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By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

Samuel Tope Omotoso, AAC governorship candidate in Ondo state has called on entire Tosho faithfuls, Ondo citizens and Nigerians at large to be law abiding after INEC, party had allegedly substituted name for the October gubernatorial election in the state.

AAC Candidate, in his statement: "Despite party affiliations of lots of my supporters with other political parties, they have been standing by me to see the entire status quo of this nation changes for better.

Several groups and associations have kept their solidarity toward this movement solid as they all see this as an avenue for the entire youths' voice become heard in our society. We had seen hope in the eyes of the entire populace at large immediately after the peacefully conducted AAC primary election where it goes to the book of history as the youngest gubernatorial candidate emerged. This singular act has given lots of people great expectations in the forthcoming election

But this hope became shattered right after the pronouncement of one Mr Adeleye Adekunle Peter as the governorship candidate instead of Samuel Tope Omotoso, who won the primary election was substituted as the deputy governor. Immediate actions were taken as the national Chairman was met at the national headquarters in Abuja. This situation was promised to be savaged but to our surprise, they left the names on the ballot unchanged,"

"This is extremely sad as lots of individuals have already lost hope to witness the beginning of a new era. All these had happened accompanied with the fact that I have been very truthful, honest and see everybody as such. This entire scenario has left me to shock and I cannot begin to act without adequate consultation in all ramifications," he said.

Omotoso hereby implore you all to be law abiding, steadfast in solidarity and await our next line of action as it would be unruly to go wayward without proper arrangements. We are all civil and matured and should be seen as such. I appreciate you all for your love for Ondo State and unending support for Tosho. May Almighty bless you all, Statement reads.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The Former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, has apologised to the Daily Trust journalist for using derogatory words on him during an interview session.

Recalled that VOICE AIR MEDIA reported how Fani-Kayode poured vituperation on a journalist for asking him a question over his various tours of the South-South region, in a video that went viral on Tuesday obtained by this newspaper.

But the former minister, in a series of tweets on Wednesday morning obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA, said he regretted his action which had made him to offend many of his friends in the media.

According to him: "I wish to say the following. I hereby withdraw the word “stupid” which I used in my encounter with a journalist in Calabar. I have many friends in the media who I offended by losing my cool and using such words. I hereby express my regrets for doing so.

“I do however wish to state categorically that no threat of physical harm was ever made to the journalist in question and neither did I send anyone to threaten him. Anyone that says otherwise is lying and I challenge them to bring the proof.

“I would never seek to physically harm a journalist. For the last 30 years I have defended and worked with journalists and fought for the right of freedom of exiression. I am also very close to many in that profession.

“I would be the last to seek to disparage those that are honorable and noble within its ranks. I hope that this will assuage the pain and anger of anyone that was hurt or offended by this ugly episode. I have now put this matter behind me and moved on. Now my tour of the South continues. Moving to another state today!”


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..66 bag First Class

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The atmosphere at the Babcock university, Ilisan – Remo, Ogun state was full of excitement as the institution marked its first virtual convocation.

The hero of the day was a graduate of Aquinas college Akure, Ondo state(ACA), Olayemi Oluwaseyi Olayinka, who obtained a cumulative grade point average of 4.92 to emerge the best graduating student, Tunde Bright Olorungbotemi highlights a brief introduction.

Olayemi Oluwaseyi is a young vibrant student of the Department of Christian Religious Studies in the School of Education and Humanities, he attended the best secondary school in Ondo state. A boys only school. He is part of Aquinas College Akure(ACA) 2004/2010 set and above all Babcock university's best graduating student.

VOICE AIR MEDIA(VAM News) reports that Babcock has graduated 2,169 graduands, comprising 1,686 undergraduates and 483 postgraduates out of which 66 of them made first class.

Speaking at the virtual convocation ceremony which took place on Thursday, President/Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ademola Tayo, said that the event was historical as it marked a defining moment in the life of the institution in the midst of the global pandemic.

While congratulating the students and the university community for their immense contributions toward the achievements recorded by the institution, Tayo said the university had no choice but to tap into technology to see the academic session through.

The Vice-Chancellor praised the resilience of the graduands during the present COVID-19 pandemic period.

“In spite of the current gloom, anxiety and apprehension of what becomes of our world and living conditions after and in the face of the global health crisis and economic meltdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, you never gave up.

“You took your exams against all odds and stood up for integrity. This resilient sprit enables us to set standards, create our own unique paths, carve out our niches, think outside the box and hit the ground prepared.

“It made us prepared to keep our promise not to keep you one day longer than necessary. Indeed, you have been built not only to last, but to swifly adapt to changing situations, ” Tayo said.


Source, Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/08/olayemi-oluwaseyi-olayinka-aquinas.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

A brother to the convener of the #RevolutionNow, and publisher of Saharareporter online News, Omoyele Sowore, Barrister Akinwunmi Sowore on Friday, dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling APC in Ondo state.

Akin, A former chairman of Ese-Odo local government of Ondo state, was received into the APC by the State Chairman, Engr Adetimehin in the presence of the party’s deputy governorship candidate, Lucky Ayedatiwa, commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo and other notable leaders of the APC from both Ese-Odo and Ilaje LGAs.

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that Sowore, is from Kiribo Town, Apoi Ward 2 in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

He is from the same town with Hon. Agboola Ajayi, the embattled Ondo State deputy governor, who officially joined the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) yesterday, Friday, 14th August, 2020


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by Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osogbo

The grand finale of the annual Osun-Osogbo festival ended on Friday with the breach of PTF COVID-19 protocols by the participants at this year international festival in Osogbo, capital of Osun state, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

Recalled VOICE AIR MEDIA reported that the state government through the commissioner for culture and tourism, Dr Adebisi Obawale had on Tuesday announced a ban on social activities and gatherings at the Osun-Osogbo festival and restricted visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage site to worshippers only.

The state government, however, approved the observance of traditional rites and routines associated with the festival (in strict compliance with COVID-19 guidelines) and that only authorised persons and worshippers were allowed into the Grove.

Our correspondent who visited the venue of the festival, said at the entrance showed the participants disregarding precautionary measures for COVID-19 prevention.

Observers noted that participants failed to obey the order by the state government of Osun and not adhered to COVID-19 protocols such as the wear(ing) of facemasks and the observance of social distancing.

Recall the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Thursday, 18th June, 2020 at the 44th joint national briefing of the committee in Abuja, decried the continuous flouting of guidelines by some members of the public in spite of the rising cases of Coronavirus infection in the country.

However, at the Grove on Friday, the Governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola, represented by the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Obawale Adebisi, pleaded with the worshippers and Osogbo monarch, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, to bear with the state, assuring that next year’s celebration would bring more tourists.

