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by Tunde Olorungbotemi

The House of Representatives has began the process of investigating the allegation of inhuman treatment by an Admiral who maltreated a naval officer in a viral video.

VOICE AIR MEDIA earlier reported a video of a Nigerian Navy Officer who cried out for help after authorities refused to do anything about Admiral who maltreated him.

The victim officer, Seaman Haruna Goshit who was maltreated for voicing out to claim his right.

The Chairman committee on Navy, Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the chief of Naval Staff to appear in person before the committee and defend all the issues.

The Chief of Naval, the officer involved and other officers of the Nigerian navy, complaints affected on recruitments and promotion in the navy since 2015 till date must appear.

As a matter of necessity, the Chief Naval has been summoned to appear before the house committee, room 034 on Monday 20th of July, 2020 at 11.00am to defend all the issues.

Also, to provide detailed information and vital documents on or before Thursday 16th July.


Letter obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/reps-to-probe-inhuman-treatment-on-navy.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iP4-mBB8vU

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osun

A dead body of a Man was found on the road in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

According to report, the lifeless body was found along Ikirun road, Pepsi Cola area, Osogbo.

The Man has not yet been identified man had died since yesterday, VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered.

His manner and cause of death remain under investigation as at the time of filing this report.

VOICEAIRMEDIA discovered that nobody has come to claim or evacuate the body from the scene.

Some passerby on the road has called the attention of the relevant authorities to come to their aide by helping them to evacuate the corpse.


More Photos below...Click
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/dead-body-found-on-side-of-road-in.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Following the rape of 19-year-old undergraduate of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, and her friend in the year 2017, Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, on Monday has sentenced a cultist, Tayo Bakare, to 20 years’ imprisonment.

Recall that Bakare was arraigned on eight counts bordering on conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, deprivation of liberty and rape.

The prosecution said the offences contravened sections 260(1) (2), 272, 297(1) and 299 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that the 19-year-old victim had alleged that Bakare, on August 27, 2017, in the Ikotun area of Lagos, ordered her to remove her clothes, took her nude pictures with her phone and forcefully had sexual intercourse with her.

The 300-level student had told the court that 24-year-old Bakare pretended as a family friend and lured her to a hotel, where he raped her, adding that the convict also threatened to kill her.

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that the victim, Bakare, who denied raping the two friends, however, admitted having sexual intercourse with them.

Delivering the judgment on Monday, Justice Soladoye discharged and acquitted the convict on four out of the eight counts and found him guilty on the others.

“The convict shall serve 10 years in respect of count two, 10 years in respect of count four, 10 years in respect of count six and 20 years in respect of count eight.

However, these sentences are to run concurrently,” Justice Soladoye said.


Details, Photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/3-years-after-crime-cultist-bags-20.html

By One Class

His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde has offered automatic employment to the widow of popular Former NANS leader, Comrade Yemi Adeniran known as Yemi likedat who passed away months back after involving in an auto mobile crash.

The letter of employment was presented to the woman by the honorable commissioner for Education on Monday on behalf of the Governor.

Mrs Adeniran was offered employment as AUDITOR II in audit department of the polytechnic Ibadan. This was contained in an appointment letter dated 30th June 2020 signed by the Rector, Prof(Engnr) Kazeem.A Adebiyi, obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA.

While reacting to the employment, “On behalf of the Adeniran family, we thank Mr. Governor for keeping this particular promise. We are not unaware of the roles played by various individuals and organizations,who in one way or the other have played one role or the other in ensuring that this event came to fruition,” Ola Adeosun, one of the Likedat’s friends said in a post on Social media.


Details And photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/makinde-offers-employment-for-former.html

By One Class

Barely 7 days after the Commissioner of Police met with online journalists under the platform of OOMPAN, a nigerian police officer has threatened a journalist in Osun state.

The victim was said to be the Publisher of Insight News, Jare Tiamiyu 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.

The publisher who also doubles as the Chairman of Osun State Online Media Practitioners, Jare Tiamiyu narrated the sad and tragic incident in a statement written and signed by him which was made available to VOICE AIR MEDIA.

According to the publisher, he was on his way to office from Okinni axis moving towards Osogbo before he was rudely stopped by a police officer as at 10:49 am.

Tiamiyu said despite the fact that none of the police officers was on uniform which made it difficult for him to identify them yet he stopped his vehicle and obeyed their instructions.

He asked me to open my boot but the police officer had already opened the door, pulled me out of the car before I could step out of the car to open the boot. He ransacked my vehicle from the driver side to the back seat and disorganised the vehicle, he explained.

The chairman of OOMPAN further disclosed that the police officer hijacked the phone from his trainee who was with him and took his laptop bag. Another officer came down to request for my ID card after I introduced myself to the police officers.

