ONE, Africa 2.0, Nigeria’s ministries Industry, Trade and Investment, Culture, Tourism as well as the National Orientation Agency and PRMAFRICA, AFRIMA is being sponsored by Kenya Airways, Procter and Gamble, Peugeot, Diamond Bank, Uber among others.

Working with Wizkid has been very challenging –LAX

Starboy’s artiste, Damilola Afolabi, popularly known as LAX, tells Saturday Beats why he joined the music industry.

Why are you called LAX?

United can win the EPL –Rooney

Wayne Rooney has warned Premier League leaders Chelsea that Manchester United are capable of winning the title this season, AFP reports.

Boko Haram threatens to attack Emir Sanusi

According to Naziru Mikail, a multimedia & bilingual journalist with BBC World Service, the terrorist group, Boko haram, has threatened to attack the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, in a new video released by the group on Tuesday.

Henry retires from football

Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from football and will return to London to take up a role in the media.

The 37-year-old former Arsenal striker left the New York Red Bulls at the start of the month after they were knocked out of the MLS play-offs, but there was speculation he might choose to play on at another club – with a return to the Gunners mooted.

American refused entry for lack of proper visa

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday night that the American scholar, Ms. Michele Dunne, had been turned away at Cairo’s airport for trying to enter Egypt without a proper visa, contradicting her account of her expulsion and the reports of several Egyptian news outlets.

Dunne, a senior associate in the Middle East program of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace who worked for 17 years as an American diplomat, has criticized Egypt’s military-backed government and questioned the $1.3bn in annual American military aid to the country, New York Times reports.

Don’t vote based on religion – Deeper Life church

PASTOR William Kumuyi-led Deeper Life Bible Church has advised Nigerians not to vote for politicians in 2015 based on religious sentiments, saying religious considerations in politics have failed the nation.

It also warned the Independent National Electoral Commission against rigging and subversion of the people’s will.

Tinubu pledges to support Buhari, Osinbajo

The National Leader, All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has pledged to support the candidacy of APC presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osibajo.

DSS parades Shettima’s aide, six other fake B’Haram negotiators

The Department of State Service has arrested an aide to Borno State Governor, Junaid Khadi, and six other associates of the self-styled Australian negotiator, Stephen Davis, who claimed to be Boko Haram commanders and organised a fake ceasefire negotiation with the Federal Government.

The suspects allegedly collected millions of Naira from the Federal Government while giving the impression that they were members of the deadly sect interested in a ceasefire agreement.

The other suspects include Abubakar Yusuf (a.k.a. Baba Sani); Saleh Ibrahim (a.k.a Liman Ibrahim; Abdullahi Saleh (a.k.a Babadale); Nurudeen Ibrahim; Mubarak Adamu (a.k.a. Molo); and Mustapha Maidugu (a.k.a Musty/Small).

Parading the suspects on Tuesday in Abuja, the Deputy Director, Public Relations, DSS, Marilyn Ogar, explained that following allegations by Davis on August 29, 2014, that a former Borno State governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, and a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika were sponsoring Boko Haram, the service initiated an in-depth investigation into the accusations.

Consequently, she said, the seven suspects, who were Davis’ associates, were arrested and it was established that they were part of a well orchestrated plan to spread falsehood, undermine and discredit the efforts of the government to end terrorism in the country.

Ogar described the Australian and his cohorts as part of several local and international groups who were out to “make merchandise of the Boko Haram insurgency through concocted and fabricated stories.”

She explained that Khadi confessed to have known Davis since 2006 and that he introduced one Aisha Wakil, a lawyer, to the Australian as a credible link to top members of the violent Islamic sect.

Ogar said, “Khadi is a 45-year-old Kanuri man from Borno State. He was an aide to the Borno State Governor, Kassim Shettima, and he confessed that he and one Gen. Ashafa went with Davis on a journey to a remote part of Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, on a false mission to rescue the abducted Chibok schoolgirls.

“He deliberately conspired to blackmail and implicate Ali Modu Sheriff, a former governor of Borno State, and one Mala Othman, a former state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress as sponsors of the Boko Haram sect. He said he did this by mounting pressure on the fake Boko Haram commanders, particularly Abubakar Yusuf, to affirm that Sheriff was indeed a sponsor.”

Ogar stated that Khadi made the claim to give weight to his scam and compel the government to negotiate with the fraudulent group. But when this failed, he said he sold the idea to Davis to conjure the indictment of Ihejirika based on allegations that the military under him, was responsible for several failed attempts by the Australian to make contact with the Presidency.