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by Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osogbo

As the fight against coronavirus in Osun state progresses, a female patient undergoing treatment at an Osun state government isolation facility in Osogbo, last week, has been delivered of a baby.

A positive COVID-19 patient, last week gave birth to a baby boy after a successful Caesarian at the Isolation Centre in Osun state, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

VOICE AIR MEDIA confirmed that the new baby, mother both doing well.

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that it was a moment of joy and celebration from health workers when the mother finally gave birth to the baby boy.

The state commissioner for Health, Rafiu Isamotu, confirmed this development to Newsmen said the delivery was through Caesarian session.

He said, "both mother and baby boy are clinical stable and are receiving necessary treatment at the isolation centre."


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by Tunde Olorungbotemi

THE Nigerian activist, Olawale Bakare widely known as Mandate and two other revolutionNow protesters, have been released by the Department of State Services in Osun state.

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that Mr Sowore - publisher of Saharareporter confirmed the release on twitter.

"Dear Revolutionaries: Thank you all for standing firm against tyranny and lawlessness in our country, I can confirm that Olawale Adebayo Bakare @IamMandate is now out of DSS detention in Oshogbo. He is in high spirits and sends his revolutionary regards! Amandla! #RevolutionNow" https:///39toZHvf45

Recall seven protesters were, on Wednesday, arrested by the Security agents in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday for participating in the RevolutionNow protest that saw dozens of citizens taking to the streets in different parts of the country to demand better governance from the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

VOICE AIR MEDIA reported how the SSS released three of the seven persons, they are; Olowolafe Dunsi, Martins Jesuloni and Gift Martins.

Another protester, Oguntola Samuel, was released on Friday, while Abiodun Sanusi and Olatokun Oyedele, Olawale Bakare were later freed from SSS custody few hour ago.

VOICE AIR MEDIA reported that similar protests were held in other states and FCT and those protesters arrested during the protests in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun were released the same day they were arrested.

VOICE AIR MEDIA, noting that Olawale Bakare “Mandate”, during the maiden edition of the protest on August 5, 2019, he was also arrested by the DSS and kept in unlawful detention until December when he was released on bail.


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by Tunde Olorungbotemi

International Youth Day is observed August 12 every year, to raise awareness about the challenges and problems faced by the youth and to celebrate the role of young women and men as essential partners in change across the world.

International Youth Day was first celebrated in 2000. On this day, several workshops and events were held to spread awareness and celebrate the youth of the world. International Youth Day is celebrated to enhance the talents of the youngsters and to develop unity among the young people across the world.

The day celebrates the youth-led organizations, Governments, young people, and others who are working to transform education and uplift young people worldwide.

In line with this, the state of Osun under the leadership of Mr Adegboyega Oyetola is joining the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s 2020 International youth day with the theme; “youth engagement for global action”

The sub themes to be discussed are -
•Youth and post covid-19 pandemic
•Youth and education
•Youth and agriculture
•Youth and entrepreneurial skills
•Youth and ICT
•Youth and Health
•Youth and Commerce, trade and investment
•Youth and Sports.

Date: August 12, 2020
Venue: Zoom / Webinar

The Executive Governor, His Excellency, Mr Gboyega Oyetola shall engage and interact with all youth via Social Media ( Zoom/Live Facebook) on this special day.

Kindly send your questions to this email address : internationalyouthday.osun@gmail.com
Or forward your questions/text/WhatsApp and all Enquiries to 07034947260


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

A Nigerian woman whose husband abandoned her and their kids because they have blue eyes has narrated her ordeal.

A student of the University of Osun, who travelled to Ilorin for the Sallah festivities, brought the family’s plight to the limelight after she shared their photos on Facebook, VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered.

Alabi Afusat explained that she met a family who is naturally blue-eyed and their eye colour made their father abandon them.

The family’s story went viral and the mum of the blue-eyed girls, Risikat Azeez-Ayegbami – who is also blue-eyed – shared her story.

Risikat, a mum-of-two from Kwara State, told PUNCH in a viral video obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA that she was born with naturally blue eyes. She explained that since it was unusual, her parents took her to the General Hospital where a series of tests were done and it was revealed that her eyes are perfect.

She explained that as she grew older, concerned people kept commenting on her eyes and advising her parents to take her for a medical checkup.

While in primary school, she said her teachers invited her parents and asked them to take her to the hospital to check her eyes. She explained that when her parents took her to the hospital again, the doctors did tests again and told her that there is nothing wrong with her eyes and they are just naturally blue like that of a Caucasian.

She added that the doctors gave her lots of gifts and told her that they love her eyes.

“I can see clearly and there’s nothing wrong with my eyes,” she said.

A relative also explained how Risikat used to be invited to the General Hospital when she was a child just because they were fascinated by her eyes. The relative added that the General Hospital used to “compensate” Risikat for honouring their visit.

Risikat grew older and got married. She gave birth to three girls and all of them inherited her eye colour.

However, she explained that her husband, Abdulwasiu Omo Dada, had a problem with it and abandoned them as a result.

She said he loved her with her eyes at first but after she had their first child and she was born with the same eyes, their relationship changed and it became hard to have a conversation with her husband. It got worse when she had her younger daughter.

“When I had the first baby, it became difficult to have a conversation with him. Till I left with the children, we didn’t have a conversation.

“Whenever I attempt to have a conversation with him, he would get angry and walk out on me.”

She said that when she got pregnant with her second daughter, things were so hard for them that they couldn’t afford food or medical care. She began going to her parents’ home to eat and when it was time to have her child, her parents paid her hospital bills.

The second baby came out with blue eyes too and at this point, her husband’s behaviour worsened. To make matters worse, his parents also expressed their displeasure with the eyes of his children.

Risikat said: “Even his parents were asking him if he was going to keep having children with blue eyes.”

She said her husband began leaving home for days on end. Sometimes, he will be away for a whole week and wouldn’t leave money for his family.

She said she began eating at her parents’ home again. After the child’s christening, she said her parents asked her to leave her husband.

She said that since she left, her husband has not shown up to ask after her or their kids.


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....12 months after, members storm street

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

12 months ago the #RevolutionNow had protested across the country in Nigeria, that led to arrest of the lead convener of the protest, Omoyele Sowore, who was arrested by the State Security Service (SSS) sometimes last year and later released through a court order.

Again, the members of the #RevolutionNow protesters has stormed the street yesterday, August 5th, 2020.

The protesters are demanding better governance in Nigeria, an end to corruption and improvement in the security and welfare of citizens and many more...

Protesters who were arrested in Lagos and Abuja on Wednesday were released hours later. However, the protesters arrested in Osun were detained overnight.

