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Monday, 24 February 2025

AAUA ’22 Championship Finale: Sociology Wins Title After Intense Penalty Shootout

By Boluwatife Kehinde and Daniel Akinte

In the final match of the AAUA '22 Championship, the Department of Sociology at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, secured victory against the Department of Computer Science, winning 3-4 in a penalty shootout.

The match, held at the university sports complex, ended with a score of 0-0 after 60 minutes of regulation time. Both teams faced challenges in converting scoring opportunities. In the second half, Sociology's goalkeeper, Dada Opeyemi, made a significant save that prevented Computer Science from taking the lead.

A refereeing decision in the closing moments of the match resulted in a missed penalty opportunity for Computer Science, leading to additional time. After 33 minutes of extra play, the score remained tied, and the game proceeded to a penalty shootout.

The Sociology team completed the tournament without any losses and demonstrated composure during the shootout. Computer Science's last penalty attempt did not succeed, resulting in a final score of 3-4 in favor of the Sociology team.

The tournament organizers awarded medals to the Departments of History and International Relations and Computer Science, who were recognized as the second and first runners-up, respectively. Certificates were also presented to the tournament's best eleven players.

Individual awards were given to Dada Richard (Best Goalkeeper)from Sociology department,Israel Olamide (Highest Goal Scorer)from History department, and Mayowa Akanbi (Best Player of the Tournament)from Sociology department.

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Sunday, 23 February 2025

AAUA Declares Public Holiday for Ondo State Governor’s Inauguration


By Eniola Akinwumi-Niyi 

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, has declared a public holiday for all staff and students on Monday, February 24, 2025, in recognition of the inauguration of Ondo State Governor, His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.

A circular issued by the University Registrar, Olugbenga Arajulu, on behalf of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige, states that the decision is in accordance with the state-wide holiday declared by Governor Aiyedatiwa.

The holiday is designated to enable residents of Ondo State to engage in the inauguration activities of the Governor and Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami.

The Vice-Chancellor announced that the university will be closed for official duties on the specified date, with the exception of staff required for essential duties. Regular academic and administrative activities are set to resume on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

The Vice-Chancellor acknowledges the appointments of Governor Aiyedatiwa and Deputy Governor Adelami, wishing them success in their tenure.


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AAUA Offers 17 Sports, But Student Participation Remains Low - Coach Lawal



By Boluwatife Kehinde & Daniel Akinte 

The proverb "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" highlights the importance of balancing work and leisure. In response, the school management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has implemented extracurricular activities, particularly in sports, for students. However, a lack of awareness among students has resulted in many not fully benefiting from these sports activities.

Lawal Idris is a 200-level Economics Education student who played football at the secondary school level and was a member of the school team said he has encountered challenges in joining the Adekunle Ajasin University school team, primarily related to the balance between academic commitments and participation in sports.

According to Idris, joining the school team has its benefits, but it is mainly suited for those pursuing a career in sports. 

"Though I like football, it is stressful. Now, I just play football for fun because I can't balance it with academics and hustling. I know there are benefits, but those who join such a team are those that have passion as well as pursue a career in that aspect."

Despite this, Idris still participates in sports activities, particularly at the departmental level.

"I don't have time for football again because it's stressful, but for my department, it is my responsibility to participate in departmental sport." Idris says.

Another 200-level student of Computer Science, Adeyeye Peter, expresses concerns about joining the school team, citing the potential for it to distract from academic responsibilities and to negatively impact academic performance.

“I can't join the school team and I see it as a waste of time. Also, it will make me lose focus of the purpose of my coming to school." Peter says.

Expert view

In an interview with Echo Media, AAUA Staff Chief Coach Lawal Surajudeen addressed the issue of unawareness of students to sporting activities available on campus.

The school offers 17 diverse sports activities, including badminton, taekwondo, chess, scrabble, table tennis, tennis, basketball, volleyball, swimming, handball, football, and track and field.

Coach Lawal noted that the lack of participation by students in the school Fresher's Orientation may contribute to a general apathy toward sports.

"Ignorance of students towards sports activities starts when they don't come for orientation because it is during orientation the school orients the students about sports”. 

Claiming that "If you are a sportsman right from your secondary school, at least you must have represented your school in any competition."

The upcoming competitions for the school as stated by coach Lawal include the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Game, scheduled for February 27, 2025, the Nigeria University Game Association (NUGA) in November 2025, and the University Games in Germany on July 16, 2025.


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AAUASU Election: SUEC Announces New Dates for Screening, Debate, and Manifesto Presentations


By Mariam Wahab

The Students' Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has announced a rescheduling of the screening, debate, and manifesto events for the 2024/2025 Students’ Union election. This decision comes in response to a public holiday declared by the Ondo State government.

