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OFFICIAL: ACTRESS RITA DOMINIC AND HER HUSBAND, FIDELIS ANOSIKE TIES KNOT IN ENGLAND  Icon Kenny  Following up on the recent Instagram post, it’s been disclosed that Rita Dominic, a Nollywood actress, and founder of Folio Media, Dr. Fidelis Anosike, who had their traditional wedding earlier in April, celebrated their white wedding on Saturday, November 26, at Stately Manor in North Yorkshire, England.   The celebration was a success, as they were joined by friends and family as they said their vows in the 900-year-old Abbey. Celebrities on Rita's train were Michelle Dede (chief maid of honour), Kate Henshaw, Vicky Sogunro, and Dr. Olivia Waturuocha. The couple met at the 2017 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) session on the film business, and their relationship was a closely guarded secret. This is a result of Rita's mandate and her choice to make it private. This follows up on her statement that "a relationship that’s private but not secr

New Osun Governor Freezes Account First Day In Office Icon Zainab  The Osun state governor, Governor Ademola Adeleke, after he was sworn in at the Osogbo Township Stadium on Sunday, November 27, 2022, gave new shocking directives that are to take effect as he begins his tenure.    He gave directives that all the operational bank accounts of the state be frozen till further notice. He gave the directive shortly after he was sworn in as the sixth governor of the state.   He also reversed policies introduced by former Governor Rauf Aregbesola and vowed to review all appointments made by his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, since July 17, 2022, when he lost the election.   According to him, “Under my watch, I will correct past injustice, corrupt acts, or policies by the previous administration that are against the collective interest of our people.”   He gave an Executive Order to reverse the policies of Aregbesola, which recognized Osun State as the State of Osun. He also anno

How To Manage Your Time Effectively  Icon Zainab  What do we understand by Time Management? It is the planning and exercising of intentional control over the amount of time spent on particular tasks, especially to boost effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. It entails striking a balance between the many demands on a person's time—related to a job, relationships, hobbies, personal interests, and commitments—and the limited amount of time available.  Having effective time management allows us to spend time or manage activities at our own pace and convenience. Here are a few tips on how to have effective time management Work out your goals. Knowing your goals will help you plan and help achieve your dreams  Make a reasonable list. To-do lists help a lot. Keeping a list will help you work out your priorities and timings. It can help you put off the non-urgent tasks." Prioritize important tasks:  📌 Urgent and important 📌 Not urgent but important  📌 Urgent bu

How To Balance Extra Curricular Activities With Academics  Icon Zainab  Hello Colleague, We all understand how challenging it may be to balance our involvement in extracurricular activities and academics as students at the most prominent university, OAU. However, did you realize that you may balance them without favouring one over the other? Exams are quickly approaching, and as we are all aware, the semester is short due to the protracted strike. So, here are some suggestions for finding that balance. Your studies should come first. While extracurriculars are important, your academics should come first. Your primary goal in the university should be to obtain a degree, so make that your top priority. Your priority is to attain the best possible learning outcomes in terms of grades. It can make sense when some claim that school is a scam, but dear friend, put forth your best effort and finish what you can. Create a Schedule. This is just another crucial phase in the process.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STRETCH MARK  Ande Joy    What are stretch marks? Are they hereditary? Can it fade or disappear? What are the causes? How can I avoid it? Do men get stretch marks too?   Have you ever asked any of these questions? If you just answered yes, then you need to read until the end.   Stretch marks are indented streaks that appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks, or other places on the body. They appear when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly, and yes, anyone can develop them, men and women alike. There are different colors of stretch marks. There's red, yellow, and black (this type has a thicker texture). The difference between the different colors is that some take a longer time to fade than others.   Stretch marks don't have any adverse effects. It just affects many people's self-esteem.   They aren't painful or harmful, but some people don't like the way they make their skin look.   Stretch marks can be caused by