VOICE AIR MEDIA reported how members of protesters were arrested in different states of the nation as security agencies used enforcement power to stop the largely peaceful #RevolutionNow protests.

Meanwhile, the actions of the security agencies have been condemned by civic groups and many Nigerians.

In Lagos, journalist Agba Jalingo and 18 other protesters who were arrested during the protest were released Wednesday evening.

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that all the 19 protesters that were arrested in Lagos had been freed, according to a lawyer, Inibehe Effiong

“They were taken from Area F to Ikeja police command and were subsequently taken to mobile court, and all of them were discharged,” he said.

In Abuja, Deji Adeyanju in a statement released on his social media handle obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA, he is one of the organisers of the protest confirmed that all the arrested protesters had been released.

However, it was a different story for seven protesters in Osun state who were kept in custody after their arrest.

VOICE AIR MEDIA earlier reported that activist Olawale Bakare and six others were arrested at the #RevolutionNow protest in Osun State.

However, our reporter gathered that the arrested activists in Osun are yet to be released at the State Security Service custody.

Mr Bakare was arrested alongside Dunsi Olowolafe, Abiodun Sanusi, Gift Martins, Martins Jesuloni, and two others in Osogbo on Wednesday.

A lawyer to the Osun protesters, Alfred Adegoke, also narrated to newsmen his experience in trying to secure bail for his clients.

“We got to the SSS today to check on the arrested individuals but the overzealous SSS did not allow us to get them released. They have gone to obtain an order to detain them for 14 days,” Mr Adegoke said.

This newspaper could not obtain the details of the remand order allegedly obtained by the SSS, as of the time of this report.


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by Tunde Olorungbotemi

A 20 year-old, Fashion designer, Taiwo Ayomide was on Tuesday attacked with a gun trotting by a yet to be identified police officer.

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that Ayomide and one of his brother, identified as Oladimeji Wasiu were riding on a motorcycle while coming from their home town ,Iragbiji after Eid-el-Kabir celebration when the incident happened.

The incident was said to have occurred at Ilahun village along Ibokun road at exactly 3:30 pm.

While narrating his ordeal to VOICE AIR MEDIA, Wasiu who was on the same bike with the victim said they met police officers at a Check Point along Odo Osun (Osun River), Ilahun village, Ibokun road, Ibokun Local Government Area of Osun and one of the officers who had earlier ordered them to stop allegedly hit Ayomide with the butt of the gun.

The physically traumatized Wasiu further alleged that the said police officer was heavily drunk discovered Ayomide had more than N50 on him and lose his temper and started hitting him with butt of the gun and the victim fell down from the bike and became unconscious.

According to him, the attack led the 20 years old Fashion Designer with a serious injury on the head, adding that the victim was rushed to the Emergency Unit of Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital, Osogbo where he is currently receieving treatment.

He added that his current condition is between life and death.

He said, immediately after the attack on the innocent man, his phone and money amounting to N50,000 disappeared.

He added that the delay caused by Mr Ayomide to pay the bribe led to a heated argument between him and the police that led to the strike.

"While we were coming from home, at Iragbiji after Sallah, we met four police officers on our way, one of the police officer was smoking India hemp (Marijuana), he stopped us and requested for money, when my brother brought out money to give him he saw the huge amount of money(#50,000) in his pocket, It was in the cause of this that the police officer lost his anger and hit him with the butt of his gun on his head, and immediately we fell down from the motorcycle and the remaining three officers ran away.

"Before I stood up to rescue my brother, I discovered that the police officer was on the verge of running away before he was stopped by passersby and my brothers who were coming behind us.

"One policeman who went to buy food instantly rushed Ayomide to LAUTECH hospital, Osogbo with his private car.

And immediately he was rescued from the scene we discovered that Ayo's phone and the sum of #50,000 has been stolen, Oladimeji Wasiu said.

Another witness, who trained the victim (Ayomide) for tailoring work , Adebayo Popoola told VOICE AIR MEDIA that Ayomide who has been given a leave for freedom at work, came to assist him in Iragbiji for Salah work and he was with N50,000 expected to be given to his mother.

Popoola said "We met them at the Check Point with bloodshed on Ayomide.

"On getting to the hospital, the doctor requested for N50,000 and we call the DPO of Obokun police station and he later came and gave me N30,000 after pleading to pay the doctor for his treatment

"He said, Officer Ayo is currently with the boy at LAUTECH hospital and the four police officers at the checking point were no where to be found.

Popoola called on the State Government and Commissioner of Police to come to their rescue and save the life of the innocent boy, saying their brother must not die
"His mother is currently in bad conditions because of the shock of the attack on his last born(Ayomide), Popoola said.

According to the source, a sum of N70,000 has been expended for his hospital bill.

The source also confirmed that the victim is out of coma and has been transferred to ward.

A source from the police described the incident as unfortunate, saying the officer who perpetrated the act has been arrested and his case would soon be transferred to disciplinary committee for trial.


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Author: Adejumo Kabir

“He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command” – Niccolò Machiavelli

It is no longer news that the repeat of what happened in the military era is fast becoming the order of the day in Osun state following various supervision of attacks on citizens by the state leadership.

I wasn’t really a surprise to hear about the recent act of Adebayo Adeleke – Osun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs who allegedly ordered the beating of a DailyPost Reporter on Monday while enforcing COVID-19 order.

It may not be wrong to conclude that the commissioner lacks the understanding of Section 22 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigerian 1999 as amended which provides that: “the press, radio, television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people”.

It must be noted that any leader who tries to withhold information or control the flow of news has power to set the nation on fire. Hence – Osun is sitting on a time bomb waiting to explode if Mr Adeleke is not quickly called to order.

Already, he has a strong history of bullying even before Monday’s saga. This same commissioner witnessed the beating of the Agboowu of Ogbaagba, Dhikirullahi Akinropo but refused to condemn it. Despite multiple sources confirming how Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrosheed Akanbi attacked his colleague, Mr Adeleke who is in charge of chieftaincy affairs took the part of a tyrant.

The commissioner never appeared when invited to give his account of the incident. He claimed to have traveled – only to be seen shortly after the meeting. Leaders don’t sit on the fence when obvious facts are available. But because Mr Adeleke knew that he has the tendency to be more brutal than Oluwo, he boycotted the meeting.

I recalled that Agboowu with water dripping from his eyes asked Mr Adeleke to swear by Ogun (God of iron) if he never witnessed the attack on him. Arguably, the commissioner did not. It is certain that if he had done, Ogun would have also done the needful.

While it is right for the state government taskforce on COVID-19 to carry out their activities, it is incorrect to turn the enforcement of Coronavirus order to an opportunity to extort and harass citizens. The DailyPost reporter observed this and decided to do the needful. Rather than listen to the reporter, Mr Adeleke led taskforce unleashed attack on the reporter. When ordinarily a good leader with good listening ears would have intervened, the commissioner in his own wisdom felt the reporter works for the opposition, hence, he should be delt with.

