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 from the Faculty of Law vying for the position of AAUASU President.

Recall that ECHO MEDIA had earlier reported that Francophone and another aspirant, Adekunle Ahmed Folorunsho (Adekunle) vying for the position of AAUASU Welfare Director were disqualified on the ground of 'Security Clearance'.

Fracophone, an aspirant from the Faculty of Law.

SOSSA in her public request to SUEC and the University management stated that if Francophone was reinstated, then, Adekunle an aspirant from the faculty should also be cleared to contest.

The statement read: "Greetings and well wishes to the Chairman and every other members of the Students' Union Electoral Committee (SUEC), your hardwork is noticed and won't be overlooked.

Adekunle, an aspirant from the Faculty of Social Sciences 

"Without further ado, It is well known information on campus in recent days that two Students' Union Executive aspirants were publicly disqualified based on some records antagonizing their ability to contest for their political aspiration in the upcoming Students' Union election.

"Whereas, those affected aspirants are Folorunsho Adekunle from the Faculty of Social Sciences, and Francis Adeosun from the Faculty of Law who are also vying for the office of the Welfare Director and President respectively.

"However, A news has been in circulation in and outside the school campus regarding plans to overlook and privately sort out the issue of one of the affected aspirants.

"The spread of this news cannot be ignored and belittled as it seems very vital and should be treated with urgency because a rumor can eventually be a reality if it's well sorted.

"On this note, we humbly make a public request to the Students' Union Electoral Committee and the University management that if at all the S.U.E.C members are planning to reinstate the candidate from faculty of LAW in person of FRANCHOPHONE then the S.U.E.C should also reinstate the candidate from SOSSA in person of ADEKUNLE, if at all a pardon would be granted in this forthcoming hours.

"Finally, what is good for the goose is good for the gander" and everyone is expected to be treated equally under the law irrespective of Social, Financial, Political, or Economic status/influence."

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AAUASU Election: NUCJ, SUEC Announce Debate Date For Aspirants

 

By Fatimah Idera

The 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 (RC) at exactly 9:00 AM.

The memo added that the manifesto will also come up the same day immediately after the debate at the matriculation ground by 2:00 pm.

NUCJ futher invited the students' populace to the election debate as well as the manifesto which would avail them (students) the opportunity to ask questions and understand the aspirants vying for various positions and whom to vote for.

The statement reads: "The Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists, NUCJ wishes to invite the entire student populace of Adekunle Ajasin University to the Student Union, SU Election Debate scheduled to hold on Tuesday,2nd of may.

 "We look forward to your attendance. Come and see your potential leaders in their intellectual stance."

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

By: Our Reporters

In 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 the Students Union Election slated for May 4th, 2023.

The result was released following the screening exercise held on Thursday, April 27th by the SUEC to checkmate all students' political aspirants vying for various positions in the school's Students' Union apex body.

ECHO MEDIA had earlier reported that the disqualifiers included, a front-runner for the position of Students' Union President, Adeosun Oluwaseyi Francis, popularly known as Francophone, from the Faculty of Law, and Folorusho Ahmed Adekunle, popularly known as Adekunle, from the Department of Political Science, who was vying for the post of Welfare Director. 

They were disqualified on the grounds of Security Clearance according to the statement obtained by ECHO MEDIA.

Security clearance 

ECHO MEDIA investigation unraveled "Security Clearance '' as a document to be released by the institution's Security Unit which will state that an aspirant had no pending cases with them.

According to a source from the Unit who does not want their name on print, the Security Clearance might imply that an aspirant had once appeared before the institution's Disciplinary Committee and was involved in the vandalism of school properties. 

The source said the Disciplinary Committee is under the Security Unit.

According to the source, aspirants charged with rape, examination malpractices, and other social vices can as well be disqualified.

However, AAUASU Constitution, Chapter 9, part three, article (e) stated that aspirants can be disqualified having been convicted by any court, removed from office before through misconduct, or has any pending case with the University authorities, security unit that has to do with cult-related activities, rape, vandalism, examination misconduct or other social vices.

