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          Israel Bankole The Rotaract Club of Obafemi Awolowo University, in partnership with the OAU SDG Youth Club, carried out a water-tank cleaning exercise yesterday at the Murtala Muhammad Postgraduate Hall of Residence.  The exercise, which began around 8 a.m. on Saturday, 29th November, formed part of a broader sanitation initiative earlier published by the ICONS Organization. Although the original plan was to clean tanks in all nine OAU-owned halls of residence, the organizers were only able to complete the work at the Postgraduate Hall after facing several challenges that limited the scope of the operation. According to the clubs, the activity was conceived to address long-standing concerns about water quality in campus hostels and to promote healthier living conditions for students. A flier had previously circulated on social media and within the halls announcing the “Clean Hall Water Tanks Project” as a one-day effort that would cove...

          Deborah Adeyemi  As the world continues to evolve alongside rapid technological advancement, the demand for practical skills in the labour market has significantly increased. A university degree alone is no longer enough to secure a good job; employers now look for students and graduates who possess additional competencies that meet real-world needs. These in-demand skills help solve problems, boost productivity, and enable students to adapt quickly to emerging trends. For students preparing for life after school, acquiring these skills early can greatly improve their chances of securing meaningful employment. In today’s digital age, learning relevant digital skills has become crucial. One of the most valuable is digital marketing, which involves using the internet to promote goods and services through platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Google. Digital marketing allows businesses to reach a wider audience at ...

        Taiwo Adelusi and Gold Olusola The Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) today held its 9th annual Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)  induction ceremony for the 538 graduates of the faculty.  The induction, moderated by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarenwaju, with the invitation of the inductees and the former Deans and other dignitaries of the Faculty, to file in and make a dignified entrance into the hall.  Speaking at the event, the incumbent dean of the faculty, Prof. Adediwura  encouraged the students to remain committed to excellence and uphold the values of the teaching profession. “Teaching is a call that requires honesty and the society's strength lies with teachers, I hope this motivates you all to keep advancing in the education sector" he told the inductees. In his keynote address, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, representing the Teachers' Registration Co...

            Adelusi Taiwo As a student, have you ever wondered why some students seem more outspoken, confident and intelligent? Some students just seem to have stronger friendships and clearer goals, they are always talking to someone on the road, someone is always calling their names in a gathering, they seem to associate more with people and it seems everyone likes them. Especially when you walk with them, they are always greeting one person or the other and you find yourself wondering how they get to know a lot of people. Many times, you find most of them actively involved in either a club, organization, or association involving non-academics or academics activities. Their engagement with these often makes them an "extra" or "a participating student,” as their experience in these activities regularly serve as pipelines to self growth, self discovery, personal awareness, human management and employment opportunities, which they ordinarily can...

          Oluwaferanmi Fadairo  The Icons Organization, Obafemi Awolowo University, on Sunday, 23rd November 2025, held her induction ceremony with the theme "The role of campus journalist in promoting transparency in campus governance" to officially welcome the new members into the organization upholding the motto of "Integrity and Excellence". The ceremony took place at Humanities Block 2 (History topmost floor) and began at 4 p.m. The induction followed a qualification exam, which prepared the candidates for their journey into journalism. As part of the ceremony, the ICONS Organization's executives and members were introduced to the inductees.          pictures of the inducted members writing their recruitment examination   The Editor-in-Chief of the Icons Organization, Oluwafemi Adetunji was the host speaker and moderator of the event. He shared his experiences before and after becoming a campus jour...

             Samuel Faseyitan The Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU), on Saturday held the induction ceremony for its new members at Auditorium II (AUD II), with the theme “The Pen as a Tool for Public Trust: Guarding Truth, Telling Stories, and Building Bylines.” The ceremony followed a rigorous recruitment examination conducted on Saturday, 15 November, in which nearly 90 students participated. Only 80 applicants passed, were shortlisted, and formally admitted into the association. The event featured three guest speakers: Boluwatife Akinyemi, senior reporter and online news sub-editor at the Nigerian Tribune; Enoch Oyedibu, investigative journalist; and Bukola Ayodele (popularly known as Aunty B), an on-air personality at Great 94.5 FM. Delivering the keynote address, Akinyemi emphasized truth, accuracy, and verification as the pillars of credible journalism. He urged the inductees to approach every sto...