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  Damola Badmos and Olabode Oluwafemi  Office of the Financial Secretary  Fasina Damilare Ezekiel (Dblaq) from Administration, Akintoye Akinsola (Dunamis) from Technology and Dotunodun Joshua (Pendragon) from Arts How they intend to build the union toward financial sustainability so that they do not depend on alumni was asked, Dblaq promised 5000 students will be on scholarship and promised to tap into indigenous ways such as bursaries and grants. Well, realistic enough? Definitely negative. Dunamis said finance cannot be sustained without good management. He prided himself that three organizations are ready to partner with the institution due to his interest in the post. He said a proposal has been tendered to zenith bank and assured the students of something huge. Pendragon stated that what is on ground needs to be maintained before thinking of what is not on ground. He promised to give adequate advice to the EC l. All he keeps hitting on is advice and advise. Well, spe...

Olabode Oluwafemi  The Great Ife Students' Union Electoral Commission Chairman, Ayebiele Oluwajuedalo has said he never saw the mistake engulfed in the electioneering process coming. The statement was made in an interview with ACJOAU shortly after the declared inconclusive and cancelation of Faculties of Administration and Social Sciences Students' Union SRC election which was brawled with outburst as earlier reported by OAU KILONSHELE . Oluwajuedalo who stated he apologize to the "entirety of Great Ife Students" also made known the mistakes were a result of technical error and the screened-out of an aspirant on the ballot papers at Faculty of Education was on the ground of his impeachment from Great Ife Students' Union Judicial Council.  "The criteria to disqualify or qualify a candidate is a sole responsibility of the Electoral Commission." The Chairman claimed.  READ ALSO: Great Ife Decides: Outburst as Faculties of Administration and Social Sciences...

The Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences Great Ife Students' Representative Council election has geared inconclusive following pandemonium from both polling units. According to reports gathered by ACJOAU correspondents, the outburst came as a result of the non-appearance of some aspirants' data on the ballot papers. The Electoral Commission Chairman, Ayebiele Oluwajuedalo who later made himself available stated the issue was a result of technical glitches suggesting either the election gets postponed or names of the candidates get handwritten.  The Dean of Students' Affairs, Prof. Isiaka Aransi who was at the scene later pronounced cancelation of the voting exercise with the election rescheduled to hold at a yet-to-be-announced date. "The Faculty of Administration electoral body has packed the ballot papers to the security office as the election has been rescheduled.  The Dean of Students' Affairs, Prof. Aransi announced the postponement of the election....

Damola Badmos   Well, lateness is a rising defect but a common phenomenon in Africa. Great Ife Electoral Commission 2023 did not disappoint in the bid to achieve these norms. Alongside their shambly attitude, the inability of ACJOAU to handle this debate means some set of individuals were employed by the Electoral Commission to moderate. Well, it's worth pondering over as the standard of the debate will be questionable as we go on.  The debate scheduled for 3 pm started at exactly 4:30 pm. Apologies were made and the debate kicked off with the office of the Director of Sports. Great Ife, shall we? SPORTS PROTECTOR Office of the Director of Sports -  Sumbade Saudiq (Sumbade Jnr) from Faculty of Education Sumbade, the only unopposed candidate first question came easy as he was asked what sports and physical activities mean.. well, he did justice as is expected from a Layman student. He was pressed on how facilities can be improved to ensure Students' use. He answered that...

  Damola Badmos     A Presidential candidate from the Faculty of Law, Peace Oyeniyi - Olu Peace in the forthcoming Great Ife Students' Union election slated for Thursday, June 1 has stepped down for one of the contending candidates who emerged from the Faculty of Agriculture, Ojo Abbas Akinremi - Lordfem. In a statement signed by the campaign team for Olu Peace, his decision is as a result of the experience, capacity and human management skills possessed by his fellow candidate. He further attributed the leading candidate and implored his supporters to vote and support him in the race left among 9 other contestants.  According to the statement,  "Yesterday, I approached you with my Manifesto on why I am the suitable Candidate for the forthcoming elections. However, governance is not restricted to Intellectualism but experience.  It is mandatory that a Candidate with wider experience is supported for the Office of the President, Great Ife Students' Union. To...

Following the upliftment of the ban on Great Ife Students' Union electoral process, the Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University has issued a withdrawal release from the electoral debate.  The release signed by the President, Faith Alofe which stated came after a last-minute set down of terms, conditions and modalities by the electoral commission. The Association of Campus Journalists OAU regardless further assures prompt election updates as the union goes to poll. The Press Release: " The leadership of the Association regrets to inform the general public of her withdrawal from the Great Ife Students' Union Elections Debate which, according to the formal invitation that we got, should hold today Monday, 29th of May, 2023, by 3 pm.  As we all know that by convention, the Association of Campus Journalists, OAU usually handles the Students' Union electoral debate and has, over the years, done it well. However, we will like to inform the general public...