It reads, "Notwithstanding, the provisions above, any candidate who had been convicted by any court, removed from office before through misconduct or has any pending case with the Universities authorities, security unit that has to do with cult-related activities, rape, vandalism, examination misconduct or other social vices shall not be eligible to contest for the election of the union."

A screenshot of AAUASU CONSTITUTION.

Another factor that can disqualify aspirants is being in their final year. 

Constitution Disqualifies Aspirants Guilty of Security Allegations- SUEC 

In an interview with SUEC Secretary, Komolafe Olaleye, he said the Constitution supersedes anybody, saying the two aspirants were disqualified in accordance with the AAUASU Constitution.

He said, "Whenever there's a screening of aspirants as stipulated by the constitution, there's a need for security clearance before aspirants can be cleared, and when we check the provisions of that Constitution, it says aspirant that has a pending case or that has been alleged to have been involved in a situation of vandalism or any vices should not be eligible for any position."

Olaleye added that for any aspirant to be cleared for contesting, there's a need for the presentation of Security Clearance issued on his/her behalf.

He reiterated as a SUEC member, he could not be able to ascertain whether the aspirants in question committed the said offense or not.

"I'm not a member of the security unit, I'm just a member of the Students Electoral Committee. By virtue of that, I may not be able to express whether they do or not, but I could recall that so many people were invited during the 2021 protest.

"The student disciplinary Committee is a Unit under the security department of the Institution. It is very important that every aspirant contesting should consult the necessary quarters to clear those aspirants in line with the provisions of the law. 

"Their names were released then as part of those that were invited to explain their roles in the protest. What transpired at the panel is not known to any of us. The constitution stipulated that when someone is indicted when you have a pending case, is not about being guilty or being culpable, it is about the indictment." 

I didn't commit the alleged offense- AAUA Welfare Director's Aspirant, Adekunle

Reacting to his disqualification as a candidate for the position of Welfare Director, Folorunsho Hammed Adekunle, known as Adekunle, told ECHO MEDIA he's innocent of the offense. 

Adekunle confirmed that he was to face the Disciplinary Committee in 2021 following the 'no school fees, no exams' protest, letting out that on the said date, he was not a participant and never vandalized any school properties.

"On the day of the protest, I had a test and after the test, I went to my girlfriend's house. From there, I put on my phone and was told they had started the protest. There was someone who was saying that one guy who was closer to Tunji Abayomi was there in the protest, the guy said 'I will be invited to the school management very soon' Immediately I was informed, I sent the picture of where my girlfriend and I were eating to the group that I wasn't part of the protest."

He said his invitation to the panel was the handiwork of people that felt they were at the corridor of power. "When I saw the list of names to face the panel, it was just my surname and my other name 'Folorunsho Adekunle' — my name is Folorunsho Hammed Adekunle.

"On the list, my Matriculation Number and department name were not there; when I went to the department to receive the letter of invitation from the school management, they said there was none.

"Some people said I should not attend, but for clarity purposes, I went there and they asked questions about everything and I told them I didn't have any involvement. Ever since then, they didn't get back to me not until they disqualified me based on the incident."

Adekunle further added that he was never involved in anything that might tarnish the school's image, but expressed astonishment that the SUEC disqualified him.

"When the screening came, those that feel they should escape from the criticism of the student union, went ahead and wrote anonymous articles trying to use the issue against me, and I feel that's the reason the SUEC member decided to disqualify me when I was not even involved in the protest. That's what happened because I wasn't involved in any other thing that might affect the security of the school."

'I'm Not Out Of The Race, AAUASU Presidential Aspirant, Francophone

One of the two candidates competing for the post of Students' Union President, Adeosun Oluwaseyi Francis, politically known on campus as 'Francophone' who was screened out based on the outcome of the screening result, took to his social media handle to express his reaction.

Francis in a statement obtained by ECHO MEDIA urged his supporters not to panic, stressing that he has not backed off from the election race and assured to get back on track.