In the course of explaining the true situation of things, the other police officer told me that I was too arrogant for talking to him which led to argument between us and a team of about fifteen officers descended on me and one of the police officer slapped me, the visibly sad journalist added.

Recounting the sad ordeal and how he was crudely assaulted by the police officers, Tiamiyu said he was dragged like a common criminal into a (mini-bus) Korope with registration number SGB-385 YS where he met eight other people attested for only-God-knows offence.

The publisher of Insight added that his phone and vehicle were seized and was in a state of incommunicado for about two hours.

Tiamiyu stressed that several demeaning and defamatory statements were made by one of the police officers.

According to Tiamiyu, the police officers made the following statements such as it shall not be well with you and your entire family. I will deal with you today, go and ask your senior journalists. I have dealt with with them. I am from Ogun state, I will tell you I am fortified with every power, you may not last beyond tomorrow.

The Osun-born journalist stressed that another officer identified as Taye joined them at the station and they continued to threaten him.

Tiamiyu said he was threatened by one of the officers that he has the power to put pistol in my boot and I will continue to face the case.


Source, Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/breaking-police-officer-slaps-osun.html

By One Class

THE President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Yomi Otubela, on Monday has revealed that the Federal government has agreed to pay the salaries of private school teachers that are being owed by their school management since the lockdown started in March, VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered.

A number of private school teachers have come out to cry for help as they have not been paid by their management since March when schools were shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The school management insists they cannot pay salaries since they have also not made money by way of school fees.

Otubela made this statement known while speaking on TVC News on Monday morning, July 13, 2020 monitored by VOICE AIR MEDIA, Otubela said the association forwarded a proposal to the Economic Sustainability Committee headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, for the government to pay the salaries of the private school owners and that an approval has been granted to the proposal by the Federal Executive Council.

''We have written to the Federal government to understand that these teachers are teaching Nigerian children and that they need to keep them and their families together during the lockdown.

So the Federal government has listened to our request. We requested that the teachers salaries in private schools should be taken over by the government during the months of the lockdown. We also requested for a single digit loan for private schools to cushion the effect of the COVID19.

We requested for support for schools that have existing loans, that they (FG) should liase on our behalf with the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN and CBN will liase with commercial banks and other financial institutions to ensure that they give them soft landing in terms of moratorium to repay and deduction in the interest loan.

The Federal government has approved that they will take over the payment of teachers salaries.

The proposal was sent to the Economic Sustainability Committee headed by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and it was approved by the Federal Executive Council.

We are already talking to them to know the modalities for the disbursement''.

He however pointed out that it is only private schools registered under its association that will benefit from the Federal government's bailout.


Source, Read more...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/lockdown-fg-agrees-to-pay-salaries-of.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Six person were confirmed dead while others sustained injuries on Saturday afternoon in a fatal road accident along Ondo-Ore road in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

According to report, the accident which involved a commercial Volkswagen Jetta car marked REE 446 KP and an articulated truck.

An eyewitness said the truck had a break failure and rammed into the car coming from opposite direction.

It was further gathered that passersby and residents of the area used axe to cut the car to pieces in order to take out the victims.

Mr Ahmed Hassan, the state sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident in a statement issued to Newsmen, said the injured persons are already receiving medical treatment at the hospital.

Hassan hereby cautioned drivers against high speed.

He appealed to motorists to always ascertain the condition of their vehicles before embarking on journey.


Source, more details...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/6-dead-others-injured-in-ondo-accident.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has gone spiritual.

In a post captured by VOICE AIR MEDIA on his social media platforms amidst battle to pick governorship ticket of his party APC in the primaries slated for July 20.

Recall that Ondo state governor, Akeredolu’s Deputy gov, Agboola Ajayi joined the stronger opposition party in the state, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to contest the 2020 governorship election while still serving in his government.

VOICE AIR MEDIA reported earlier that, the governor and wife was tested positive for the deadly covid19 pandemic but later got recovered and tested negative to the virus.

Akeredolu also faced his party’s screening committee on governorship election and unconfirmed report says he had been cleared alongside 10 others while one of the governorship Aspirants (yet to be known) was disqualified.

See the post below obtained from his twitter handle...

“O God, have mercy on me, for people are hounding me. My foes attack me all day long.

I am constantly hounded by those who slander me, and many are boldly attacking me.

But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?

What can mere mortals do to me?

They are always twisting what I say; they spend their days plotting to harm me.

They come together to spy on me— watching my every step, eager to kill me.

Don’t let them get away with their wickedness; in your anger, O God, bring them down.

You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.

My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side!

I praise God for what he has promised; yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised.

I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?

What can mere mortals do to me?

I will fulfill my vows to you, O God, and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.

For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light.” Psalms 56:1‭-‬13 NLT.