Lionel Messi Brilliance Keeps Argentina World Cup Hopes Alive  Icon Mofe  Lionel Messi's exquisite goal helped keep Argentina's World Cup hopes alive as they claimed a much-needed win over Mexico at Lusail Stadium on Saturday, 26 November. After a humiliating 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia, Argentina came up against Mexico with high tensions knowing another loss would mean elimination. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni had sought to do things differently by shaking up the team, making five changes with Martinez and Mac Allister among the included.  This however did not bring about much improvement as the Argentinian team seemed to struggle to concede a goal. After a mediocre first half, Messi, picking up Angel Bi Maria's pass, arrowed a precise shot from a 20-metre distance to the bottom corner of the goalpost in a truly stunning goal in the 64th minute. Later on in the game, substitute Enzo Fernández, taking advantage of a pass from his captain, sea

TOP FIVE OAU FEMALE STUDENTS' HAIRSTYLES YOU NEED TO TRY THIS SEMESTER  Omolayo Olufayo  The semester has been the most rigorous so far and having to pack and unpack hair can be time-consuming and also tiring because you could run out of styles, especially if you have short hair. The following are possible options for protective styles that would save you some time:   BRAIDS  There are different types of braids: Box braids, butterfly braids, short braids, knotless braids etc  A knotless braid is the most recent variation of braids popular among Africans for protection and for retaining hair. It is less painful due to the looseness of its hold from the roots. About two to three packs of big X-pression extensions should be enough to rock this look. A bonus is that it's very light. Trust me, you don't need heavy hair this semester. FAUX LOCS  Faux Locs are not like braids that look fresh when they are just made. The older faux locs gets the

Adeleke emerged as Osun State Governor  ICON Aminat    After the governorship election on July 16, 2022, Adeleke from the Peoples Democratic Party was declared the winner of the election, defeating the previous governor, Oyetola of the All Progressive Congress.   The governor-elect will be inaugurated today, Sunday, November 27th as the new governor of Osun State at the Osogbo city stadium.   Adeleke, who is also known as the "dancing senator," is famous for his dancing steps and also has a lot of fans on social media.   Adeleke promised the people of Osun State good governance. In his statement, he said, "Let me reassure the people of Osun State that good governance is on the way." "Responsible and responsive leadership is here."

Tips to Keep in Mind to Excel in Your Upcoming Exams  ICON Melody    It's not news to you that OAU is tough when it comes to the assessments of her students. A lot of you overwhelm yourselves when it is time for tests and examinations.   You begin to binge-read your notes and different materials, back to back, with no time to rest. This is unhealthy for you, both physically and mentally. I advise you to get rid of such habits.   Here are some tips that will help reduce the workload and guarantee you can navigate the stress of academics this semester.   1. Make your notes: These are not the notes you wrote in class. Rather, when you are reading, get a jotter or a spare note, and write down the important points you've understood from your reading. This would be helpful as a reference point when you want to quickly revise.   2. Space your reading as follows: If you have two to three tests or exams coming up within a week, avoid trying to read all these courses within a

UBEC urges the Federal Government to make Literature in English Compulsory Faith Alofe The Universal Basic Education Commission has called on the Federal Government to make Literature in English a compulsory subject in schools. According to them, The President, Muhammadu Buhari appending his signature to the amended copyright bill will energise copyright enforcement and help the Nigerian Copyright Commission to do more. The stakeholders including the Nigerian Publishers Association, Universal Basic Education Commission and the Federal House of Representatives stated these at the Annual Conference and General Meeting of the NPA with the title, “redefining publishing and reading culture in a digital era.” The President/Chairman-in-council of NPA, Uchenna Anioke, recalled that both chambers of the National Assembly had passed and transmitted the bill to the president for subsequent assent in July. Speaking also, the Chairman of UBEC, Prof. Adamu Usman in his keynote address,

OAU Set To Convoke 2020 Graduating Set Faith Alofe The Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife is set to hold its 46th Convocation Ceremony for its graduating students. The 2020 graduating students who finished their final exams last year and have been delayed by the industrial action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU embarked on in February and ended in October will finally wear a graduation gown this year. The ceremony will be held from the 7th through to the 10th of December for the award of certificates, diplomas, prizes and conferment of first and higher degrees at the Oduduwa main hall. The University announced the ceremony on her Twitter page.

