BREAKING: AAUASU Election In Top Gear As SUEC Prepares List

OUR REPORTERThe race for the Student Union Election of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko is getting hotter as all is getting set.ECHO can authoritatively report from reliable sources that the AAUASU election for 2021/2022 will take place in June.Meanwhile, top sources have also revealed that the Students Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) is gearing up and names are being pilled up for consideration.The names for consideration are being done...

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The Business Of Hookup Among AAUA Students

By: Friday Omosola7:30om till 10:00 pm are business hours for some students of tertiary institutions who engage in a form of transactional sex, tagged "Hookup". At Adekunle Ajasin University, the meeting points are major junctions in Akungba-Akoka and Ikare.With beautiful faces dressed in skimpy dresses, heels, and bags containing necessary kits such as condoms, tissue papers, towels, wigs, perfume, cream; these students wait patiently for interested...

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Proper Welfarism Is Assured For My Fellow SOMASSAites- Aspirant

Jay JayMay Jesukolade, PKA Jay Jay, is a  300-level student of the Department of Accounting. He is currently vying for the office of the Faculty of  Social and Management Sciences (SOMASSA) Welfare Director.In this interview with Peter Emmanuel, he talks about his interests in students' welfare, as well as his mandates for office.Tell us about your educational backgroundI schooled at Bolson College in Lagos State where I attained my senior...

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Categories Of AAUA Students Who Fail To Submit Their School Files Early

Akinlosotu JoySubmission of school files and signing of bio-data are mandatory registration exercises necessary for the collection of data of newly admitted students. For students' bio-data to be signed by appropriate officers and files to be submitted to right offices, the payment of schools is required. Hence no payment, no registration.However, it has been discovered that students who pay for their tuition fees early don't submit as early as expected....

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AAUA Department of Mass Communication to Premiere Film "The Scar"

Emmanuel OluwadolaThe Scar, a movie tackling the ill of child abuse in our society is set to be premiered on Friday at Obasanjo Multi-purpose Hall, Adekunle Ajasin University.The movie was directed by Olubodun Akintunde and from the stables of the Department of Mass Communication.SynopsisThe Scar is a story that reflects the effects of a toxic relationship between a mother and her daughter.Dara is a 15year old girl, who is constantly blamed by her...

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EXCLUSIVE: AAUA DEBATERS SURVIVE ACCIDENT, DROP OUT OF INTERVARSITY COMPETITION

 Our ReporterThree representatives from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) have survived an accident on their way to the Intervarsity competition in Lagos on Monday, ECHO MEDIA gathered.This has made the debaters drop out of the competition.The accident occurred along Ilesa road, Ikeji around 10:23 am on Monday when the public bus conveying 18 passengers collided with another, ECHO learnt.Recall that the Intervarsity debate competition...

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AAUA SRC Reinstates SUG Welfare Director

Comrade Ridwan OseniToluwalope AdebayoThe Welfare Director of Adekunle Ajasin University Students' Union, Comrade Ridwan Oseni, has been reinstated to office after 2 months of impeachment.He was reinstated by the Students' Representative Committee (SRC) of the AAUASU during its sitting, yesterday Comrade Oscent's returned to office based on the recommendation of the committee set-up to examine the allegations leveled against him.According to...

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ECHOTAINMENT: "If I Find A Record Label, I Am Good To Go"- Lil Jay GoodBadBoy

Ajimitale Omolaye Goodluck, popularly known as Lil Jay GoodBadBoy, is an upcoming music artiste at Adekunle Ajasin University. In this interview with Emmanuel Peter, he shares his journey into music.Kindly introduce yourselfMy name is Ajimitale Omolaye Goodluck. I am popularly known as Lil jay. I come from a family of four, and I am the first son with three sisters.I attended Progressive Nursery and Primary School Igbokoda for primary school education...

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AAUA Faculty Of Education Begins Dean's Cup

 Players of the Departments of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Social Science Education football teamsAbraham Isaac The Education Students Association of Nigeria, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko has commenced its Dean's cup competition for this session.The competition started on Thursday at the University's Sports Complex. The opening football match saw Human Kinetics and Health Education beat Social Science Education...