Source, More details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/ondo-election-and-covid-19-akeredolu.html

By One Class

Tension surfaced in Ejigbo community area Of Osun state on Thursday as hoodlums reportedly kill two Residents of the area.

Voice Air Media gathered that hoodlums stormed the town and killed two persons within the short period of five days.

It was also learnt that one of the deceased identified as Musibau Muraina, 50-year-old was reportedly dumped after his abdomen had been cut off.

According to report, Muraina was found dead around 6:45 pm in his compound, Oya’s compound, Ejigbo on July 5.

The deceased’s brother identified as Ayankale Ayaniran of Oya’s compound lodged the complains and reported the matter to the police station in the area.

Likewise, the remains of Misratu Azeez was found at Olori’s compound, Ejigbo around 10:30am on July 8, 2020.

The Executive Chairman of Ejigbo local government, Hon Teslim Ogunmola reportedly informed the police that the corpse of Misratu of Moye’s compound, Ejigbo, suspected to have been murdered, was found at Olori’s compound.

It was learnt that the remains of Mistura was reported to have been deposited to Adeeyo mortuary for autopsy.

Reacting to the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Osun state, Mrs Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incidence to our correspondent on Thursday.

The police also hinted that one person has been arrested in connection with the death of Misratu.

She said investigations are ongoing to apprehend other suspects as the state Criminal Investigation Department will soon have the case file.


Source... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/tension-hits-community-in-osun-as-two.html

By Agbelusi Ganiyu, Idanre

Palpable tension gripped residents of the Awo Egbediowu Camp, along the newly constructed Idanre / Akure in Idanre local government area of Ondo State, following the discovery of a lady suspected to have dumped in their area by yet to be identified person, Voice Air Media reports.

It was gathered that the Chairman of the Camp, Mr. Smart Adegbuyi, who reported the issue to High Chief Olu Akindolire, the Lisa of Idanre kingdom and the second in command to Owa of Idanre kingdom, said they were surprised when one of the residents saw the strange light complexioned young lady lying down beside the road.

On getting to the location of the incident, Idanre Media Service discovered that the strange lady was not found any longer where the people said they initially saw her but now found under a bamboo tree with her legs and lower parts of her body tucked under the flowing river beside the bridge.

According to reports, she said her name is Tosin Akinrinlade and from Ekiti State but later said she is Delta State. She said she lives at Cathedral Area of Akure and was brought to the place this morning by an Okada rider who she could not identify just as she could not mention the name of any of her co tenants or neighbors.

When asked if she knew the way back to Akure, she pointed towards the wrong direction. It was observed that the lady should be between the ages of 25 and 28years.

Adegbuyi told Newsmen that they were apprehensive over the matter because a corpse was dumped within their vicinity some months ago and it led them to unnecessary problems them and thus don't want a repeat of such again.

A villager who prefers anonymity opined that the lady must have been a victim of money ritualists.

Meanwhile, the matter had already been reported to the police and a high ranking police officer assured that they had already started their investigation apart from going there to physically see the lady in question.


More Photos of the lady...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/tension-grips-idanre-community-in-ondo.html

...As death toll goes on the rise


By Tunde Olorungbotemi , 8th July 2020

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic infecting both the young and old around the world, the death toll resulting from the crisis has continued to be on the increase, which is now becoming a scary scenario here in Nigeria, Voice Air Media reports.

Many people are disappearing and seem to be passing away from "unknown illnesses, and mysterious deaths."

On 28th February, 2020 , Nigeria recorded its first index case of coronavirus.

Recall that an Italian national, was confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the country.

Here is the profile of six prominent Nigerians who died after contracting the virus gathered by VOICE AIR MEDIA...

1. Suleiman Achimugu

Suleiman Achimugu is a former Managing Director of PPMC, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) subsidiary in charge of petroleum products marketing and distribution.

Mr Achimugu’s family said he died on March 23rd after showing symptoms of the virus following his return to the country from the United Kingdom.

The NCDC said the victim had underlying medical conditions – multiple myeloma and diabetes – and was undergoing chemotherapy before returning to Nigeria.

According to the World Health Organisation, patients with diabetes may be at extra risk for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mortality.

The late Achimugu was said to have informed the NCDC personally of his conditions after which he was immediately taken to the COVID-19 centre in Abuja where he tested positive.

Mr Achimugu was buried according to Islamic rites on Sunday, six days after he tested positive to the virus.

The death which was reported widely on local media sparked fears in the nation and resulting to lockdown in some major States/city of the country; Lagos, Ogun and Abuja on March 30th for 14 days.

2. Abba Kyari

On April 17, Nigerian president’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari , succumbed to coronavirus at 69, becoming the most popular COVID-19 fatality in West Africa as at then.

