AAUA TO COMMENCE SECOND SEMESTER EXAM JULY 4

 ... Portal Closes July 11Esther OguntuaseThe students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko are to start their second-semester examination for the 2019/20 academic session on the 4th of July, 2021, ECHO gathered.The registrar, Gbenga Arajulu made this known in a circular released on the 29th of June, 2021.He said that all students are instructed to complete their registration for the session before the exam kicks off.He stated further...

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"Your Grades Don't Define You"- Mass Communication Graduate

 Meet Endurance Idowu, a graduate of the Department of Mass Communication. In the past 6 years, she has grown to become to be an award-winning voiceover ariste, a presenter, producer and content creator with experience in both radio/television productionIn this interview with Toluwalope Adebayo she talks about life during and after university.How will you describe your journey through the University?My Journey through the University was not...

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AAUA Department of Mass Communication Celebrates 14th Press Week

Launches Departmental MagazineThe Head of Department, Dr. Babatunde Oyinade launching the magazineFriday OmosolaPress week is an annual celebration of the National Association of Mass Communication Students(NAMACOS), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.The one-week-long event is usually held in the second semester of every academic session and is marked with activities such as old school days, cultural day, public lecture and symposium, games,...

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New Excos Emerge In AAUA NAIS Election

Olumide Jones Joy AkinlosotuThe National Association of Idanre Students Electoral Committee ( NAISEC) has declared Olumide Jones, politically known as Kay, the President-Elect of the National Association of Idanre Students (NAIS), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko chapter.While declaring the winner at SOMMASA LT6 on Thursday, the Chairman of the Committee, Olatise olamojiba stated that Kay was the winner of 2020/2021 NAIS Election, having...

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AAUA Management Lifts Ban On Kegite Club

 Roland Bayode The Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko has lifted the ban placed on the Kegite club of the school.This was revealed in a statement issued by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Olusegun Owolewa, where he disclosed that the denial placed on the club has been raised aloft after considering internal controversy within the club. He said this was also a result of the requisitions and efforts made by the...

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Aspiring Media Professionals Are Advised To Build Required Skills- Journalist Shola Ilesanmi

 Jumoke GbadeboThe award-winning journalist, Shola Ilesanmi has urged Students of the Department of Mass Communication to be more passionate and build the necessary skills needed to fight for their space in the media industry.Ilesanmi made this call recently during the 14th annual public lecture of the department.According to him, being passionate about the profession makes work easier and helps to scale ordeals.He said, "Mass Communication...

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AAUA Debate Club Has Come To Stay- Founder

Adesola Ikulajolu and others during the launch The Adekunle Ajasin University Debate Club was recently launched. In this interview with Emmanuel Oluwadola, the brain behind the initiative, Adesola Ikulajolu talks about the benefits of the club to the university and students. What is the primary purpose of establishing the AAUA Debate Club?The primary purpose for the establishment of the AAUA Debate Club is to ensure that we have a platform...

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SPECIAL REPORT: 3 Years After, AAUA Yet To Rebuild Mass Communication Broken Fence

Adedokun Boluwatife, Friday Omosola, Emmanuel PeterAlmost four years after a heavy rainfall partly collapsed the fence of the Department of Mass Communication, the school management is yet to rebuild it.According to the Department, several letters have been written to school management as regards it, but no action has been taken.Students LamentsAlthough the fence has been in existence for 15 years, The President of the Department, Adesola Ikulajolu...

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AAUA SOMASSA BEATS FUTA AMATECHS 3-1

AAUA SOMASSA FOOTBALL TEAMAbraham Isaac The Faculty of  Social and Management Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko recently defeated the School of Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure with a 3-1 win in an intra-state faculty friendly match. The match which was held at FUTA and organized by the Sports Director of SOMASSA, Oluwafemi Paul, known as Paul Zicco, was the first of its kind SOMASSA...

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EXTRA: WHO SHALL BE THE NEXT AAUA VICE CHANCELLOR?

The news of who becomes the next Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State is about to hit the media.Recall that the post of the AAUA Vice-Chancellor has been in an acting capacity since the tenure expiration of Professor Igbekele Amos Ajibefun in January 2020.Following the expiration of Professor Ajibefun, the then Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Olugbenga Ige was appointed in an acting capacity.Up...

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ECHOTAINMENT: Every Upcoming Artiste Serves As A Mentor To Me- K4C NOONI.

 K4C NOONIOne of the most reputable entertainers on the campus of Adekunle Ajasin University is Ogundare Henry, popularly known as K4C NOONI.The 200 level student of the Department of Political Science shares with Emmanuel Peter his musical journey, and lessons learned so far.How did you develop an interest in music?My interest in music started developing during my secondary school day when I was in JSS 1. I loved listening to music then I had...

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SPECIAL REPORT: AAUA SUG, Others Clear Air On Donated Relief Materials

Materials Set To Be Distributed on Tuesday- Director of Works and ServicesStudents' Union President, Comrade Olusegun ObagunwaFriday Omosola, Clarion OyeronkeFollowing the two fire accidents that affected some students of Adekunle Ajasin University on January 24, the lawmaker representing Akoko South-West and South-East, Hon Ade Adeogun reached out to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to seek relief materials for the victims.On February...