When did radical journalism become a sin?
When exactly did exposing the fact that the public need to know and holding authority to account become crime?
It is sardonic, pathetic and disheartening that despite pictorial evidence, Mr Adeleke maintained that he never witnessed any assault. Sure, Elders don’t lie they say but the commissioner indeed adjusted the truth with his defense.

Mr Adeleke needs to be told that it is time to start tolerating pens that bleed rather than those pens that praise-sing him even after goofing. He must be told the truth that reporting has gone beyond the act of writing, editing and publishing of news stories on blogs. Journalism is expected to expose the irregularities in the system such as human right abuses, oppressions and illegal acts of stakeholders that would not have been read anywhere else.

He must first understand that unlike most politicians who are after personal interests, passion and a sense of nationalism still motivates a generation of wide-eyed – young journalists to practice core journalism in Nigeria. The beating of DailyPost reporter by Banik led JTF on Monday simply signals that more attacks may be recorded in future. But he should be reminded that Henry Anatole Grunwald says “journalism can never be silent: it must speak, and speak immediately, while the echoes of wonder, the claims of triumph and the signs of horror are still in the air.”

Journalists are arguably moralists and are expected to speak out when there are traces of inequalities in the country. If the profession is no longer a weapon to fight oppressors, corruption will trend and untold stories will never be known and Franz Kafsa says “Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.”

I have read the commissioner’s rejoinder but it appears too watery to be addressed in this piece. Rather than address issues, he was addressing tissues. I am certain that Mr commissioner will again see this piece as a sponsored post rather than have a rethink. Rather than paying folks to write another rebuttal, do the needful.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

It was black Monday as a journalist working with DAILY POST newspaper identified as Mr Sikiru Obarayese has been allegedly brutalised by officials of COVID-19 Taskforce organised by the Osun State Government to enforce the usage of face-mask by the people of the state for taking pictures.

This is coming barely days after VOICE AIR MEDIA reported that Journalist and Publisher of Insight News, Jare Tiamiyu who has narrated and revealed how he was assaulted with guns and charms by some police officers while on duty in Osogbo, the capital of Osun state.

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that the journalist, Obarayese was allegedly beaten at the popular Old Garage area of Osogbo, capital of the state alongside a middle-aged woman and other members of the public.

Speaking on the incident, the journalist identified as Obarayese who sustained multiple injuries disclosed that the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adebayo Adeleke allegedly ordered the officials to beat him when he was taking reports of the harassment of some members of the public by the security agents.

In a statement which was obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA reporter staff, Obarayese revealed that several residents of the state were harassed by the security officers who were hitherto mandated to mete out fines to erring members of the public.

“I was taking pictures with my phone when they were harassing those who didn’t use a face mask. A woman was reporting that they had beat her and I was recording the woman.”

“The Joint Task Force led by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adebayo Adeleke approached me, asked why I was taking pictures. I told them this a public place and also informed them that I am a journalist.

“In the cause of bringing out my ID from my pocket, a policeman attached to the JTF said “you are mad, where is your ID card” and wanted to snatch my phone.”

“Four policemen attacked me and started slapping and hit me with a baton in my joints hands and leg. I fell and they were matching me. To my surprise, I heard the Commissioner for Local Government and chieftaincy ordering them to beat me and take me along with those they had arrested.”

“I was later released when some journalists at the venue approached them.”

VOICE AIR MEDIA further learnt that the journalist, Obarayese has been treated at the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo.

Efforts to reach the Osun Commissioner proved abortive as calls and text message to his phone number were neither answered, acknowledged nor replied.


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Operatives of COVID-19 Taskforce setup by the Osun State Government to enforce the usage of face-mask by the people of the state has allegedly brutalised a journalist working with DAILY POST newspaper, Mr Sikiru Obarayese for taking pictures.

Obarayese was allegedly beaten at the popular Old Garage area of Osogbo, capital of the state alongside a middle-aged woman and other members of the public.

According to Obarayese who sustained serious injuries on his left elbow and right leg, the operatives were allegedly ordered to beat him by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adebayo Adeleke when he was taking reports of the harassment of some members of the public by the security agents.

The reporter in his account with OsunDefender said that several residents of the state were harassed by the security officers who were hitherto mandated to mete out fines to erring members of the public.

“I was taking pictures with my phone when they were harassing those who didn’t use a face mask. A woman was reporting that they had beat her and I was recording the woman.”

“The Joint Task Force led by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adebayo Adeleke approached me, asked why I was taking pictures. I told them this a public place and also informed them that I am a journalist.

“In the cause of bringing out my ID from my pocket, a policeman attached to the JTF said “you are mad, where is your ID card” and wanted to snatch my phone.”

“Four policemen attacked me and started slapping and hit me with a baton in my joints hands and leg. I fell and they were matching me. To my surprise, I heard the Commissioner for Local Government and chieftaincy ordering them to beat me and take me along with those they had arrested.”

“I was later released when some journalists at the venue approached them.”

Obarayese has been treated at the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo.

All efforts to reach the Commissioner proved abortive as calls and text message to his phone number were neither answered, acknowledged nor replied.

Meanwhile, It would be recalled that on July 13, 2020 some officers of the Osun State Police command, brutalized the chairman of Osun Online Media Practitioners Association (OOMPA), Jare Tiamiyu.

It was gathered that Tiamiyu was on his way to his office in his private car when he was stopped by the policemen who were in mufti along Okini-Osogbo way.

Tiamiyu asked to identify himself but the policemen accused him of being arrogant in his response.

The journalist told Newsmen that he was slapped by an officer who also threatened to implicate him by planting a pistol in his car.

Tiamiyu added that his Phone and laptop were seized at the point of the assault.

It was gathered that the seized properties was returned to him after battalions of pleadings and bundles of apologise from the police quarters.


More photos and details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/08/how-covid-19-taskforce-brutalises.html

He is former SUG PRESIDENT and immediate past Zone B COORDINATOR from Imo State Comrade Prince

by Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

Ondo state Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) chapter has revealed the plan to adopt the embattled deputy governor, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, as its governorship candidate for the October 10, 2020 governorship election in the state, VOICE AIR MEDIA has learnt.

The party’s Publicity Secretary, Hon. Felix Olatunde confirmed that it had resolved that Hon. Agboola will run on its platform, despite Peoples Democratic Party’s insistence that the embattled deputy governor remains a valuable and committed member of the party, Daily Metro News NG confirmed.