His burial which took place the following day at the military cemetery in Gudu in Abuja drew immediate backlash from Nigerians because senior government officials who attended the event did not adhere to health advisories and safety protocols against COVID-19.

About a week before he tested positive for the virus, he was in Germany meeting with energy officials at Siemens on a deal to restore Nigeria’s electricity grid.

He was transferred from the Nation's capital, Abuja to Lagos for medical care where he was confirmed dead.

3. Abiola Ajimobi

Abiola Ajimobi, a two-term governor in Nigeria’s southwestern Oyo State died from underlying health conditions after contracting coronavirus.

He passed away in Lagos at the age of 70 on June 25. His death had been dispelled by the family a week before, when his situation reportedly worsened and reports were rife that he had died.

His spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, initially debunked the rumours of his death.

Although unconfirmed reports had it that he might have been infected on that flight, it is still unclear how the septuagenarian contracted the contagion.

Mr Ajimobi was born on December 16, 1949, in Oyo State, South-west Nigeria.

He served as senator before his election as Oyo governor in 2011. In 2015, he became the first Oyo State governor to win a re-election bid.

4. Wahab Adegbenro

The Ondo State Commissioner of Health, Wahab Adegbenro, died from COVID-19 complications on July 2 at the state’s infectious disease hospital.

Many who spoke about the late Adegbenro said he was one of the most hard-working cabinet members of the State Government.

Before venturing into politics, he runs his hospital in the state where he provides less expensive healthcare, sometimes free, to many residents.

5. Bayo Osinowo

Before his death, Mr Osinowo was a senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District. He passed away on June 15 at the age of 64.

His death came at a time when he urged the public to be mindful of the deadly virus.

6. Adisa Logun

Kwara State CoS passed on as result of complications from rhe coronavirus infection on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020.

The Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, Alh. Adisa Logun is an industrialist, a public intellectual, and an elder statesman who died only a few hours after the test of his result returned positive.


Source, Details below...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/public-figures-who-have-died-from-covid.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osun

Nigerians have condemned the poor treatment of customers by the management of the Guarantee Trust Bank in Ogooluwa, Osogbo, Osun state.

Voice Air Media gathered that Customers of GTB Osogbo branch have expressed their displeasure through a protest over ‘ill treatment’ by the Management of the bank.

According to report, customers were sighted carrying placard with inscription “GTB is worrisome”, “GTB is stressful” “we are tired of GTB” among others.

One of the customer, Esiegbe Emmanuel O told Voice Air Media ”it is unfair and bad how GTB treat their customers, I personally came here from a very far town just to be deny access to withdraw my money, we were told that we are too many and they can’t attend to us”.

Another Nigerian who spoke to our correspondent said the security man of the bank claimed that he was instructed to write 230 names for the period of 8am-5pm stipulated by the bank, while berating the management of the bank for not putting proper measures in place during the pandemic period.

Our correspondent who visited the bank discovered that the arrangements was made for people to come in and move out but the problem is when people are impatient enough, try to overtake or chance those on the queue to enter the bank without observing the procedures set out by the bank just to put things in order like social distancing and to avoid large gathering due to the covid19 pandemic.

While reacting, the branch manager, Simeon Oyewo said, he is not actually at work to comment on the incident, but encourage customers to use mobile banking and if there is need to visit the bank at this period of pandemic, people should please corporate with the bank.

All the minor complaints will be attended to in due time, he said.


Source, Photos below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/nigerians-lament-alleged-ill-treatment.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

THE Secretary to Ondo State Government, Mr Ifedayo Abegunde (Abena) has resigned his appointment, VOICEAIRMEDIA has learnt.

Recall that a rumour went viral three weeks ago that Abegunde will join the state Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi in moving to the PDP but he denied the story.

Abegunde confirmed the news to correspondent this morning.

“Yes it is true, I have resigned my appointment as ondo state SSG this morning, it is true my brother.” Abegunde said.

The SSG who personally confirmed the resignation, plans to communicate his next line of action within the next 24 hours.


See letter below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/just-in-governor-akeredolus-ssg-resigns.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

A traditional ruler in Ogun State, the Alakija of Ikija, Oke Ona Egba, Oba Shamusideen Ayorinde has died.

A palace source disclosed that the monarch, the first monarch to be crowned as Alakija of Ikija, Oke Ona Egba, died at the age of 88.

They disclosed that the late Egba monarch died in the early hours of Saturday in Abeokuta after a brief illness.

Oba Ayorinde was, until his death, one the traditional rulers who was a peace-loving and community-driven monarch in Egbaland and Ogun State as a whole.

Also, a foremost socialite and industrialist, an alumnus of Lisabi grammar school, Abeokuta.

He is survived by wives, many children and grandchildren.

His brother, Engineer (Chief) Seni Ayorinde, and daughter, Chief Bola Ayorinde, who is also the Otun Lika of Egbaland, confirmed the death.