LADOKE AKINTOLA THIEVES MAY HAVE RESIDED IN THEIR VICTIMS' ROOMS   Elvis   The incidence of mass theft that hit the Ladoke Akintola Hall of residence during the ASUU strike break has not ceased to be a major topic of discussion amongst students and staff alike. As a result, responses have been made towards reaching a proper understanding of the event. In a recent report published by ACJ-OAU about the happenings in the hall of residence, many affected persons claimed to have met their rooms in a state suggestive of having been used by an intruder. Ife, who lost 14 packs of spaghetti tells the reporter that in addition to her missing packs of spaghetti, her vegetable oil seemed halfway used. Anu, who lost a brand-new blender and a big cooler, says her cutlery was missing and her gas cylinder was emptied.  Residents of room M107 claimed to have returned to dirty dishes, their lockers left open with their foodstuff taken as well.  Observations like the above pr

Peter Obi visits his Alma Mater Icon Ronke   The presidential candidate for the Labour party, Peter Obi Gregory, visited Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha, Anambra state.    Obi took to his Instagram to reveal pictures taken today, with the students of CKC, with the caption "Today with the students of Christ the King College (CKC)..."   Obi, in another Instagram post, celebrated Prof. Utomi and Sir Francis Okey Anyaokwo; fellow alumni, on their instalment as Papal Knight during the Feast of Christ the king at the same institution.

Lexus car thief nabbed with eyewitnesses help  Icon Comfort   On Saturday, 20th November, an armed robbery suspect was arrested during an attempt to steal a Lexus car at Berger in the Quarry area of Mpape, Abuja.  The report says that the gang were about to steal the car when a witness sighted them and reported to the police force. Josephine Adah, the FCT police spokesperson said “A gang of armed robbers tried to remove an unregistered Lexus car at Berger, Quarry, Mpape, but a good samaritan who reasonably suspected their demeanour alerted the police who swung into action. “Our operatives gave a hot chase to the fleeing miscreants, arrested one Isah Akuboh and recovered one locally crafted imitation of an English pistol and three rounds of 9 X 19 mm parabellum ammunition. “Investigation is ongoing, and effort has been intensified to apprehend members of the syndicate at large.” The citizens hope that the case of armed robbery or any form of robbery will cease in the country

The Youngest Vice Chancellor in Nigeria  Icon Omolayo  Professor Mohammed Mustapha Akanbi was appointed to Kwara State University as the Vice Chancellor on the 1st of April, 2020 at age 49. He became a professor at the age of 40 years. He is a former Director of Unilorin school of Preliminary studies and also the son of the former president of The Court of Appeal, and the pioneer chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences, Justice Mohammed Mustapha Akanbi. In the history of Nigerian institutions, this happens a record breaker and is revolutionary to the progress of academia. This is because a quadragenerian is often full of energy. 

2023 Election: 437,354 PVCs Uncollected in Osun Icon Kenny     On Sunday, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, the Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said 437,354 permanent voter cards (PVCs) are yet to be collected in Osun.   Agboke, at the Union Baptist Church, Osogbo, as part of the commission's public sensitization exercise, said, "Before you are eligible to vote, you need to have your permanent voter card," but "most people have refused to collect their PVCs" he said “In Osun State, as I talk to you, we have 437,354 PVCs uncollected. This number of PVCs are sufficient to make somebody a governor in Osun state. ”   He encouraged residents to go collect their PVCs and vote in the coming elections. He emphasized that with the technology INEC has adopted, there is a guarantee that people's votes will count.    "Our technology will guarantee the sacredness of your votes." No one can steal or

Twitter acquits Trump from life ban  Philetry   In 2020, after the presidential election results were released, Mr Trump took to Twitter to express his opinion about the poll. His tweet has been quoted several times as the major instigator of the January 26 Capitol riot that left some dead and many injured  He was handed a lifetime ban from the app after several backlashes from within and around America. He, however, launched his own social media channel - Truth Social which was made after the Twitter model The new Twitter CEO, Elon Musk conducted a poll on whether to reinstate Mr Trump. Over 15 million persons voted in favour of his return accounting for about 52% of voters.  With these statistics, Musk tweeted: “The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei,” 