Recall the Deputy Governor had joined the PDP in June, 2020 to contest for the ticket of the party, just a month to its primary election. He Left the APC to run for the governorship ticket of the PDP, but was defeated by Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, who was also the party’s candidate in 2016 election.

Following his defeat in the PDP primary election, Hon. Agboola’s movement to the ZLP had been a rumour following his meeting with leaders of the party, especially the former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko.

The Publicity Secretary of the ZLP, Hon. Felix Olatunde, confirmed in a telephone chat with reporter that barring last minute changes, Hon. Agboola Ajayi would run as the party’s candidate in the October 10, 2020 election.

He said the party was in the final stage of Hon. Agboola’s adoption and subsequent substitution of its candidate, Rotimi Benjamin, who won at the party primaries and whose name has been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

VOICE AIR MEDIA noting that PDP on Saturday released a statement, through its spokesman, Mr Zadok Akintoye, they denied that Hon. Agboola was heading to the ZLP, saying that the deputy governor remained a member of the party.

The PDP statement reads, “For the avoidance of doubt, Mr Agboola Ajayi remains a member of the PDP and has not informed the party of his intention to leave and remains a well valued and respected member of the party.”

“Please note that clarification on the allegation has been sought from the Deputy Governor and assurances given to the leadership of the party of his intention to stay in the PDP.

“We, therefore, implore all members of the party and the general public to disregard the information as H.E. has assured the party leaders and elders (on his honor) of not leaving.”

He added that the party’s efforts at winning the next election were ongoing.

However, Hon. Felix, in a telephone chat with Daily Metro News NG, said the party’s machinery had secured the assurances of Mr Benjamin’s willingness to surrender his ticket, owing to the fact that the ticket still remains within the Federal Constituency, as he would be substituted within the prescribed time frame provided by the electoral act.

He said, “The deal is almost concluded, HE, Hon. Agboola Ajayi will be coming into the party as our gubernatorial candidate for the October 10, 2020 governorship election.”

“As soon as the process is concluded we will come out with a communique in a former press conference, as we are still dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s.”

He added that the ZLP remained a disciplined party and would have no problems getting Mr Benjamin, who currently holds the ticket to relinquish it for the good of the party. The Agboola movement is beyond Ondo state, its the third force that will rescue the people of Ondo state. He is a grassroot man, who had risen through the ranks & political movements in every of his political attainment in life.”

“The party’s decision is supreme, and we are disciplined party and we are sure that the development will come to fruition.”

Hon. Felix noted that the party was carefully fine tuning the process given the nature of the politics in an environment where the process could be truncated by litigation. And that he is sure of the Deputy Governor’s candidacy of ZLP and that the PDP is only living in illusion.


Source, Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/08/ondo-2020-zlp-to-unveil-agboola-ajayi.html

by Tunde Olorungbotemi Akure

The Ondo state deuly elected AAC party Candidate, Samuel Tope Omotoso has detached himself from the widely report circulated via INEC official Twitter account.

Omotoso expressed dissatisfaction with the INEC's decision to replace his name with another illegal and unknown name as the AAC party Candidate in the INEC provisional list.

While speaking with newsman in Akure, Omotoso said, "how on Earth would an already conducted primary Election result; supervised by INEC Officials (both state and federal level) become another thing entirely at the point of broadcasting to the populace? A name was fabricated as the governorship candidate while the rightful flag bearer was imposed with a deputy position

This is arrant nonsense and it shows that this dispensation do not want youths at the helm.

That I am the youngest of the aspirants do not give anyone the effrontery to shove my name off the governorship list"

"I outrightly detach myself from such report circulated via the INEC official Twitter account. I, Samuel Tope Omotoso remains the sole flag bearer of AAC and I will not succumb to any sort of intimidation from anybody whatsoever."


Photo of the provisional list below and Source...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/08/ondo-2020-aac-candidate-omotoso-knocks.html

...My victory for young lawyers, says President elect, Akpata


By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Analysis of the just concluded election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as a long time jinx was broken on Thursday night, 30th July, 2020.

The last time a non-senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) was elected president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) was in 1989. Charles Idehen, who was NBA president between 1989 and 1991, was succeeded by Clement Akpamgbo (SAN).

Reports gathered that Akpamgbo did not complete his tenure, as ex-Military President Ibrahim Babangida appointed him attorney-general of the federation. Priscillia Kuye, the first and only female NBA president till date, succeeded Akpamgbo but she was not elected.

The non-SAN took over the leadership of NBA which was later affected by crisis that followed the June 12, 1993 presidential election.

However, In 1998 when normalcy was restored, it was Thompson Okpoko, a SAN, who took over leadership of the association and the SANs kept maintaining the leadership of NBA till the emergence of Lanke Odogiyan, a non-SAN, in 2005.

But just like Kuye, Odogiyan was not elected. He emerged after Bayo Ojo (SAN) quit as NBA president to serve as attorney-general of the federation under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Ever since, the NBA has been on the race to halt the dominance of SANs at the helms of affairs, not until 2020 when Olumide Akpata, a 47-year-old lawyer, emerged as president.

Akpata’s victory in the election could be attributed to different factors; one of which is the desire for a change in status quo. Before the NBA election, young lawyers were all over the social media, highlighting reasons why the dominance of SANs needed to end as far as the association’s leadership was concerned.


AKPATA: My victory for young lawyers

The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata, has described his election as a victory for young lawyers.

VOICE AIR MEDIA earlier reported that Akpata emerged winner of the NBA presidential poll conducted electronically between 11pm on Wednesday and 11pm on Thursday.

With 9, 891 votes, Akpata defeated two Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Dr Babatunde Ajibade and Mr Dele Adesina, who polled 4,328 and 3,982 votes respectively.

In his acceptance speech on Friday made available to VOICE AIR MEDIA titled, ‘Let us secure the future through a united Bar that works for all,’ Akpata said his victory was for young lawyers and lawyers who felt marginalised in the NBA affairs.

He said, “The victory of last night is for our young lawyers who have become disillusioned with the way the NBA had been run over the years and how the profession appears to be disconnected from the challenges that face them and their future.

Akpata, however, said there was a need for improvement in the NBA electoral process, promising to see to such improvement during his two-year tenure.

The NBA switched from manual to electronic election in 2018 and this year’s was its second experience.

Though a total of 29,636 lawyers were accredited to vote in this year’s e-election, only 18,256 succeeded in casting their ballots.


Source, details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/08/analysis-how-olumide-akpata-broke-jinx.html

...PDP picks new running mate as SDP submits Peter Fasua's name

By Tunde Olorungbotemi


Seventeen people will be contesting the governorship election of Ondo State, on October 10th, 2020.

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has released the provisional list of 17 candidates and their running mates for the state governorship election.

