Adesola Ikulajolu and others win Campus Journalism Awards

Ikuajolu receiving his award on Saturday Toluwalope AdebayoIn recognition of his diligence in campus journalism, the Supervising Editor of Echo Media, Adesola Ikulajolu has been named the Best Editor (online) at the 2020 Campus Journalism AwardsIkulajolu, who is also the President of the Department of Mass Communication, was among the 16 winners awarded at the third edition of the event, on Saturday at Abuja.Reacting to his win, Ikulajolu took...

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AAUA PROFESSOR, ABOLUWOYE DIES AT 58

Toluwalope Adebayo A Professor of the Department of Chemistry at Adekunle Ajasin University, Christopher Aboluwoye is dead. The Don, who recently lost his mother,  reportedly died of an illness on Thursday at UNIMED Teaching Hospital, Ondo. The deceased started work at Adekunle Ajasin University in 1989, and became an associate professor in 1998. He later got appointed as a Professor in 2013, and served as the Dean of the Faculty of Science...

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COVID19: NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT IS SUFFERING FROM IGNORANCE

 Friday Omosola  Is self-isolation the best for Nigeria at the moment? Let’s look at its effects on the citizens._ It's no longer news that COVID-19 is a pandemic which has sent many to early graves and left a large number of people in pitiable states across the globe. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus in Nigeria, the government has spoken about proactive measures taken to contain the pandemic on local and international television stations and newspapers. Sadly, the measures taken by the government aren't the solution to curbing...

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ONDO STATE SHUTS SCHOOLS OVER COVID-19

Friday Omosola Following the widespread of COVID-19 (corona virus) across the globe, the Ondo State Government has ordered the closure of all schools across the state. The Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi  Akeredolu made this known today, while addressing citizens of the state. He ordered the commencement of the closure from tomorrow March 20th till further notice, in order to the ensure safety of the people. Aketi assured the citizens that, "the state government would do everything and all things in its power, knowledge and capability...

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KIDNAPPED ONDO POLY GRADUATES RELEASED

By: Friday Omosola The four graduates of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic kidnapped on Monday night on their way to the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp at Zamfara state, have been rescued. According to SaharaReporters, the victims were identified as Oladehin Olamigoke, Fanoku Juwon, Ojo David, Adenibiuan Adegboyega. While confirming their release on phone to our correspondent today, the Student Union President of the institution, Comrade  Ebiniyi Comrade (Comrade Comrade) said the graduates were rescued by the policemen in an operation...

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ECHO Supervising Editor Shortlisted For CJA Awards

Toluwalope Adebayo The Supervising Editor of Echo Media, Adesola Ikulajolu has been shortlisted for the 2020 Campus Journalism Awards. Ikulajolu alongside the Immediate Past President of the Nigerian Union of Campus Journalist, AAUA Chapter, Damilola Olufemi, are among the 30 finalists to be screened by a panel of judges in Abuja, on March 28th. The professional awards event, which is organized by the Youth Digest, is an annual platform that...

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Mass Communication Student Bags Best SIWES Student Award

Folashade Azeez receiving her award of excellence Clarion Olusegun A student of the Department of Mass Communication, Adekunle Ajasin University, Afolashade Azeez has been awarded as the best student of the 2018/2019  Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). The award of excellence was presented to her on Thursday during the 2019/2020 SIWES orientation programme. In an exclusive interview with our correspondent, Azeez described the...

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AAUA Announces Mid-Semester Break

Friday Omosola Following the postponement of its 2019/2020 first semester examination to mourn the deaths of two students,  Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko has approved a two-week mid-semester break for all students. This was made known today in a circular signed by the Acting Registrar, Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa. According to the circular, students are expected to resume for the continuation of the 2019/2020 first semester academic...

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AAUA Postpones Exam, Mourns Deaths of Students.

Toluwalope Adebayo Few days after the extension of its 2019/2020 first semester examination, the management of Adekunle Ajasin University has postponed the examination following the death of two students on Thursday and yesterday respectively. In a condolence message signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr.Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa, the examination expected to commence on Monday, March 9, 2020, with GST and ENT courses has been postponed till further notice to mourn the deceased. The students were identified as Temitope Patience Ayedun, a 200 Level of...

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Studentpreneur: Flopping is my greatest fear- Ore-ofe Aladesuyi

Ore-ofe Aladesuyi, a 200 level student of the Department of History and international studies, is the CEO of TASTYFORMULA, a confectionaries business. In this interview with Glorious Emoruwa, she talks about her business and the journey so far. How did you come about your business idea? The idea to start this business came when i thought about my future being sealed with handwork, and that my career was just a 50-50 chance. Why the name...