School, Stress, Studies  Philetry   Before we could remember It was November When we thought the union would strike again It was more lectures per day  Classes increased Overnight doubled With more tests and work There was little time to gist and talk Since the recent fuel hike  I've spent all my money on flying bikes  Fees here and there is the new OAU theft  No more money is left  Less sleep, more work Is the new motto  I'm confused right now And starting to desire another strike

Be My Rebel Girl.  POET: OWOEYE TAIWO BISOLA I see girl, that revolution is your middle name.  Like MTN, everywhere you go, it clings to the craziness of your bum shorts. The way you hold your head high & that swagger in your stepping set the work aflame. The way you rule your world, you might as well be a GLO brand ambassador. Will you be my soul sister? I bet we gonna rock & roll with our hair in dreads  & our guitars hanging with chains. our shoes high above heaven. I see you girl with your rebellious art seeking the transition from darkness  into light. You are the queen of my world though you have yet to call me SISTER. I've called you my sister, my best friend, my rebel before our first HELLO. The world calls us rebellious with our short skirts & crop tops. But we want to light up the world with the difference that we are different. We worship the floor the Bikini Kill walk on but we won't dare be in Bikinis & on stage with our voices ent

How Are You, My Friend?   It's been a while, dear friend. Don't mind me, I've been running to & fro the earth: seeking for what to devour & drink to dead my cravings: to be at peace with the world & myself. I've missed you. Have you missed me too? This distance clouded your face the last time we chatted. I've been like that winged animal with a striped body of yellow & black, But my mind has been on you. My thoughts have stayed on you. So I've put you in my prayers punctured with prayers. If that false feeling had feasted on your soul that I've forsaken you, I've not for once. Forgive me for that line that I've drawn on the ground of our friendship. The thorns that have crept into my skin on my way to you are still inside my flesh. I wish to erase that line with a flick of my fingers reaching out to you, squeezing your fingers. I do not think for once that you should reach out to me first, Because all those times you'

Feds Arrest Z-library Masterminds  Icon Mofe  Two suspected masterminds behind an e-book pirate site proclaimed as the largest library in the world – 'Z-library' – were apprehended by the FBI last month. The duo was arrested on November 3 in Cordoba, Argentina, at the request of the United States.  According to a press release from the US Department of Justice on November 16, Russian nationals, Anton Napolsky and Valeriia Ermakova have been charged with “criminal copyright infringement, wire fraud and money laundering for operating Z-Library.” Although the indictment is only focused on the duo’s alleged criminal activity between 2018 and 2022, the assistant director in charge at the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation field office, Michael J. Driscoll, said that they are believed to have “operated a website for over a decade whose central purpose was providing stolen intellectual property, in violation of copyright laws.”  “Intellectual property the

10 Habits of OAU students  Omolayo Olufayo   (1) Anxiety   Even before the beginning of a semester, an average O.A.U student is anxious about many things like the courses, the lecturers, juggling a social life, extracurricular activities and academics etc. Assignments also create anxiety in some. The approach of some to a course is evidence of a pre-existing fear of failure that eventually looms over their success. (2) Senior colleague's information about courses   Oftentimes, some information is passed on from older colleagues to younger ones about some courses. A large number of the courses are tagged "difficult". These perspectives are usually subjective to the speaker's experiences.  Only in a few cases, do older colleagues say something positive about a course. (3) Waiting for bus drivers to open the doors before they alight:  Unlike other bus drivers in Osun state or Nigeria at large, OAU bus drivers have cultivated the habit of opening the doors to

Why not OAU? (A NUMBERED RANT SESSION) 😹  Aminat Abayomi  1. OAU is perceived as such a great school, that from an outsider's view, studying at OAU is great. Just mentioning to people that you studied here would make them look at you like you won the lottery. 2. There is the running up and down just to get early to class, and cases where people have problems in their first year (except you know what you are doing). Also, adjusting to a new environment can be frustrating. Aspirants always think it is probably just like their previous school (Secondary School).  3. There is also the issue of having a friend who does not have the same focus as you do. This could draw you back, because the time is ticking, and it just doesn't wait for anyone (always know what works for you, you don't have to read with others to be successful) For home care, cleaning services and more, call: 09063453072 4. Some people go out at night to read but I don't think they re

