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Sometimes in 1986, the NTA Newsline repeatedly regaled Nigerians with the confession of a supposed notorious armed robber called Yemoo. A muscular, well-built guy with biceps. On Yemoo’s face and neck were all manner of marks, mementos  of various physical skirmishes. Each time he appeared on the television, Yemoo who regal  of his supposed various robbery exploits. Eventually, he was charged before the Ikeja Robbery and Firearms Tribunal, then headed by Justice Waidi Oshodi, who usually did not waste time in condemning robbery accused to death by firing squad. But after the trial of Yemoo, it was found out that he was tortured to make all those admissions of various robberies. Yemoo actually was a notorious motor park tout and the police felt the only way to get him out of the society was to torture him to accept being an armed robber. Despite his proclivity in condemning accused robbers to death, Justice Oshodi saw through the set-up and rather sent Yemoo to imprisonment. Th...

By YUSUFF Oladeji Afeez (SIR-USEFUL) Before I attempt to analyse the theme/topic of this piece, the questions we should pose in our minds are : What is Independence? Has Nigeria gotten Independence? If truly Nigeria has gotten Independence, Why is she still in servitude? According to Merriam Webster Dictionary,  Independence is "the freedom from outside control or support". Independence is also seen as the time when a country or region gains political freedom from outside control. In the process of providing a definition to the word, "Independence", I noticed a  keyword, present,  in the definitions of Independence, supplied earlier in this piece,  which is "FREEDOM". And according to me, "Freedom is knowing the right thing, and doing the right thing,  which is the only way to  liberate one's self (someone)  from slavery." Since,  We,  Nigerians have deviated from the right things, and doing what is right, we have put ourselves under/in servi...

The Head of Department of Science and Technology Education Dr. E. F Bamidele was today the 19th day of September, 2018 announced a reader.  The Dean of Faculty of Education announced him as a reader after a resolution was made among the committee of Deans of the Faculties in Obafemi Awolowo University.  Dr. Bamidele has been a lecturer in the department of Science and Technology Education for over 20 years.  He is an hardworking teacher, and an enthusiast. One of the most senior lecturer and most respected in the department. The Lens crew believes that it is his hardworking and dedication that earned him the position of a Reader.

By Olamide Samson Olalekan  Angry youths of Iwo town, in Osun State of Nigeria, have set the office of the Special Anti Robbery squad,  housed in the premises of the  Police Area Command Office, on fire in the early hours of Friday 24th of August, 2018 The action of the angry youths came as a reaction to the alleged killing  of one Mr.  Babatunde Nafiu by operatives  of the disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad. Babatunde is said to be a student of Osun  State Polytechnic,  Ire. He is also the son of a prominent politician in Iwo Land,  Alhaji Nafiu.  According to an eye witness who pleaded anonymity, 'The SARS operatives claimed Babatunde was a yahoo boy. He was gunned down just for this reason.' It was reported that the Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Adewale Akanbi,  went to the scene of the event to plead with the angry protesters, but his presence and appeals could not stop the angry protesters.  As at the time of filling this repor...

By Olamide Samson OLALEKAN | The Department of Adult Education and Life Long Learning, in the Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, organizes first of its kind Skills Fair in the history of Obafemi Awolowo University.  The skills fair, which serves as a continuous assessment for the students offering DCE 403 with course title, “Organizations and Administration of Adult Education”, was held on the 3rd of August, 2018 at the Faculty of Education basement.  It encompasses various vocational trainings which includes tie and dye, soap making, bead making, bow tie, lapel, make up and gele, barbing, wig making etc The skills fair was not only attended by students from the faculty of education, but also had in attendance lecturers in the faculty, students from other faculties and even persons from outside the University.  The Dean of Faculty of Education, Prof. M. A. Adeleke, also witnessed the Skills fair. He commended the efforts of the lecturers in charge of the co...

