TO:
AAUA STUDENTS
SECURITY ALERT
This is to notify the general public, especially students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, to be security conscious at this present time.
We hereby advice students to avoid late night movement and should there be need for a night class, kindly get to your destination on time.
Be mindful of strange faces around you and be at alert should there be any security breach.
Security personnel is on around to ensure security of lives, nevertheless, we advice you not to be ignorant and take things...
Sunday, 23 June 2019
SECURITY MESSAGE TO AAUA STUDENTS
EDITOR'S NOTE
*SECURITY ALERT*
DEAR AAUA STUDENTS,
Due to recent security issues in the community, you are advised not to stay out late in the night.
ECHO received different security information from the community and it is crystal clear that there is need for safety.
We are quite aware of the exam period and the need for 'Night Class's, but for Safety reasons, kindly be vigilant of your movements as well as be careful of strange faces around you.
To add to this, it will be advisable you work in groups and not alone. Be sure of everyone in...
AAUA:Update On CBT Exams
UPDATE ON AAUA CBT EXAMS
The Computer Based Examination for Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko set to hold on Monday and Tuesday (24&25) has been postponed.
ECHO gathered that CBT exams has been postponed till further.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (ACAD), Prof. Francis Gbore has said that the new daters will be announced soon and would be made public to all concerned students.
The Students Union President, Comrade Adesomoju Samuel SAMPRAISE also confirmed this to the students.
Read message below:
"Students be informed that...
Entrepreneurship And Leadership Awards (Nomination Begins)
*ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS*
This is an award that is geared towards recognising and rewarding Political Personalities, Reputable Firms, Business minded persons and Worthy Individuals (students) and those who have solved Entrepreneurial and Leadership problems.
We are also aware of the great works of some students that is causing societal change and laying a good foundation for others to follow. These are commendable works we want to reward.
The mission is to discover, develop and deploy workable ways to make these reputable individuals...
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
ARTICLE: Some Sunshine In The Rain
SOME SUNSHINE IN THE RAIN
By: Muneer Yaqub
I understand democracy can't be yanked off us at this stage. We're so lapped up. Quite fundamentally. Otherwise, I'd have moved that we find for ourselves some other governmental system. Save frustration and desperation, and other 'tions' that end turmoil and sorrow, we've earned nothing in the last twenty years of doing this. Our Democracy has morphed savagely: a government of some people by some people and for some people.
The rest are objects of kidnap and banditry, mobbed and robbed, rid of their...
An Important History You Must Know About OAU
By: Gideon Ajose
Did George Iwilade a.k.a Afrika Kill Himself?; A Historical Reconstruction of July 10, 1999
• Every Society is a Product of Struggle - Pius Adesanmi
• The trees of Freedom are always watered by the blood of Traitors, Enablers of Traitors and Martyrs alike - Anonymous
Just like that, it has been 20years since Afrika and 4 others were killed on OAU campus in a night that would never be forgotten in the history of the Institution. This was a night when dare devil cult members of the Black Axe members numbering up to 40 did what seemed...
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
UNIVERSITY LEAGUE: How EKSU Set To Face UNILAG
EKITI GALACTICOS All SET TO LOCK HORNS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
By: Omoniyi Jeremiah
The Ekiti state University football team known as the "Ekiti Galaticos" prepares for its university league face-off with the University of Lagos, later this week in Lagos
The team whose journey has been delayed due to logistics issues at the time of former departure (Monday morning), remains unfazed as it sets off on Tuesday
Team captain, Tiote from the faculty of engineering, who spoke to ACJ through correspondent of NUESA Press, thrust praises at the team...
Sunday, 16 June 2019
EKSU Management Shifts Examinations For Security Reasons
OUR REPORTER
The Management of Ekiti State University has postponed the First Semester examination which was originally scheduled to begin on Monday 17, 2019.
In a press release signed by the Registrar of the institution, Mr Akin Arogundade, the new date for the examination is Monday, 1st July 2019.
The postponement according to the statement is to ensure security of lives and properties on campus and its environs.
Consequently, all academic activities on campus has been postponed till Monday 1st July, 2019, while students are expected back...
"No Going Back On Tuition Fee"- AAUA VC
By: ADESOLA IKULAJOLU
The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun has revealed that there is no going back on the issue of the tuition fee.
The VC made this clear in an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ECHO after the Matriculation ceremony, last Thursday. 5,305 students were matriculated into the university.
Recall that the tuition fee saga has rocked AAUA than any other institutions in Southwest causing two 'shutdown protest' by the students.
He explained that: "The tuition fee issue was...
Thursday, 13 June 2019
LIVE UPDATE: AAUA MATRICULATION
The matriculation ceremony of the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko is currently holding.
