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By Afolabi Rachael Life is not only about fashion, wearing fancy clothes and shoes; it is also about how or what you designed your life with. New designs are developed everyday. You used a particular one and you are already tired of it within a little time. When you design your life, then you can become the CEO of your life and then dictate your wants. You don't have to procrastinate, or wait for anyone to design your life for you, because if you don't design your life, you may become outdated or loose your value. It is just like "if you don't decide what is best for you, someone else will decide for you" So, why don't you take charge of your life? Those who inform you about new products will be the ones telling you when those products are not "in place." Instead of evaluating yourself based on what people say, why don't you focus on yourself? Because, if you focus too much on what people say about you, you will not listen to your mi...

By Ande Joy President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in for a second term in office on Wednesday, vowing once more to tackle security threats and root out corruption in Africa's key economy. President Buhari who has been in power since 2015, and was re-elected in February, took the oath of office for a second four-year term in the capital Abuja. "I do solemnly swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria," Buhari said, dressed in simple white robes and traditional embroidered cap. "I will preserve, protect and defend the constitution." Buhari took the oath of office at what officials called a "low-key" ceremony. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was also sworn into office. The event included red-carpet arrival flanked by bagpipers into a stadium packed with dignitaries.

By Omotosho Wumi The vice chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede in a meeting with editors of news agencies on oau campus under the aegis of Association of campus journalist,ACJOAU led by Oludiran Olusola who is the president. The vice chancellor made it clear that OAU is a place where cultism can never thrive. Moreover, he also made it clear that security protocol is something that can never be revealed to public. Recall that a certain message titled "To the prawns and suirells of Obafemi Awolowo University" was circulated early in the month of May 2019 where certain cult group threatened to strike OAU campus on June 1. However, the VC made it clear that concerning June 1 threat, within the past few days, many cult members have been arrested who are not students of Obafemi Awolowo University, not from Osun State and have been confessing. On a final note, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, beseeched everyone to put their mind a...

By Kehinde Babajide “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid” – Albert Einstein. Looking at it critically, every student is equivalent to the fish, swimming upstream in class, never finding their gifts thinking they are stupid, believing they are useless. Our world is fast-changing and we have students who go to school and see it as a temporary cage. The school trains students to work in factories which explains why they put students in straight rows. What we have in schools today is a common core. For example, if a doctor prescribe the same medication for all his patients, they will all die, the same thing is applicable to the classroom where we have students with different needs, different gifts, different dreams and a teacher teaches them the same way, it is tragic! If it is possible I would sue “school” because it kills creativity,individuality, and for being intelle...

By ADEKUNLE T. FEMI     A Spanish woman,Maria Angeles Duran, aged 49, from Vigo in Spain's northwestern region of Galatia,claims she legally owns the Sun, and charges people for the use of the celestial body. Angeles claims that the sun now officially belongs to her because she has registered the celestial body in her name at a local notary office. This might sound so absurd, but she has already started billing people for the use of the sun.    Angeles said, "I know the law, I backed my claim legally, I am not stupid, I know the law, I did it, but anyone else could have done it. It simply occurred to me first."    Ms Angeles won the right to take ebay to court after it blocked her account because she has been selling plots of land on the sun. According to her, her sun-selling idea was inspired by a man who registered the moon and many of the planets in the solar system under his name in September 2010. She apparently received 600 orders of sun ...

By ADEBAYO JOY        Peter OKOYE a.k.a  Mr. P of the defunct P square has threatened to sue a show promoter for using his picture to sell his brother's show in Angola.        The singer did not find this reasonable that his picture had to be used to advertise a show he has nothing to do with.        However, Paul Okoye a.k.a Rude boy shared a picture of himself and his crew going to Angola alone without Peter in few moments earlier.     It is noted that the show would still hold, but  we should have our fingers crossed and see how the drama unfold.