“Khadi also confessed that he organised several meetings between the purported Boko Haram commanders and Davis in Abuja and he was privy to a Youtube video, an interview on Voice of America and he also used Davis’ camera to capture snapshots of Davis in a group photograph with some fake commanders of the sect,” she narrated.

Ibrahim, who was a casual member of staff of the Borno Radio Television, confessed to have joined the sect in 2003 and was an ardent follower of the late Mohammed Yusuf until 2005 when he quit the sect to join the BRTV.

The suspect told journalists during an interview that Khadi paid him N300,000 for his role in the mischievous media campaign by Davis.

Other suspects also said they received various amount of money after participating in a government-sponsored dialogue with the sect, adding that they also met with Ambassador Hassan Tukur, the Principal Secretary to President Jonathan and the Taminu Turaki-led dialogue committee as top members of Boko Haram Shura Council, a claim which was false.

All Progressives Congress VP Nomination Process: Tinubu Snubs Buhari

Former governor of Lagos state, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly spurned entreaties from Muhammad Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to submit a fresh list of nominees to be considered for the second spot on the presidential ticket.The national leader of the APC shunned a general caucus meeting of the APC in Abuja last night because of hostility by state governors in the party towards his candidature.

In a rejoinder sent to Saharareporters earlier today, Mr. Tinubu declared his interest becoming the Vice Presidential candidate to Buhari, affirming that as a great mobilizer, he was most suited to be Buhari’s running mate. His position, however, is at variance with the position of party caucus members who have decided against fielding a Muslim/Muslim ticket. 
 
Contrary to the wisdom of the top hierarchy of the party, Tinubu averred in his statement that religion could not be a barrier against his ambition.

SaharaReporters sources disclosed that party chairman John Odigie-Oyegun has submitted 10 names to Buhari for his consideration, leaving him at liberty to decide whom he wanted as his running mate following the Monday night party deadlock.
 
Buhari reportedly reached out to Tinubu today to nominate at least three people to be considered, but the former governor refused, claiming that he remains the most qualified candidate for the second spot on the presidential ticket.
 
Mr. Oyegun told the press that the party will announce a candidate by Wednesday.

I have sex three to four times everyday-Maheeda

Whenever the name, Maheeda is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is controversy, sex, nudity and promiscuity.

The goddess of X and Naija Bad Girl as she is fondly called by her fans isn’t afraid to go nude as she’s constantly releasing nude photos of herself online and sexually explicit videos.

Why Jonathan candidature offers stability

It was an emphatic “Yes” that the Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, received in the early hours of Thursday, December 11, 2014, from more than the required two-thirds of the delegates

LEADERSHIP {WHY PEOPLE BLAME A LEADER}

Who is a leader?
A leader is someone who guides or direct his or her followers, someone in charge of others. A leader might be a head of state, a president, governor or even a class captain.
Leadership is not an easy role that can be played by just anybody or anyone, the leader must take some certain responsibility.

UNIJOS Students Protest: Was the Struggle Worth It?

WAS THE STRUGGLE WORTH THIS MUCH TROUBLE?

Many students believe the decision of students represented by the Student Union Government, led by Com. Abel Nnok Ndu to boycott exams and go on PEACEFUL
protests seeking for reduction in school charges was miscalculated and totally wrong in purpose and timing. For very obvious reasons, the final year students
especially, are the most pained by this action and no doub

Nigerian becomes first black woman to graduate with a first class degree from the University of Reading UK

Anita Osariemen Omonuwa from Edo-state has achieved a feat that has never been attained in the 122 years of existence of UK institution, University of Reading. She graduated with a First Class degree in Law from the university which is rated among the top

WHY PEOPLE ARE GREEDY

What is greediness? Strongly desiring more than required: Having an overwhelming desire to have more of something such as money than is actually needed. In a nation today, greediness has caused a lot of bad things, which is causing a bad effect on the nation. Both politicians and civilians are greedy, just a few are good and fair. From my view, people are greedy because they don’t want to be poor, they are afraid of being poor, which is sometimes normal for we humans.