A memo signed by the SUEC Chairman, Prof. Simon Odion Ehiabhi, was issued to all concerned parties, announcing the revised dates for the election processes.

The screening is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Law Students' Moot Court. The debate will occur on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Students' Relaxation Center, located opposite Obasanjo (OBJ) Hall.

The memo states that the manifesto presentation will take place immediately following the debate, beginning at 12:30 PM at the same venue as the debate.

Explaining the reason for the adjustment, Prof. Ehiabhi explained; “The rescheduling was necessary due to the public holiday declared by the Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and the need for security clearance and CGPA reports from the appropriate university organs, which will only be available on February 25."



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Friday, 21 February 2025

AAUA '22 Championship Finale: Computer Science to Face Sociology

By Boluwatife Kehinde and Daniel Akinte

The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) class of 2022 championship is set to conclude with the finals between the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Sociology.

The football competition, consisting of a group of 22 participants, is scheduled to occur at the university's sports complex on Sunday at 4 PM. This competition, which started on January 16, 2025, includes sixteen (16) teams from across the school. 

In an interview with Echo Media, Adebiyi Adegboyega, the coach for the Computer Science 300-level team, stated that the path to the final has been challenging. He noted that the team has played three matches to date, recording one loss.

“There are honorable mentions to be sincere, the run to the final was not an easy one, I would like to say all our matches were tough, the match against Criminology gave us a hard time, but at the same, if I should consider that in this run we have only suffered a loss against mass communication, then I think it's just honorable to say that was the toughest, respect to all our opponents by the way”.

In discussing preparations for the final against their opponent, Adegboyega stated that the team's preparation and confidence in winning the championship "is the same as previous matches: train, train, pray”.

“All my players are in form and out of form. We are as confident as our opponents for the final are; I guess no one will get to the final and then lose confidence; we are all going for the win”.

However, he acknowledged God as the easy maker of their road to the finals. "Let me just add that the journey to the final has been God and teamwork. Everyone has contributed to this moment in the possible way we all can, and we just hope and pray that spirit keeps us on that final.”

Ayokunle Akinyemi, the 300-level Sociology coach, evaluates his team's performance, noting that they have achieved strong results in the competition thus far.

"The Sociology department was the best team so far in the competition, so making it to the finals is a history to our team," he added.

In evaluating the team's performance, he noted that the match against Physics and Electronics presented significant challenges for the Sociologist. 

Ayokunle confirmed that the team is adequately prepared and ready for the upcoming final, as several players who had previously sustained minor injuries have now returned to full availability for the upcoming match.

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Tuesday, 4 February 2025

AAUA alumnus Saheed Ibrahim wins PhD scholarship in the UK


...his research focuses on misinformation and electoral integrity.

By Emmanuel Oluwadola

An alumnus of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Saheed Ibrahim has won a fully funded PhD scholarship at Birmingham City University, United Kingdom.

Ibrahim who graduated as the Best Graduating Student in Mass Communication at AAUA in 2011 secured one of the two doctoral awards sponsored by Meedan on electoral misinformation and technology-facilitated gender-based violence in the larger world.


His research will focus on the relationship between election integrity and associated forms of misinformation, with the goal of identifying what kinds of misinformation present the greatest risk to the electoral process.

Ibrahim's research interests include developmental storytelling and journalism, health communication, artificial intelligence and digital media, political communication, and media representation of vulnerable groups.

He earned a distinction in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan, while his eight years of media experience has distinguished him with several accolades.

He was the joint winner of the Best Fellow award in the DUBAWA 2024 Fact-Checking Fellowship and was the Runner-Up in the Best Fact-Check category at the fellowship's awards in November 2023. In December 2024, he won the Investigative Reporter of the Year award for the third consecutive time at the Ondo NUJ Professional Awards.


Recently, he emerged as the Best Fellow (joint winner) of the DUBAWA 2024 Fact-checking Fellowship and also emerged Runner Up for the Best Fact-check Award last year in November. In December, he won the Investigative Reporter of the Year Award for the third consecutive time at the Ondo NUJ Professional Awards.

Ibrahim is a G15 member, fact-checking democracy-related information for the Halt Fake Tracker Hub, an initiative of the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), funded by the EUSDGN II project.

He is also a Fellow of the NEXTGEN SRHR Fellowship (2024), the Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking Fellowship (2024), the Mandela Washington Fellowship (2023), and the Communicating Evidence for SRHR Policy and Advocacy Action (C4SPAA) Fellowship (2023). In January 2025, he was selected for YouthRISE Nigeria's Media Fellowship on ethical reporting of substance use in Nigeria.

