OAUPeeps Emerges Winner at ACJOAU Inter-News Agency Contest

By Goodness Oluwasusi

In a remarkable demonstration of journalistic excellence, OAUPeeps News Agency emerged as the overall winner at the second edition of the Inter-News Agency Contest organized by the Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU). The event was held on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, at the First Bank Lecture Theatre.

Represented by Goodness Oluwasusi, OAUPeeps clinched the top position with an outstanding presentation on the topic, “The Influence of Journalism on Political Polarization.” Her performance, along with those of other contestants, educated the audience and sparked thoughtful engagement on the role of journalism in shaping political narratives.

Goodness Oluwasusi receives award for OAUPeeps' victory, joined by the Editor-in-Chief, a fellow member, the ACJOAU President, and Chairman of the Guild of Editors. 

The contest, which began at 10 a.m., featured representatives from seven campus news agencies: OAUPeeps, OAU Kilonshele, InFocus, Great Ife Network, The Lens, ASPOB, and NCB. According to ACJOAU President Olabode Oluwafemi, the contest aimed to promote unity, networking, and cooperation among student journalists on campus.

“This event is a continuation of what the previous administration started,” Olabode said. “We are committed to strengthening ties between news agencies, and this contest also serves as a preparatory event for the upcoming International Conference of Campus Journalists (ICCJ) scheduled for May 3rd.”

At the end of the contest, Ifeoluwa Lambe of OAU Kilonshele and Joy Ogundele of Icons News Agency emerged as second and third place winners respectively. All three winners were awarded certificates of excellence.

Goodness Oluwasusi, Ifeoluwa Lambe, and Joy Ogundele—winners of the contest—pose with the judges and the ACJOAU President

The panel of judges, Samson Akintokun and Memunat Alli, congratulated the winners and encouraged all participants to keep honing their craft. “Winning doesn’t mean you’ve reached the peak,” Akintokun advised. “And for those who didn’t win, don’t let it define you. There’s always another opportunity.”

In his closing remarks, President Olabode applauded the contestants for their efforts and thanked the audience for their presence. He reiterated the association’s commitment to making the Inter-News Agency Contest a continuous tradition to foster collaboration and growth among campus journalists.