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NAMACOS AAUA ELECTS EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Omodolapo Agboola, Friday Omosola, Daniel Gbiri The National Association of Mass Communication students, Adekunle Ajashin University (AAUA) chapter, yesterday held its 2020/2021 Students Executive Board election. Aspirants of various posts of the executive board, who had declared their intentions of serving the students, were on Wednesday screened by the NAMACOS Students' Union Electoral Committee, and further presented their manifestos at the Mass Communication Relaxation Centre (MRC). The following results were announced by the SUEC Chairman,...

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AAUA EXTENDS EXAMINATION

Friday Omosola The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, has increased the duration of its 2019/2020 first semester examination by one week. The examination slated to start on Monday, March 9, 2020, will only commence with GST and ENT courses, while departmental and faculty examinations will kick-start on Monday, March 16, 2020. This was contained in a circular released yesterday by the school management to the university premises. The circular stated, "Following appeals from the Student Union Leaders, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga...

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SamPraise-Led Administration To Provide Campus Shuttles and Cabs.

Toluwalope Adebayo The Immediate Past President of Adekunle Ajasin University Students' Union, Samuel Adesomoju, "SamPraise", has announced his administration's partnership with the Blue Cab Transport Company to make more shuttles and cabs available on campus. According to him, 5 new cars and 6 14-sitter buses will soon start operations within the environment of the campus. Adesomoju stated this recently while giving his handing-over address during the inauguration of the 2019/2020 Students' Union leaders. Speaking on other achievements of...

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Echotainment: "I started Writing Songs At Age 13" - Catalyst.

Olakanye Oluwafemi, popularly known as Catalyst, is a musician and song writer. He shares his journey into music with Emoruwa Glorious How did you launch into music? I started writing songs at age 13. My parents were supportive from the start, so that was a big push to my passion. They always gave me that lift. Also, I am happy I am into music because it's my number one joy. It gives me real joy when I see people singing along or playing my...

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Alumni Tales: I Made A 5.0 GPA In 400 Level- Toluwanimi Thompson

Toluwanimi Thompson is a graduate of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration from Adekunle Ajasin University. In this interview with Toluwalope Adebayo, she talks about life during and after school. How will you describe your journey through the university? My journey in the university was a great one; I had good, bad and ugly times.  There were moments when I felt I was studying the wrong course. This was because...

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"Students' Unionism in AAUA Is Not A Child's Play" - Folacare

The former Students' Union Government President of Adekunle Ajasin University, Folakemi Adaramola recently had an exclusive interview with Roland Bayode and Clarion Olusegun. She talked about her personal life, revealed her eachievement in office and many more.  Can you tell us your background? I grew up in Lagos, Iyana paja to be precise. I attended primary school in Kusholu area of  Iyana Ipaja. My secondary school was Government...

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AAUA MASS COMM HOLDS ORIENTATION FOR FRESHERS

 Friday    Friday Omosola, Charity Odoh To officially welcome the newly admitted students into the department, the National Association of Mass Communication Students organized an orientation programme on Wednesday. Activities at the event were: students-lecturers forum, panel discussion, medal presentation, artists performances, beauty pageant. Speaking during the students-lecturers forum, the Head of Department,  John...

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AAUA SUG SANCTIONS PARA-MILITARY

Toluwalope Adebayo The Adekunle Ajasin Union Students' Union Government, yesterday suspended the operations of the Para-Military Outfit on campus till further notice. The suspension came after a member of the group reportedly molested a male student on campus yesterday evening. According to an official circular signed by the SUG President, Comrade Olusegun Obagunwa, the union expressed dissatisfaction at such act, adding that "the Welfare and Well being of the Students shall be the primary purpose for the Unions existence”. The circular reads...

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RESIDENTS FLEE AWOYE OVER MISSING GUNS

Friday Omosola Residents of Awoye in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo state, have began vacating their houses, over missing guns said to have been kept in the community by an armed robbery, last year December. The vacation started on Wednesday when the military men invaded the community, after a tip-off that the community head had sold the guns to some thugs in the Local Government Area. It could be recalled that the community's  Forward Base Military men last year attacked a gang of robbers, and rescued three white men , who were said...

