NAUS ORGANIZES DEBATE AND QUIZ COMPETITION AMONG ONDO VARSITIES

Emmanuel OluwadolaIn a bid to promote academic excellence amongst Nigerian students, the National Association Of University Students, Ondo State CMC, has announced the OTI Essay Writing and Debate Competition.With the topic, "TOWARDS A BETTER NIGERIA; THE YOUTH AND THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION" the competition will be between Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko ( AAUA); Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA); Olusegun Agagu University...

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AAUA SENATE APPROVES REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR FRESH AND RETURNING STUDENTS

 ... states full payment of school fees for freshersFriday Omosola Following the release of its proposed academic calendar, the Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko has made known the procedures for the registration of 2020/201 academic sessions for new and returning students.This was made known in a circular released on Wednesday and signed by the institution Registrar, Gbenga Arajulu.The circular reads, "The Senate,...

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AAUA Truck Crashes Female Hostel Fence

The collapsed fence.Friday Omosola, Boluwatife AdedokunA truck belonging to Adekunle Ajasin University Water factory rammed into the fence of the Pioneer female hostel, last week The accident led to a partial collapse of the fence.According to an hostelite, the cause of the accident is still unknown and has not been traced to the influence of alcohol, smoking, or brake failure.She said, "We were in our hostel last week when we heard the sound...

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WE FORGET THINGS TOO QUICKLY, BUT JANUARY 23RD 2021 WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN OUR MEMORIES

Scene of the January 23rd accident SÈYÍFÚNMI FRANCIS ADÉỌ̀ṢUN (FRANCOFONE)The earth stood still at the awful site of where I call the slaughtering alter where promising lives were slained as a result of carelessness from some quarters, their only offense was trying to make a living and be better citizens. Anyone who visited the scene of the accident that happened just after the main gate of ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY AKUNGBA-AKOKO, on the...

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AAUA Students Berate SUG Over Absence At Protest, Arrest of Students

Students during the protestJosephine Adetula , Peter Emmanuel, and Friday OmosolaThe students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, have expressed grievances over the absence of the Students' Union Government executives, and the arrest of students at a protest today.The protest tagged "SAY NO TO HEAVY TRUCK IN AKUNGBA", was staged by students against the movement of heavy-duty trucks through the Akungba road.ECHO MEDIA gathered that none...

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AAUA Approves Holiday For Ed-El-Kabir, Reschedules Exams.

Friday OmosolaTuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st July, 2021 have been announced by the Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko as public holidays.This was in line with the directive of the Federal Government in celebration of Ed-el-Kabir.The university made this known today in a circular released signed by the Registrar, Gbenga Arajulu.It reads, "This is to inform all members of staff and students of the University that the Federal Government...

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AAUA Luminaries Equals OAU Giants at HIFL 16th Round

 The man of the match, Olaniyi Muyiwa been presented his giftAbraham IsaacThe much-anticipated football match between the Luminaries of Adekunle Ajasin University, and the Giants of Obafemi Awolowo University ended in a barren draw yesterday.The round of 16 first-leg of the Higher Institution Football League was held at the AAUA Sports Complex, Akungba Akoko. The return is expected to be played at OAU Giants' home on July 28, 2021.The game...

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EXTRA: Will AAUASU Election Hold? Agitations Continue As Exam Approaches

Barely 4 days to 2020/2021 Students' Union Government Election, students were greeted with the news of its postponement.Unfortunately, the screening of aspirants was about to start when the announcement was made. Obviously, it must have left the aspirants and students in a state of disappointment.The election was earlier announced to hold on June 16, 2021While the Students' Union Election Committee noted that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga...

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ECHO MEDIA REPORTER WINS MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN JOURNALISM

 Emmanuel Peter with his award Emmanuel OluwadolaIn recognition of students who have exemplified the best attributes in their chosen fields, Emmanuel Peter has been named the Most Outstanding Student in Journalism at the 2021 AAUA Insider Awards.Emmanuel, who is a 100-level student of the Department of Sociology and a reporter of Echo Media emerged as the winner of one of the 9 categories of awards presented on Saturday at OBJ Hall, Adekunle...

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AAUA: NEW VC EMERGES

 Newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga IgeFriday OmosolaAfter one year of acting as the Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, professor Olugbenga Ige has been appointed as the 6th substantive VC of the university.This was made known in a press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Ondo State Governor, Richard Olatunde.The release followed the approval of his appointment by the Governor, Oluwarotimi...

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DANGER: HOW SAFE? MORE TRAILERS PLYING AKUNGBA ROAD DESPITE BARRICADE

Scene of the January 23rd  accident The unfortunate accident of January 23rd, 2021caused by the Dangote Trailer is still fresh and yet to be recovered from but then, the movement of trailers plying the Akungba road despite the barricade is becoming alarming.Over five months now, the Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko has put the main big gate under lock as a measure to decongest the regular human traffic. It came after...

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