His words: "Dear AAUAITES, the last 24hrs have been one of the best and most precious times of my life. The calls and messages received have given me a lot of insight into how acceptable the #UTILITARIAN_LEADERSHIP PROJECT is, not just within the students but across board.

"It is our intention to represent your interest and lead a student Union that will be attractive and unique, a union that will prioritize your welfare in all ramifications. Don't panic, we are not out of the race, all hands are on deck to ensure that all gets back on track and even better.

"Dear AAUAITES, you and I know we all deserve only the best of good leadership and as such, we have chosen the #UTILITARIAN_LEADER to be the driver of our bus, be rest assured that we will arrive safely."

Francophone, however, advised all supporters to stay calm and be peaceful as well as ignore provocative words or comments and keep hope alive.

"I urge you all to stay calm and peaceful. Let us, at this point, avoid any provocative comments or words being thrown at by said to have been disqualified on the grounds of Security Clearance."

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

By: Kolade Jayeoba

The 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 by the SUEC Chairman, Professor Olukayode Afolabi, only two aspirants were disqualified and others were cleared.

A front-runner for the position of Students' Union President, Adeosun Oluwaseyi Francis, popularly known as Francophone, from the Faculty of Law, was disqualified on the ground of Security Clearance according to the statement.

Another front-runner vying for the post of Welfare Director, Folorusho Ahmed Adekunle, popularly known as Adekunle, from the Department of Political Science, was also disqualified on the ground of Security Clearance.

Other aspirants for the position of Students' Union President, Adekanye Mayomi Adeboye, popularly known as INEC from the Department of Philosophy, and Fakaisi Micheal Dotun, popularly known as WoliMike from the Department of Mathematical Sciences, were cleared and certified by the SUEC.

The other aspirant for the position of the Welfare Director, Omole Ariyo Adekunle, popularly known as Omole from the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture was cleared with all other candidates aspiring to the available posts in the Union.

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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 to mark Shola's posthumous 37-year-old birthday as well as immortalize him.

According to the organizers, campus journalists can pitch stories on people that solve social issues around child labour, drug abuse, illiteracy, inadequate infrastructure, inequality, and others.

Mr John Paul Akinduro, one of the organizers and a Communication Expert said Shola, who was a fact-checker with Agence France-Presse, a French International News Agency headquartered in Paris, France, during his lifetime was a journalist with a quest for details and facts.

This former Special Adviser on Digital Communications to the former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko reiterated that winners of the 'Shola Ilesanmi Solutions Journalism Grant' will be mentored by some international journalists for one month, to come up with impactful stories that will be published in national dailies.

Akinduro also announced that the deadline for the submission of the pitch has been extended by 10 days due to some unforeseen circumstances. He said a new email address will be provided for the submission of pitches.

A broadcast journalist at Adaba FM, Mrs Monikan Ogidan stressed the necessity of factual news writing as well as the importance of writing catchy headlines while discharging one's reportorial assignments.

Ogidan maintained that reporters should pursue genuine stories, and avoid plagiarism before sending such stories to the gatekeepers for final publication. She further stated that pitching a story means reporters have started a journey. 

Another speaker, a broadcast journalist at Crest FM Ibadan, Miss Juliet Buna mentioned the basic steps in reporting a credible story.

Buna urged campus journalists to bring in fresh angles that will make their pitches stand out for quick consideration by the editors.

She further buttressed that there are thousands of stories on the editors' tables that are not catchy or creative enough to captivate their attention.

Speaking on the relevance of building contacts, Rahaman Yusuf from BBC advised student journalists to have relevant contacts to verify stories. He said one of the ways to stand out as a journalist is to have contacts that can provide credible information.

Rahaman added that journalists should not always be in a hurry to break news when they have not gathered enough facts and evidence about the incident that unfolded.

Meanwhile, present at the event are the Head of Mass Communication Department (HOD), Dr Raphael Abimbola; AAUA Public Relations Officer, Mr Victor Akinpelumi; and all AAUA National Association of Mass Communication Students (NAMACOS) Executives and stakeholders.

