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NCB Awards Active Members, Ushers in New Editorial Board

  Adesewa Awofadeju  On Thursday, 17th September 2026, the NASELS Communication Bureau (NCB) held its end-of-session hangout and handover ceremony at Alex Duduyemi. The event marked the transition to a new leadership and celebrated members who had committed themselves to active service in the Bureau. The event began with an opening prayer led by the outgoing Managing Editor, Mercy Olabiyi, followed by a games session anchored by the outgoing Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Mercy Ojegbola. It was a memorable moment as members present participated actively in the games and created lasting memories together. The games session was followed by farewell messages from the outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Peace Olaoye, and her Deputy, Mercy Ojegbola. Olaoye commended members, both present and absent, who had committed themselves to active service, encouraging them to maintain their good performance under the incoming administration. Ojegbola also encouraged members to work together effectively with ...

‘Focus More on Your Strengths Rather Than on What Divides You,’ DSA Charges Newly Inaugurated Students’ Union Leaders

Oritsejolomisan Edun   The Dean during his welcome address   The newly elected executives of the 2025/26 Great Ife Students’ Union were inaugurated on Friday, 11th September 2026, at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with the Dean of the Division of Student Affairs, Professor J.O. Odedire, charging the new leaders to focus on their strengths and what unites them. The inauguration began with the national anthem, followed by the Great Ife Students’ Anthem. Following these, the Dean of the Division of Student Affairs, Professor J.O. Odedire gave the welcome address. He recognised the presence of principal officers and distinguished guests at Great Ife, including the Vice Chancellor, Professor A.S. Bamire; the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor E.O. Akinfala; the Provost of the Postgraduate College, Professor A.O. Ilesanmi; the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Bernice Adegbehingbe; and the Chairman of the Security Committee of t...

ECONASELS Inaugurates New Executives, Elects New NSRC Members

Oritsejolomisan Edun The elected NASELS executives taking their oath On Thursday, 10th September 2026, the Electoral Commission of the National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies (ECONASELS) inaugurated the newly elected NASELS executives and the NASELS Representative Council (NSRC), following the election of the NSRC. The NSRC election was conducted to elect the clerk, deputy speaker, and speaker of the House, who would be Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 students, respectively. Only one honourable each showed interest in these offices: Alade Eniola (Goldie) for the position of clerk, Kukoyi Miriam (Hon. Okikiolami) as deputy speaker, and Adepoju Adetola (Hon. Danny) as speaker. All the representatives vying for membership of the House were asked to submit their transcripts to prove their eligibility for the role. After checking the transcripts, they were deemed eligible. Following Article II, Section 25, Subsection V of the NASELS Constitution, which states, ‘First ...