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The Amazons Modupe Shodeinde, Funmilola Onabanjo, Solomon Oladipupo They did not know each other in 2015. They did not plan to break any record, either; but they have– and a unique one at that. Six female students – or “communicators” as Mass Communication students fondly call themselves – have emerged with First Class degrees of the seven graduating with the top degree. It is the first time seven students are graduating with the top degree at a go. While the best graduating student, Solomon Oladipupo is a male, the other six are females.  READ ALSO:  My grandmother was my greatest motivation – Mass Comm BGS Despite being a department more popular among the female folks, it is the first as many as six female students would bag the top degree at a go. Majority of First Class graduates from this department have always been of the male gender. This is the story of Sherifat Oshoala, Aisha Badeji, Patience Ebong, Deborah Folaranmi, Dorcas Taiwo and MaryAnn Ushi. Their...

Solomon Oladipupo, BGS UNILAG Mass Communication 2019/2020 I n this interview with AYOTAMUNO IBIFIRI, Oladipupo Solomon, a two-time editor of UNILAG Sun who is graduating as Best Graduating Student (BGS) of the Department of Mass Communication shares his experiences while serving as editor, his journey through school, alongside some advice for students as regards upskilling.     Can we get to know you? I am Solomon Oladipupo. I was born in Somolu local government and grew up in Bariga. I attended Somolu local government Nursery and Primary School for primary education and St. Luis Junior High School for junior and Ajayi Crowther Memorial Senior Grammar school for senior school and then the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Was it always your dream while growing up to be a journalist? No, I was open to any career prospect. When I was in Junior secondary school two or three, I started liking writing. So it was my love for writing that brought me into Mass Communication. An...

We expect to become a faculty by November Dr. Adepoju Tejumaiye Associate Professor Adepoju Tejumaiye, Acting Head, Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos in this interview with PAUL AGADA and OGUNLEYE ABIOLA, shares his experience so far leading the department, the department’s resolve to adapt to global trends and preparedness to transform to a faculty .   Can we meet you, sir? My name is Joseph Adepoju Tejumaiye. I am a staff member of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos.  I have a Ph.D. in Mass Communication and presently, I am an associate professor. I became an Associate Professor in February 2016 and am presently being processed for the next level.  My BSc, MSc, Ph.D. were all from this university and our great department. On August 1st, 2020, you emerged as the acting HOD of the department. How has the journey been so far?  It has been so wonderful, peaceful and beautiful, and I give glory to God. T...