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AAUA To Host Social Media Festival Today

Esther Oguntuase, Etim Ubon The first Social Media Festival ever in Adekunle Ajasin University, will happen live today, February 20, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Hall. With the theme "DIGITAL MEDIA AND I",  the event will feature top digital content creators and influencers which include: Yemi Fashipe, Yemi Elesho, Funny Toheeb The digital event is set to bring together social enthusiasts, digital marketers, entertainers, techpreneurs, entrepreneurs,...

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Read The Inaugural Speech Delivered By The New SUG President

SUG President, Comrade Obagunwa Oluwasegun BEING A SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE 18TH DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE MOST IDEOLOGICAL STUDENT’ UNION IN AFRICA, ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY, AKUNGBA AKOKO, ONDO STATE, COMR. OBAGUNWA OLUWASEGUN DANIEL (SUPREME) ON THE OCCASION OF THE ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S UNION INAUGURATION ON THIS DAY 17TH FEBRUARY, 2020 AT THE OLUSEGUN OBASANJO MULTIPURPOSE HALL. Protocols, The Ag. Vice-Chancellor,...

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AAUA Sets Matriculation Date, Announces Examination Date

The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Olugbenga Ige  Friday Omosola The Adekunle Ajasin University is set to hold the 2019/2020 matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students on March 3, 2020. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Olugbenga Ige  made this known on Monday while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the 2019/2020 Students' Union Government. He further noted that all new students must pay their tuition fees...

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AAUA Swears In Students' Union Leaders

Members of the Student Union Government taking their oaths of offices  ..Ag.VC Reiterates Commitment To Service  Friday Omosola The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko on Monday swore-in the newly elected members of the Students Union Government, with a charge to effectively deliver their duties. In attendance at the inauguration were: the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Olugbenga Ige; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Prof...

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SLAVE TRADE; STILL EXTANT IN A MODERN WORLD

 Esther Oguntuase The illegal migration of people out of Nigeria to find their Eldorado in this contemporary world, can be likened to the transatlantic slave trade. The business of trading human for either money or asset is a very distressing recurring trend in this decade. Slave trade had begun in the late 15th century in Nigeria. In 1971, Portuguese navigators in a bid to tap the Saharan gold trade, surveyed West African coast as far as Niger delta, and traded European commodities for local crafts, as well as slaves. The latter...

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NEUSA WINS AAUA VICE CHANCELLOR'S CUP, 2020

Olamide Akinwunmi The Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, on Wednesday became the champion of the 2019/2020 Vice Chancellor’s Cup after defeating the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences. The faculty won the cup by 8 goals to 7 goals after a penalty shootout that followed the full-time draw of 0:0. Also, the Faculty of Art (FASA) won the bronze medals after beating the Faculty of Science football team In the penalty shootout of 4 goals to 3 goals. In the relay race competition, the Faculty of Education won the 400meters...

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The Best Way To Love Your Val

 Esther Afolabi The celebration of Valentine's Day is no doubt a day everyone looks forward to. It is comes as a reminder to show love and affection to your lovers, family and friends. It is also a day to reminisce about the good relationships you have had with people. At the end of the day, many relationships enjoy fresh love. The history of Valentine's Day can be traced to a certain Roman priest named "Valentine". He was a priest who conducted weddings secret for soldiers who had been banned fro marrying by then Roman Emperor. According...

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Valentine's Day: Public Share Opinions On Celebration

Photo Source:Google By Friday Omosola February 14th is definitely the day that differentiates the month of February from other months of the year. I mean, who forgets that St.Valentine is celebrated on this day. This day got its name from a famous saint, but there are several stories about who he was. The popular belief about St. Valentine is that he was a priest from Rome in the third century AD. Historically, Valentine's Day...

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"Contest For Other SUG Positions", Folacare Tells Female Aspirants

By Roland Bayode and Clarion Olusegun The Outgoing Vice President of the Student Union Government, Folakemi Adaramola, known as "Folacare" has called for an equal representation of gender in the Adekunle Ajasin University Student Union Government. Lamenting that females have limited themselves to vying for the post of the vice-president, she urged all female aspirants to attempt contesting for other SUG positions, as none  is gender...

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Freshers' Orientation: Ag. VC And Others Advise New Students

A cross-section of students during the orientation By Toluwalope Adebayo The Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Ige, has warned new students to shun anybody's attempt to make them invest their tuition fees into Ponzi schemes.  The Don who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Dr. Francis Gbore stated this on Wednesday, while speaking at the 2019/2020 Freshers’ Orientation. Noting, that the school has received reports...

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