The ceremony is holding at the Olusegun Obasanjo Multipurpose hall.
9:54am: The Vice Chancellor procession entered.
9:57 am-National Anthem and School anthem.
9:58am- The Vice Chancellor declared the ceremony opened.
9:59am- Dean of Agriculture presented their students but none was present.
10:00am- Dean of Law presented their matriculating students
- Dean faculty of Science presented their students
-Dean of Social and Management sciences...
Monday, 10 June 2019
AAUA Mgt Vs Union: Heavy Security Deployed To Scare Students Away From Congress
By Phillip Anjorin
The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has deployed security personnel into the campus to prevent students from holding a congress.
ECHO recalled that the students union called for a congress on Monday, June 10 which coincidentally was declared by the management as the resumption date for academic activities.
'The Congress was later put on hold due to security concerns and advice from security experts', said Comrade Babalola David (Sir Babovid), the Public Relations Officer of the union.
This...
Friday, 7 June 2019
TUITON FEE: "It Is Our Responsibility To Communicate, Give Feedback To Students - AAUASU
Agency Report
The Students Union of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, in a letter jointly signed by the Executive and Legislative arms of the Union has maintained the essence and effectiveness of communication.
In the letter signed by the Union President, Adesomoju Samuel; General Secretary, Adebayo Jesutola; and Senate President, Adebowale Richard; the Union invites the entire students to attend the Congress, which is the first congress of this present Union administration and it centres on the students' tuition.
A copy of...
JUST IN! TUITION FEE SAGA: AAUASU CALLS FOR EMERGENCY CONGRESS
The Students Union of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko has finally called for an emergency to address the tuition fee saga.
The decision was taken by the Combined forces of the Executives and the Legislative arm on Friday evening.
According to the press statement signed by the President, Comrade Adesomoju Samuel 'SAMPRAISE; General Secretary Adebayo Jesutola and Senate President Adebowale Temitope which was obtained by ECHO explained that the decision is in line with the Union's Constitution.
The Union noted that there is no need for...
JUST IN! FEE SAGA:NANS Tells AAUA Students To Abide By No Reduction No Resumption
By: Our Reporter
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Ondo State chapter has said that students of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko should disregard the resumption date announced by the school management and follow the No Reduction No Resumption Policy.
This was contained in a statement obtained by ECHO which was signed by the NANS Ondo JCC Chairman, Comrade Adebowale Adewumi 'Rugged' on Friday afternoon.
Recall that ECHO reported the resumption date schedule as annouced by the authorities of AAUA on Thursday afternoon....
Thursday, 6 June 2019
TRENDING: Mid-Semester Break Ends As AAUA Announces Date For Resumption, Examination
Our Reporter
The Senate of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko at its emergency meeting held today, Thursday, 6th June 2019 has released the resumption date as well as the examination date.
This was confirmed in an official statement obtained by ECHO which was signed by the University's Acting Registrar, Mr Akinfemiwa Opeoluwa on Thursday and posted on the official Facebook group of the University.
The statement stipulates June 9 as the resumption date while examination will commence June 17.
The statement further stated that Senate...
BREAKING: How Ex SUG Aspirant Attempted Suicide In EKSU
*SUICIDE ATTEMPT BY COMR ZAMANE, FORMER EKSU SUG SPORT DIRECTOR ASPIRANT*
The hands of fear gripped the hearts of friends of Comr Zamane, a student of the faculty of Management Science and the department of Accounting who once contested for the post of sport director at the Student Union level and also a member of the SUG Committee as he threatened to commit suicide but was saved and taken to Eksuth by his friends.
This happened after when he made a series of WhatsApp post's hinting on a suicide attempt due to how life and education has been since...
EXCLUSIVE: "The Senate Is Yet To Meet On Resumption Date"- AAUA DVC
By: ADESOLA IKULAJOLU
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Professor Francis Gbore of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko has said that students should disregard the circular currently going on resumption that the Senate is yet to meet.
The DVC spoke exclusively to ECHO MEDIA in a telephone conversation saying the circular is not true and the Senate is yet to decide on resumption.
While reacting to the circular, DVC said "I'm not sure because the Senate has not met. Only Senate can decide resumption date."
He added that the "Senate is...
FOCUS: The Before And After Of Tuition Fee Saga With ODSG, Postponed Meetings
Tuiton Fee saga has rocked Ondo State for several months and still ongoing. Some students of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko are already taking a look at the rescheduled meeting to hold today, June 6. ADAGBA PROMISE looks closely at the the situation as well as talking to some students.
Recall that the tuition fee meeting with the Ondo state government has been postponed twotimes now with the third one to hold today.
The meeting has been rescheduled to hold today with Stakeholders that are concerned but the question is, WILL...