Shola Ilesanmi, an alumnus of AAUA died on Tuesday, 1st of March, 2022 following a brief illness and was survived by his children and wife.

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Gbiri Daniel Emerges As AAUA FOSU President

Gbiri Daniel, the newly elected president of FOSU

By: Kolade Jayeoba

A 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 of Criminology and Security Studies with 07 votes.

He was declared the winner by the (FOSUEC) Electoral Body Chairman, Bashorun Adefemi, at the SOMASSA Lecture Theatre B where the chairman said that Daniel satisfactorily met the constitutional requirement of having the highest number of votes.

The Chairman added that 27 ballot papers were only used of out the accredited 45 ballot papers and 18 ballot papers were unused.

In his remark, the President-elect appreciated the students who came out to vote for him in the election despite their academic activities and other schedules.

He said that the students should not lose hope in him as he is taking the mantle of leadership to oversee their affairs on campus.

He further advocated that he would stand by all FOSUAITES and provide for their needs.

However, 0'Square urged all present FOSUAITES to stand by him and also call on other members who are reluctant of coming to the association.

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

By Rasheed Aladejana

The 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 Union's President, Friday Omosola said: "Fact-checking is a major tool in journalism because it allows journalists to avoid reporting fake news."

Meanwhile, the new intakes were introduced to the concept of journalism– who a journalist is, how to write and report a news story, the elements of news reports, and the ethics that govern the profession.

One of the new members, Chukwu Favour, a 400-Level student of Philosophy lauded the union for conducting such training for the new fellows.

"I have gained more understanding of what journalism is about, what it encompasses, and the way to become a better journalist," she said.

Other AAUA NUCJ executives who were present at the training are Clarion Olusegun, Vice-President Administrative; Emmanuel Oluwadola, Vice-President Editorial; Oyinkansola Ogunkande, General Secretary; Peter Emmanuel, Public Relations Officer; and some editors from various media outlets under the Union.

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AAUA Management Lifts Ban on SU Election

By: Abiodun Mercy

The 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 registration of voters will start on the 19th of April Wednesday to the 21st of April, 2023 at the office of the Dean of Students Affairs.

Meanwhile, the screening of Aspirants will kick off by 10:00 a.m. on the 26th to 27th of April at the Students’ Affairs building.

It reads: "The submission of a printed nomination form is on Tuesday 25th April 2023 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Students’ Affairs Office.   

"Other activities like the display of names of qualified candidates and accreditation of agents were slated for Friday 28th April."

The statement added that the election will hold on May 4th, 2023 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Heritage Building and the hearing of Electoral Petitions was slated for Tuesday, May 9th at the Moot Court.

Meanwhile, the swearing-in and handing-over ceremony for the newly elected Students Executives Council and the Students Representative Council will take place on or before Tuesday, 23rd of May at the Obasanjo Multi-purpose Hall (OBJ).

Also, the Debate and Manifesto will be held on Tuesday, 2nd of May 2023 at the Old Relaxation Centre (RC) and 8 am - 3 pm at Matriculation Ground respectively.

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Stay Away From Politics– AAUA NUCJ Charges New Members

By: Kolade Jayeoba

The 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 same time causes sentiments and biases in their reportage.

He further advised the new members to make names for themselves before opting out of the school walls to enrich their Curriculum Vitae (CV).

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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 of truth, and unbiased but bloggers are careless of them.

Friday who doubled as the Editor-in-chief of Echo Media disclosed this at the training for the newly recruited members of the Union yesterday held at SOMASSA LTA4.

He added that the profession goes beyond being the first to break stories but fact-checking and proofreading for errors to bring forth the truth behind every story.

"Journalism is not "one" pperson's works, it must pass through a process called gatekeeping which involved; reporters, desk editors, proofreaders, editors-in-chief, publishers, and others.

"A blogger will write, edit, proofread, and publish, then call him/herself a journalist. No he/she is not."

