Nasels Communication Bureau (NCB)

By Mercy Ojegbola  NCB: Can we meet you? Francis: I am Francis Fortunatus Ohacho, popularly known as Sael. A part four student in the Department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University, I am the incumbent president of the department's students body. NCB: What motivated you to run for the position of President? Francis: I would like to use cliché pumped up phrases like I'm led by my passion for service and all.  People often say they knew I was going for presidency from part one due to my proactiveness, but really I didn't have the Presidency in mind till late second semester of part two.  And that's because I have only wanted to support from the sides, being a significant catalyst for development wherever I am. So I've had roles like Vice President and Fin Sec in mind, but not president. I didn't think I had it. My motivation, in summary, would be the realisation of how efficient I can be to an administration. And I don't doubt it, that with the help of the t...

Methinks she would be a self-aware queen, explicitly aware of her flaws yet the only person allowed to mock herself. Methinks if she were a homosexual, she would most definitely be Bi. Bi herself. Because that's what majority of her students are, by themselves, in the lonely world of an educational penitentiary disguised as a citadel of learning. Methinks she would be the most fashionable and beautiful person to ever exist, A plus-sized queen, dripping in all shades of culture and struggle, reluctant to be shaky and harsh, like her academic calendar. Methinks she definitely knows girls are not physically capable of passing out any human waste, cause that is just preposterous.  So she does what any sane, pretty girl would do– Fail to build a decent toilet on campus. Pretty cool, huh? Methinks she is lowkey an insecure masochist. She believes the struggle that comes with learning validates her efforts and lives righteously by the quote, “no pain, no gain.” Now, enough of what I think...

NCB: Hello! FYB: Good evening!   NCB: Can you please introduce yourself? FYB: My name is Eyimofe Oluwafeyikemi Aremu, I am the editor-in-chief of the NASELS Communication Bureau, a fashion designer and a journalist as well as a writer. I'm the second of three kids, and I'm also the second daughter. I'm from Oyo State, but I grew up in Abuja and Osogbo. NCB: Abuja and Osogbo, would you mind explaining that? FYB: My childhood was in Abuja. My teenage years were in Osogbo. My family moved the year I completed JS3. NCB: Ohh! Did the relocation influence you in any way you'd like to share? And how secondary school for you? FYB: Yes, it did. It opened my mind to a whole different way of living. Osogbo is a lot quieter than Abuja. There was also a change in my family life, and I became more active in cooking. FYB: Secondary school was where I found out that I could be "boy crazy". Also that I'm more inclined towards the arts than the sciences. NCB: Hmm NCB: Cooki...

Folahan Olayiwola, a former Student Union President of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), has made headlines after donating his entire National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) allowance to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The donation was revealed by Michael Taiwo, Chief Volunteer of the Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarships, through a statement posted on his official X account. Taiwo shared a screenshot of his conversation with Olayiwola, praising his selfless act. “Former OAU SUG President, who is currently serving in Abeokuta, saved all his NYSC monthly allowance and donated it to the Federal Hospital. Talk about leaving a legacy at such a young age. Can Nigeria nurture more future leaders like this one?” Taiwo wrote. According to the invoice shared, Olayiwola’s donation amounted to *₦640,000*, which was used to purchase *three wheelchairs* at *₦180,000 each* (₦540,000 total), and *four crutches* at *₦25,000 each* (₦100,000 total). His gesture has drawn widespread adm...

On May 21st, 2025, Cowrywise OAU held its Finance Week Conference, a key aspect of the five-day Finance Week. The conference brought students, financial experts, and community leaders to discuss smart money habits and fintech solutions. It centred on the encompassing theme, ‘Financial Independence for the Next Generation.’ Keynote Session 1: Esther Ejike on Leveraging Technology to Craft Your Personal Finance Journey Esther Ejike, a.k.a Financial Sabi, a personal finance expert, delivered an engaging keynote that emphasized building financial stability using fintech apps. She highlighted the psychology of spending, referencing Parkinson’s Law: ‘A man’s expenses will always rise to meet his income.’ She urged participants never to leave their financial lives to chance, and most importantly, to start with clarity, not comparing their financial journey to the next person. Her keynote explained the process of a personal finance self-review, challenging the audience to start where they are....

       The event titled "Her Money Moves," organized by the Office of the Vice President, was held in celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) 2025. The primary focus of this event was to empower women to take ownership of their financial futures.      The program commenced at 11:40 AM. with an opening prayer followed by the National Anthem. Alawode Ewaoluwa served as the anchor for the event, welcoming distinguished guests to the podium, where special seating had been arranged for them. Co-host Mr. Fashina Oluwadaanmilare supported the anchor throughout the proceedings.       Furthermore, the Vice President, Odediji Christianah, delivered an opening speech, expressing her gratitude to all attendees and emphasizing the event's focus on finance, its maintenance, and the importance of honouring financial literacy She announced that each attendees would receive a complimentary book which were given to some random attendees.  Keyn...

On May 24th, 2025, students eager to know the ropes of LinkedIn gathered at the SUB TV Room to draw from the wealth of knowledge speakers had to share. The event tagged ‘LinkedIn 101 for Students: Learning the Systems that Make LinkedIn Work for Students’ featured engaging activities, including valuable insights from speakers like Peace Akanni (Brand Strategist and Content Writer), Success Ogunlana (Senior Brand Designer and Founder @Piqe), and Confidence Akinyemi (Art Director & Content Writer), with a special appearance from Opeyemi Ariki (Vice President, Students' Finance Club). Each speaker shared practical hacks to make LinkedIn work for the audience, including profile optimisation, incorporating relevant keywords, networking with value in mind, and more. Opeyemi, in her session, emphasized eight successful ways students could position themselves for opportunities on LinkedIn. She mentioned that even though opportunities on LinkedIn are limitless, students needed to be pre...

    On Monday and Tuesday, February 10th and 11th Consecutively, students of the Department of Dramatic Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, presented two distinct plays: Anowa and The Palmwine Drinkard. The performances showcased the diverse forms of dramatic literature, encompassing both tragedy and comedy.         The Palm Wine Drinkard    Amos Tutuola's "The Palm Wine Drinkard" is a work of African literature, a fantastical journey through Yoruba folklore told in a unique and vibrant voice. The performance began with Lanke, a palm wine addict who, by his own account, first tasted palm wine at the age of five and had since become addicted to it.    The real adventure began when Alaba, Lanke's favorite palm wine tapper, fell from a palm tree and died. This greatly affected Lanke, and he vowed to bring Alaba back from the dead. He embarked on a journey to the land of the dead, first visiting the "Iwins" for power. The actors delivered extr...