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AKUNGBA ACCIDENT: WE FORGET THINGS QUICKLY

Scene of the January 23rd accidentDavid Idowu It saddens me to walk you down this horrible memory lane of January 23rd, 2021 in the ancient town of  Akungba-Akoko in Akoko Southwest Local Government Area of Ondo State, where everything seems to be going peacefully until a death machinery in a form of a Dangote truck plunged into roadside shops along Akungba-Ikare road leaving many dead. A bad memory to recall, promising lives were...

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Department of Political Science Holds Candle Night in Honour of Feranmi

Adedokun Boluwatife, Peter Emmanuel, Friday OmosolaThe students of  Department of Political Science, Adekunle Ajasin University, yesterday held a candle night to pay their last respect to a 200-level student of the department, Feranmi Fasunle.The procession led by the President of the department, Comrade Ayeni Tolu started from the Olusegun Obasanjo Hall to the Relaxation Center.Feranmu Fasunle gave up to the ghost at the Federal Medical Center...

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Feranmi Fasunle: NCC Commiserates With Family

The late Feranmi FasunleAdedokun Boluwatife, Omosola Friday, Peter Emmanuel.The Management and Staff of Nigerian Communication Commission have extended their sympathy to Professor Adeolu Akande, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of NCC, over the passing of his daughter, Feranmi Fasunle.In a condolence message released today, the late 19-year old student was described as a promising child.The commission further said its members were comforted because...

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Redefining Failure In Our Society

David IdowuI find it difficult to comprehend why people often criticize others whenever they are not doing well or blame people for bowing down to suicidal pressures, whereas with our own hands, we've insanely created a discriminative society with different classes base on success and failure.Hypocritically, we often embrace success as the only true dividend of hard work, while we tend to lash our tongues against those that are not doing well without...

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The Life Of A Journalist Is Unpredictable- AAUA Mass Comm President

Adesola IkulajoluCalled a storyteller by many, Adesola Ikulajolu is the President of the Department of Mass Communication Departments, Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, and an award-winning campus journalist.As he sat In his blue-painted room, with books all around, and awards hung on the wall, he spoke to our correspondent, Friday Omosola about his journey into journalism, ambitions, and beliefs.How did you develop an interest in Journalism?My...

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NUCJ AAUA, SUG VP To Host Second Inter-Faculty Quiz And Debate Competition

 Glorious EmoruwaThe  Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists, Adekunle Ajasin University Chapter, Akungba-Akoko (NUCJ AAUA)  has announced the second edition of its inter-faculty debate and quiz competition.The event to be hosted in collaboration with the Office of the Vice-President, Comrade Akinlalu Valentina, is set to hold in May.A press release signed by the NUCJ President, Solomon Adekola reads, "During the debate and quiz competition,...

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200-Level AAUA Student Commits Suicide

Fasunle FeranmiSUG Advises Against SuicideAdedokun Boluwatife, Peter Emmanuel, Friday Omosola, Tragedy struck this morning when a 200-level student of the Department of Political Science, Adekunle Ajasin University, Fasunle Feranmi gave up the ghost after taking a poisonous substance, yesterday.According to information gathered, she had visited her neighbor to borrow her power bank. Upon charging for about 5 minutes, Feranmi stood up and said...

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AAUASU To Launch Programme On Varsity Radio Station

The Adekunle Ajasin University Students' Union has announced the launch of its programme on the varsity radio station, AAUA 99.3 FM.This was announced in a circular signed by the Student Union Government President, Comrade Oluwasegun Obagunwa today.The programme tagged "The Students' and the Union" will be aired every Tuesday at 2:30 pm.According to Obagunwa, the program is set to promote the dealings of the union and her students on air.He further...

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2 Injured In Akungba Auto Crash

The scene of the accident Clarion OlusegunNo fewer than two people sustained injuries in a car accident that happened today at the front of the Adekunle Ajasin University big gate.The accident which involved a car occurred around 5:50 pm.Our correspondent gathered that the car lost control of the wheels and rammed into some wrecked trucks along the road.The two victims were a woman, who was reported to be the driver, and a young m...