He further stated that the ethics of journalism, which are, truthfulness and accuracy, independence, fairness and impartiality, humanity, and accountability among others.

He said without upholding ethics true journalism will be lost because a journalist who relays information that lacks the truth and is biased can not be regarded as one.

He, however, implored the new members to ensure they befriend the ethics of journalism wherever they find themselves practicing. 

He further emphasized the need for journalists to minimize harm in their reports. 

"If you know disclosing the name of your interviewees will cause attacks on him or his families, please don't disclose. or better still make use of anonymity to avoid endangering him.'"

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AAUA NUCJ Holds First Physical Training For New Members

By: Oluwabukola Kuteyi

The 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 effective discharging of their duties.

Also speaking, the Vice-President Editorial, Emmanuel Oluwadola highlighted the tips on effective writing of new stories using the 5Ws and H.

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

By: Iyanuoluwa Adegoke

The 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 on journalism and its ethics.

"Headlines word counts for beginners must not exceed 10 words and must be written in present tense. The use of articles in headlines is highly unprofessional and a headline should follow the Subject-verb format."

He further beseeched the new members to be meticulous and hard-working in order to build their names and reputation in society.

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NUCJ AAUA Training: President Advises Members To Embrace Truth

By: Oluwagbemisoke Abiodun

The 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 their duties and embrace the ethics of journalism– truth, accuracy, independence, fearlessness, impartiality, humanity, accountability and among others.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO), Peter Emmanuel took the members on ‘Introduction to News Writing and Reporting’ and stressed the need to employ the use of the 5Ws and H while writing stories as they help satisfy readers' curiosity.

Questions ranging from the difference between a blogger and a journalist were trashed out as well as interviewee techniques to enhance the knowledge of the newly recruited members.

Meanwhile, the new members were taken through a practical section to test the knowledge they have acquired during the training in writing headlines and leads for news stories.

The training ended on a note of appreciation by the president who encouraged the participants to develop their skills and build their profile before leaving school.

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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 Union President, Friday Omosola emphasized what Journalism entails and the difference between a Journalist and a Blogger. 

He disclosed that ethics are a set of rules that govern Journalism as a profession. He said these ethics are to be followed strictly while practising journalism.

Omosola implored the new members to confirm news stories before running to the press, by verifying facts gotten from sources or the most concerned parastatals.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Union, Peter Emmanuel emphasized the importance of the 5W's and H in journalistic writing. He explained what news writing entails and how to write it.

Peter added that the new members should be aware that news stories are stories written as the event unfolds while feature stories are stories that are lengthy and flexible.

During his section, the Vice-President Editorial, Emmanuel Oluwadola spoke on the difference between essay writing and news writing. He disclosed various tips on writing headlines for stories, the acceptable words count for starters the greenhorns.

He said: "Majorly, headlines are written in the present tense, not in the past tense, the singular subjects take the singular verbs."

In an interview with one of the trainees, Rasheed Oladeja, a 300-Level student of Mass communication, he said the training organized by the NUCJ is an eye opener to new members stating that the training will go a long way in letting them get familiar with the terrain and environment in which they find themselves as campus journalists. 

"I gained a lot today, coming for this training with the previous knowledge I have as a Mass Communication student, it has added more advantage to me," Rasheed said.

Adeoye Mayowa, a 200-Level student of the English Language Department said with her keen interest in writing, she has learnt a lot of things from the training sessions which will help in her career to becoming a campus journalist.

She maintained that she felt very elated with the training as everyone was allowed to express themselves and it was not a dull training. Participants were allowed to contribute to making it lively and educational.

However, the training has in attendance students from different Levels and Departments who were eager to learn journalism and pursue their dream as campus journalists.

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All Writers Are Not Journalists – AAUA NUCJ

 By: Fanibuyan Ayomide Samuel

The 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 President, Friday Omosola revealed that to be called a journalist, there are several pieces of training to undergo as well as ethics to be upheld.

Omosola further warned that journalism is a profession that should not be bastardized through unethical practices by unprofessional journalists.

