AAUASU Election: SOSSA Warns SUEC Against Reinstating Disqualify 'Aspirant'

By: Abiodun Mercy and Peter Emmanuel The Social Sciences Students Association (SOSSA), has given a stern warning to the Students Electoral Committee (SUEC) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) against secret reinstatement of disqualified aspirant for the forthcoming AAUASU Election.In a statement signed by the Association President, Simon Sunday, SUEC should avoid reinstating Francis Adeosun (Francophone) an aspirant...

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AAUASU Election: NUCJ, SUEC Announce Debate Date For Aspirants

 By Fatimah IderaThe Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), AAUA Chapter in collaboration with the Students' Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) has announced May 2nd, 2023 as debate date for aspirants ahead of the Student Union Election of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA).In a memo signed by the SUG Debate Committee which was obtained by ECHO MEDIA, the debate will hold at the institution's old Relaxation Centre...

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SPECIAL REPORT: Why SUEC Disqualifies Two "Strong" Aspirants For AAUASU Election

By: Our ReportersIn the past days, the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has been clattering with great concern and confusion on why the Students' Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) screened out two "strong" aspirants for the forthcoming AAUASU Election.According to the screening results signed by the SUEC Chairman, Professor Olukayode Afolabi, only two aspirants were disqualified while others were cleared for...

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AAUASU Election: SUEC Disqualifies Two "Strong" Aspirants, Clears Others

By: Kolade JayeobaThe Students' Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has disqualified two aspirants and cleared others for the elective positions in the Students' Union (SU).The Committee released the list of the qualified and disqualified aspirants after the outcome of the screening exercise held on the 27th of April, 2023 at the Law Moot Court.According to the screening results signed...

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Late Shola Ilesanmi Maiden Story Clinic Kicks-off In AAUA

By: Akinyemi Yinka Late Shola Ilesanmi's Solutions Story Clinic which allows campus journalists to pitch story ideas that solve social problems started at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA).Shola was a former investigative reporter and a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) correspondent before he was laid to rest. The maiden story clinic which was held at Olusegun Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall (OBJ) was organised...

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Gbiri Daniel Emerges As AAUA FOSU President

Gbiri Daniel, the newly elected president of FOSUBy: Kolade JayeobaA 400-level student of the Mass Communication Department and former Financial Secretary of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Gbiri Daniel has emerged as the President-elect of the Federation of Oka Students' Union (FOSU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko chapter.Daniel politically known as 0'Square pulled 20 votes to defeat his opponent, Amuwa Tosin, from the Department...

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Fact-checking, Major Tool In Journalism–AAUA NUCJ Tells Newbies

By Rasheed AladejanaThe Nigerian Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko chapter has urged newly recruited members to put fact-checking seriously as it is important to weigh information.The media training which was held at the Old Social and Management Sciences (SOMASSA) Lecture Theatre, LTA4 was conducted to provide new members with the knowledge of how to practice journalism effectively. The...

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AAUA Management Lifts Ban on SU Election

By: Abiodun MercyThe management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko has lifted the ban on the Students' Union (SU) election to allow the selection of new executives on board.In a statement signed by the Students Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) Chairman, Professor Olukayode Afolabi, aspirants can now go ahead with their political campaigns and manifestoes across the school.According to the statement, the collection of forms and...

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Stay Away From Politics– AAUA NUCJ Charges New Members

By: Kolade JayeobaThe Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has admonished campus journalists to stay away from political ambitions while practising the profession.The AAUA NUCJ President, Friday Omosola made this known at the training of the newly recruited members which was held at (SOMASSA) Lecture Theatre A4.He said engaging in both activities– politics and journalism– at the...

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Ethics Differentiate Journalist From Blogger – AAUA NUCJ President

By: Araba Ademayowa The President of Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko(AAUA), Ondo State, Friday Omosola, has emphasized the need for campus journalists to uphold the ethics of journalism.Friday stated that the only way to differentiate journalists from bloggers is ethics, hence campus journalists must familiarize themselves with it.He said journalists relay news with facts, evidence...

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AAUA NUCJ Holds First Physical Training For New Members

By: Oluwabukola KuteyiThe Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) chapter yesterday held its first physical training.The training held at SOMASSA lecture theater lTA4 was to equip the newly recruited members of the Union with what journalism entails.The President of the Union, Friday Omosola took the members on ethics of journalism.He said the ethics will guide the new members on the...

