Nasels Communication Bureau (NCB)

  Despite a delayed start, the heated debate for the Great Ife Student's Union election commenced late in the evening on June 24, 2024, inside the packed Oduduwa Hall. Aspirants vying for various positions within the student body squared off against each other to showcase their ideas and address critical issues affecting the student body. The confrontational debate night was graced by the presence of Association of Campus Journalists OAU, who played a crucial role in moderating the debate session and ensuring the candidates addressed the issues that mattered most to the student body. By asking pointed questions and challenging the candidates' ideas, the association helped to facilitate a lively and informative debate that gave students a clearer picture of each candidate's vision for the student union. Supporters of various candidates were enthusiastic, with posters and banners displayed at every corner. The electoral commission apologized for the lateness, and the event pr...

The Faculty of Arts Students Association's (FASA) Manifesto and Debate Night, held on 21 June 2024, was a well-attended event that set the stage for FASA's upcoming elections. With the majority of the executive posts unopposed, the highlight of the event was the highly competitive positions for Assistant General Secretary, Vice President, and President. The aspirants, each graded on appearance, composure, charisma, prowess and fluency, and manifesto, displayed their skills and vision for FASA to the enthusiastic audience.  The grading of each candidate was as follows: Director of Sport:  Adebimpe Israel (65%) Director of Socials:  Nkechi Chiamaka (74%) PRO:  Adedeji Oluwaseyi (67%) Treasurer: Omotosho David (73%) Financial Secretary:  Adepoju Segun (61%) Assistant General Secretary:  Festus Olamilekan (65%) vs. David Adedayo (69%) Vice President:  Olatunji Olamide (70%) vs. Shokatire Temiloluwa (64%) President:  Ore-Ewi Praise (74%) vs. Adetunji L...

The Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA) held its first press conference today under the leadership of the Electoral Commission Chairman, Oluwamayowa Isaac Alabi, known as LordMayor. The conference, held at HB 3, Room 404, experienced a low turnout of attendees. The purpose of the conference was to ensure a fair, transparent, and credible FASA election, scheduled for June 24th, 2024, at AUD II from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The electoral commission introduced a new electronic voting system, replacing the traditional paper-based voting. Electoral Chairman Alabi, along with General Secretary Abidemi, provided an orientation on the new voting process. LordMayor explained that the change was made to maintain orderliness, transparency, and fairness during the election. Voters will still need to be accredited at the voting venue but will vote electronically, using provided email and password. The chairman emphasized that multiple demo elections have been conducted to test the feasibility of...

  NCB: My name is Moyinoluwa and I will be interviewing you tonight. Can we know you, ma'am? FYB: My name is Sekinah Omolola Akanmu, an indigene of ILOBU, the Headquarters of Irepodun Local Government in Osun State. I am a student of the department of English and a final year student. One fun fact about me is that I have never attended a private school but Alhamdulilah, I am doing just fine. NCB: Could you tell us more about yourself? FYB: I am an advocate for Sexual and Gender Based Violence, a human rights activist, and an advocate for child education and rights. I am a very outspoken person. I am a student who loves to contribute to the political issues in my community. In fact, I am a speaker of the Faculty of Arts Students Representatives Council. To cap it all, I love food. NCB: That's a lot! What pulled your interest into being an activist? FYB: My community! Let me remind you that I am from ILOBU, an interesting place to be. I have experienced quite a lot of women subju...

  NCB: Good evening Coach Kennie! How are you doing today? My name is Eniola. I'll be anchoring this interview session. FYB: Alright. Nice Meeting you Eniola! NCB: Please, I'll like you to introduce yourself. Who is coach Kennie? FYB: By name, I am Arowosafe Favour (Favour is my first name). Of course, I'm a twin. NCB: Okay. Can you give us more information about you? Perhaps, where you're from, where you live, your interests and some other basic things you'd like others to know about you. FYB: Alright, I am a native of Kogi State and I also live there. I am the last child and the only make child of my parents. On campus, I am the Director of Sports of the Faculty of Arts Students Association and also a proud Naselsite. NCB: Wow! I never could have guess that you're from Kogi state, your surname sounds Yoruba-ish. FYB: Yes. I'm a Yoruba boy. NCB: oh! I thought Kogi state was not a Yoruba state. FYB: There are Yorubas in Kogi State NCB: I didn’t know. How was...