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that the people Democratic party (PDP) has revealed a new candidate for the deputy governor's slot as Eyitayo Jegede picked Olumide Ogunje as his running mate as against earlier reported Hon Ikengboju Gboluga and Banke Sutton.

Meanwhile, INEC has recognized Peter Fasua as the SDP candidate as against another factional candidate, Adekunle Saliu.

Noting that, all political parties still have right to substitute names of the their nominated candidates on or before August 19.


Photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/full-list-inec-publishes-names-of.html

by Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osogbo

Queen Ajadi Adesewa(born July 30th, 1995) is a Nigerian beauty queen who was crowned the most beautiful face in Osun, south western region of Nigeria 2019/2020, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

VOICE AIR MEDIA recall that the Most Beautiful Face in Osun was organised by Maris Entertainment World.

Queen Adesewa doubles as the Treasurer for Queens Connect Africa, Osun state chapter, she's a lady with a golden heart, beautiful in and out, respectful, loyal, gentle, calm, honest, easy going, God fearing and outspoken fellow.

She is a CEO of baker company and has done alot of humanitarian services in Osun state in collaboration with Queen Maris Initiative by reaching out to the less privileged, orphanages and so on...

Her love for humanitarian services is out of this world.

She continue to dazzle with her aura of undiminished elegance and class.

We wish you long life, prosperity, greater height and all the good things of life.


Other stunning photos below...
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-Debunk Claims Of 25,000 Teachers Benefited From Osun First Lady's palliatives


THE Osun state chapter of the National Association of Proprietors of Private School Owners have debunked the claims by the wife of Osun State Governor and the President Ilerioluwa Development Initiative, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola that no fewer than 25,000 members of the association benefited from the palliative items she distributed.

One of the members of NAPPSO, Architecture Goke Omigbondun while featuring on a news and current affairs Programe, Rave Fm on Tuesday, said only 1105 members given the palliatives contrary to the claims by the first lady that 25 ,000 teachers were the beneficiaries.

The first lady had in a statement said no fewer than 25, 000 have benefited from palliative items distributed through her Initiative, the gusture according to the first lady was part of the measures to mitigate the hardship faced by the private schools teachers in the state due to the coronavirus pandemic.

But, Omigbodun rejected the claim on the ground that the number of the beneficiaries was hike contrary to the exact number of the beneficiaries.

Omigbodun said the palliatives given to them by the first lady of the state as part of relief materials to cushion the effect of COVID-19 is not up to 25,000, saying when he counted it “the palliatives can only go round for 1,105 teachers”.

Speaking during the program, obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA Omigbondun asked the state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode to explain why the figure was hiked.

In her response to numbers of the private school teachers who benefited from the palliatives, Egbemode said ” I will rather not speak about it, somobody will speak for the first lady” adding that it is ” a whole big topic”.

”I can only only speak that the first lady will continue to do it, that is the kind of person she is, a kind of person that will suspend her birthday celebration to do medical mission.

“Whatever she has given I am sure it is the beginning , she will do more.”

“Somebody is designated to speak on the activities of the first lady”.


Source, Read More here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/covid-19-school-owners-debunk-claims-of.html

By One Class

The leading presidential candidate of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Sunday Asefon on Friday visited the management of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), where he met with VC, DA, Bursar,Dean of Students Affairs and CSO of the university.

The university recently announced that it would be holding its matriculation ceremony by virtual process for new students for the 2019/2020 academic session on Tuesday 28th July 2020.

The NANS presidential candidate, Asefon while addressing journalists on friday briefly after the meeting with the management, revealed the purpose of his visit.

In his statement, the progress of academics in my country is my concerned, he said

I was there to fast track the development of virtual matriculation of the new students.

In a conversation with the VC, Soremekun added that the matriculation ceremony would have held earlier but for the COVID-19 pandemic that further led to the total closure of schools.

According to him, about 6,000 students had been admitted for the 2019/2020 academic session across various disciplines.

On the modalities of the event, he said, “It will be virtual in the sense that we will put all the students on zoom platform while principal officers led by the vice chancellor will be onsite".

Letter obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA

It reads;
The board of Federal University, Oye-ekiti, has
announced the FUOYE matriculation program
date for all the newly admitted students of the institution for the 2020/2021 academic session. Fresh students should see the details below.

All newly admitted students of the Federal University Oye-ekiti (FUOYE) in the 2019/2020 Admission Exercise are hereby notified that Matriculation Ceremony shall be conducted online as follows:

Date: Thursday, 28th July 2020

Time: 10.00am

Mode: Zoom Application

Subsequently, all new Students who have not paid their required fees should do so as soon as possible.

The link on how to participate in the online Matriculation


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...tasks him on students Welfarism

The Osun Online Media practitioners association of Nigeria (OOMPA) has congratulated seasoned journalist and Comrade, Kehinde Ayantunji aka Asalatu on his new appointment as SSA on students' affairs and social mobilization to the Governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola.

According to a press statement, signed by the Chairman and publicity secretary of the association, Jare Tiamiyu and Tunde Olorungbotemi, respectively, the association said that “the appointment of Ayantunji is well deserved,” stating that the new SSA has the capability to fit into any task assigned to him as far as students comradeship and social development are concerned.

Ayantunji was until his appointment, the NUJ chairman of Osun state council.

The association tasked Ayantunji to bring his professional experience in students community as the former students' union leader to bear in the new assignment, urging him to continue to uphold the ethics of integrity, hardworking and caring heart in the discharge of his duties and to promote the ideals of the students welfarism for the overall good of the institutions, and state in particular.

“As a thorough-bred Journalist, we don’t have any iota of doubt in your ability to deliver in the new assignment given to you.

“However, it is important that we encourage you to live up to expectation and ensure that Welfarism, professionalism and diligence, which we know you for, remain your watchword in this onerous task ahead of you.

“We urge you to perfectly fit into the vision of the Governor Gboyega Oyetola to equip, mobilize and rebrand Nigerian students,” the statement said.


Source, Details....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/kehinde-ayantunji-osun-online-media.html

...What's Next after moving away from "poisoned space"?


Author:
Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

The embattled incumbent deputy governor of Ondo State, Mr Ajayi Agboola who currently dumped the ruling All progressive congress and his principal for People's Democratic Party to contest the election, has gallantly lost to Eyitayo Jegede SAN who was the 2016 governorship candidate of the party. Eyitayo Jegede SAN defeated the deputy governor with 231 votes.

Details of the results obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA, are as follows:

1. Eyitayo Jegede SAN 888 votes

2.Hon Ajayi Agboola 657 votes

3. Dr Eddy Olafeso 175 votes

4. Dr Bode Ayorinde 95 votes

5. Banji Okunomo 90 votes.

6. Solo Ebiseni 29 votes

7. Godday Erewa 14 votes.

VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered that Sixty four invalid votes were recorded out of two thousand and eleven delegates.