I Have Liked Other Men And Have Been Tempted To Cheat - Omotola

Nollywood’s Queen and mother of four Omotola Jalade Ekeinde paid a visit to New York’s world famous
tropical Grill restaurant.
She was there to sit down with journalist Ekerete Udoh, to have an interview in which she gave some
insight on her marriage to Captain Ekeinde.
Matthew Ekeinde and Omotola Jalade

Breathing and Breathing Difficulty

At some point in their lives, people have experienced breathing difficulties. These problems may occur on occasion, caused by a temporary condition such as cough or colds or maybe due to a chronic condition such a lung disease. The severity of the problem may also vary, depending on the underlying cause. Lung disease is any disease that affects the functioning of the lungs. There are three main types of lung diseases. These include:

"I Loved The Wrong Person"- 9ice Ex-wife, Toni Payne finally Opens Up about Her Failed Marriage!

This Wednesday Morning, Toni Payne 9ice Ex-Wife, went online in an emotional laden voice, In Her words;

"The other day I lost my cool when I shud av ignored cos I let people who do not matter get to me. It got me trending in a way I did not like and that for me I can't ignore. Till today, I get an unreasonable amount of hate for something I did not do. I ignore most times but this time I reacted.

'Why I Criticize Jonathan Publicly' - Obasanjo Finally reveals!

At an occasion in Lagos where he publicly presented his controversial memoir, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo spoke in defense of why he publicly criticizes President Goodluck Jonathan in recent time despite having access to him. He linked his open criticism of the present administration to Jonathan’s lack of receptive ears.



Speaking Obasanjo said: “You will see a few letters I put in the book that were correspondences between me and the president and how I described my frustration of going privately to the president, taking up issues with him and getting no reaction.

"When I was president, I had my predecessors who would come to me, some with written notes and I would give answers and react and if I cannot give answers and react there immediately, I will say: ‘give me time, let me do something’ and I would react.

"That’s the way I believe it should be. He should be able to come, talk to me and I give you an answer. You would see in the book some of my reactions in the past. So if you have audience but you have no receptive ears, then you must have another way of communication. That’s what has happened," he said.

The former president, who used his speech to react to a court injunction against the publication of the book secured by the Chairman Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-West Committee on Mobilisation and Organisation, Chief Buruji Kashamu, said he refused to obey the court injunction because he completed the production of the book three weeks before the presentation.

"The book had been printed and published before that man went to court. I don’t regard that. Another thing you don’t know is that the man went to court and today (the day the book was presented) was fixed for hearing. After that, he went to another judge to get injunction at 5pm on Friday. What is that? If there is anything illegal, you know I won’t be part of it. We are here lawfully, legally and we will continue to act lawfully and legally," he assured.

Education- The Best Legacy

There is a saying that Educations is the best legacy that either a Parent or guardian can give to a child. Without education in this century, it is difficult to succeed.
Successful people in the world are successful because they were educated to some certain stage in life.
Most people said Bill gates didn't go to school, Yes, he didn't. But he later went to Harvard University to complete his Education.
    It is really good to be educated. Sometimes, educated people can't be cheated.

Even if you are not good in class, try your best to be one of the best in the class. Read as much as you can. Rome wasn't built in a day. You can achieve a lot in everything you do.      Twitter @dykeunac

Man Dies After Consuming 8 Cans Of ‘Bullet Drink’ To Win N1,600 Food

A man identified as Elijah Nwankwo from Ikwo
local Government Area of Ebonyi state has
allegedly died after drinking eight cans of
Bullet Energy.

UNIOSUN School Fees Payment Deadline For Freshers

This is to remind newly admitted students of Osun State University All Fresh Students are expected to make full payment by Sunday, December 14, 2014;

Any fresh student who failed to register on or before December 14, 2014 would forfeit the provisional admission offer. 

Note:
The payment of school fees henceforth is by Interswitch WebPAY Platform through the use of Interswitch enabled Debit/ATM cards. Twitter- @dykeunac

Obafemi Awolowo University Holds her 40th Convocation

The vice chancellor of the Great Obafemi Awolowo University welcomes everyone to the convocation ceremony that will take place on the 10th of December to the 12th of December 2014. There are a lot of first class students produced this year. 150 students obtained their PhD in the ceremony. It is here!!!! Convocation is here

What is your Ambition in Life?

Definition

Ambition is the strong desire to do or achieve something.
The ambition of people {students} towards something is "abnormal". People don't take things seriously, they think "life" is as easy as it is.
We students prefare the so called technology to our education. And why?
There is nothing like strong desire called AMBITION

Your Ambition can be many things, like getting a car, building a house, a wife even want to be the President of a Country. It all deals with determination toward what you want.
          Some people's ambition is to have a PhD, some wants to change the future and some people want to change the world. To me personally, i believe it is all possible, provided you determine that you really want to do it. Think about what you really want and i believe it is possible to achieve it.

