Nasels Communication Bureau (NCB)

By: Mercy Ojegbola The President of the Department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University, Francis Ohacho as declared intention to repaint the newly renovated lobby due to mutilation. He made this known on Friday while speaking on the maintenance structure of the department during the departmental congress, mentioning that this was much needed because the department lobby that was painted earlier has been vandalized by students. He further expressed his discontent referring to the act as barbaric. Recall that NCBOAU reported that the department lobby recently got a facelift and light upgrade which had enhanced it’s academic relevance and aesthetic appearance. The lobby has however expressed a decline in appearance as the newly painted wall has been wrecked in less than two weeks by students who hung around at the lobby.  According to the President, the walls were badly mutilated by students who sit at the lobby especially those who rub their feet and shoes against the wall while th...

By Omobolanle Taofeek and Mercy Ojegbola The Department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University, has improved in appearance as the lobby takes on a new look with brighter bulbs and repainted walls, adding to its aesthetic appeal and academic relevance. The lobby, which serves as a relaxation spot during the day and a reading space at night for students within and outside the department due to its accessibility and comfort, has been upgraded with new bulbs and a refreshed outlook. The renovation, according to the President of the department, Ohacho Francis, was carried out by the departmental executive and funded through the NASELS account. “The renovation was initiated by the departmental executives,and the funding is totally from NASELS account, as a NASELSite, your dues and everything that's where and what it is spent on.” he said. Speaking on the motivation behind the renovation, he stated that it was born out of a desire to see change, as it had been years since any renovation ...

By Olaoye Oluwapelumi Peace NCB: Good evening Oluwadamilare⁩  Oluwadamilare: Good evening NCB: How are you doing? Oluwadamilare: Very well. Thank you. NCB: Tell us who Damilare is. Oluwadamilare: Wow. Deep question. Well, Oluwadamilare is a Young man currently pursuing a degree in Literature in English at Obafemi awolowo University. Outside the classroom, he is a craftsman and his works spans Food, Voice production, Self portrait photography, creative writing and DIY arts. He considers these art forms as a means of change for himself and the world. He is the Founder of the Beans Faculty, that Innovative and creative food brand on Campus. In all of these, his faith is his guiding light. Ta-da  NCB: What inspired you to study literature? Oluwadamilare: Well, truthfully, I wasn't inspired. I didn't pick Literature, Literature picked me but it's being amazing since then. NCB: Wounded lawyer? Oluwadamilare: That's what they call it. I don't have any scar, so I don't...

The National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies (NASELS), Obafemi Awolowo University has extended the departmental registration deadline for stalites to Friday, January 23rd. This was after the executive council made and implemented the decision students who fail to pay their dues will be denied access to departmental resources, especially the library. The decision has since then generated different reactions from students in the department. A correspondent of NCBOAU, while speaking with the President on Tuesday, January 6, reported that he said that they have ended the collection of dues for at that moment but that does not mean students can ignore their responsibilities stating that student who has not paid their due will no longer be allowed access to the library until further notice.  "We’ll have a meeting on the future of dues collection, although a date has not been fixed yet." he said. He also mentioned that in addition to library access restricti...

 NCB: Good evening. Nice to have you here. How do you do? Afeez:Good evening. I'm good. You? NCB: I am very well. Thank God Can you introduce yourself? Tell us about your background. Afeez: My name is Olagbaju Afeez Olatomide. I'm from a muslim family of 6. I have three siblings and we are all boys. NCB: How about your educational background? Afeez: I spent all my educational life up to this moment in Ife. I attended Pearl Preparatory School while in nursery class. I proceeded to Faith Standard Schools for my primary and secondary education. I finished secondary school in 2019, applied for English language here in OAU the same year and I got admitted a few months after. NCB: So you mean to type that English was your first choice. Afeez: Yes. I chose English myself. Actually, when I was in SSS 3, I was indecisive on whether I should pursue a degree in Law or English. Later, I got to find out Law wasn't accredited as a programme in OAU that year and since a passionate love fo...

 The NASELS Communication Bureau, Obafemi Awolowo University (NCBOAU) held its 2025 induction ceremony on Saturday, December 6, at the University campus.  The program opened with the national and school anthems, after which the Editor-in-Chief, Olaoye Peace, delivered her welcome address. She reminded the inductees that joining the bureau is both a privilege and a responsibility, stressing the need for reliability and active participation throughout their time in the university. Speaking about her hopes for the incoming members, she said her desire is for them to approach their duties with genuine commitment and a willingness to learn, unlearn and grow. The President of the Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University, (ACJOAU) Esther Olatimehin, served as the special guest of honour. In her remarks, she highlighted integrity as the foundation of good journalism and encouraged the inductees to guard their reputation with care, noting that credibility remains a...

By Comfort Oladapo  Students residing on campus in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have expressed their concerns over the poor water condition supplied from the dam that serves all hostels on campus.  The water is often dirty, unsafe for drinking, unfit for cooking, and, in several cases, not even suitable for bathing. The state of the water has worsened in recent weeks. Residents claim the water frequently appears brownish, contains particles, and has a foul smell that results in skin irritation such as rashes, eczema, ringworm, etc. Students in most cases are left with no option other than to make use of the water because of the unavailability of borehole water. A resident of Moremi Hall who chose to remain anonymous described the situation as “unbearable", "the water that comes out of the tap is not clean at all. We can’t use it to cook and even bathe with it because it causes skin irritation for some people,” she said. A resident of Fajuyi Hall said: “The state of the w...

 By Olaoye Oluwapelumi Peace An Interview with Abiola Oyindamola Ayoka — Final Year English Student and Content Creator. Ayoka, a unique being with dual personality opens up about her journey balancing academics and content creation. NCB: Can you introduce yourself. Who is Ayoka? AYOKA: Ayoka is a lot of things, but I like to describe her as a creative by choice and a student by force. While it is one of my names, Ayoka hasn’t always been in existence. But the idea of content creation came into play, and the rest is history. That’s why I always say Ayoka is different from Oyindamola; they’re two different personalities. NCB: Who then is Oyindamola? AYOKA: Oyindamola is almost the complete opposite of Ayoka. She’s more introverted, very antisocial, and lives by rules and routines. Ayoka, on the other hand, is loud, happy, and turns everything to content because, really, everything is content. While Ayoka is deeply interested in filmmaking, entertainment, content creation, and buildi...