AAUA Don Sets to Deliver 38th Inaugural Lecture

By Olamide IwalaA distinguished scholar in Industrial Sociology and Gender Relations, Professor Emmanuel Abiodun Fayankinnu, is set to deliver the 38th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State.The Chairman of the Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Adebisi Daramola, announced that the lecture will hold on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the University’s Multipurpose...

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Easter: AAUA Management Declares Friday, Monday as Public Holidays

By Mercy Musa The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has declared Friday, April 18th, and Monday, April 21st, 2025, as public holidays in line with the Federal Government’s directive for the Easter celebration.This was announced in an official circular issued by the Registrar, Mr. Olugbenga Arajulu, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga E. Ige.According to the circular, the University will...

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Echo Media's News Editor Selected for RoundCheck Fact-Checking Training

By: Charity MichaelThe News Editor of Echo Media (a long surviving media outlet) at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, Daniel Akinte, has been selected for the Roundcheck Volunteer Programme 2025.The three-month training for the 4th cohort began on 5 April 2025 with the onboarding of the selected individuals.Roundcheck is an independent fact-checking organisation in Nigeria, which Volunteer Programme aims to train young...

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AAUA Management Inaugurates Newly Elected AAUASU Executives

By Joseph Ruth The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) inaugurated the 22nd Student Union executives for the 2024/2025 academic session at the school Multipurpose Hall, OBJ, on March 11, 2025.After the remark of the Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Olusegun Akanbi, the former president of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko Students Union (AAUASU), Boladale Oyindamola, highlighted the achievements made...

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Ologbon Emerges Winner of AAUASU 2025 Election

By Boluwatife KehindeSalami Akeem, popularly known as Ologbon, has emerged as the President-elect of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko Students’ Union (AAUASU) for the 2024/2025 academic sessions, following a tightly contested election.Ologbon won victoriously with 911 votes, defeating other strong contenders: Elijah Samuel (Cashio) from the Faculty of Science, who secured 577 votes, Ogundaisi Samuel (Peculiar Sam) from the...

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AAUA Decides '25: Why Election May Continue– SUEC

By Gbonjubola Olanrewaju The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Students' Union Election scheduled to end at 2:00 pm may be extended due to a high voter turnout.In an exclusive interview with Echo Media, the AAUA Students’ Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) General Secretary, Olayemi Kayode confirmed that accreditation, which was originally scheduled to end at 2:00 pm, will continue till there are no students at the...

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AAUA Decides '25: Campaigns Still Persist Despite SUEC Directives

By: Daniel Akinte & Boluwatife Kehinde Despite the order of the Students' Union Electoral Commission (SUEC) that all campaign activities should end by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, this act allegedly persists among some candidates.SUEC had earlier released the directive in its circular signed by its General Secretary, Olayemi Kayode dated Wednesday, 26 February 2025.Echo Media sighted ongoing campaign activities beside...

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Students react As AAUASU Election Continues

By Eniola Akinwumi-Niyi & Olamide IwalaThe students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) have reacted to the ongoing student union election process which started later than the fixed time.The election which was slated for 9 am started by 10:40 am leaving some students displeased with the whole process.A 300-level student, Morayomi Oloruntola from Computer Science Department lamented that the environmental was not conducive. According...

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AAUA Decide "25: technical issues delay election– SUEC Gen Sec

By Ayomide OguntadeThe Adekunle Ajasin University Students' Union election slated for 9:00 am has been delayed due to technical issues.The General Secretary of the Students' Union Electoral Commission (SUEC), Salisu Olayemi disclosed this in an interview with Echo Media.Salisu confirmed that "Accreditation has begun at the School's OBJ Hall and the election is starting no...

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AAUA ’22 Championship Finale: Sociology Wins Title After Intense Penalty Shootout

By Boluwatife Kehinde and Daniel AkinteIn the final match of the AAUA '22 Championship, the Department of Sociology at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, secured victory against the Department of Computer Science, winning 3-4 in a penalty shootout.The match, held at the university sports complex, ended with a score of 0-0 after 60 minutes of regulation time. Both teams faced challenges in converting scoring opportunities. In the second half,...