THANK YOU.
                                                                                                                twitter- @dykeunac

WOW!! SEE What Akon Did To Avoid Ebola While Performing At A Show In Congo!

The artiste was reported to have been in a giant bubble while performing at a concert in Goma, DRC. This obviously is to prevent coming into contact with people who may infect him with the Ebola virus.


The successful US hip hop and R&B artist was reported to have performed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s city of Goma as part of the country’s International Day of Peace celebrations last month.

Akon in the contraption while performing in Montreal, Canada. No cases of Ebola have been reported in Canada.




The singer however did not make it known that he pulled the stunt because of Ebola fears as many have speculated. What also made many to talk about the performance was that this wasn’t the first time that Akon crowd surfed in the contraption. 

Corrupt Nation (A case study in Nigeria)

The major reason why a nation is really corrupt is the fact that the leaders are afraid to be poor. There are corruption in all the levels of Government. Starting from the Federal Government, State Governments and the Local Governments, corruption dominates everywhere. I came to a conclusion that why are we poor? I realize the if a poor man is brought to rule a nation, he also will surely disappoint, and why is that? He doesn't go back to the same level he came from. The only person that can rule a nation like this must be an extra ordinarily God fearing man. We need to rise up as one nation, voice out and let the fear of God be in us. No matter our tribe, religion we must always be one. Peace in NIGERIA...... Twitter, @dykeunac

Pet NAME: Omosexy! Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Speaks

A ‘pet’ name is defined by most dictionaries as a name  only a loved one would use to  call a loved one while nickname is one that anyone would use, even people who are unfamiliar with that person. However, in the practical world the two go hand in glove and are often so difficult to separate.

But where are most interesting pet names to be found if not in the make-believe world of entertainment. For your reading pleasure, here are some of the pet names Nigeiran entertainment divas call themselves and why.

Mr and Mrs Ekeinde

My husband named me Omosexy — Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

When CNN dubbed superstar actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde ‘Queen of Nollywood’ the Cable News Network people knew exactly what they were talking about.

With more than 300 movies to her name; being mentioned by Time magazine as one of the Most Influential People in the world alongside Michelle Obama, Beyonce and others,  and currently holding the honour of having appeared in the most grossing film in West Africa ‘Last Flight to Abuja, beating American blockbuster movies like Spiderman, Ice Age and others, Omotola stands head above her peers and rightly deserves her place as the ‘Queen of Nollywood’.

Omotola told Potpourri that her popular nickname was actually a pet name given to her by her husband of almost twenty years.  “That’s my husband’s pet name for me,” she says, “and the fans love it and now people call me Omosexy almost more than Omotola’.

Explaining what ‘Omosexy’ means the mother of four and social activist said the name is self-explanatory. “You can judge easily from the name. I must be sexy, at least, to my husband to have warranted the name” she says. Omotola, no doubt remains one of the most curvaceous women ever to grace the African cinema screen.

*Angel

They call me Gentle Lover– Angel Christopher

Voluptuous Angel Christopher, an actress, model and scriptwriter, from Imo State has been in Nollywood for a while, rubbing shoulders with the very best in the trade. Some of her most notable films include;The Victim, Gallant Babes, Thanks For Coming, Money Riot, Clash of Madness, Regent King, Business Center, Nemesis You Sow, Holy Criminal, Church Mafians, The Punisher, Battle of Queens, to name but a few.

Angel said she is known as a Gentle Lover because she hurts easily in relationships and love to be petted. “I love surprises too. I’ m called Gentle Lover by my frieds because I love gently and don’t like to be hurt” she says. She also boldly has on her Blackberry the personal message “when you are happy you enjoy the music but when you are sad, you understand the lyrics”, which could very well mean Angels places high premium on romantic relations.

I’m called Her Sexcellency or Hips Don’t Lie— Biodun Okeowo

Curvaceous actress, Biodun Okeowo, who hit the limelight in the flick, Tolani Oshirin, is one of the glamorous actresses rocking the Yoruba movie sector at the moment with her uncommon talent and irresistible sex appeal. She has featured in over 50 movies and has produced a handful of her own.