...What's Next for Agboola Ajayi after moving away from "poisoned space"?

The deputy governor, while officially decamping to PDP on June 22, 2020, described the APC as a " Poisoned space" he needed to move away from.

According to him, the APC was now like "a house divided against itself in Ondo state, adding that party was having breathing difficulties because one man was kneeling on its neck".

After announcing the results, the aspirants congratulated the winner in line with the memorandum of understanding earlier signed by them, and promised to work for the success of the party.

Embattled deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, who was the first runner up has reacted to the outcome of the exercise.

However reacting, the Deputy governor described the primary as a good fight.

In a statement by Allen Sowore, his Media Adviser, Ajati noted that, “the people have spoken, and we accept the outcome in good faith, knowing fully well that it was a race against different forces.

“We remain undaunted and resolute about our commitment to a people oriented government against personalised democracy. We wish the good people of Ondo State and the winner the best as we March on. For us, life goes on,” Ajayi said.

Many would think that Ajayi, may be regretting dumping his principal for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) but do you think PDP honestly wanted to give Ajayi the gubernatorial ticket?

What's next? To save the state from "self ruling, one's family business, clannishness and primitive accumulation of illegal wealth under state cover"


Read More here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/pdp-fails-to-save-embattled-dep.html

It is no longer a breaking news that APC primaries has brought in the Incumbent governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu to face other candidate from various political parties in the October 10th, 2020 gubernatorial election in the state.

Recall Olusola Oke came second in the Ondo guber primaries that took place yesterday (20th July), in the state capital, Akure, polling 262 votes out of over 3000 delegates chosen to participate in the election exercise. Though, his second position was not significant as people who won 3rd, 4th and 5th positions were of close figures.

Akeredolu on the other hand, won in a landslide victory. It was as if he had no opponents. He polled over 80% of votes, having a total of 2458 votes.

Though he contested with 8 others, See those who also participated in the poll;

Isaac Kekemeke (former state party chairman)

Sola Iji

Olayide Adelami

Jumoke Anifowose

Ifeoluwa Oyedele

Awodeyi Akinsehinwa and,

Bukola Adetula

Olusola Oke seems to be a big contenders in the Ondo Guber since past 8 years now. And he is doing everything to make sure his dream comes true. Many people see him as a big dog in the game, especially people from the water side area of the state, but he his wiling to let whole people of the state to feel his potential impact.

But now that he is not getting the ticket to unleash his Leadership skills. How is he going to do this?

What Oke will likely do to keep the dream...

Recall that, In September 2016, Olusola Oke was also part of the APC primaries.

Olusola became third, Akeredolu also won the primaries and Tinubu supported candidate, Segun Abraham became second.

Olusola Oke in a bid to keep his governorship aspiration didn't have to wait long to decide, he defected to another party barely one month after, to continue pursuing his November 26 (2016) dream. Though it never came true, but it is better than none.

Fast forward to now, Oke has lost in the primaries again, and what this suggest is that he will likely defect to another party to keep the dream.

Reasons for my research..

Oke has contested in every Ondo Guber since 2012, and he still continues in 2020. He won't let it die in him, I am sure no obstacle will stop him to proceed. He prefer to lose in the main election than regretting he didn't participate.

Olusola can be easily predicted for how easily he loves to defect from one party to the other. Especially when the current party is not in his favour. The reason for most of his defection is that he wants to surely become the governor of Ondo State, and unleash his capacity.

Many people are seeing it as being 'too desperate', but he see it as 'quitters never win. Primaries don't actually mean one is a loser, the electorates will determine the real winner.

Buhari aspired for presidency three times before he got it. Oke from his actions, believes that he will become the governor. So he would not want to lose any chance to continue in the guber race - this could be his time.

Let us watch out for the next few weeks update in the media, Oke will likely defect from APC and move to another party to keep the dream.


Chances that will work for Oke to become governor, if he wills to defect.... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/ondo-2020-after-apc-primary-have.html

by Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

The Ondo state primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party holds on Wednesday, July 22 in Akure, the state capital, ThePrecision reports.

Eight aspirants are battling for the ticket of the party ahead of the October 10, 2020 governorship election.

The aspirants are; former governorship candidate of the PDP, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN and the current deputy governor of the state, Agboola Ajayi who defected to the party recently and former federal lawmaker, Dr Bode Ayorinde.

Others are; former publicity secretary of the party, Banji Okunomo; former commissioner under late Olusegun Agagu, Dr Eddy Olafeso and Businessman, Godday Erewa.

Also in the race are former commissioner under Olusegun Mimiko, Olusola Ebiseni and former Senator, Boluwaji Kunlere.

Meanwhile, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP has approved the nomination of the following party members to serve on the GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTORAL COMMITTEE:

1. H.E. Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Chairman)

2. H.E. Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Member)

3. Barr. Mrs. Chidi Onyemelukwe (Member)

4. Emeka Etiaba, SAN (Member)

5. Alh. Mohammed Imam (Secretary).


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........reels out event's program

Due to health and safety restrictions related to COVID-19, the publisher of Voice Air Media, Comrade Tunde Olorungbotemi says this year's event will be virtual, with profiles to be presented as speakers and guest artist.

Olorungbotemi, has shown his humanitarian services by launching a virtual birthday to invest on people during COVID-19 and post COVID-19 pandemic.

He made this known while addressing newsmen on Saturday in his office at Osogbo, capital Osun state.

The publisher turned 25 on Monday and marked the special by setting up his own virtual birthday to help people tackle Coronavirus crisis.

Taking to social media on his pre- birthday's preparation, he posted a link for interested people to join the training tagged, "LET'S TALK JULY 20 WITH TUNDE OLORUNGBOTEMI, coming up on Sunday and Monday proudly sponsored by VAM Nigeria.

Read full statement below...

LET'S TALK JULY 20 With Tunde Olorungbotemi One Class

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•Health
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Guest Artist: OlaTheRawPoet

Speakers:
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...Oyetola’s Aide says name doesn't exist anywhere in the ministry, Osun and Abuja

by Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osogbo

Osun: The Governor's aide on Education, Honorable Jamiu Olawunmi, has revealed that the usage of "State of Osun" created by former governor of the state who is currently the Minister of Interior of the Fedeal Republic of Nigeria, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, doesn't exist anywhere in the ministry, Osun, Abuja and has no basis in the law of Nigeria, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

Special Adviser to Governor, Gboyega Oyetola revealed this in an interview session with Insight Media in Osogbo.

In a video Obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA on Friday.