ICONS — Good afternoon sir, We're from The ICONS Organisation. Can we meet you please? JOSEPHINO — Good afternoon. My name Onitayo Joseph Olayemi, politically known as Josephine. I hail from Osun state, Ifedayo local government, Ila-Orangun to be precise. I am the present president of The National Association of Osun State Students (NAOSS) OAU chapter. ICONS — Can we know your level academically? JOSEPHINO — I am a 500 level student of the Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University. ICONS — How has studies been so far? JOSEPHINO — During my part one days, I had the mindset that if it was not Law then no other option, but, here I am in part 5 with a changed orientation. Academics generally have been full of ups and downs. Sometimes results will be discouraging and sometimes on the average level. Results determines the fate of every student on campus. ICONS — Can you tell us your happiest and saddest moments in OAU? JOSEPHINO — If I can recall I have two bad mome...

By: Omogiate Prosper It's a tradition in "bini" that prior to when an Oba mounts the ancestral throne,during the coronation rites,he must have a symbolic wrestle with the Ohen N' Ukoni and thereafter the Ohen N' Ukoni is to depart the bini kingdom never to appear again.            This tradition was set up by the first and paramount ruler of the ancient bini kingdom,Oba Ewuare I.          On the 28th of April,  Men of the Nigeria police force stormed Uhumwode community and arrested the Chief Priest otherwise known as Ohen N' Ukoni and transported him to benin city only to lock him up for no obvious reason. Residents of the community however pleaded with the police officers not to indulge in such  act but those fell on deaf ears.     Upon arriving at Benin City,the cloud suddenly turned dark and dropped down waters in a mighty manner accompanied with heavy thunders. Th...

By: Omogiate Prosper Great people,they don't CRY They TRY to rebuild their dreams. Great people don't GIVE UP, They LIVE UP to the challenge that life throws at them. Great people don't GO through, They GROW through the difficulties that come on their path. They start all over again with great hope, with great determination, with great grit and that is why they reach the highest peaks of success that most people only aspire for that is why I say: NO CHALLENGES, NO SUCCESS AND KNOW CHALLENGES, KNOW SUCCESS.     

By Kehinde Babajide _“Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself”_ –JOHN DEWEY Learning is supposed to be  ritual-like for all humans, this is a situation where education comes in as a means of raising informed and intellectual minds. But, but and but, it has gotten to a stage whereby learning has become outdated or let me say expired. My focus is on the Nigeria education system. People in Nigeria are getting an expired education. That is why you see people who studied engineering and are not able to do engineering feat. You see people who studied computer science and are not able to understand anything or diagnose computer language. This is because Nigeria’s education system is a dilapidated one. The education system in Nigeria has been able to lobotomize so many people, the culture of using ancient materials to raise the present generation is not ideal. The formal and informal education in Nigeria are outdated. Scientific theori...

By Kehinde Babajide _​“Better to illuminate than merely to shine to deliver to others contemplated truth than merely to contemplate.”_– Thomas Aquinas Engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticizes another. Hypocrisy can be described as dissimulation, pretence, or a sham. Hypocrisy is predominant part of our present day society as well as societies of the  past. It’s a kind of lie. Hypocrisy scares people, but no matter how hard you try to not be one, you are. To hate hypocrites is to hate yourself, and you are weak. By existing on earth we are subject to our own hypocrisy. Adults always teach the youth the right and the wrong. But when it comes to them to take decisions then they often choose the wrong one claiming it is best for all of us. In some ways we, youngsters are also hypocrites as we often tell lies to our parents to avoid getting grounded. For example we often lie to our parents about secret boyfriends, bad marks in...

By: Ogunwole Blessing Love it consumes my heart It spreads like wild fire in my soul Oh! how I love Undeniable, unquenchable love Irrespective of the spite,pain,abuse,grieve I give out love My heart cannot bear neither can my mouth tell of the gravity of this love Oh unquenchable love,so heavy in my heart My heart beat I will always remain faithful Always giving out this love Irrespective of the pain, grieve,abuse,anguish I will give out love

By: Ande Joy When moon and star meet to shine focusing on me like they're mine I long to touch their light remembering I have no flight Beneath the sunless sky, basking in the rays of the stars despite being so high, still shinning without bars Drenched in hopeful gleam, streaming from the moonlit sky drowning the darkness of the night and the fear in my heart I long to touch the light, to feel it flow all over my soul and give me hope that my tomorrow and the night thereafter would be bright.