Is Wizkid's new album a flop? Miracle Elvis The postponed fifth studio album of the Grammy award-winning afro singer, Wizkid, was released on the 11th of November and garnered critiques of all shades and sounds.  While many think that the 13-track album is a typical work of sonic art that incorporates a vast range of sounds including the south African Amapiano, just as many also consider the album a 'mid-performance from the 32-year-old afrobeat legend. 'Wizkid now sings with an insane level of indifference. He's sure of his market and now just puts out anything.' Kunle, a part two student in the department of public administration, OAU, opines. Rashidat, from the English department, says, "Wizkid desperately needs a songwriter. And that is no crime" For home care, cleaning services and more, call: 09063453072 Additionally, in the streets of Twitter, many have flagged the songs on the More Love Less Ego album as one that prioritize

Faith In Place Of Fear OWOEYE TAIWO BISOLA (DECHOSEN1) Joshua 1:6; be strong and be of good courage... When it comes to that beast without a soul: buzzing inside of you. Paralyzing your hands from cutting off these cuffs on you. Be strong and be of good courage. Fear not, the WORD written 365 times, It's a mirage of a pool of water in the middle of a road but when you stretch your feet striving to keep them inside it vanishes. For home care, cleaning services and more, call: 09063453072 But it can pluck out your heart with nails sharpened with the devil’s razor. In place of FEAR, FAITH should raise with identical figures & initial letters spelling a force both good & bad. That bad energy hovering over your head like a dark cloud about to spill into the rain, And when it rains FEAR will fall & fail with his fettered feet & flayed fingers & FAITH will shower down on us.

SIBLINGS RIVALRY!!!  Adebayo Tomi   According to Wikipedia, The term "sibling rivalry" refers to competition or hostility between siblings, whether or not they are connected by blood.   It is an intense competition among siblings for recognition and the attention of their parents. In many Nigerian homes, there are siblings who seldom ever interact with one another.  It begins when parents try to mediate sibling disputes and start to support their preferred child. The eldest is therefore often told to yield to the younger children, thereby pushing them to the side. Four main causes of sibling rivalry.  1. ATTENTION When one sibling receives more recognition and attention from parents than the other, a problem arises.  2. CULTURE Members of one gender may feel excluded if a certain cultural practice appears to disrespect them, and they may vent their hatred toward siblings who appear to be favoured.    3. JEALOUSY Even while some friendly rivalry is good for you, j

HOW TO PREPARE CHINESE FRIED RICE.  Adebayo Tómi    Why not give this easy recipe for Chinese fried rice a try if you're looking for ways to stir up your desire for rice in the upcoming days?  Ingredients: 
 Diced pork 
 Boneless chicken 
 1/2 cup cooked prawns 
 3 eggs  
 4 Cups cooked rice  
 1 cup chopped carrots  
 1 cup green peas  
 3 garlic (minced)  
 Chopped Onions  
 Chopped spring onions  
 3 spoons of dark soy sauce  
 2 spoons of light soy sauce  
 1/2 tbsp sesame oil    STEP ONE Season the boneless chicken and diced pork, using dark soy sauce and other seasonings. STEP TWO In a small bowl, beat the egg with water. STEP THREE Melt butter in a large pan over medium-low heat. For home care, cleaning services and more, call: 09063453072 STEP FOUR Add egg and leave flat for one to two minutes. STEP FIVE Remove from pan and cut into shreds. STEP SIX Heat oil in the same pan; add onion, carrot, peas, and spring onions and sauté until soft. STEP SEVEN

Academic Excellence Faith Alofe   Academic excellence is more than just making good grades; it is the maximum development of your intellectual capacities and skills in service to humanity Academic excellence is demonstrated in the ability to perform, achieve, and excel in school-related activities.  There are some key things to note to achieve academic excellence as students: 1. Discipline Yourself  Studying to know and understand is very important, not merely to get a particular grade. Discipline yourself to study well and as needed. 2. Manage your time well. You need to manage your time well so that you can allow time for personal responsibilities and also allocate ample time to study. Remember, procrastination is a subtle thief that will steal mmnnnmyo iiiur academic success. Om 3. Help yourself and ask for help. If you're keeping up in class, all that you can do to help yourself improve your academic performance. For example, you can increase your study time, form a