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...
Friday, 28 February 2020
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...
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
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...
Saturday, 22 February 2020
"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...
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...
Friday, 21 February 2020
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...
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...
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
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,...
Monday, 17 February 2020
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,...
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...
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...
Friday, 14 February 2020
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
AAUASU Promises Financial Aid For Indigents
By Philip Anjorin
The Student Union body of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko has reiterated her commitment towards relieving students facing hardship in the payment of tuition fees.
In an exclusive interview with the Student Union's Outgoing President, Samuel Adesomoju {Sampraise}, he disclosed the union's plan to liaise with the institution's alumni body and other interested parties to pay the tuition fees of indigent students.
According to him, a committee will be set-up to help the selected students. He added,...
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Health Tips: Dangers of Improper Waste Disposal
Photo credit: Google
By Charity Odoh
Research has shown that each household generates 0.002% of wastes per-day.
These includes: organic and inorganic. Globally, millions of tons of households
generate solid waste every day.
It has become a norm for every household or Individual to dispose wastes
in improper ways such as: disposing directly in drainages, erosion paths or by
the roadsides. These means of disposal eventually endanger...
NIGERIA’S DEMOCRATIC SAGA
By Friday Omosola
Democracy they say is the government of the people by the
people and for the people. Encyclopedia opines that, it's the rule by the
people, especially as a form of government either directly or through elected
representatives.
Nigeria known as the giant of African supertur around the
system as a government under the dictatorship or mediocre rule the people of
its jurisdiction.
Democracy first appeared in ancient Greek political and
philosophical thought in the city-state of Athens, during classical antiquity to
bring...
HOW TO STAY HEALTHY IN HARMATTAN SEASON
By Dorcas Aluko
Harmattan is defined as
' a dry, dusty easterly or north-easterly wind on the West African coast, occuring
during December to February yearly.
Without doubt, the harmattan season is usually characterized
by dust, dryness, draughty air, cold mornings, hot and hazy afternoons, and cold
nights, which often lead to cold and catarrh, that may result in pneumonia if not
properly taken care of.
It is also associated with increased rate of fire outbreaks. Therefore, people must avoid bush burning and careless exposure...
Thursday, 6 February 2020
Woli Arole To Storm AAUA Today
By Boluwatife Adedokun and Oreoluwa Alabi
Aside from its unique theme, the comedy show, "Laff O'clock 3," will be thrilling its audience today with the presence of
one of Nigeria's top comedian, Oluwatoyin Bayegun, popularly called "Wole Arole."
Arole will be performing alongside other entertainers,
which include: Goroso Ekiti, MC Moskey, Melodites, MC Jesse, RDK, Funky
brothers, Uzi (AAUA Poco Lee).
According to the host, MC Dekola,...
Details: Mass Communication Hosts HOD’s Cup
The
Department of Mass Communication is set to hold its sessional sports
competition, IFEDAYO DARAMOLA HOD’s CUP, between February 8th and 9th, 2020, at
the university's sports complex.
It
was made known in an online statement signed by the department's Sports Director,
Comrade Olubodun Akintunde.
The competition is usually organized in memorial
of its former Head of Department, Late Dr. Ifedayo Daramola.
Below are the fixtures for the competition:
Day 1
Semifinal (male football team)
100level vs 300level
200level vs 400level
(Female...
TIPS TO PREVENTING LASSA FEVER
By Glorious Emoruwa
In bid to combat the
latest prevalence of Lassa Fever in the country, here are necessary precautions
to take:
Keep your home clean, and eliminate rats in
the house, using rat killers, traps.
Avoid touching rats with your bare hands.
Cultivate the habit of regular
hand wash
Cook foods properly before
eating.
Keep your foods (cooked and
uncooked) properly closed at all time.
Avoid direct contact with someone
who has the disease.
Visit the hospital if you feel
any of the...
Students React As New Female Hostel Costs N60,000
New female hostel
By Olusegun Clarion
The fee of the newly
built AAUA female hostel has generated controversy among students living on campus.
While some opine that paying N60,000 per session
complements the adequate facilities it equipped with, others called for a reduction
in the fee, to make it affordable for all.
Our correspondent gathered that the two other female
hotels with lesser facilities; Zenith and Pioneer cost...
Wednesday, 5 February 2020
AAUA DECIDES: SUPREME EMERGES PRESIDENT
Obagunwa Oluwasegun
By Friday Omosola
The Student Union Electoral Commission of Adekunle Ajasin
University, has declared Obagunwa Oluwasegun Daniel (Supreme) of the Faculty of
Education as the president-elect of the Student Union Government.
Obagunwa who polled 1,664 votes, defeated his closet
opponent, Olowokere Olorunsaanumi Godspower (Baba Shade), who polled 963 votes.
It could be recalled that the election had earlier been
conducted...