According to the family, burial rites of the late traditional ruler will be conducted by the Egba Muslim Organisation on Sunday, July 5th, 2020.


Source, Photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/exclusive-top-ogun-monarch-oba-ayorinde.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) screening panel for the party’s primary election in Ondo State on Friday disqualified two of the nine aspirants jostling to clinch the party’s ticket for the October 10 governorship election.

The Yakubu Dogara-led screening panel declared the two candidates ineligible to partake in the party’s primary.

Dogara told Newsmen after the exercise, “Unfortunately, two of our aspirants did not pass the litmus test.”

According to a reports, from the Party’s National secretary however disclosed to Nigerian cable news that the two disqualified aspirants were screened out for both conflicting names on certificates and not been able to present voters’ card.

“I can confirm to you that one of the disqualified aspirants had completely different names on his certificates and the other one didn’t have a voters card.” The source said.

According to the source, one of the disqualified aspirants however returned to the screening Committee chairman with some money to bribe his way out but was politely turned down.

While Agboola Ajayi, Banji Okunomo, Eddy Olafeso, Boluwaji Kunlere, Bode Ayorinde, Sola Ebiseni and Eyitayo Jegede were cleared to contest. Godday Erewa and Akingboye were stepped down from the Party’s primary election.

Dogara however declared that the two are free to approach the appeal committee which sits on Monday to seek redress.


Read More...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/2020-why-party-disqualified-two.html

By One Class

The Management of federal Polytechnic Ilaro has reportedly reinstated the Suspended Students’ Union Government, Adegboye Olatunji following the intervention of concerned stakeholders, Voice Air Media has learnt.

Recall Olatunji was suspended over alleged involvement in cultism which he denied.

The school suspended him without investigation nor trial by the panel of the institution.

But following the intervention of Action Committee made up of various students groups, a thorough investigation was launched and Olatunji was exonerated at the end of the day.

In a statement on Friday obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA, Action Committee said, “It is in line with this that we demanded for the unconditional reinstatement of our comrade for he has not been convicted by the court at which the trial is ongoing.

“On Tuesday, 30th of June, 2020, the Action Committee represented by the NANS OGUN Chairman, NAOSS (Ogun) National President and TASUED Students Union President attended a meeting chaired by the Secretary to the State Government with the Director of DSS, SA to the governor on Security, Students Matters, Akeem Ambali (Ogun NLC ex-chairman) and Rector present.

“The committee presented three core demands of the struggle which are the unconditional reinstatement of his studentship, reinstatement as SUG President and withdrawal of trumped-up charges against our comrades.

“The meeting agreed that it has the power to call for his reinstatement as a student but shall leave the court to take its decision on the case before the magistrate.

“We believe it is in line with this the reinstatement by the institution was done.

“We appreciate the intervention of the state government, the DSS, Ambali and office of the SA on Students Matters to the governor for conveying this fruitful meeting.

“Our special gratitude goes to the ever radical Nigerian students who despite all odds have chosen to remain on the side of the truth unlike the impostors who came to sellout some days before.

“We continue to appreciate the intervention of NANS National which has made the struggle much easier.

“As the SA on Students Matters to the governor presents the letter of his studentship reinstatement to the Action Committee, we want to urge ever progressive Nigerian students and well-meaning Nigerians to remain resolute until a total victory is recorded.

“In this regard, we call on the progressive Nigerian students to come in solidarity to the Magistrate Court, Ifo Local Government Area, where our comrade shall appear for his defence on Friday, 10th of July, 2020.”


Source, Details below....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/adegboye-olatunji-fed-poly-ilaro.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

Following the death of Ondo state commissioner for health, Wahab Adegbenro, in the early hours of Thursday 2nd July, 2020, residents and government officials reportedly tropped out to mourn the deceased, resulting to the violation of social distancing rule on Friday during the burial rites against the advised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to check the spread of coronavirus and orders of the government of Nigeria.

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that the deceased, Adegbenro died of COVID- 19 complications at the state’s infectious disease hospital on Thursday.

Barely hours after the demise of the commissioner, pictures, video of how the remains of the body of Wahab Adegbenro was laid to final rest have surfaced online.

In the viral photos and video obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA, the commissioner for health was buried according to Islamic rites and the janaz (prayer for the dead) was attended by relatives, friends, officials of state government, health workers and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state in large numbers defying the directives of the state government on social gathering and others in her fight against Coronavirus.

It was also learnt that the commissioner, Adegbenro was buried in his hometown, Ilara Mokin in Ifedore Local government area of ondo state on friday.


Source, Video below.....
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/covid-19-photos-video-social-distancing.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ceudm5FEdg

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osogbo

He is currently a National Diploma student of Osun state polytechnic, Iree and he is at his 20s of age.