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Brazilians edges The Red Devils: Brazil and Belgium Combined XI Brazil and Belgium meet for the first time at the quarter final stage of the world cup. The only previous occasion these sides met in a world cup was in the round of 16 in 2002, with Brazil winning 2 v 0 en route to winning the entire competition. Who makes my combined XI of the best 11 players at Kazana Arena on Friday night? Goalkeeper: ALISSON BECKER (BRA)| The two sides have wonderful shot stoppers, but Becker edges Courtois with the number of clean sheets kept. So, I’ll have Alisson Becker in goal. Right Back: FAGNER (BRA)| The right full back takes the right side of the back four. He has more intercepts and tackles won, more than Belgium’s Thomas Meunier Centre Back: THIAGO SILVA (BRA)| The 33 years old experienced and versatile defender takes the nod ahead of Vincent Kompany, who does not have as much intercepts as Silva Centre Back: JAN VERTONGHEN (BEL)| The Tottenham defender is the only Belgian in...

The much anticipated Science and Technology Education Students Association’s first congress for the 2017/2018 academic session held on the 28th of June 2018, at the Faculty’s SEC Lab. The congress which started around 4pm with a minute silence for the deceased Financial Secretary of the Association Com. Adedayo Adeyinka P (Oga Tisa), addressed issues pertaining to the association. Some of the salient issues discussed included lateness of executive members to the congress, inactiveness of the Public Relations Officer (PRO), state of the association, Constitution of Dinner and Award night Committee, report from the constitution review committee amongst others. After the association’s president Com. Yusuff Oladeji Afeez (Sir Useful) introduced the executive members around, a concerned congressman asked why all executives were not around at the time of introducing them. The President however, explained to the congressmen that other members of the executives already told him they will be s...

Alex Ferguson-inspired PG Men show Edu Boiz how dogged & resilent Champions can be. Report Rain! Rain!! Rain!!! Last year's final saw a rain of goals but this time around, it was the gods of soccer sending their blessings from above with water pouring heavily from the cloudy skies as the Post-Graduate College Football Team were set to lock horns with Faculty of Education All-Stars. The pitch of the Estadio d' Mainbowl was waterlogged but dried up within 5 minutes after the rain stopped proving yet again why it has been considered arguably the best natural grass pitch in the country. The finals of this year's tournament had lots of dignitaries in attendance including the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede; Senator Iyiola Omisore; Dean of the Division of Students' Affairs, Prof. Aransi; Provost of the Post-Graduate College and a host of others. The game was kicked off by the VC at around 1625hrs with Ife Edu in deep green tops & shor...

By OLALEKAN Olamide Samson The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile –Ife, has reinstated two students who were suspended last year and also reactivated the E - portals of four other students respectively. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede, made this known in a meeting convened by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof Isiaka Aransi, which was attended also by top officers of the university, members of the Association of Campus Journalists (ACJ-OAU), National Associational Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest Zonal Coordinator, and the affected students. Omole Ibukun, a final year student of Civil Engineering and Oluwalade Babatunde, a 300l student of English, were reinstated after being suspended for their involvement in the power outage protest of October last year. Also, the E-portals of four other students, Kazeem Olalekan, Oyedeji Samson, Gbenga Oloniniran and Afolabi Samuel, was ordered to be reactivated by the university’s Vice-Chance...

Rt.Hon. Samuel Sola Michael, popularly known as Honourable Samora, recently was elected as the Speaker of the parliamentary arm of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS-OAU). The Lens News Agency met with him of recent.  And in this exclusive interview with the Lens News Agency, he made mention of building a vibrant parliament with Parliamentarians, fulfilling his constitutional duties, rallying the support of the Alumni body of the Parliamentary arm, and lots more. He also gave advice to the younger ones who also have interest in politics. Read full interview below: TLNA: Hello SAMORA: Hello TLNA: Can we meet you sir? SAMORA: My name is Samuel Sola Micheal, also referred to as Hon.Samora TLNA: Congratulations on your new post as the newly elected speaker, sir. SAMORA: Thanks TLNA: How do you feel being the speaker, sir ? SAMORA: I'm very much elated to have gotten the chance to serve in capacity as the speaker of PANS OAU chapter. TLNA: How was the el...

The Lens News Agency joins the rest of the world to celebrate the birth of the Rt Hon. Speaker of NUESA OAU, a Major Stakeholder in STESA OAU. Happy birthday to Olarewaju Kayode with the sobriquet Hon. Kay. You must live long (it is a must) because you are destined to do greater things in life in which you've just started. May the good God grant all your heart desires in life, you shall move from strength to strength, from glory to glory, you shall be favoured by God and men. All your endeavours in life shall be crowned with unquestionable success. Happy birthday Mr Speaker.