TUITION FEE SAGA: After Postponing Date Twice, Will Ondo State Government Meet With Stakeholders Today?
Tuiton fee saga has been rocking in Ondo State since the coming to Government of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN. The state owned institutions are faced with one controversy or the other. FERANMI OKUKU (EDITOR OF ECHO MEDIA) writes on the meeting to be held on June 6,after been postponed twice.
The big question on the mind of every students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) is whether the meeting with Ondo State government will held today June 6, as rescheduled .
The meeting is to hold between Ondo State Government,...
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
How Police Arrested Three AAUA Students For Allegedly Killing Colleague During Initiation
Our Reporter
Three suspected student cult members of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko(AAUA) have been arrested by police detectives in Ondo State over the death of a student during initiation.
The deceased, 21 years Old Daniel Paul Oluwatosin, was a 200 level student in the Department of Philosophy .
The suspected cultists include 19- year-old- Ifedayo Oluwaseun , Nafiu Akani David, 22, and Ajibola Philips aged 22.
The state Police Commissioner Undie Adie, said: “On the 20/4/2019 at about 1300hrs, one Kabiru Rasak ‘M’ of Achiever University...
Monday, 3 June 2019
MEET THE BOSS: Hail The Media Icon, Lekan Otufodunrin
By: Ikulajolu Adesola
Mr. LEKAN OTUFODUNRIN had to travel down from Abeokuta to Lagos just to ensure he watch us- Representative of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko perform in his Quiz Competition.
The LEKAN OTUFODUNRIN MASS COMMUNICATION QUIZ COMPETITION is currently going on which involves not less than 15 Departments Natiowide. I and Adebayo Toluwalope Represented AAUA and Idowu Ridwan David As our amazing audience.
At the end of the preliminary stage, top three schools with the highest score will be picked for the Grand finale....
FOCUS: AAUA Tuition Fee In The Past, Present And Future
On the reduction of school fee saga as earlier released by the AAUASU President, Com. Adesomoju Samuel (Sampraise) concerning the meeting held with the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, that the final resolution will be make in presence of Vice Chancellors and Governing councils of Adekunle Ajasin University and the Ondo State University of Science Technology.
Let take you back to the Press Release earlier released by the Management of Adekunle Ajasin University as signed by Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa, the Acting Registrar of...
SPECIAL ANALYSIS : How Ondo Government Postpone Meetings With Stakeholders Over AAUA Tution Fee Hike
By: Feranmi Okuku
The students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), have shown displeasure over the hike in tuition fee and the postponement of the meeting with the State Government on two different occasions.
Recall that AAUA tuition fee was increased by over 200% in 2018 by the governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN. The increment led to a three-days protest in Akure, the state capital.
ECHO also recalled that the students of AAUA embarked on another protest on April 24,2019 to speak against the policy of 'No Payment No Examination' by the...
OSUN POLY: Students Razed Down Health Center, Protest Death Of Colleague
Our Reporter
The management of the Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY), Iree, on Saturday has ordered the closure of the institution after a violent protest by the students over the death of their colleague at the school medical clinic.
Hammed Aminu a Higher National Diploma (HND) 1 in the department of applied chemistry had on Friday slumped in the examination hall.
The closure of the institution was contained in a press statement signed by its Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Tope Abiola.
The students, who stormed the clinic...
Sunday, 2 June 2019
OSUN POLY: Students Razed Down Health Center, Protest Death Of Colleague
Our Reporter
The management of the Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY), Iree, on Saturday has ordered the closure of the institution after a violent protest by the students over the death of their colleague at the school medical clinic.
Hammed Aminu a Higher National Diploma (HND) 1 in the department of applied chemistry had on Friday slumped in the examination hall.
The closure of the institution was contained in a press statement signed by its Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Tope Abiola.
The students, who stormed the clinic...
Saturday, 1 June 2019
Federal Government Declares Holiday For Eid-Al-Fitr
Our Reporter
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th June, 2019 as public holidays to mark the Muslim Eid-Al-Fitr celebration.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Barrister Georgina Ekeoma Ehuriah, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed on Friday by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations Mohammed Manga.
She congratulated the Muslim faithful on a successful completion of the Ramadan Fast and enjoined all Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration to...
Sokoto Varsity Admits 4,950 Fresh Students
Yesterday, 31th May, no fewer than Four thousand nine hundred and fifty (4,950) new intakes were matriculated at the 40th matriculation ceremony of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto for the 2018/2019 academic session out of about twenty-six thousand (26,000) applicants.
Speaking at the matriculation ceremony, the vice chancellor, Prof. Abdullah Abdu Zuru revealed that the university prioritised the directives of the federal government in the admission of its students.
He relayed that out of a total twenty-six thousand applicants, the university...