By: Orodunsi Omolara There was no love lost between Seun and Debby. They have been roommates for the past year in a 3 bedroom apartment. Circumstances brought them together, they wouldn't be be living together under normal condition. Debby was the original occupant of the room but she had to get someone when she was urgently in need of cash and, Seun, who was desperately in search of a room jumped at the offer. Debby was a very cool and calm person, so soft-spoken and nice. Seun was the complete opposite of Debby, she was loud, aggressive and gaudy. Debby knew she was in for trouble the instant Seun moved in. Seun was always complaining of one thing or the other and accused Debby of everything,even when she was the careless one. The slightest thing irritated Seun and she took it out on Debby. One day,Seun started her yelling  as usual,but on that very day, Debby was in a very bad mood. She got a call from home that her dad was in a hospital but Seun continued her act not notic...

By: Olusanya Anuoluwapo Adeola.      Clara was shocked to discover that there was a mistake with the hotel bookings she had called earlier to make for herself and Mr Desmond Williams, her billionaire hot boss. They had both come for a conference in Abuja and had the intention to pass the night before taking the next flight to Lagos early in the morning. Clara was still trying to put her thoughts together when Desmond walked up to her and the receptionist. "Clara, is everything okay here?" He drawled behind her with that sexy voice that has  made most girls weep in their secret parts. "I..I think there is a problem with the reservations I made" Clara stammered hating to admit she had made a mistake, the receptionist cut in with her high voice ringing clearly to impress Desmond. "There is only one room available tonight Mr Williams." "We will share." Clara's thought scattered in different directions, and she raised her head up to look at ...

By: Alofe Faith Thinking about how we met. Keeps joy in my heart. How our friendship was a dear one. Longing to talk to you gave me joy.    Along the line, you fell in love with me. But i couldn't reciprocate your love. Thinking about  that made sad too. There in, there out we continued our friendship. But you couldn't stop loving me.    Now, for you to stop loving me we had to stop talking.    Oh! that was the height of it all.    Not talking to you made me grief.   Missing you was one thing i couldn't stop doing.   Oh! I wish we can go back to those days of happiness   Those days where we can't help but stop talking.    Those days of pouring out our hearts to one another.    Days of walking together    Days of seeing you smile    Oh! What can i do to see you smile again     Oh! When will we go back to those days of holding hands   ...

By: Alofe Faith I write this to you. Thinking about our journey. Though short. Was a memorable one. You took me to another phase of my life. You did the unexpected. You trained me to be myself. You trained me to be spiritual. You trained me to be studious. Words can't describe what you've done for me. Words are not enough to qualify them. Words can't quantity them. Words can't thank you enough. I love you for who you are. I love you for training me. I love you for being by my side always. I miss you a lot. I can't wait to see you. I can't wait to go pray together. To you dear friend, you will always be in my heart.                                                          

By Kehinde Babajide Recently, water scarcity in halls of residence has caused hardship for students. It was gathered that water has not been supplied to Awolowo hall, Fajuyi hall,Alumni hall, Moremi hall since the past three days. However, in a telephone interview with the Vice Dean of DSA,  Dr. Oluwatosin, it was made known that the scarcity is as a result of the faulty pipe along road one. He futher stated: “They should be able to bear with us. Is it every time they should be complaining? I am sure some of them must have been passing through road one and they might have seen them where they are repairing the pipe" Also, the Dean of DSA, Prof. Isiaka Aransi, in a text message, assured that water will be restored in the meantime. He wrote: “I spoke with the Direction, Division of Works and Maintenance Services on the issue of water scarcity. The problem is connected with a burst pipe along Road one of the University. The Engineers are working round the clock to ens...

 by Alofe Faith Heart! Heart! Heart! Why hath thou confused! Oh! thinking makes thou confused Yes! thinking about you makes my heart confused How do i get to clear out my confused heart? How do i get to stop thinking about? I need advice I need a comforter I think you can soothe my confused heart TO YOU

By Kareem Temitope A student of Akwa Ibom state university, Ikot Akpaden  has been suspended from the University . The 200l student of performing arts wrote on her timeline on may 5 saying:         : “AKSU what is happening? A dry cleaners shop was robbed last night along college road….”          No…. we don’t want to spoil the schools image…. foolish vc,” It should noted that the school has been experiencing incessant cultist attack. The University later suspended her because her act is a bridge of the matriculation oath and she might either be expelled or called back at the end of the day after thorough investigation .