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Be Mindful Of Your Headline, AAUA NUCJ VP Editorial Tells New Members

By: Iyanuoluwa AdegokeThe Vice-President Editorial of Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Emmanuel Oluwadola, has advised campus journalists to be mindful of headline casting.Oluwadola who doubled as the News Editor of Echo Media gave the admonition at the training for newly recruited members of the Union held in SOMASSA LTA4 yesterday.At the training, the new members were trained...

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NUCJ AAUA Training: President Advises Members To Embrace Truth

By: Oluwagbemisoke AbiodunThe President of the Nigerian Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) Chapter, Friday Omosola yesterday urged newly recruited members of the Union to embrace the truth — one of the ethics of journalism.The training held at SOMASSA LTA4 was to induct new members aiming to find a career in the media industry.Friday enjoined the members to be objective in discharging...

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AAUA NUCJ Trains New Members

By: Ayorinde Olugade The Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has trained the newly recruited members on journalism and its ethical standards.At the training which was held at the former SOMASSA Lecture Theatre A4, the participants were engaged in how to improve their reportorial skills as well as comply with the codes of ethics guiding the journalism profession.The...

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All Writers Are Not Journalists – AAUA NUCJ

 By: Fanibuyan Ayomide SamuelThe Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has enlightened its new members on 'who are journalists'.The Union shed light on the issues that have been the major discussion among Mass Communication graduates and those practising the profession without studying the course.Speaking at the training program for the newly recruited members of the Union, the...

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Take Ethics Seriously, AAUA NUCJ Charges New Members

By: Mercy AbiodunThe Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has instructed the newly recruited members of the Union to see the ethics that guide the professional as their best friend.NUCJ gave the admonition at its physical training held at the old Social Sciences (SOMASSA) LTA4 on the 15th of April, 2023. Speaking at the training, the Union President, Friday Omosola said...

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SOSSA Election: Aspirants Observe Debate/Manifestoes

By: Abraham IsaacThe Faculty of Social Science Student Association (SOSSA), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko Chapter has observed the debate and aspirants' manifestoes in preparation for the April 14 election.The event which was held at the Mass Communication Relaxation Center (MRC), yesterday had in attendance various aspirants across departments of the faculty. The candidates publicly declared the plans they intend to achieve...

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What Led To the Death of AAUA Fresh Graduate

By Emmanuel OluwadolaTemitayo Ayodeji, a graduate of Physics and Electronics at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) was stabbed to death in his off-campus residence by an alleged indigene now identified as Damilola Adejumo. The victim was confirmed dead at Aduloju Hospital along Iwaro-Akoko road where he was rushed to after the sad occurrence.The shocking incident which happened on the 6th of April, 2023, Thursday left...

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Why We Cancel 2021/2022 Academic Session — AAUA Management

By: Friday Omosola The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has disclosed the reason why the 2021/2022 academic session was cancelled saying it was because of the challenges the country faced in past years.The institution Registrar, Olugbenga Arajulu, said that Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) strikes, elections break and others have disrupted the entire arrangements. ECHO MEDIA Interviewed...

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Indecent Dressing Attracts Suspension – AAUA Management Warns Students

By: Boluwatife AdedokunThe management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has cautioned students against indecent dressing and said anyone found culpable will be suspended.During the four-day orientation programme organised for the newly admitted students of the 2022/2023 academic session, the institution's Registrar, Gbenga Arajulu announced a semester suspension penalty for an indecent dress. The orientation...

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AAUA Kicks-off Orientation Programme For Fresh Students

By: Emmanuel Oluwadola The fresher's orientation programme for newly admitted students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) for the 2022/2023 academic session has commenced. The four days orientation events started today at the 5,000-capacity Olusegun Obasanjo Multiple-Purpose Hall (OBJ).In attendance are the school management, fresh students from all departments of the institution, and other stakeholders Details...

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Adebayo Benjamin Emerges NAMACOS SRC Speaker

By: Daniel Gbiri A 400-Level Mass Communication student, Adebayo Benjamin, politically known as Benzzy, has emerged as the Speaker of the Students Representative Council (SRC) of the National Association of Mass Communication Students (NAMACOS), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, chapter.Speaking with ECHO MEDIA, Benjamin reiterated his commitment to transparency, which he described as the heart of any association to move...

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Drama At 2021/2022 First NAMACOS Congress, Emeritus President Sent Out, Fight Over SRC Speaker Seat

By: Emmanuel OluwadolaThere was an uproar at the first 2021/2022 Congress of the National Association of Mass Communication Students (NAMACOS), Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko chapter when a motion was raised to walk out the emeritus President, Comrade Promise Adagba, politically known as Promise O.On the 27th of March, 2023, Promise O. led-administration handed over power and inaugurated the new NAMACOS executives to pilot the...

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