Nigerian Association of Arts and Social Sciences Education Students (Obafemi Awolowo University Chapter) is set to hold her freshmen's party, tagged "The Validation Party". The event  is part of the activities  outlined by the association to welcome the freshmen into the university. The event is expected to have numerous celebrities, within and outside Obafemi Awolowo University, in attendance. However, the following notable personalities have been confirmed for the event: Samdam, CEO Samdam Entertainment Bamidave, CEO Bamidave Entertainment Rhiymex Tiller Don Kiro Yinkid Virale Reaper X DJ Lukzy( DJ on the wheels of steel ) The event is slated to hold on Friday, 8th June 2018, by  9pm prompt at Tennis Covered Pavillion. The event would be compered by  popular OAU Comedian and MC, Mc Laff CFR. The highpoint of the event will be the Mr and Miss NAASSES Pageantry. Your favourite news agency, The Lens News Agency, is a proud media partner for the event. Yo...

The President of Science and Technology Education Students Association, Obafemi Awolowo University Com. Yusuff Oladeji Afeez wishes the new students of the department a successful stay in school as they are matriculated into the university today Tuesday 5th of June, 2018. Read the full message below: HAPPY MATRICULATION TO SCIENTIFIC FRESH MINDS _"Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today"._ Tim Fargo You are matriculated today to confirm  validate, or affirm your studentships as admitted students of this Great citadel of learning(Great Ife), and as students of department of the Science And Technology Education(STE). The question that  burns in  my heart when I see people  wear the  matriculation gown is, "Do you want to be a successful student or  just a  student who gets admitted into the university?" If you are to become a  successful student, what are the steps to take in achieving that? You must first identify the main purpose...

👜🖥💻 *Workshop! Workshop!! Workshop!!!* 🎂📸📷 *SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE - IFE (STESA-OAU)* It is a thing of joy when we all do not depend on academic lives only, 📖 when we all do not rely on government jobs,👨‍🏫 or office work(s) 👩‍💻later in life. Its time for us to learn something different from mixing chemicals in the laboratory, ⚗ from solving theories propounded by some set of persons.👴🏿👴🏽 It is time to learn to be your own boss. It is on this note that the executives of the above named association, present to her members the long awaited workshop, which promises to equip students on some professional vocational courses. The training  workshop  is open to all members who have fulfilled their obligations to the association. This is an opportuni...

The Lens News Agency joins the rest of the world to celebrate the birth of a rising star, a future leader and one of the most beautiful ladies in the department of Science and Technology  Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile - Ife Nigeria. May this day bring forth to you overflowing joy, happiness, unending favour from God and man. May you live long to witness more of it on earth, in wealth and good health Happy Birthday to you Alade Foyinsolami Deborah

We celebrate Ali Oyindamola Pka Bella on the occassion of your birthday. We wish you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy. “Sending you smiles for every moment of your special day…Have a wonderful time and a very happy birthday!” “Hope your special day brings you all that your heart desires! Happy Birthday Bella Porshe

Avocado lovers are always disappointed to throw away the delicious fruit's biggest part. Eating avocado seeds has more health benefits. If you learn them, you will never want to throw away the seeds again. These are some of the fruit's benefits: 1. Helps fight Cancer The avocado seed contains anti-tumor properties, especially the potent antioxidants called flavonols. In a more recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cancer Research, researchers discovered that a compound found in avocado seed extract called avocatin B was effective against acute myeloid leukemia cells.  2. Benefits heart disease patients Researchers also suggested that avocado seeds could offer protection against arterial plaque formation. The dietary fiber found in avocado seeds is linked with lower cholesterol. The fiber will bind to the cholesterol in the intestinal tract and prevent it from being absorbed. Other research shows that avocado seeds can help improve high cholesterol and hypert...

A sneak peek at Sunday’s episode of  Total Bellas showed the ex-Divas Champion telling Cena that she took the liberty of telling his friend Rob that he would be the head groomsman. The Champ had yet to speak to his mate about it and was not happy with Bella’s frivolous decision. The 16-time world champion demanded to be included in any wedding-related decisions moving forward. He told her: “This is no time for us to argue. This is a big thing for us, so I’ll just tell you what’s happened so far. “You took that choice away from me, and you took that meaning of me telling them. “One, let me know if you’re making a decision on my behalf — especially one that directly affects me. “And two, for God’s sake, be honest with me.” Cena and Bella shocked the WWE Universe and world of showbiz last month when they suddenly ended their engagement. Rumours suggested that the former celebrity couple broke up because th...