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AAUA Commences Work-Study Scheme

Esther OguntuaseThe Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) has commenced the students' work-study scheme for the 2019/2020 academic session.According to a circular released from the office of the Dean of Students' Affair, and signed by H.F Ige (Mrs), applicants who would qualify in obtaining the form must be in his/her second semester in 100, 200, or 300 level of regular study in the university.Concerned students were advised...

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AAUA Management Okays Public Holidays To Mark Eid-Ul-Fitr

 By: Friday OmosolaThe Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, has announced Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays following the directives of the federal government to mark this year Eid-Ul-Fitr.This was made known in a circular signed by the Registrar, Gbenga Aralu, yesterday."I write on behalf of the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko,  Professor Olugbenga E. IGE, to inform all members...

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I Have Always Wanted Optimum Welfare For My Colleagues - SOMASSA Aspirant

Official WhizzyWariz Ganiyu, p.k.a Official Whizzy, is a  200-level student of the Department of  Banking & Finance, who is vying for the position of the faculty of  Social and Management Science (SOMASSA) welfare director.In this interview with Peter Emmanuel, he talks about his passion for students' welfare, as well as his mandates for office.Kindly share your educational background.I graduated from the Gift Height School as...

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We Locked The Small Gate To Protect Our Properties- AAUA Mass Comm President

 Department of Mass Communication's Small GateBy: Friday Omosola, Boluwatife AdedokunThe President of the National Association of Mass Communication Students, Adekunle Ajasin University,  Adesola Ikulajolu has urged members to bear with the department over the indefinite closure of its small gate.Ikulajolu made this known on Wednesday during an interview with Echo Media.The NAMACOS small gate has been a route for members and non-members...

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Joelistic Joel Appointed NAUS Chairman

 Comrade Joel TaiwoClarion OlusegunThe SUG General Secretary, Comrade Joel Taiwo, known as Joelistic Joel, has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Association of University Students(NAUS), Ondo state.Joelistic Joel announced his appointment in a press release on Tuesday.While promising to discharge his new duties effectively, he sought the support of the Nigerian students and universities' stakeholders.Describing the university system...

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AAUA MANAGEMENT BARS 'BIKE RIDERS' FROM ENTERING SENATE BUILDING

By: Our ReporterThe management of Ajasin Varsity, Akungba-Akoko has reportedly barred bike riders from entering the Senate Building.According to reports gathered by ECHO MEDIA, the order is to bar all bike riders from plying the road from the gate of the Senate Building.ECHO MEDIA gathered that the order was given by the management.ECHO MEDIA visited the Senate Building gate to have a firsthand information and observed that bike riders and their...

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AAUA SEC, SRC IMPEACHMENT SAGA

Comrade Ridwan Oseni, Comrade Adegbeyin Oluwafemi, Comrade Joel TaiwoFriday OmosolaThe Students Executive Council is a body that comprises of ten members and headed by the Union President, who oversees the affairs of the students at large, while the  Students Representative Council is the upper chamber that makes laws and checkmates the activities of the Students Union Government.The President of the Students Representative Council is the presiding...

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NUJ Approves Affiliation With NUCJ

NUJ President, Chris Isiguzo with delegates from NUCJ during the recent visit to NUJ Secretariat, in AbujaCharity OdohIn a bid to support campus journalism in Nigeria, the National Union of Journalists has approved the adoption of the Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists as its affiliate.It also agreed to set up a contact desk for the union at the NUJ Secretariat.This was made known recently during the visit of NUCJ delegates led by the newly inaugurated...

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SUG Election: I Solely Believe In Doing The Work- Don

Adebayo AdewaleAdebayo Adewale PKA DON is a300 level student of the Department of Banking and Finance, and an aspirant for the post of the Student Union Government (SUG) financial secretary. In this interview with Emmanuel Peter, he talks about his mandates, opinion on godfatherism, and his passion for service.Why are you running for the position of SUG 005 instead of other positions?I prefer SUG 005 to other positions because I am a student of the...

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