Omosola who doubled as Editor-in-chief of Echo Media mentioned three core elements of journalism, which are: information, education, and entertainment.

He further emphasized that truth and accuracy are one of the distinguishing principles between a mere writer and a journalist, saying getting the facts right is the cardinal principle of journalism. 

He, however, urged the new members to be committed to learning and upholding the ethics guiding the journalism profession.

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Take Ethics Seriously, AAUA NUCJ Charges New Members

By: Mercy Abiodun

The 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 for journalists to excel, he/she must be familiar with professional ethics and put them into practice every day.

"Journalism ethics are a set of rules and guidelines that oversee the profession, either objectivity, fairness, truthfulness and accuracy must be upheld."

During her session, NUCJ General Secretary, Oyinkansola Ogunkande, stated what the profession entails and how to properly disseminate timely stories.

She added that when it comes to the private life of interviewees, there are limits journalists can go to. 

In the same vein, the Union Public Relations Officer(PRO), Emmanuel emphasized the 5Ws and H in news writing.

Peter further stated that journalism consists of both bad and good news, but the impact of the story will address its importance since it is in human interest.

Furthermore, the Vice-Presidential Editorial, Emmanuel Oluwadola, shared tips on the proper casting of headlines for news stories.

"For starters, the word count of the headline must not exceed ten[10] and should be written in the present tense.

"Abbreviations and contradictions are allowed in headlines and there are types of headlines."

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SOSSA Election: Aspirants Observe Debate/Manifestoes

By: Abraham Isaac

The 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 if they emerge winners.

Meanwhile, the executives of the Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ) AAUA chapter monitored the manifesto and debate process alongside the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairman and stakeholders.

In his manifesto, the presidential aspirant, Simon Sunday, popularly known as Empire

from the department of Political Science contesting unopposed emphasized engaging collective responsibility to achieve desired goals for the benefit of the faculty, students, and the university at large. 

"I will take it upon myself to ensure all elected executives work together to fill loopholes in any position," he said.

Sunday promised that students' interests will be protected as long as they obey constituted authorities. He further described education in the university as a "right" and "not a privilege."

He added: "I will work with the Dean, HODs, departmental presidents, lecturers, and other faculty officers to provide an enabling environment where SOSSITES interests will be protected."

ECHO MEDIA gathered that eight out of the ten available positions were unopposed.

The Vice-President aspirant, Giwa Yusra promised to help SOSSITES strike a balance between their academics, social, sports, and other aspects of their lives.

She said: "Asides from my constitutional duties, I intend to incorporate the following ideas: 'Know Your Words Initiative', is a weekly online message consisting of five words, their transcription, and their meanings. Also, a skills workshop where SOSSITES will learn various freelance skills aimed at self-reliance.

"I will organize academic tournaments to feature spelling bees, debates, and quizzes. This is to aid teamwork among students and improve students' intellectual capability," she disclosed.

Other aspirants include Oladele Sunday, General Secretary from Sociology; Ibukun Mercy, Assistant General Secretary from Economics; Adewale Olamide from Psychology and Arowoselu Ibitayo from Political Science, contesting for the post of Treasurer; Owonikoko Kemisola, Welfare Director from Mass Communication; Atere Ayobami from Political Science and Adams Victor from Psychology both vying for the post of Social Director; Esesuru Samuel, Sports Director from Sociology; and Jenty Henry, Public Relations Officer from Psychology.

The Faculty's IEC Chairman, Akinola Oluwaferanmi known as Jega issued a stern warning to contestants and their agents against campaigning in any form via any medium.

He further engaged members of the faculty on election education about how to vote appropriately while he also announced that the election on Friday will commence at 9 a.m. at FASA LT.

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What Led To the Death of AAUA Fresh Graduate

By Emmanuel Oluwadola

Temitayo 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 the school and Akungba community wondering what could have led to the murder of the innocent student.

Meanwhile, the students of the University have condemned this heinous act, calling for justice to prevail.

