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CJA 2025: ICONS Organization's Editor-in-Chief Bags Two Awards

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          THE ICONS  The Editor-in-Chief of the ICONS Organization News Agency, Adetunji Oluwafemi, yesterday, bagged two awards at the seventh (7th) edition of annual Campus Journalism Awards of Youths Digest Initiative, held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Recall that Ezekiel Ogunniyi,  on Sunday, 16th November, reported that the editor, following a rigorous selection process, was shortlisted as an award finalist in two of the fifteen (15) categories of the 2025 (7th edition) Youths Digest's Campus Journalism Awards, amongst several other campus journalists from over 50 universities in Nigeria. The editor emerged the winner amongst other two finalists in the News Report Category, with his report "From 487 to 678 — the Mysterious Surge in Number of Ballot Papers Raises Doubts in Faculty of Law," thereby making him the best campus news reporter in Nigeria. Similarly, his news report with the headline; "Inside OAU: The Dilapidated State...
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Passion or Pressure: Students Revealed What Really Motivated Their Studies

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          Deborah Adeyemi  In many higher institutions today, a growing concern is whether students genuinely have passion for the courses they are studying, or otherwise. While some students were admitted into the university with a clear love for their chosen fields, several others find themselves pursuing courses they have little or no interest in, often due to parental pressure, limited admission options, lack of proper career guidance or for not meeting up with the benchmarks. This lack of connection between students and their course of study often leads to low motivation, lack of commitment to their studies, as they even begin to question their academic and sometimes career path. In an interview with the Icons reporters, Praise, a 400level student of Mass Communication described the deep connection she has with her discipline.  "I love speaking and engaging with people in an intellectual discourse. I am fascinated about all that mass c...
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ACJOAU Holds First Sit-Out To Networking Beyond Bylines

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        Samuel Faseyitan  The Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU), on Saturday, 6 December, held its first sit-out session at the university Botanical Garden, where members network, connect, and socialise with one another while learning.  The event, which brought together the association’s members, executives, and editors-in-chief of various news agencies was moderated by the editor-in-chief of the Great Ife Network (GIN) news agency, Adeyemo Adeola.  The sit-out session featured games, dances, an interactive session and a dialogue segment where members of the association interacted with one another. The event was an eye-opener to the laughter and fun that exist beyond bylines. The ACJOAU Chairman Guild of Editors, Adedoyin Oguntade, exposed the members to the association’s style guide, highlighting capitalization, date format, titles and many other guidelines to ensure uniformity across the b...
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Animal Science Crush Geology 3–0 to Emerge GIFL Champions

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          Onajobi Adedoyin & Hikmah Babatunde  The atmosphere at the OAU Mainbowl was electric, as hundreds of students flocked to witness the much-awaited finale of the Great Ife Football League (GIFL) 3.0, an interdepartmental tournament powered by ISCO Sports.  The showdown pitched a confident Animal Science side against a resilient Geology team in a clash that had dominated campus conversations all week. Geology booked their ticket to the final after a nerve-racking penalty shootout victory over Civil Engineering, while Animal Science arrived with momentum, having dispatched Philosophy 2–0 in their semifinal battle. From the blast of the whistle, Animal Science took control of the game. Their early pressure paid off in the 15th minute when Oladejo Abbubakri slotted home a well-curated assist from Mayowa , setting the tone for what would become a commanding performance.  The second strike came moments into the secon...
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Rebirth of OAU Amphitheatre: Renovated Facility Marks Strong Comeback After Collapse

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           Eniola Adeyeye  The Amphitheatre of the Obafemi Awolowo University, largest capacity lecture theatre, has now become one of the most significant infrastructure the students can boast of in the university. Sequel to a comprehensive rehabilitation of the infrastructure, which follows a tragic event caused by its structural failure, that got a few students injured while receiving lectures in May, 2024. Recall that Oluwafemi Olabode of ACJOAU, on Thursday, 16th May, 2024 reported the collapsed of some parts of the Amphitheatre‘s under-roof during the SER 001 – Use of English lecture, leaving some students in the theatre to sustain severe injuries.           OAU   amphitheatre on Thursday, 16th 2024 Meanwhile, the renovated facility now features improved lighting, upgraded seating, enhanced ventilation, and an organised layout designed to accommodate a large population safely and comfortably. ...
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OAU VC Proposes 2,500-Seaters Lecture Theatre at the Faculty of Administration Mentorship Programme

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          Fawas Adedeji  The Faculty of Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University, held its second faculty week and mentorship programme at the ACE Conference Hall, with a call for structured guidance to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic and professional culture. This two-days programme drew top officials, including the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. H.O. Salawu; the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adebayo Bamire; the erstwhile Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Sen. Adedayo Adeyeye; Orangun of Oke-Ila, HRM Oba Adedokun Abolarin; amongst other principal officers. Delivering his welcome address, Prof. Salawu thanked the alumni and invited speakers for honouring the seminar, noting that it aims to promote a formal and developmental mentorship culture capable of guiding students toward academic and professional growth. In his keynote address,  Sen. Adeyeye emphasized the centrality of mentorship in national development, citing the Igbo apprenticeship model as ...
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An ICONS Organization's Alumnus, Omolayo Olufayo, Set to Host Book Reading, Poetry Contest in OAU

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          THE ICONS  An alumnus and one-time executive of the ICONS Organization News Agency, Omolayo Olufayo, a graduate of the Department of English Language, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), in collaboration with the ICONS Organization News Agency, set to hold a groundbreaking book reading and poetry contest in OAU. The reading of her first published book titled; "If I Were God, I'll do a better Job,"  alongside a poetry contest of the book, is scheduled to be held by 4 p.m. on Sunday, 7th December, at the Ken Saro Wiwa Students' Union Building's TV room. According to Omolayo, the details and criteria for participating in the poetry contest are as follows: Prizes to be won - A cash of #15,000 - A signed copy of the novel - A privilege of meeting with the author   First position prize: #10,000   Runner up prize: #5,000 Moreso, the contestants must: - be a member of a news agency on OAU campus - have gotten the discount (#1...
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