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AAUA SUSPENDS KEGITE CLUB, WITHDRAWS APPROVAL OF ACTIVITIES

Our ReporterThe activities of the Kegites Club have been suspended in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.The suspension is in view of the internal power tussle within the club.The suspension was hinted by the Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. Olusegun Owolewa in a statement sent to ECHO MEDIA.In the statement of the Dean, he stated that the tussle is a threat to the peace on campus.His statement: "In view of the internal wrangling, in Kegite Club,...

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NAIS DECIDES: FIDELITY EMERGES WINNER

 Jedo BabatundePeter Emmanuel, Joy Akinlosotu, and Oluwanifemi AduThe National Association of Ilaje Students Electoral Committee(NAISEC) has declared Jedo Babatunde, politically known as Fidelity, as the President-Elect of the National Association of Ilaje Students, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, chapter.While declaring the winner at SOMASSA LT6, the  Chairman of the National Association of Ilaje Students Electoral Committee,...

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AAUA Postpones SUG Election, Cites Security Reasons.

The Students' Union Election Committee (SUEC), Adekunle Ajasin Varsity has postponed the SUG Elections due to the security situation of the country.The electoral committee announced the postponement of the election till further notice early Saturday morning, just less than 90hrs to the election.In an interview with ECHO MEDIA,  the Chairman of the commitee, Dr. Stephen Aina, revealed that the decision to postpone it was to ensure a tension-free...

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Faculty of Law Defeats Others At Inter-Faculty Debate and Quiz Competition

A cross-section of debatersToluwalope AdebayoThe Faculty of Law has defeated other faculties and emerged the winner of the 2021 AAUA inter-faculty and quiz competitionThe event which was organized by the office of the Students' Union Vice President and the Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists was held on Tuesday.Themed, " Covid-19 in Nigeria: Possible Possibilities", it was contested by representatives from the 6 faculties.The debate competition started...

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My Experience As A Student Of Human Kinetic Will Help Me As A Sports Director- Jackson

Oluwafemi JacksonAdedokun Boluwatife.Oluwafemi Jackson, popularly and politically known as Jackson, is a 300-level student of the Department of Human Kinetics. Currently, he is an aspirant for the office of the Students' Union Government, Sports Director.In this interview with Boluwatife Adedokun, he talks about his experiences as a sportsman, as well as his mandates for office.Kindly introduce yourselfI am Oluwafemi Jackson, an amateur wrestler...

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NGO To Educate Students on Menstrual Hygiene

In commemoration of the 2021 Menstrual Hygiene Day, a student-owned Non-Government Organization, Student for Start-Up, is set to organize an outreach for secondary school students today.The outreach which will be holding at Oroke High School, Akunga-Akoko, will include an enlightenment session with students, as well as sharing of sanitary pads.The founder, Gabriel Adeyanju explained the need to promote discussions about menstruation amongst all gender.He...

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BREAKING: AAUA SUEC FIXES DATE AHEAD OF STUDENTS' UNION ELECTION

Our ReporterAhead of the Students' Union Election of Adekunle Ajasin University, AKungba-Akoko, the Electoral Committee has declared June 16 as the date for the election.This was made known in a statement signed by the SUEC Chairman, Dr. Stephen Aina, today.The SUEC met with the aspirants on Saturday to discuss the modalities for the election.The SUEC Chairman also announced that the ban on electoral campaigns has been lifted.The statement reads,...

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Solution Mediaz, SUG PRO Celebrate Yoruba Culture At De- Repertoire

Esther Oguntuase, Clarion OyeronkeIt was a great moment at Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall, as the Solution Mediaz in conjunction with the office of the Adekunle Ajasin University Students' Union Public Relations Officer, celebrated the Yoruba cultural heritage at the De-Repertoire.The event which was held on Friday recognized the importance of Yoruba art and culture through its activities.Present at the event were AAUA Acting VC, Professor Olugbenga...

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Department Of Mass Communication, AAUA Prepares For 14th Press Week

Abraham Isaac The  National Association of Mass Communication Students, Adekunle Ajasin University Chapter, is set to hold her 14th annual press week. The one-week-long event is scheduled to hold from June 4 to 11, 2021.The 2019/2020 press week is tagged, "Beyond Grades: Meeting demands of the media industry"According to the President of the Association, Adesola Ikulajolu, the event will be another brace-up call to all students studying...

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SUSPENDED AAUA SUG GENERAL SECRETARY RESUMES OFFICE

SUG General Secretary, Comrade Joel TaiwoPeter EmmanuelBarely two months after his suspension, the General Secretary of the Adekunle Ajasin University Students' Union, Comrade Joel Taiwo, known as Joelistic Joel has resumed office.Recall that Echo Media reported on April 15 that he was suspended following allegations leveled against him.His resumption was announced on Monday during the Student Representative Council Plenary session.Confirming this...

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