The intervention of the school management, students' union leaders, and security operatives halted the protest staged by the students of AAUA from resulting in violence and proceeding to the following day.

The students further took to various social media platforms to trend pictures of the perpetrator who was declared wanted. They stormed the Twitter space with the hashtag "#JusticeForTemitayo" calling for quick action.

Temitayo Did Not Owe Indigene N,1000

In a phone interview with Patrick Oluwafemi, a friend of the victim, he narrated how the incident happened as informed by eyewitnesses around the victim's off-campus hostel.

His words: "He (Temitayo) wasn't the one they (the suspect and his allies) were looking for. There was a student living in that villa that had something to do with these indigenes. They sold something to the student. It was four thousand naira. The student (not Temitayo) paid three thousand out of it, and it remains one thousand naira. The dealer sent his brother (the suspect) to collect the balance, but the student wasn't able to pay it.

"It was not the issue of cultism. There was a struggle between them as the indigene first came to intimidate the student and in the process, the student hit the indigene as said. Then, the brother (the suspect) went back to call his brother, who sent him with more teams. Policemen sent everyone away but the suspect and his associates still reinforced and came back.

"Right from the start, Temitayo wasn't in the picture at all. He was about to go and buy pure water and he saw what was going on in his villa and wanted to know what was happening. The suspect and his teams were already aggressive and the suspect stabbed Temitayo with a scissor on the side. Temitayo was rushed to the hospital. My colleagues and I went to the hospital that afternoon to check on him. We saw that he was already getting better and we need not panic. 

"His side was plastered, I saw the band-aid on the injury and they even bought food for him. We saw it as a minor injury when we went back home. It was in the evening that we were called that Temitayo gave up the ghosts," Oluwafemi narrated.

He added that Temitayo was a gentle young man, easygoing, always on his earphones, and was not a troublemaker.

Students' Union Reacts

Reacting to the occurrence through a release signed by the Union's President, Comr. Ogunsanmi Kolade, the AAUA Students' Union condemned the inhumane behavior displayed by the perpetrator.

The Union confirmed that the case has been reported to the Akungba Police and their stand remains that the security services should apprehend the perpetrator. However, they urged students to remain calm and follow the directives of the Students' Union.

It reads: "The leadership of AAUA Students' Union has been reliably informed about the murderous and barbaric killing of our innocent student earlier today and we have since swung to action to ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and justice is served accordingly.

"Information at our disposal, given by some eyewitnesses, reports that Temitayo Ayodeji was stabbed to death in his hostel(off campus) by some indigenes who are already on the run.

"However, the case has been reported to the Akungba Police. Our position remains that the security services should launch a manhunt immediately to apprehend the perpetrator, and we shall NOT rest until justice is served.

"We call on all students to remain calm and follow the directives of the Students' Union. Aluta Continua!"

Investigation Is Going On Says Akungba Police

A call was put through to the Akungba Patrol and Guard Officer, Mr. Tunde Olomojare to know if there are current steps taken by the Akungba Police Department to fish out the perpetrator(s). 

He said: "Yes, there are steps on it, to get the culprits arrested and there is an investigation going on. You can come down to meet the DPO."

 Justice 

The Public Relations Officer, of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, South-West, Comrade Awoyinfa Opeoluwa, said the association has called on the authorities to ensure that those responsible for Ayodeji’s death are brought to book.

NANS in a statement said the student area of the institution should be declared “a state of emergency”, urging all security agencies to swift into action immediately.”

In the same vein, the spokesperson for the Alale of Akungba, Oba Sunday Adeyeye, Ajimo III, Chief Alaba Yusuf, said the community had also swung into action to apprehend those behind the student’s death.

He disclosed that the King condemned the action of the indigene who allegedly stabbed the student.

The Akinrogun of Akungba land let out that the community and the university were doing everything possible to ensure the killer was arrested.

Police are investigating

The Registrar of AAUA, Gbenga Arajulu told ECHO MEDIA that Police are currently investigating the issue.

"We must know our remit. Let the police do their job. They said they're investigating if the guy is a cultist or not."