“I’m called Her Sexcellency or Hips Don’t Lie. I don’t know how the name came about, most of my friends call me that and it has stuck. It’s probably because of my shape” she told Potpourri.

Obafemi Awolowo University Post UTME

The great ife post UTME commences on the 2nd of August 2014. The UTME statistics for the cadidates is  estimated to be 17,000 students. Candidates are expected to buy scratch cards at the following banks; 1. Skye Bank PLC: Ile-Ife, Osogbo, Ibadan, Lagos (Allen Avenue)
2. Zenith Bank PLC: Ile-Ife, Osogbo, Ibadan, Abeokuta, Ilorin, Kaduna, Abuja, Lagos (Allen Avenue & Victoria Island) 3. Ecobank PLC: Ile-Ife, Ibadan, Lagos (Opebi & Allen Avenue) 4. Wema Bank PLC: Modakeke-Ife  5. First Bank PLC: Ile-Ife, Ibadan, Lagos (Ikeja)  6. GTB PLC: Lagere, Ile-Ife  7. OAU Microfinance Bank: Ile-Ife  8. Stanbic/IBTC Bank: Ile-Ife  9. UBA PLC: Ile-Ife, Ibadan  10. Union Bank: Ile-Ife  11. Finbank PLC: Ondo, Akure, Ado-Ekiti, Ifaki-Ekiti  12. Mainstreet Bank (Nig) Ltd: Ile-Ife  13. Diamond Bank: Ile-Ife  14. Olofin Microfinance Bank: Ile-Ife 

SCREENING DATE
The OAU Post Utme screening exercise will hold on Saturday, 2nd August, 2014 by 12.00 noon in various Centres at Ile-Ife. All candidates are expected to be seated, latest, by 11.00 am.

CLOSING DATE
Access to the University website for normal registration for the screening exercise will remain open till 12.00 noon on Friday, August 1st, 2014.

             Wishing all candidates best of luck

Obafemi Awolowo is yet to resume

The great Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun State is yet to resume over the increase in school fee. The president of the Students' union is making sure the money is reduced. He posted this "Great Ife! With utmost sense of solidarity we commend the entirety of the students for their support, prayers and encouragement. We are also grateful to those who have unleashed politics of propaganda for reasons usually known to studious students of OAU students union politics & history. Detailed progress report and response to certain issues will be released in due time". Hoping for the best.

A MAN DIES IN POLICE CUSTODY

After Eric Garner died in police custody last week on Staten Island, critics fixed their attention on the chokehold that an officer appeared to use to subdue him during a confrontation. But in the days since, as another video of the encounter emerged, the conduct of the two paramedics and two emergency medical technicians who responded has also come under considerable scrutiny. On Monday, the emergency medical workers were suspended without pay by their employer, the Richmond University Medical Center, as the hospital and the Fire Department — which coordinates emergency medical response citywide — review the incident.

Obafemi Awolowo University Management shuts school down over students' protest

The management of the great Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife closed the school indefinitely because of the protest made by the students. On Monday, 16th June, the Student Union made a protest over the increase of both freshers and stallites fees. The outrageous increase in the fee caused the protest. Another protest was made on 18th June, freshers were sent out of their hostels in other to join the protest. But later in the day, the management of the school announced the closure of the University. On the 19th of June, the student union told everyone not to leave the school in order to join the protest. A lot of students wanted to leave but the were not allowed by the student union. As at 7:00am on Saturday, the gate was opened and many left immediately. Students are just confused, they are all waiting for resumption.

Obafemi Awolowo University Sets for resumption

The Great Obafemi Awolowo University sets resumption on the 1st of June, 2014. Freshers are advised the start their screening on the 26th of May, 2014. Happy resumption.

OAU Students Barricade Lagos-Ibadan Express Way To Protest School Fees Hike

Great Ife students as they are fondly called was left with no other option than to take their struggle out of the walls of Obafemi Awolowo University Campus. 

This is coming after series of failed consultations of stakeholders and negotiations with the school management. Students mobilized as early as 7am today and moved in their thousands to the OUI roundabout where the four connecting roads were barricaded. The men of the Nigerian Police Force are there maintaining order BUT no single vehicle was allowed through. 

It will be recalled that the Prof. Bamitale Omole led University Council last 2 weeks ratified a decision to astronomically hike the school fees of Great Ife Students. With that, students fees will increase from N17,500 to N91,000 without adding yet the N20,000 acceptance fees and another hiked accomodation fee