There is no letup in political activities in State of Osun, despite the lockdown on social and political gatherings following the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.

All aspirants of different portfolio’s as well as their respective parties have devised ways of engaging in politics and furthering their aspirations ahead of the State of Osun local government elections later in the year.

In this regard, Unique F.m Correspondent had a conversation with the youngest APC councillorship aspirant in Oriade local government ward 11, of Osun state, Awoyemi Olayinka Rafael.

In an interview session made available to VOICEAIRMEDIA, and he talked on his motives and manifesoes for the good people of his ward and State of Osun at large.

Firstly, Can we know a little about you sir, And how did your political journey start?

Olayinka: I am Awoyemi Olayinka Rafael Nation. Well, I attended L.A Primary School, Iloko-Ijesa, Osun, also proceeded to Osowusi Muslim Commercial High School Iloko-Ijesa here in Osun, and I also enrolled for my National Diploma degree in Osun State Polytechnic Iree in Osun. I can actually say that I am a grassroot politician, though right from my secondary school days, I have always seen myself as a leader who helps in rendering services either financially, morally, or whatever it might be, just for the growth and development of a of the people and most especially, for a better Nigeria.

However, I will be contesting for the councillorship contest in Oriade local government ward 11, hopefully, if I win, it will serve as a great platform for me to serve and render my services to the good people of Oriade local government ward 11 and for State of Osun at large.

As a grassroot politician like you have said, Are you a partisan politician, or you are for the general or public, irrespective of your party differences?

Olayinka: Thank you very much. Well, I will say both. I am a fervent follower of the All Progressive Congress and I can boldly say that this party has the attribute of a good governance for a better Nigeria, in which this party has been committed and faithful to the objectives of its founding fathers.

However, either I serve as a politician or as a normal citizen to the Nigeria at large, a better Nigeria has always been my greatest goal.

Well, you are contesting for the post of a councillor in Oriade local government Ward 11, before I switch it to you, how would you rate the performance of the present councillor of this ward?

Olayinka: I can always say that he has done well, so far so good, there has been some growth and developments in our ward and I also hope and believe that the present councillor and his team are still trying their best as much as possible to ensure the progress of more developments in this ward and for the good people of Osun at large.

Moving it to you now, What are your motives for the good people of Oriade local government ward 11, if you are elected?

Olayinka: Hopefully, by the grace of God, if I am picked and elected as the Councillor of Oriade local government Ward 11, like I have said earlier, this will be a great platform for me to serve the good people of Oriade local government ward 11.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

In order to strengthen the machinery of hope Alive 2020 campaign team, of the Peoples Democratic party(PDP) Governorship aspirant, Hon. Dr Bode Ayorinde has announced the names of Directors of his Pre-Primary election campaign team.

The campaign team codenamed “Hope Alive 2020 Rescue Mission” was unveiled at a meeting with leaders and lead coordinators championing his governorship bid in Akure, the state capital.

Chief Adesanya Orungbemi, a former Special Adviser on Political matters during the administration of Olusegun Agagu, will chair the committee.

He is also the former chairman, Ondo state PDP.

Full names of campaign committee are as follow:

1. State Director - Chief Adesanya Orungbemi

2. Ondo North Director - Elder Mike Adara

3. Ondo Central Director - Madam Folayemi Akinde

4. Ondo South Director - Hon. Folagbade Gbemibade (FLAGON).

Dr Ayorinde in a press statement signed by his Senior Media Aide, Olusegun Adebumiti made available to VOICEAIRMEDIA, noted that the appointment of the Pre-Primary election Directors takes immediate effect.

The former Federal Lawmaker appreciates the appointees for the trust and confidence in the project and wishes them a successful task ahead of the July 22 primary election of the PDP.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The Government of the State of Osun on Tuesday confirmed that its Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Wole Oyebamiji, has tested positive for Coronavirus.

The State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, who made this known through a press statement in Osogbo on Tuesday, also confirmed the discovery of 10 additional cases in the State.

Dr Isamotu was however quick to add that one patient had equally been discharged after testing negative for the virus.

The Commissioner noted that one of the reasons for the sudden rise in the Covid-19 cases in State was largely due to the nonchalant attitude of citizens and residents of the State to laid-down precautionary measures against the spread of the virus.

Isamotu also hinted that there are strong reasons to believe the State now has community transmission around Ilesa axis of the State, warning that unless citizens and residents change their ways, government might be forced to impose another lockdown on the State.

While noting that the 11 new cases were from the contact tracing of previous cases in the State, the Health Commissioner also revealed that with the latest development, the number of confirmed cases in the State has risen to 127 with 74 active cases.