By Omole Daniel Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the candidate of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s governorship election in Osun, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is unfit to govern the state. The party, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Kunle Oyatomi, said the scandals surrounding Adeleke’s personality and qualifications were embarrassing, which informed the reasons why some PDP members approached the court for clarity over his eligibility to hold such public office. The APC said, “Adeleke’s personality is problematic and embarrassingly scandalous in regard to his educational qualifications. The APC castigated the PDP for failing to take responsibility for the baggage it invited to their party because it was desperate to win election.

By Olarewaju Ruth Happiness Football pundit Josep Maria Minguella, who ran for the Barcelona presidency in 2003, has questioned Antoine Griezmann's behaviour ahead of his possible move to the Camp Nou. Griezmann announced that he was  leaving Atletico Madrid just a year after turning Barcelona down on a documentary. "I wouldn't sign Griezmann for two reasons," Minguella said. "Firstly, he has teased his club, agreed to move to Barcelona and, when the moment to sign arrives, he backtracks, shoots a video and leaves the [Barcelona] president and whoever was involved in agreeing the deal with egg on their faces. "Then he returns to his original club and puts pressure on Atletico to improve his contract significantly. It is a great prejudice, not only for the [contract] increase, but for his teammates. After not shining in the past season there, he's now said that he's leaving and ma...

ADEKUNLE T. FEMI Awolowo Hall gate became a stop, search and examine situation, when students were not allowed in without showing their I.D card at the point of entry. Visitors were also denied entry into the hall of residence even during the visitation time which is usually 4:00pm. As at the time of compiling this report at about 2:00am, students were denied access to their rooms, even the ones with I.D card, they were locked out saying the school management has ordered a lockdown of all hostels from 10pm. Students who were coming back from their places of reading were caught unaware with the change of situation, they got to the gate tired and worn out. Students were seen expressing their grievance saying they should have pasted a notice before now and informed the general residents of the hall about the new development instead of causing them discomfort. A Part 3 student of Computer Engineering who went out to prepare for a test which is slated for today was heard expressing bit...

By Olusanya Anuoluwapo A group of gunmen invaded an operation site of an indigenous oil firm, Belemaoil, in the Akuku Toru local government area of Rivers State and abducted five oil workers.    The chairman, Kula supreme council of traditional rulers King Kroma Eleki, decried the abduction of the oil workers and described the incident as detrimental to the growth of the community and called for the immediate and unconditional release of the victims.   Moreover, the state police public relations officer confirmed the attack and assured the general public that actions have been taken to bring down the gunmen.

By: Ande Joy Former governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode was at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday to pay what he called "Thank you visit' to President Muhammadu Buhari. During his visit, he said that he had grown wiser politically, having spent four years in office. He had lost his re-election bid after he failed to win the primaries of his party, the ruling All Progressive Congress, last year. Political forces in Lagos state were said to have opted for the eventual winner, Babajide Sanwo-Olu who later won the governorship election in March. While responding to a question on lessons he learnt in office, Ambode stated,"You see, every politician learns everyday."

By Ogungbemi Odunayo What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are a solid, crystal-like mineral material that forms within the kidney or urinary tract. Kidney stones are relatively uncommon – occurring in just one of every 20 people worldwide. Kidney stones form when there is a decrease in the amount of urine produced and/or an excess of stone-forming substances in the urine. Relating to the former, dehydration is one of the leading causes of kidney stones. Kidney stones are notoriously painful. When the stone moves around the ureter – the tube that connects the kidney and bladder – severe pain is often felt in the side and back, below the rib cage. The pain may then radiate to the lower abdomen and groin. Nearly every kidney stone is passed from the kidney through the ureter and bladder through the urethra. Consuming plenty of fluids facilitates the passage of kidney stones, though most people find it necessary to take some type of prescription medication for pain ...