Politics has been perceived to be a game of age and experience in Nigeria. The general sentiments favored the participation of the older generation; they were perceived to understand the intricacies of the game. The 2023 General elections, however, triggered a paradigm shift, or rather, a mental and ideological shift. It ignited the political consciousness of young Nigerians and made them actively participate in the electoral process.  Now, young Nigerians stay up all night during parties’ primary elections, glued to their phone screens, monitoring electioneering processes across the country, and actively campaigning for political candidates of their choice. Most importantly, they were out in large amount of numbers to exercise their franchise.  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) estimated in January that students made up the largest category of voters. They represented 27.8 percent of all registered voters by occupational distribution. Most importantly, whe...

Olabode Oluwafemi   Following a release disseminated in the late evening hours of Sunday summoning for a "special congress" in the early hours of Monday, the suspended Speaker of the Great Ife Students' Representative Council, Ajadi Toheeb has been reinstated. The congress notification signed by the Clerk, Odetunde Dickson was accosted by a petition which was claimed to be signed by half of the members of the Great Ife SRC but failed to be assented by the Acting Speaker of the Union Students' parliament.  " Sequel to a petition duly signed by half of the members of the SRC and in accordance with the provision of ARTICLE II, Section 6(4). In fulfilling that Constitutional provision which states that a Congress must be called within 24hrs and considering the failure of the Ag. Speaker to acknowledge the Petition and the signature, I hereby announce a Special Congress of Great Ife Students for 11 Am tomorrow at the Amphitheatre where the issue of the suspension of A...

OAU KILONSHELE  Popular Nigerian comedian, actor and prophet, Woli Arole narrated his struggling days as an undergraduate at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) saying he never believed he could become a source of inspiration to anyone today. Arole, who started his comedy journey with his friend, Asiri, on Instagram some years back, stated this after receiving an award of excellence and inspiration by the Nigerian Economics Students OAU chapter on Wednesday. Arole, who arrived Nigeria from London, his new base, to be part of the event ,said he was in the school to encourage students about how to keep trusting God and recognise opportunities that will follow. Speaking about his undergraduate days in the same school, the comedian stated that nothing from his past, especially in the university, could explain how his life has now turned out by the grace of God. He disclosed that he failed courses and crossed from department to another because he couldn’t cope with academic activities ...

Olabode Oluwafemi  The grand finale 9th annual edition of the Nigerian Economics Students' Association Obafemi Awolowo University [NESA OAU] held on Wednesday has charged students to inculcate value in the pursuit of their academics. The event was graced by notable and influential personalities across strata of firms and colored with students in their scores. Economic veteran and guest speaker Prince Oyediran Adelani Ajanaku, an alumnus of the institution in his inaugural address stressed incorporating the youths with essential tools and skills will enhance economic growth and development. "By equipping our young generation with necessary tools, skills and opportunities to flourish in the workforce, we can unlock a vast reservoir of potential that will propel economic growth and secure a prosperous future for all". He faulted the fallen-short Nigerian education system and identified the high demand shrouded with competitiveness in the job market and enjoined them to be sk...

  OAU KILONSHELE  Prof. Cyril Agodi Onwumechili, the 4th Vice-Chancellor University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) is dead. In a release obtained by OAU KILONSHELE from the family of the deceased confirming the death of the former Vice-Chancellor stated; "It is with great sadness that we the family of Prof C.A. Onwumechili announce the passing of father yesterday. Our dad, Prof Cyril Agodi Onwumechili was aged 91, Emeritus Professor of Nuclear Physics, former Vice Chancellor of University of Ife (Obafemi Awolowo University) and Enugu State University of Technology and former President of Nigerian Academy of Science.  Although we are pained, we give God the Glory for a well lived life and pray that God accepts his gentle soul." Cyril Agodi Onwumechili was born in 1932. He is a Nigerian Professor of Physics and staff of the University of Ibadan. He was the first Nigerian Geophysicist and the second President of the Nigerian Academy of Science. He was elected as P...

  Nigerian Economics Students' Obafemi Awolowo University has kickstarted its 9th edition of annual conference tagged "Prospects For Economic Growth: Increasing Youth Employability."  The event had in attendance student delegates from different varsities namely; Bowen University, University of Osun, Kwara State University, Lead City University, Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba, Ibrahim Babangida University Lapai and other dignitaries across several business fields. The Head of Department of Economics, Prof. B. A Folorunsho in his welcome address stated he yearns every attendee can acquire knowledge from his 33 years of journey and experience in Obafemi Awolowo University as a student and lecturer at the 2-day conference.  "Despite our relentless efforts towards ensuring equal opportunities for all, it is very unfortunate that we have not been able to completely address the problem of high rate of youth unemployment. Indeed youth unemployment is a great concern and ...