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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 the Registrar during the four-day orientation programme for fresh students which was held at Olusegun Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall (OBJ) today. He stressed that the decision was reached to enable the students to commence academic activities at the same time with the 2022/2023 academic session.

When asked about how the management plan to mobilize the 2021/2022 students for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), he said: "The University administration will work on that and it is not the student's business but our business."

He added that the management will work with the authorities of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja to ensure the students are mobilized.

"It's not an omission. At the time we released the first circular, preparations were under-way to streamline the whole thing but at the end of the discussion and deliberation, we found out that it will not be proper to ask those who were admitted in 2021/2022 to now commence their activities in the 2022/2023 academic session.

"So, it is a normal thing because of the challenges we have faced in Nigeria, ASUU for eight[8] months disrupted the entire arrangements. Lecture for another month when students could not resume activities."

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Indecent Dressing Attracts Suspension – AAUA Management Warns Students

By: Boluwatife Adedokun

The 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 programme which started today Tuesday at the 5,000-capacity Olusegun Obasanjo Multiple-Purpose Hall (OBJ) will end on Thursday, 14th of April 2023.

Olugbenga further precautioned the general students of the institution to avoid working against the management's decisions.

He said, "We have warned your senior colleagues, everything has changed, no one can go against the management's decisions. Necessity is the mother of invention.

He reiterated that it was the institution's duty to ensure students behave so that their purpose in school can be fulfilled.

According to him, there had been an entrance regulation that forbade indecent dressing. 

"It is not a new implementation, it's already in force. Ignorance is not an excuse in law — that's why I said they should take note and more will still come."

Arajulu maintained that the habit of males wearing earrings, dread and dying hair, putting trousers below their waist and females exposing their sensitive parts will not be tolerated in AAUA.

He, however, said if students of the oldest University in Nigeria, the University of Ibadan (UI) can dress decently, then AAUA is no different. 

"If they want to study, they will, but if they don't want to, we will send them out," he added.

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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 later…

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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 forward.

Benzzy who was declared the winner at NAMACOS's first Congress held at the Mass Communication Relaxation Centre (MRC) said he will work hand in hand with the association's President and other executives.

He described his emergence as a miracle due to violence that almost marred the voting process.

His words: "I did not believe the so-called 'Cabal' would let me emerge in the first election. We[the other aspirant and I] had three votes each which resulted in an argument, but with the help of Mr. Ishola Lamidi, we were able to have a re-run election.

"At the re-run election, the outgoing Speaker cast his vote to have a winner.

"That was how I emerged. I give God the glory, as well as appreciate the Honourable that voted me in because I know it was not an easy task having an opponent that has supporters from the SUG level down to the department," he said.

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

By: Emmanuel Oluwadola

There 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 association affairs.

The first congress which was held at the Mass Communication Relaxation Centre (MRC) on Thursday had in attendance members representing all constituencies from constituency one(100-level) to four(400-level).

    The newly inaugurated SRC Members.

While the nominations for vacant positions in the association were in progress, a member from Constituency 4, Comrade Timophilia raised a motion to send out the former president and his colleagues from the Congress which was seconded by Comrade Deji Dara from the same constituency.

They (members from Constituency 4) argued that the president and his allies, being alumni, should not be present in the new administration's congress without any tangible reasons.

However, a member from Constituency 3, Comrade Oyolola Samuel raised a countermotion that the emeritus President and his colleagues should remain, stressing that in as much they have not defended their final projects, they remain members of the association.

While given the chance to speak, some members of the house objected to the former president which led to an uproar during the Congress.

The drama continues to the level of electing a new Speaker for the Students Representative Council (SRC) of the association. 

ECHO MEDIA gathered that, during the voting process, the former speaker, Comrade Olaleye Komolafe, politically known as Jekanmo was accused of counting a void vote in favour of one aspirant.

According to information gathered, those who saw the void vote counter the decision which later resulted into argument. 

The argument which lasted for almost an hour was settled by the department lecturers.

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