Nasels Communication Bureau (NCB)

By Mercy Olabiyi         Recognition came knocking for a dedicated campus journalist as her consistency and bold storytelling earned her a spot among the CJA2025 nominees. The Youth Digest Initiative Campus Journalism Awards (CJA) is an annual event organized by Youths Digest to recognize and celebrate excellence in campus journalism across Nigeria. The 2025 edition, themed "AI and the Future of Journalism," focused on the role of student journalists in the current media landscape and had an entry period from October 1st through 14th, 2025. The event is designed to support and motivate student journalists, providing them with skills and recognition for their work.        The Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nasels Communication Bureau, Mercy Ojegbola applied, and, fortunately, she was nominated and recognised at the Broadcaster category. When interviewed, Mercy Ojegbola stated her encounters by sharing her experience with the application process fo...

By; Mercy Ojegbola  A growing sanitation concern at the entrance of the Department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University, has drawn complaints from students and prompted responses from departmental executives and other stakeholders as an unattended trash bin continues to sit full during one of the busiest weeks of the semester. The department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University and campus as a whole has gotten really busy as lectures intensify and the 6th week of lectures approaches. Departmental activities, like the ongoing Freshers Fair and freshers registrations has however added to the heavy traffic around the department lobby, where students constantly gather after classes and daily activities, with people moving in and out throughout the day.  The sight of the trash can, filled beyond capacity, right in front of the department has become difficult to ignore as it poses both health risks and makes a pictorial representation of neglect and lack of welfarism that has a...

The Department of English welcomed its new intakes on Wednesday, November 27th, with an insightful and engaging colloquium. The session featured interactive sessions from distinguished lecturers in the department on academic, social, and spiritual development. The event opened with the National Anthem and Great Ife Anthem, followed by the introduction of special guests, including Prof. Folasade Hunsu, Prof. Ademilokun, Dr. Anthony Adejuwon, and Prof. Moji Olateju. Representing the Head of Department, Prof. Ademilokun congratulated the freshers on their admission into the department, which is the largest Department of English in the country with 45 lecturers and 19 full professors. He highlighted that even though the humanities are often relegated in the society,  "There is nothing you can not become’ by studying English. He encouraged the freshmen to attend classes regularly, ask questions, build good relationships with lecturers, and maintain discipline. Prof. Moji Olateju built ...

 By Oritsejolomisan Edun Let's be honest: Resumption isn't fun for all of us. Some can't wait to reconnect with their friends and breathe in the Great Ife air after months away. Others wish the holiday could last a bit longer because eating without a debit alert is a real thing at home, and good sleep is just a bed away. And then there are those in the middle—indifferent. Whichever category you fall into, one thing is certain: the holiday is over, and a new session has begun. While many resources talk about how to prepare academically or physically for a new session, mental health is often overlooked. Yet, to have a successful semester, your mental health must be in good shape. So, before the marathon of overnights and deadlines begins, here are seven ways to protect your sanity this semester: 1. Accept that OAU will be OAU: You can't crush the system, but you can protect yourself from getting crushed by it. And that starts with acceptance: OAU will stress you. Lecturer...

 The National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies (NASELS), Obafemi Awolowo University, continued its earlier announced Freshers’ Fair on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with a debate session held at the English Postgraduate Room in the departmental building. The debate, initially scheduled for 11 a.m., was postponed to 4 p.m. and eventually commenced over 15 minutes after the new time, beginning with an opening prayer led by the Vice President of the department, Mamadelo Christianah Adeola. According to the President of the department, Francis Fortunatus Ohacho, the Freshers’ Fair, including the debate session, was organized not only to welcome the new students but to integrate them into the academic and social system of the department. In his brief address, he acknowledged the panel of judges: Bethel Oreoluwa, an esteemed member of the OAU Debate Club; Olalere Zacheus, a postgraduate student and alumnus of the department; Fashina Taiwo, also an alumnus; Ojo-Fakuad...

The museum tour began on a lively note as freshers arrived in high spirits, eager to explore the galleries. After the financial secretary confirmed the list of students who had paid for the tour, the group set off on their first major outing of Fresher’s Week. The skeletal gallery was one of the earliest stops. Students got an up-close look at the frames of animals like the kangaroo, giant anteater, great blue heron and ostrich, along with large dinosaur structures and caricatures of extinct species. The tour also spotlighted Yoruba history. Crowns, traditional drums, masquerade outfits and models of thatched houses filled the cultural section, giving students a glimpse into the region’s heritage. A display dedicated to the late Oba Martins Tadenikawo Adesoji Aderemi (1889–1980) included his vintage car, which quickly became a favourite among the visitors. Our correspondents, Temiloluwa Areola and Mercy Olabiyi, were on site and spoke with some of the students about their experience. A...

 NCB: Hiii, Tops! Good evening, how are you doing? Tops Visuals: I’m doing good. Good evening  NCB: Alright. I'm Eniola, I'll be your interviewer for tonight Tops Visuals: Alright, nice to e-meet you Eniola! NCB: Same here. Let's get straight into it. Most people know you as Tops, Tops Visual. We know a number of things about you but can you introduce yourself to us. Just some basic stuff Tops Visuals: Ooh alright! I’m Tops visuals, an exclusive being. I’m a video director, All round-creative expert, A&R, content strategist and above all a Media mogul. I’m the founder and CEO of Tops visuals studios, a master degree holder in Film making at Tops Academy. I’m mostly known for my distinctive story telling, creative approach and branding in all my works or interferences. I think this is an overall basic of who Tops is. Tops is the exclusive spice to your already beautiful life. NCB: Interesting! Just like you said you're an all round creative expert. I know you as a v...

By Mercy Ojegbola  Campus life is often romanticised in movies and social media, the freedom, the fashion, the friendships, the fun. I remember watching all of these Nollywood movies where you find different funny representations of campus life, from the clique of fashionable girls in their dazzling attires to the big boys who can walk out on any lecturer and many more. These, I wouldn't say is very far from the reality, you can have all of the freedom you want here, everything appears to be glittering but behind the Instagram posts and hot gists you hear from egbon adugbos and siblings, there’s a different story entirely, things nobody really warns you about until you’re right in the middle of it. Here are some things nobody prepares you for on campus. How expensive “freedom” really is. You dreamt of independence, freedom from the house chores and countless errands but the moment you step on campus, probably after the first 4 weeks when the congos of food stuff you brought remains...