  The Great Ife Students' Union election is around the corner and the campaigns are gaining momentum. Candidates like Yusolat, Dr. Bush, Pendragon, and others are vying for the presidential post, while several others are contesting for various positions, including vice president, welfare director, general secretary, and director of sports and social and culture. In the race for director of social and culture, ASAP has been actively campaigning the as he hosted a party at Fajuyi Hall, and publicising his candidacy in other halls of residence. Similarly, AY Joks has been winning over students with free As-E-Dey-Hot. For the Hall of Residence elections, students are contesting for positions such as chairman/chairlady, general secretary, sports director, and social secretary. Meanwhile, department and faculty elections have been seeing students vying for positions like president, vice president, general secretary, librarian, and assistant librarian. As the election date approaches, can...

  Former Ajax star, Findi George has responded to recent viral comments made by Victor Osimhen, who had gone live on Instagram to counter allegations that he faked an injury to avoid participating in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. Osimhen's comments incited significant attention on social media, prompting Veteran Nigerian Journalist, Colin's Udoh to investigate the situation further. Udoh reached out to top executives of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), who claims that Findi had accused Osimhen of feigning injury. The executives confirmed Osimhen's account that he had communicated with Findi about his injury but clarified that Findi never accused him of faking it.

  Blessing Jibromah, a Nigerian singer has announced her intention to break the current Guinness World Record (GWR) at 105 hours of singing.  She made this known while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Thursday,13th June, 2024. According to her, the purpose of her attempt to break this world record is not only to engrave her name in the history of music but to inspire Nigerian singers and performers to dream big. "I am thrilled to announce my desire to break the GWR for the longest singing marathon (Sing-A-Thon) . "I am not driven just by the challenge itself but by the potential benefits it can bring to Nigerians," She stated. Jibromah is attempting to set a new record of 144 hours of singing which is approximately 39 hours above the current record which is held by an Indian singer, Sunil Waghmare. The 144-hour sing- a- thon is scheduled for July 27 to August 2 at Unique Park Gardens, Sky memorial, Zone 5, Abuja.

  Armed men suspected to be terrorist killed six people and abducted many others at a village in Gwadabawa Local Government area of Sokoto state. Ahmed Rufia, the public relations officer of the police command in Sokoto confirmed the attack that the gunmen stormed Tudun Doki village at about 1:30am on SALLAH DAY. He said, "six bodies have been retrieved so far, but the police are yet to ascertain the number of abducted persons." The gangs who maintain camps in a huge forest straddling Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna and Niger states, have also undertaken large-scale kidnapping of pupils from schools in recent years. They carry out mass abductions for ransom as well as burning and looting homes. Last month, the gangs raided four villages in Katsina state's, Sabuwa district, killing 25 people, mostly local vigilantes, in apparent reprisals over military offensive on their hideouts, according to a local official.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has sympathised with President Bola Tinubu after the President slipped at the 2024 Democracy Day celebration that held at the Eagles Square. This happened while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue. Atiku, in a post on X, wrote, “I sincerely sympathise with President Bola Tinubu, @officialABAT, over this unfortunate incident as he was set to review the parade on Democracy Day. I do hope that all is well with him." -AA. It was reported that the President missed a step and lost his balance for a while as he was about to step into the vehicle. He, however, regained his balance and continued with the proceedings.

According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 33.95 per cent for the month of May 2024. This represents a month-over-month increase of 0.26 per cent points in the headline inflation rate from 33.69 per cent recorded in April, the NBS stated in the Consumer Price Index report released on Saturday. The report added that the inflation rate ascended to a more than 28-year high in May on higher food and transport prices. Furthermore, potatoes, fish, and meat contributed to higher food prices. Food inflation quickened to 40.66 per cent in May from 40.3 per cent in April. “The Food inflation rate in May 2024, was 40.66 per cent on a year-on-year basis, which was 15.84 per cent points higher compared to the rate recorded in May 2023 (24.82 percent),” the NBS report read.

By Matthew O. Oladunjoye OAU needs a Pool of Bethsaida, not an "earth-centre." Shortage of healthcare personnel, unavailability of medical experts, poor remuneration of healthcare personnel, ill-treatment of patients, and workers' cavalier attitude towards patients reveal that Africa's Most Beautiful Campus takes the well-being of her students with a pinch of salt.  Researches done with a fine-toothed comb remind one about the case (dated on the 21st of October) of a final year student of the Department of Foreign Languages called Miss Adesina, whose untimely death was as a result of her dilly-dallied treatment turned the school into a regular bedlam as the students went wild on a protest. A correspondent (whose identity will not be disclosed) has corroborated this with evidence of visiting the health centre today, 13th June, 2024 at 12 noon, waiting (as if it were for the Second Coming) before he was finally attended to at a few minutes past 4. Even in the doctor...