Only 29 players are left in the race to represent Nigeria at the World Cup in Russia. Moses Simon, one of the players in the 30-man shortlist, has been ruled out the World Cup. Moses Simon, one of the players in the 30-man shortlist, has been ruled out the World Cup. Simon who plays for Belgian Jupiler League side, Gent, will not be making the trip to London for the friendly against England, let alone the World Cup in Russia. Rohr confirmed in Port Harcourt that Simon’s World Cup dreams is over “It is unfortunate Moses Simon will not be travelling with the team on Tuesday because he is down with an injury,” Rohr said on Sunday. “The nature of his injury is such that he won’t be recovering quickly enough to make the World Cup,” he added. The German tacticician is expected to drop four more players after Monday’s friendly game against DR Congo.

Popular Nollywood actor and producer Afeez Owo is married to actress Mide Martins,and they just celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary. In a new chat with Sunday Scoop, the celebrated thesepian opened up on the factors that almost affected his marriage sometime ago. Recall that sometime in 2016, his wife claimed on social media that her husband had abandoned her and the kids. Afeez Owo wo didn’t try to run away from the crisis that once rocked his marriage. But, according to him, his wife took the wrong advice from friends who wanted to cause havoc in their home. The film-maker said: “There will always be challenges in a home but it depends on how you handle them. Friends nearly ruined our marriage; my wife was wrongly advised. As we speak, she still regrets all those things she did or said. Couples will always fight, but they don’t need to let their neighbours know about it. We’ve made our mistakes and we have learnt from it. We don’t pra...

Chioma Avril Rowland of Babcock University has continued to show class in her fashion taste as she rocks a lovely jumpsuit. Chioma looks good as she show off her portable backside in new photos shared on Instagram. The South-eastern native looked excited about the jumpsuit she was putting on as she posed for pictures. Chioma is the reigning lover of superstar singer, Davido despite the fact that he has two children from two different women.

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his “administration’s commitment to the protection of children.” The president stated this in his message to mark the Children’s Day, celebrated on May 27. Mr presidents' statements were highlighted below as released by his media office Today affords me another opportunity to re-affirm our administration’s commitment to the protection of children, a day to reflect on our roles and responsibilities as Parents and Leaders towards our children, and also assessing how far we have fared in this regard. As you may recall, one of the cardinal objectives of this administration is the provision of quality education to our children as a fundamental foundation of economic and social development. In this regard, I am pleased to inform you that this administration has recorded measurable success in the home grown school feeding programme as it has continued to expand. Our children are our future, and the initiatives that com...

Five people in Ondo have been remanded by a Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ondo town, for reportedly torturing and raping two teenage girls (names withheld) in the town. Bode Akinsiku, Femi Olabanji, Abiodun Ayodele, Wahab Fadairo and Adebayo Adedayo – The five accused, were arrested by the men of the Ondo State Police Command after committing the offence on Kogbona Street in the ancient town last week. The suspects also allegedly videotaped how they tortured the victims and posted their nude pictures on the Internet. The accused were arraigned on six counts of conspiracy, rape, defamation of character and torture. The prosecutor, Mr. Bernard Olagbayi, said the offences “are contrary to and punishable under sections 516, 351, 360, 367, 359 and 375 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Vol. 1, Law of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.” The accused pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them. The prosecutor prayed the court to grant him a short adj...

The Minority Leader of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon (Chief) Gboyega Aribisogan has said that the APC will celebrate the death of the PDP on election day after the defeat of the PDP. Speaking with reporters after a meeting with the leadership of the APC in Ijesa Isu Ekiti in Ikole Local government area of Ekiti State, the legislator described the PDP as a bedridden patient without hope of survival, sentenced to inevitable death on account of self-inflicted injuries. According to him, “the PDP is like a walking patient that is roaming the streets with severe injury and diseases, no amount of analgesics or miracle can save it from passing out on July 14. Ekiti people have resolved to stop the hyena and its unborn jackal from roaming the streets as from July. “They have resolved to bring back honour, integrity and selfless service to the state. They have decided to stop the hunger, deprivations, and pestilence the PDP has brought to Ekiti in the last four year...