Source, Details below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/osun-state-ssg-others-tests-positive.html

By One Class

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) will hold its 2020 Election/National Convention at Abuja in August 20 – 22nd in a bid to elect new executives to pilot the affairs of the association for another one year.

This is contained in a communique issued at the end of the stakeholders meeting held in Abuja and sent to VOICEAIRMEDIA (VAM News).

The communique was signed by Mr Samuel Kappo, NANS Zone D, Coordinator Mohammed Kachinga, Zone A Coordinator, Friday Offongekpe, Zone B coordinator and Mahmud Abubakar, President, National Association of Nigerian Colleges of Education Students (NANCES).

According to the communique, the election is a “Doctrine of Necessity” as Mr Bamidele Akpan’s tenure has long elapsed and there is need to transit power to new executives.

“The constitution of NANS stipulates one year for every office holder but Bamidele Akpan shall be two years in office by July 9, without any plan to set transition in motion.

“Recall on June 9, as captured by NAN, the Council of Zonal Coordinators issued a 14 days ultimatum to Bamidele Akpan, the NANS President to fix a date for NANS Election/Convention, which yielded no fruit afterwards.

“On that basis, the stakeholders in effort to saving the constitutional tenure of office holders in the organisation all resolved for Aug. 20, for an election in Abuja to usher in new executives to pilot the affairs of the organisation through 2020/2021 session.’’

Comrade Mohammed Eneji the immediate Past President of the National Association of Polytechnic Students(NAPS) was appointed the Chairman of the Convention Planning/Teansition Committee while Lucky Emonefe Secretary.

The transition committee also comprises of 14 other members who cut across the six geopolitical zones with the inclusion of student Union Presidents and NANS state Chairmen as members.

The communique, therefore, charged the committee with the responsibility to work with security agencies and other relevant bodies to conduct a credible election for the association on August 20-22nd.


Source, Details here....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/nans-to-elect-new-national-executives.html

THE organizers of the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija entertainment programme have announced the date for the commencement of the 2020 reality show.

In a tweet on its official Twitter page on Monday, the BBNaija organisers said the show will resume on the 19th of July despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The tweet read: “BREAKING NEWS, The newest season of #BBNaija launches 19th July

“That’s the tweet.”

Recall that auditioning for this year’s show took place from May 20th to 30th.

Participants interested in the reality show were asked to upload a video introducing themselves and giving reasons for their interest in the show.

The audition was open to young adults above 21years, with valid Nigerian passports.


More Details here..https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/bbnaija-announces-date-for-2020-reality.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Recent findings revealed that there is an increased poverty rate resulting from businesses and jobs facing hard times through this period of a pandemic and also laziness of persons; lack of proper orientation are the major causes for the increase in the rate of street begging in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.

On a community tour around February, 2020 before the arrival of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic in Osun state and Nigeria, our correspondent who visited Olonkoro street, around UBA bank and MDS around station road in Osogbo metropolis, observed some children between 5, 7 and 10 years, including some adults, particularly women, where moving around, where the UBA bank is located, begging for alms.

Similarly, VOICEAIRMEDIA gathered that between the hours of 9am to 5pm, some teenage girls and middle age women are been found on the street in Osogbo, where most banks are located.

It was learnt that the beggars wander the streets of the banks, waiting for customers going in and out and at the ATM centres, to beg for money.

Reports indicated that some of these teenage girls use hausa dialect to beg for money to ‘chop’. However, few individuals going in and out of the bank either to withdraw or pay in money extend alms to them why some others ignored them.

Following the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic which has propelled both the Federal and Osun state Government to lockdown many places including markets in some weeks back has spread those beggers away to unknown destinations loitering around the state.

Meanwhile, in our recent findings, we discovered that the alarming rate of street begging has increased in the community of Osogbo due to the hardship brought by the virus.

Speaking to a correspondent of VOICEAIRMEDIA, Mr Tunji, a cocacola staff, attributed the rampant street begging to the present hardship being faced in Osun, across the globe and particularly in Nigeria.

”In our state here, the situation is getting worrisome, because our children are at home due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, while economic, social and commercial activities are paralysed.

” Many parents cannot cater for their children anymore and most children have resorted to begging as a means to feed themselves.

“I must tell you that if we return the state or country back to lockdown without the government cushioning the effects, begging will become worst to the extent that it would constitute, nuisance “he stated.

Also speaking, Mr David Johnson, a business man said street begging is much in Osogbo, especially around Odi-olowo where you see adults begging for money. Saying. “no amount is too small, any money you give them, they will be happy.”

A Human right activist, Comrade Tunde Olorungbotemi One Class, said street begging is a fall-out of the compulsory lockdown.

According to him, businesses are not moving, nothing is working in the state and country for now, so people chose the alternative means of looking for food to eat, which is begging, adding that some of the beggars are ‘Corporate beggars’.’