As a youth and social development advocate, Saheed founded the Centre for Storytelling and Development Initiative, which empowers young Africans and promotes positive African narratives. The initiative has directly trained and mentored over 400 young Nigerians in journalism, communication, leadership, and personal development.

Ibrahim is also a member of the African Narrative Collective, shifting stereotypical and harmful narratives about Africa.

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Thursday, 23 January 2025

AAUASU Dedicates Jan 23 Remembrance Day for Deceased Students 

 Eniola Akinwumi-Niyi 

The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko Students’ Union (AAUASU) has designated January 23rd as a memorial day in honour of students' loss of life due to an accident.

Recall that it is four years now since  (January 23, 2021) when a Dangote cement truck rammed into the side of the Akungba-Ikare road close to the School's main entrance gate cutting short the lives of some AAUA students.

This year's commemoration activities witnessed a solidarity walk at the AAUA Students Union Building (SUB) where moments of silence, prayers, and personal tributes were observed to honour the lost souls.

According to AAUASU, led by Comrade Boladale Oyindamola, the day tagged “Adekunle Ajasin University Comrade's Day” will not only be a moment to honour these souls but to foster a stronger, safer, and more inclusive campus environment.

“The event will serve as a remembrance for the students who lost their lives in an accident that occurred four years ago at the school's main entrance gate. It aims to honour their memory and emphasize the strength and unity of the student body.


“Comrade’s Day is a time for reflection, unity, and compassion, as the university community comes together to honor those lost. It will also serve as a reminder of the importance of mutual respect and support, as well as a call to foster a stronger, safer, and more inclusive campus environment,” the union stated.


All flags on campus will be flown at half-mast to honour the deceased. In addition, a suspension of all political and social activities will be observed throughout the day.

“Comrade's Day is not only a time to honour the departed, but also an opportunity to reflect on our shared values and the importance of kindness, empathy, and mutual respect in building a strong community.

“We encourage every student to actively participate in this day of remembrance, solidarity, and reflection. Together, we will ensure that the legacy of our fallen comrades continues to live on,” the union noted.

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Saturday, 18 January 2025

EPL Matchday 22 Preview: Tractor Boys Face Free-Falling Saints, Forest Eye Perfect Record


By Boluwatife Kehinde

The intensity of EPL Matchday 22 is palpable as teams convene at various venues to compete for vital points.

Newly appointed Everton manager, David Moyes will have another opportunity to showcase his capabilities as the Toffees host Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park, following a loss in his first match in charge.

Brighton & Hove Albion visit Old Trafford to face Ruben Amorim's Manchester United, with both teams currently facing challenges in the league standings.

Nuno Espirito Santo's squad boasts a strong record in their last eight matches, with seven wins and one draw (W7, D1). They face bottom-placed Southampton, who are winless in their last eight matches (L6, D2).

Ipswich Town, the Tractor Boys, host Manchester City at Portman Road, seeking revenge for their 4-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium earlier this season.

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Friday, 17 January 2025

EPL Matchday 22 Preview: Liverpool Eyes 7-Point Lead, Arsenal Seeks to Close Gap


By Daniel Akinte

The English Premier League (EPL) Matchday 22 is set to kick off from Saturday 18 to Monday 21 January 2025. Ten clubs will focus on achieving new heights, sustaining victories, and restoring rankings.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth

Newcastle aims to extend their winning streak to 10 matches in all competitions as they host Bournemouth, who remain unbeaten in their last 10 games. The Magpies achieved a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in their most recent EPL match, moving them into 4th place and surpassing Chelsea, who drew 2-2 with Bournemouth.

Brentford vs Liverpool

League leaders Liverpool will visit Brentford on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Brentford recently recorded a 2-2 draw against Manchester City and will aim to compete effectively against Liverpool, who seek to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points.

Leicester vs Fulham

Leicester, currently positioned in the relegation zone, will host Fulham, who are looking to secure three important points to improve their standing. Fulham aims to recover from a recent defeat to West Ham.

West Ham vs Crystal Palace

West Ham will build on their recent 3-2 victory over Fulham as they prepare to host Crystal Palace. The team seeks to maintain its upward momentum in the standings, while Crystal Palace focuses on securing a position in 12th place.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

On Saturday, Arsenal will host Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium. This match features former Arsenal manager Unai Emery leading the Aston Villa team. Arsenal aims to close the gap with current league leaders Liverpool, while Aston Villa seeks to secure their fourth consecutive victory.

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