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EPL: Chelsea Draws Manchester United at Old Trafford
The race for top-four finish in the English Premier League is still very much open following the 1-1 score line recorded in the Super Sunday clash between Manchester United and Chelsea. David de Gea made another costly goalkeeping error as the Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by the Blues. Juan Mata had given United a deserved first-half lead against his former employers in what had been dubbed a “must-win” match for the hosts. However, De Gea’s mistake gifted an equaliser to Marcos Alonso as Chelsea boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification. The result leaves Maurizio Sarri’s side still fourth on the table and two points above fifth-placed Arsenal, whereas United must overhaul a three-point deficit as well as their inferior goal difference during the final two games of the season to snatch a champions league spot. After Sunday’s difficult test against Chelsea, United have two winnable fixtures to conclude their campaign: against Huddersfield Town (A) an...
When Suicide Becomes an Option By Kingsley Ndimele.
Cases of hopelessness, loss of pleasure in life, depression and anxiousness have led many people to commit suicide. Unexpected loss of a family member or friend, sudden loss of a job, medical diagnoses, a breakup, sexual abuse, social isolation or stigmatization and increasing relative poverty compared to those around a person may increase the risk of suicide. Some people have committed suicide due to issues of debt. In adults, being a burden to others can be overwhelming. Often, I meet young ones especially, who become extremely distressed at the face of challenging circumstances. As a student in the university, there were several reported cases of suicide, some of which were traceable to poor academic performances. For some, public disgrace or humiliation makes it intolerable to go on living; while, for others, the post-traumatic stress of imprisonment can be so devastating. Worldwide, approximately 22 million people attempt suicide yearly. Suicide accounts for more death...
(OPINION) Great Ife, Where Art Thou?
(OPINION) Great Ife, Where Art Thou? By Kazeem Olalekan. Truth be told, the absence of a coordinated Students' Union body on our campus poses a very serious threat to everyone of us as students. Ipso facto, the students' union has always been the body through which the students collectively and in unison speak against societal ills. These range from the insincerity of the government in acting according to the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) to cater for the security and welfare of the people which include investing in education to the high-handedness of the University management while trying to cover-up for the inefficiency and ineptitude of the government; the Union, historically through its Security Committee which was constituted aftermath the July 10 cultists' attack addresses security matters as it affects its members, the students. However, it is rather unfortunate that the University management has not de...
Highlights of Man-U vs. Barcelona: Underdogs not losers.
Highlights of Man-U vs. Barcelona: Underdogs not losers. Ademola Adekanmbi "...I know how to stop Lionel Messi. I have played against Mbappe (kylian) and Ronaldo (Cristiano) in the champions league this season already..." Those were the words of United Defender,Chris Smalling before the match. Day two of the 2018/2019 UEFA Champions League kicked off at Old Trafford between Manchester United and FC Barcelona with all eyes on the Manchester United Squad and their new manager,Ole solksjaer. United ,a team which suffered a rough start to the season under Jose Mourinho became rejuvenated under Solksjaer after winning his first six games in charge. Meanwhile, their form has been shaky of recent after losing to newly promoted side,Wolverhampton Wanderers twice in the space of 17 days. A large percentage of football fans over the World predicted a thorough thrashing of United in the hands of Barcelona before the game. The game started around 8pm West African Ti...
Dear Fresh Ones, Welcome to Our Ted Talk.
Dear Fresh ones, we hope y'all have had a wonderful first week? Obafemi Awolowo University's most informative and Journalistic outfit would like to welcome you to a new phase in your various lives. There is not much advice to give as you have all been orientated by your various departments and the school generally, even by parents and old ones. People give advice from their own perspectives and you would have to pick out the ones that suit your purpose. This write-up is aimed at clarifying and guiding. So, welcome to our Ted talk. Whether you are determined and really love your course or your course is just a disguise to acheive your other aims, you really have to assign a high level of seriousness to it. None of those two reasons is bad as long as you respect the fact that your academics should be taken serious. Like the motto, Obafemi Awolowo University is for learning and culture. Unless I'm making a mistake, it doesn't specify what to learn. And that'...