  The stage is set for the upcoming election season at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), as the Electoral Commission announces the start of the nomination form sales and the election calendar. According to the recent release from the Electoral Commission, "nomination forms will be available at the SUB Conference Room starting from June 14, 2024." Aspiring candidates and their supporters are encouraged to abide by the guidelines outlined in the commission's statement, including meeting eligibility criteria, collecting forms promptly, and adhering to campaign rules. A key highlight of the election season is the commencement of the nomination process, which is now underway. Candidates are expected to gather the necessary forms and submit them within the specified deadline. This marks the beginning of what is sure to be an exciting and closely watched political race. The announcement of the election calendar and general guidelines, both of which are available for viewing at t...

  At the recently held NASELS Summit 2.0, hosted by the Department of English on 13th June, 2024, at Obafemi Awolowo University, students were given insight into the vast area of career opportunities that await them after graduation. The summit's theme, "Potential Career Paths and Opportunities for English Language and Literature Graduates," was brought to life by a number of distinguished speakers. One such speaker was Mr. Olusesan Samuel Kayode, who emphasized the importance of mental health and stress management for students. Another highlight of the summit was the wisdom shared by Professor E. T. O Babalola, the Head of Department of English, who reminded students that the word "university" means a corporation, guild, or society. His message emphasized the idea that a university should be a place not just for learning but also for learning how to learn. The summit also included an interactive session, a question-and-answer period, and an insightful presentat...

  The Great Ife Students' Union Electoral Commission announced today, 11th of June, 2024, that the campaign ban for the upcoming 2022/2023 Students' Union elections has been lifted, effective immediately. The Commission made the decision after carefully considering the current circumstances and recognizing the importance of allowing candidates to present their plans to the student body. The Commission has also set out comprehensive campaign rules that candidates must adhere to for a successful campaign process. The announcement comes ahead of the sale of nomination forms for interested candidates, which will commence soon. The Electoral Commission has emphasized their commitment to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accountable election process. They have urged candidates to conduct their campaigns with civility, integrity, and respect for the democratic process. The announcement has generated excitement among Great Ife students, who are eagerly anticipating the opportunity t...

  By Oyewole Barakat Ojúde Ọba Festival is one of the most popular events held in Yorùbá land. This festival is held in Southwestern Nigeria, Ijebu Land, Ogun State. The purpose of the celebration is to unite and bond the indigenes of Ijebu Land at home and in the diaspora, cherishing the Ijebu cultural heritage and values of its people.  The name "Ojúde Ọba" has its source from the Ijebu dialect, which means "the King's Courtyard or the King's Forecourt". The celebration is done in the palace of Awujale of Ijebu Land during the third day of the Muslim Eid-al-dah festival popularly known as Ileya. This is the period where all sons and daughters of Ijebu land all over the world sacrifice whatever they are doing to celebrate with their families and loved ones, reflecting their cultural values.  The celebration of this festival all started during the reign of Ọba Adesimbọ Tunwase, when the Muslims came to his palace to show gratitude to the Awujale, for allowi...

  The highly-anticipated Nasels Week finally began on the 10th of June, 2024 with an exciting awareness day. The department of English lobby was buzzing with activity, as Naselsites enjoyed a variety of games, dance competitions, and musical contests. The dance competition was a showcase of talent, with participants like Ameedah and Omobola showing off their impressive moves. The audience was left in awe by their "steezing" performances. The song competition saw seven talented Naselsites take to the stage, each putting their unique spin on popular songs like "Helplessly" by Tatiana Manaois and "Go Easy on Me" by Adele. The audience was treated to a range of musical styles, from soulful ballads to contemporary pop hits, and each performer received a cupcake as a token of appreciation. As the day progressed, the excitement continued with face painting and other fun activities. The enthusiasm remained high until the event wrapped up at 5:30pm. Meanwhile, the ...

NCB: Look who we have here tonight, our anticipated interviewee! Anyway, I think we're already familiar with you, but for the sake of those who would be seeing this interview, let's hear you introduce yourself. FYB: I am Akinbami Adetomiwa Emmanuel but most of my course mates know me as Travis or Travis f*cking Khing! I'm a passionate writer and poet and trust me, I'm good at it. I'm also a musician, I do music for the love of it as a craft. I'm also a photographer, campus and sports journalist. I'm the last child of three. I'm from oyo state but I've never been to my hometown which I don't like. NCB: It's oozing confidence "...trust me, I'm good at it." Nice one! You definitely do have a lot on your plate. FYB: Oh yes, a whole lot. NCB: A writer, musician, poet, photographer, journalist...OMG! Is your middle name Jack? How are you able to balance all of these with school? FYB: I can't really point out how I do it. I just m...