  Hilda Effiong Bassey, Nigeria’s trending culinary artist, has surpassed the current holder of the Guinness World Records for the longest cooking time. The current titleholder, Lata Tondon, spent 87 hours, 45 minutes in 2019 to achieve the feat. Bassey, popularly called Hilda Baci, has exceeded that time having spent over 88 hours uninterrupted cooking time and still counting. She is not just poised to win but determined to set an exceptional time mark to hold the global title of “longest cooking marathon by an individual”. Although her effort has not been officially ratified by the Guinness World Records, the body acknowledged her on its verified Twitter handle on Monday. “We’re aware of this amazing record attempt, we need to review all the evidence first before officially confirming a record,” it said. we're aware of this amazing record attempt, we need to review all the evidence first before officially confirming a record 💫 https://t.co/loGnAY8yKE — Guinness World Records (@G...

Lawal Olanrewaju The 50th anniversary of the Association of Campus Journalists Obafemi Awolowo University was a reunion of notable alumni and the sensitization of prospective campus journalists.  The anniversary witnessed a host of dignified and noble journalists from all walks of life in celebrating the landmark occasion. The event, which was packaged to recognize the indefatigable effort of both past and immediate members of the association for their persistent effort at visualizing and effecting investigative journalism and ensuring ideal content is generated to people for consumption.  The association deemed it right to use the occasion to train campus journalists on media literacy and the capitalization of technology in promoting fact-proof sources through the theme “Media Literacy and Digitalization (Past, Present, and Future). The event kicked off with the ACJ’s President speech; Miss Faith Alofe, who in her opening remarks appreciated the effort of every member of the ...

  Olabode Oluwafemi  As part of efforts to commemorate and celebrate Association of Campus Journalists Obafemi Awolowo University [ACJ-OAU] 50th anniversary, the association has secured partnership with Learnaholics Academy, Africa to offer courses on Media, Law and Ethics.  Learnaholics Academy is an educative Institute that provides innumerable courses to enhance knowledge on chosen field of career. In a letter addressed by the Executive Director of the institute, Olatunbosun Olalekan to the President of the Association Faith Alofe, stated the academy seeks to support 50 members with a premium course- Media, Law and Ethics to provide journalists with an insight on law and ethics guiding the media profession within Nigeria and beyond. The letter reads; "As one of the most profound campus journalism bodies across the country, we wish to extend our token of support to your distinguished organization on the event of your fiftieth anniversary. We would like to support fifty ...

Ajibade Abdullah Adewale As the Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU) prepares for its annual International Campus Journalism Conference and celebration of its 50th anniversary, the association has released the top 8 finalists for the Adejumo Kabir Essay Contest.  The Essay contest is sponsored by Adejumo Kabir an alumnus of the Association who's an Assistant Investigations Editor, HumanAngle Media. The Top 8 finalists include Ajao Oluwatimileyin, Alimi Azeez, Aluko-Olokun Kikilobaoluwa, Babalola Segun from Medicine and Surgery, Ayobami Olaoluwa Andrew, Peace Ajayi from Law, Ogbonna Amarachi from Institute of Education and Zainab Adewale from the English Department.  While congratulating the finalists, Adejumo Kabir noted that the quality of the submissions is a testimony that the students have good skills that could land them a job in Nigerian Mainstream Journalism.  He stated that the reason for sponsoring the essay contest is to leave ...

Ajibade Abdullah Adewale As part of the activities for the 50th anniversary and the International Campus Journalism Conference(ICJC), the Association of Campus Journalists On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, visited Urban Day Secondary School, Ile Ife to educate the students on the benefits of Media Literacy and the danger of Fake news.  Engaging the students, Adeyanju Michelle, a member of the association highlighted the advantages of media literacy. She educated the students on the danger of fake news and also put them through how to spot fake news.  In a related development, on Thursday, May 4, 2023, the association also partnered with Plogging Nigeria, a group promoting a culture of responsible waste handling and physical fitness in Nigeria for "Clean Up OAU" The activity had over 40 members who participated as they transitioned from one location to the other to ensure a waste-free environment.  Speaking on the activities, the President of the Association, Faith Alofe noted t...

  Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, has written to the Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Alkali Baba, over the murder of a final year student of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife. As earlier reported by OAU KILONSHELE , the victim Okoli Ahize was said to have been beaten to death on April 11 over the alleged stealing of a mobile phone at Awolowo hall of residence. Three weeks after his death, Falana in the letter requested the IGP to “furnish us with information about the investigation of the suspects”. READ ALSO: OAU Finalist Allegedly Beaten to Death for Theft “The information will enable us to pressurise the relevant authorities in Osun State to prosecute the arrested suspects who carried out the barbaric act so as to serve as a deterrent to other perpetrators of jungle justice in the society." He lamented that “instead of reporting the alleged theft to the police the assailants took the law into their hands and resorted to jungle justice in a university c...