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has again revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari should not be allowed to win in 2019 presidential elections. According to the former president, one reason why Buhari must be stopped in the coming election is because Buhari was double-mouthed especially as regards the issue of the Fulani Herdsmen. While in a meeting with leaders of the pan-Yoruba organisation, Afenifere, last week in Akure, the Ondo State, Tribune reports that Obasanjo noted that he was not on board with the excuse of the Herdsmen that it is the anti-grazing laws that has caused the problem. He (Buhari) often speaks from both sides of the mouth on the issue of armed herdsmen killing of innocent citizens.” “At times, he would say the herdsmen are not Nigerians; that they are from Niger, Mali, Chad and other neighbouring countries. “In the same breath, the president would say we should learn to live and cope with our neighbours, talkin...

The Lens News Agency celebrates our very own PRO on the occasion of her birthday, today the Saturday 19th May, 2018. May this year's birthday brings goodness, favour, uncommon success and unarguable grace to you. Don’t know everything new that you've earned this year, but I know that whatever it was it will propel you into your best year yet Been thinking about abdecent gift to give you on this special day of yours but to no avail. I guess this is simply because there is no way on earth I could ever get a gift as special as you. Happy Birthday Oyebode Quwwatu - llah Opeyemi We love you more than a million bucks!

A prospective teacher, identified as Chioma U. Jane took to her facebook wall the picture of a love letter sent to her by one of her students during her teaching practice. According to a report, the letter was placed on Chioma's  table and she couldn't believe the content of the letter which goes thus " Aunty Chioma, These might sounds strange to you but I mean every word from the first time I saw you in school, it was if my brain cell stopped working. Each time I see you it will be as if smoke is coming out of my eyes. Your beauty is killing me seriously, although am still in secondary school, I have plans on becoming a rich man. I know you will say ama a small boy, but let me tell you when you are in love, age does not matter. I am becoming very useless all because I keep thinking about you each time I close my eyes, I see your picture. Please consider my request and make me useful for once. Yours in love Pin Code"

The Super Eagles’ manager, Gernot Rohr, has released his 30-man provisional list on Monday for the Russia 2018 World Cup. The list includes two surprises – Junior Lokosa, who has so far scored 18 goals in the Nigeria Professional Football League, and Simeon Nwankwo, who scored five goals for Italian Serie A side, Crotone, in April. The main question answered by Rohr’s list was the exclusion of Vincent Enyeama. There have been continuous calls that the 35-year-old be invited as he seemed the most viable option between the sticks but the counter argument has been that the Eagles should not repeat the Peter Rufai mistake of 1998. Rohr has often stated that he is more interested in building for the future than retracing his steps and on the issue of goalkeeping; he said he would not take an old goalkeeper to Russia to sit on the bench. The 30-man list includes: Goalkeepers [4] : Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Dele Ajiboye, Daniel Akpeyi, Francis Uzoho Defenders [10] :...

Neymar was named as France’s player of the year at an awards ceremony in Paris on Sunday, despite the Paris Saint-Germain superstar missing the last three months of the season due to injury. The Brazilian, the world’s most expensive player, scored 19 goals in just 20 league games for PSG before suffering a foot injury in February that required surgery. His PSG teammates Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe were also nominees, along with Marseille’s Florian Thauvin

Returnees recently repatriated from Libya have continued to relive their tortuous experience in their journeys to enter Europe through the North African coast. Some of them received by the Edo State Task Force against Human Trafficking, who spoke to Southern City News on Sunday, expressed regret that they could not reach their preferred destinations after parting with huge amounts of money to get to Italy. One of them, Nana Sandra, who hails from the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state, said she made up her mind to leave the shores of the country on January 27, 2018, when she could no long manage her job as a salesperson in Benin. But Sandra noted that though she earned little as a salesgirl in a boutique, she managed to raise N700, 000 for the journey. “I was going to Europe to earn a living. I was working as a salesgirl in a boutique before I left. I paid N500,000 to get to Libya and N200,000 to cross to Italy. “The journey was hard; it was not easy. I will...