Special Adviser to the State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, Honorable Jamiu Olawunmi who was a very close associate to the previous administration of Ogbeni Aregbesola for eight years insisted that the phrase ‘State of Osun’ doesn't exist in "the letter of the Ministry".

According to report, his principal, Governor Gboyega Oyetola who was the chief of staff during the previous government for eight years still maintain "State of Osun" as his official seal since he assumed office and has never for once condemned the usage of the name, his SA on education maintained it doesn't exist.

Recall the phrase ‘Osun State’ was reversed to be known as State of Osun during the first term of Aregbesola which generated lot of controversies within the state and at the federal level.

Olawunmi said, “What I know and the correspondences have read through that occurred in the last nine years of Osun, any letter we are sending out of the state carries Osun State till now.

“I don’t know when we have written the world bank in the last ten years where we wrote state of Osun. And I know international best practices compel me to say the truth.

“My governor when he get to Abuja they call him governor of Osun State, they don’t call him governor of the state of Osun.

“All these things we have two courts judgement now that said there is nothing like state of Osun which I think we have not appealed.”

Responding to question on how his ministry is being addressed, the SA said, “This is Ministry of Education, Osogbo, Osun State.”


Source, Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/state-of-osun-name-doesnt-exist.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Ado-Ekiti

Bishop Michael Oba Oro, the General overseer of Good rock of salvation spiritual church of Christ Aladura, Ado Ekiti, Has urged the federal government of Nigeria, state governments and the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) on need to work together to combat the coronavirus pandemic stressing that only prayer can cure the virus at this trying time, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

In a statement made available to Newsmen in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state capital, Bishop (Dr) Micheal, Oba Oro said the coronavirus pandemic battling with the world will soon be a history if government and CAN should work together to fight the deadly virus which has killed over 700+ persons in Nigeria.

Bishop Micheal stated:

"The lord spoke to me that Christians allover the country should come together as one and pray against the coronavirus pandemic, things might be worse than this before normalcy return but hopefully soonest this pandemic will be a history.

I see that the virus is very much real but people won't believe and prayer is the only antidote that can cure it so that things may not be worse than this in 2021 and 2022 as you can see Our children are at home, Business organizations is not fully operational, religious and public gatherings are banned and if care is not taken things might not be as expected hence there is a need to come together as one and pray because prayer is the master key and to achieve this we must be in unity and see political differences aside.

God also reveal to me that 2021 will be a great year for Nigerians, things might be difficult at first but it will end swiftly."

I urge state governments to lift the ban on religion gatherings so that Christians can pray as the word of God is very essential, it is the spiritual food to grow in moral, wisdom and knowledge and persons between the age of 12- 65yrs must be reconsidered according to the word of God in the book of Matthew 19:14 which says But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” and also Psalm 127:3; Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him therefore it will be of ignorance to deny children access to worship centres.

A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him. This is why we need to bring them to church so they can hear the word of God more to change their thought.

Government says they are protecting the children from death, they should also understand that spiritual food is very important for their upkeep especially at this time that crime rises on daily basis, teenagers should be allowed in churches only if accompany by their parents with social distancing rules.


Source, Details here....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/ekiti-youngest-bishop-says-coronavirus.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude Tegbosun 3, the Olowu of Kuta, has showered blessings by extending his sincere appreciation to members of royal family, other royal colleagues, subjects, friends and associates across the globe for their text messages, gifts and social media posts on on birthday.

The monarch in a short video clip on Wednesday made available to VOICE AIR MEDIA, said he really appreciate all the text messages and wishes they contained from well wishers and friends across the globe.

The monarch said, "I use this opportunity to appreciate all family members and friends who sent their prayers and birthday wishes yesterday (Tuesday). I appreciate all our contacts and friends for their prayers and best wishes. May the God Lord continue to be with all of you."

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that Oba Oyelude marked his birthday on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in a modest manner in his palace.

Several individuals and groups across the country and beyond took to social media to celebrate the monarch, who is renowned for his humanitarian services and philanthropy.


Watch VIDEO Below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/video-olowu-of-kuta-showers-blessings.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUwL8NQv3ys

By One Class

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has given the federal government a 21-day ultimatum to address pending issues or risk industrial action, VOICE AIR MEDIA has received.

The union listed the pending issues to include the refusal to effect third party-deductions in most colleges of educations (COEs); ‘double standard’ deployed by the ministries of labour and education against the COEs relative to other tertiary institutions and imposition of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

In a statement on Wednesday, obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA, the president of COEASU, Nuhu Ogirima, said the government had failed to address the plight of the colleges “one year after it sent a memo detailing the deplorable state of the institutions”.

The union also said most state governments have equally copied the federal government in the poor handling the affairs of the COEs.

“Consequently, administrative impunity and rights deprivation reign supreme in most of these COEs. The Expanded National Executive Council (ENEC) at its meeting of 8th July, is, therefore, forced to challenge the government to shut the teacher education industry since the quality of infrastructure, welfare and service delivery takes no preference in the scheme of governance at all levels,” he said.

According to him, “the ENEC wishes that you take notice hereby that should the government refuse to redress all the issues in contention within 21 days, the union would have no other option than to declare a nationwide industrial action.

“In August 2019, the association transmitted a memo passionately requesting the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), to intervene in addressing the plight of the public COEs system,” he said.

He said the memo was predicated on “decades of utter neglect of the COE system, which the federal ministry of education could not successfully address”.

“In response to our follow-up correspondences, both FME and FML &E had indicated that they were awaiting the President’s response. Sadly, we all are still awaiting the response, almost one year after the memo was received at the Presidency, the system further degenerates,” COEASU added.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination Screening Appeal Committee for the Party's Ondo State Governorship Primary Election has submitted its report to the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC Caretaker/Extra-ordinary National Convention Planning Committee and the party cleared twelve Aspirants for the primaries.

However, a press statement by its spokesman didn't disclose mode of the primaries either direct or indirect mode which has been generating controversies ahead of the primary, but INEC said the party would adopt indirect primary.

The statement signed by Yekini Nabena, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), says the APC Screening Appeal Committee cleared twelve aspirants to contest the Party's forthcoming primary election.

They are:
1. Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN
2. Joseph Olusola Iji
3. Odimayo Okunjemi John
4. Olayide Owolabi Adelami
5. Kekemeke Duerimini Isaacs
6. Olusola Oke Alex SAN
7. Ifeoluwa Olusola Oyedele
8. Olajumoke Olubusola Anifowoshe,
9. Awodeyi Akinsehinwa Akinola C.
10. Adetula Olubukola Olarogha O.
11. Dr. Abraham Olusegen Michael
12. Dr. Nathaniel O. Adojutelegan.

The Ondo State APC governorship primary election is scheduled for July 20, 2020 while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed October 10, 2020 for the governorship election.


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