By Adebayo Oluwatomi  Nigerians on Twitter have reacted to the case of UTME 2019 candidate who allegedly attempted suicide because of his ridiculous score in the just concluded Examination in which he had 167 in total.  Segun took to his Twitter to express his grief after checking his result and promised to take his own life. Segun gave  updates on his JAMB score since 2016, he tweeted:  “2015 -189 “2016 -202 “2017 -233 “It is now when people want to send me to school that I will now score 167 in UTME? “167? LMFAO. Make I close eyes pick answers sef…Me? 167? “Meanwhile, I will be teaching y‘ all how to make tea with sniper by 9 pm live on Twitter… Tune in. “This thing go sweet oo. You all should at least make it fun for me by 9 pm pls. Tune in and wish me luck,” he tweeted. However, Segun was later discovered to have taken the sniper as he promised, which was found out by a Twitter user. According to a social media influence...

By: Akinade Israel O. Mom and dad, locked up in a room. Staring at each other. Baby I love you, I want to say that too. Dad grabbed mom, A plant of kiss. I was made secretly Locked by my dad, Mom kept me within. After nine months, my mind was to escape. Finally out, another cage I emerged. Freedom is all I want, Caging from one cage to another. One freedom is, another cage. Freedom is another Escape to a cage.

By Adebayo Joy                      Okuneye Idris Olarewaju popularly known as Bob Risky,is a controversial male Barbie in Nigeria,he reacted by posting a video firing his fans for calling him "bro", which he rejected and claimed to be a "beautiful girl"and "pretty woman".          Being flabbergasted with this he said "it's only unfortunate beings that would go to his page and call him "bro"".

By OMOTOSHO Wumi It was a glorious morning on Saturday 11 May,2019 at Abiye Orphanage home , Osogbo, Osun State, as children and staff of Abiye Orphanage home welcomed some students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The students are members of a non-governmental organization(NGO), Share and Care Africa, the organization which was founded by Oseni Toheeb Olamilekan in early April of 2018. According to the matron of Abiye Orphanage home, Deaconess(Mrs) Esther Adegboyega, who spoke with us in Yoruba, made it clear that the good condition of the children is God's grace and help from various people especially children of Late Mama Abiye Egbewole, the woman who founded the Orphanage home. When asked about the education of the children, she said " Through sponsorship from children of Late mama Abiye Egbewole and other individuals, all the children are in standard private schools" However, when asked about the role of government, the matron made it clear t...

By: Adebayo Joshua (Josh Flames) As time flies and day cease, As the oceans are been swept away, So also we must be at alert. To the unfading love that we enjoy. To the unfathomable love we see, Be diligent and earnest in everything. For time wait for no man, As the rising of the sun, To the going down of the moon. Work so as to achieve in life, For we are like dust on the earth, To which we will soon be judged. Creatures on Earth are working, But human beings are not economical, Rise against the good nature that deceives. Never let go of the past, But rise up to achieve something, Because there is a GIANT to be reawakened.                                           

By: Adebayo Joshua (Josh Flames) Born into a world unknown, Where Earth gives birth to men, Men to be reckoned with integrity, Men devoted to their fatherland. A world where SOCIALISM, DEMOCRACY; Is been practiced and perverted. A place to be known for honesty; Has been turned into a place of desolation. Great men like Zik, Awo, Soyinka, Have left legacy for us to follow, We treaded the path of our patriotic father's, Yet we refuse to obey the NATIONAL ANTHEM. We are so degraded and morally biased, Injustice and violence have spread, Leaders we look up to Are only there for their selfish interest We are been pejorative as citizens, Abiding not by the rules of the land, When do we take a step, Until we see the positive side. Arise O GIANT of the soil, To take what belongs to you, This is your fatherland, Awaken to mentality of truth. We need GENERALS to set things right, Where the altar of prayer will burn, Where the GOSPEL will be preached, Beyond borde...

By Akinade Israel Attributes of a leader can either be positive or negative depending on the way followers view it. Today, we will be talking about attributes of a good leader. These attributes can help any leader to end his or her tenure with showers of gifts. Who is a leader? According to an online English dictionary, a leader is someone who leads or directs or one having authority to direct. According to A. O. Israel, a leader is anyone who is selected directly or indirectly to lead a group with absolute power to make decisions and face any kind of challenges with his or her followers. Firstly, a good leader must be patience: any leader that wants to achieve greatly in his/her tenure must exercise a lot of patience. Patience is a great skill that needs to be learn with lots of passion. Patience basically means the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. “Linda is a good lady with lots of agility. She was in charge of...