  NCB: I'm Eniola. I'll be the one to conduct tonight's interview.By the way, how was your day? FYB: It is nice to meet you Eniola, I am Ifeoluwa. Let’s have it then, my day was fine, how was yours? NCB: I like the "let's have it" energy. My day was good, not so much activity. Let's get to know you, miss or Mrs Ifeoluwa FYB: No problem and by the way, it is Miss and not Mrs. I am Ifeoluwa Olalere, a part four student of the department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University. I am a storyteller/ writer. Also, I am a big fan of novel. NCB: Wow, a writer. For someone like me who is fascinated by the art of creative writing but has never been able to pen down anything. I'm really interested in having this conversation with you. How did you start this journey of storytelling? FYB: My storytelling journey is actually funny. It started last year around June. I have always known that I have a lot of imaginations going on in my head but on that particular day, I...

  The Electoral Commission for the 2022/2023 parliamentary year was constituted on Thursday, 6th June 2024 at the sitting of the Great Ife Students' Representative Council, held at Awo Cafe.  This was stated in a release by the newly appointed commission which included the names of its members, their respective faculties, the post held by some of them, and a reinstatement of their commitment as the electoral commission to conduct a free, fair and credible election. "We are pleased to announce that the Electoral Commission for the 2022/2023 parliamentary year has been duly constituted. This marks an important milestone in our democratic process, as the commission is responsible for conducting a free, fair, and credible election. "The Electoral Commission is composed of distinguished individuals known for their experience, integrity, dedication, and commitment to service. The members of the commission are: Ògúnpérí Taofeek Ọlálékan (TAO), Chairman, Faculty of Arts; Olayinka...

  NCB : Good evening. I'm Eyimofe and I'll be interviewing you this evening. FYB : Good evening. NCB : Can we meet you? FYB : I'm Deborah Adewumi. A final year student from the Department of English. I'm the first child of three children and I'm from Ekiti State. NCB : Hi, Deborah, this sounds lovely, but can we know more? FYB : I live in the North and I attended three secondary schools before moving to the South West. NCB : As an Ekiti babe that grew up in the North, do you speak Hausa and how would you describe growing up there? FYB : I can't speak Hausa but I know their greetings and basic communication. It was nice growing up there plus the environment I grew up in was a mix-up and not dominated by only Hausas. NCB : Oh! This is cool. Do you think this has impacted your life in anyway? FYB : Yes, it has. From the people I've met and the places I've been too, I've experienced a level of impact. NCB : As a final year student, you have spent a long...

  NCB: Good evening ma, Can you please introduce yourself? FYB: My name is Adebola Adefila. I’m a part 4 student of English Department. NCB: Can you tell us about your background? FYB: Okay.I am from osun state and my hometown is Ilesha. But I was born and brought up in Lagos state, my primary and secondary education was also in Lagos.I am from a family of four and I am the second born. My religion is Christianity. Is there more you need me to add? NCB: I guess this is okay. Why did you decide to choose OAU? FYB: Well, I have always loved the school especially the environment. And I love the impact it had on people I look up to and all. So I thought why not?  Today I’m also a product of the school. NCB: In the aspect of impact, has school impacted you in anyway? FYB: Yes, the school has made an impact on me in numerous ways. Academically, it has provided me with a solid foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills that I will carry with me throughout my life. Beyond ...

Recently, Olufayo Omolayo Mercy, an English Undergraduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University, achieved a significant milestone by publishing her first book, "Y.O.L.O (You Only Live Once)." Widely known as UniqueLayo, she started her writing career in her freshman year, initially sharing episodic stories and poems on a Facebook page. Her passion for writing continued to grow, and during her third year, she branched out into screenwriting for clients. UniqueLayo's book "Y.O.L.O" centers around a self-made millionaire who must navigate the consequences of living life on his own terms and seek redemption after being visited by the angel of death. The story is described by UniqueLayo as "a gripping tale of spiritual awakening, second chances, and the power of living a purpose-driven life." Inspired by the teachings of Myles Munroe and Rick Warren on living a purpose-driven life, she decided to embark on a journey to convert motivational books into novels...