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AAUA Declares Public Holiday for Ondo State Governor’s Inauguration

By Eniola Akinwumi-Niyi Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, has declared a public holiday for all staff and students on Monday, February 24, 2025, in recognition of the inauguration of Ondo State Governor, His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.A circular issued by the University Registrar, Olugbenga Arajulu, on behalf of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige, states that the decision is in accordance with the state-wide holiday declared...

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AAUA Offers 17 Sports, But Student Participation Remains Low - Coach Lawal

By Boluwatife Kehinde & Daniel Akinte The proverb "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" highlights the importance of balancing work and leisure. In response, the school management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has implemented extracurricular activities, particularly in sports, for students. However, a lack of awareness among students has resulted in many not fully benefiting from these sports activities.Lawal...

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AAUASU Election: SUEC Announces New Dates for Screening, Debate, and Manifesto Presentations

By Mariam WahabThe Students' Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has announced a rescheduling of the screening, debate, and manifesto events for the 2024/2025 Students’ Union election. This decision comes in response to a public holiday declared by the Ondo State government.A memo signed by the SUEC Chairman, Prof. Simon Odion Ehiabhi, was issued to all concerned parties, announcing the...

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AAUA '22 Championship Finale: Computer Science to Face Sociology

By Boluwatife Kehinde and Daniel AkinteThe Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) class of 2022 championship is set to conclude with the finals between the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Sociology.The football competition, consisting of a group of 22 participants, is scheduled to occur at the university's sports complex on Sunday at 4 PM. This competition, which started on January 16, 2025, includes sixteen (16) teams...

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AAUA alumnus Saheed Ibrahim wins PhD scholarship in the UK

...his research focuses on misinformation and electoral integrity.By Emmanuel OluwadolaAn alumnus of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Saheed Ibrahim has won a fully funded PhD scholarship at Birmingham City University, United Kingdom.Ibrahim who graduated as the Best Graduating Student in Mass Communication at AAUA in 2011 secured one of the two doctoral awards sponsored by Meedan on electoral misinformation and...

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AAUASU Dedicates Jan 23 Remembrance Day for Deceased Students

 Eniola Akinwumi-Niyi The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko Students’ Union (AAUASU) has designated January 23rd as a memorial day in honour of students' loss of life due to an accident.Recall that it is four years now since  (January 23, 2021) when a Dangote cement truck rammed into the side of the Akungba-Ikare road close to the School's main entrance gate cutting short the lives of some AAUA students.This year's commemoration...

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EPL Matchday 22 Preview: Tractor Boys Face Free-Falling Saints, Forest Eye Perfect Record

By Boluwatife KehindeThe intensity of EPL Matchday 22 is palpable as teams convene at various venues to compete for vital points.Newly appointed Everton manager, David Moyes will have another opportunity to showcase his capabilities as the Toffees host Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park, following a loss in his first match in charge.Brighton & Hove Albion visit Old Trafford to face Ruben Amorim's Manchester United, with both teams currently facing...

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EPL Matchday 22 Preview: Liverpool Eyes 7-Point Lead, Arsenal Seeks to Close Gap

By Daniel AkinteThe English Premier League (EPL) Matchday 22 is set to kick off from Saturday 18 to Monday 21 January 2025. Ten clubs will focus on achieving new heights, sustaining victories, and restoring rankings.Newcastle vs BournemouthNewcastle aims to extend their winning streak to 10 matches in all competitions as they host Bournemouth, who remain unbeaten in their last 10 games. The Magpies achieved a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers...

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Freshers Orientation: AAUA VC Approves Lecture-free Hours

By Ruth JosephThe Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Professor Olugbenga Ige has approved lecture-free hours to allow new students participate in the 2025 Freshers’ Orientation Programme.This was disclosed in a circular released by the school's Registrar, Olugbenga Arajulu, on Friday, January 16, 2025. According to the circular, the lecture-free hours are between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day which starts...

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Rent Hikes Hit AAUA Off-Campus Students Hard

By Daniel AkinteWhen Adeola Merit, a 200-level student got an admission into the Department of Microbiology at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) her joy was mixed with the burden of how to sort her accommodation.Securing an off-campus hostel would be cheaper, she thought, but to her surprise, the house rent was tagged at N120,000. “The normal thing is that as a new tenant, you get the house at N120,000 but later on you start paying...

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