He, however, called on the Federal and State governments to come to the aids of the citizen by taking the Welfarism of people as their first priority and work towards putting an end to the community transmission of COVID-19 and relax the curfew placed in the community.

However, Osun State is one of the top states in the country currently experiencing increased rates of the Coronavirus infection.

While speaking with the commissioner for women affairs, Bukola Olaboopo, said, her office is not aware but the government will sensitize the parents and currently the government is planning to embark on street rading.


Source, Details here... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/coronavirus-street-begging-increases-in.html

Rainstorm has destroyed over 100 houses in the hilly town of Idanre in Ondo state, rendering some people homeless.

The damage was more alarmed in Alade Idanre where many roofs were blown off and poles taken away from their original places.

According to reports, some affected areas are; Idimilokun, Oke-Ibukun and Police Station road and among others.

The General Hospital, Idanre was not left out as it had its car park blown off and reduced to rubbles while its neighbor, the house of a retired Justice of Supreme Court had its gate pulled down and many of the tree crops planted in his garden got uprooted by the windstorm.

The electric cables around Gbekemu valley in Odode and Alade Idanre were conspicuously seen on the road as many of the poles, made with steel had either fallen or bent.

A victim, identified as Mrs Janet Jonuash, who has a computer Centre at the former Post Office building, one of the affected areas at Alade Idanre, lamented her loss of over three million naira equipment damaged and stationeries spoilt by the storm after the roof of her shop had been blown off.

Another victim, Mr Adewale Afolabi at Palace Road, Atosin Idanre while recounting the havoc caused by the rainstorm to his family house, said a sum of two hundred thousand naira would be needed to repair roof blown off by the storm.

The Duo therefore seek government’s assistance


Details And More Photos below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/rainstorm-causes-havoc-in-ondo-renders.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi


Agronomy Plus Limited is a state of the art garri processing company in Idanre, one of the great town in Ondo state.

The company is to begin commercial operations in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State any time soon, VOICEAIRMEDIA has reliably gathered.

It will be recalled that the siting of Agronomy Plus Limited in Idanre was facilitated by the member representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye.

Our correspondent gathered that construction work is progressively ongoing in the company’s site, people of Idanre are beginning to express their appreciation to Hon. Adefisoye for the fulfilment of his promise to attract a company to Idanre.

Meanwhile, better days now await cassava farmers and youths in Idanre and Ifedore Local Government Areas that make up the federal constituency. Agronomy Plus Limited is expected to provide hundreds of direct employment opportunities for youths in the federal constituency.

All cassava farmers in Idanre and Ifedore are assured of improved and steadily guaranteed incomes once the company commences operations.

The company is designed to produce enough garri for local consumption of Ondo State residents as well as for exportation. Also, the Agronomy Plus Limited is to engage in the production of starch to meet the needs of local and foreign companies.

Moreso, the Chief Executive Officer of Agronomy Plus Limited has assured all cassava farmers in Idanre and Ifedore of improved and steadily guaranteed incomes once the company commences operations. He also assured the farmers of free periodic trainings that will help them to increase the yield of their cassava cultivations.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has taken up a coaching role at the French National 3 side Iris Club de Croix.

Enyeama according to a statement by the club will be responsible for training both the reserve and the club’s U-16s.

“Vincent ENYEAMA, Nigerian International, winner of the CAN 2013, 8th World Cup finalist against France and former goalkeeper of the losc from 2011 to 2018, will take in charge of the specific goalkeeper on the training pole (from reserve to U16). Alexis FRANCKE, holder of the BMF, will take care of video analysis and u18 matches. Edouard TERRYN, physiotherapist and osteopath, will speak on time on the games of the U18 R1. Welcome to them!” reads a statement on the club’s Facebook page.

Enyeama left Ligue 1 outfit Lille in 2018 and came close joining Dijon last year before the club opted against the move.

The 37-year-old, who was recently linked with a potential transfer to South Africa , has now call time on his professional career after securing his first coaching job.

Enyeama, who made 101 appearances for Nigeria also featured for Israeli clubs Bnei Yehuda, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Iris suffered relegation to Championnat National 3, when the 2019/20 season was ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

They play their home games at the 2,000 seater Stade Henri Seigneur, Croix.


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...as 19-year-old Man raped teenager in Ila


By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osogbo

A father, who is a farmer has been arrested on suspicion for having carnal knowledge with his 13-year-old daughter more than one time in Osun, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

The suspect, Adeyeye, a residents at B50 Agbongbe Street in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area of the state, while fielding questions from journalists said it was intoxication that led him into raping his daughter.

“She is my daughter from my other wife that left me and I have had sex with her like twice under the influence of alcohol. But on the day I was arrested, I did not have sex with her. I punished for refusing to cook as I instructed and she went out to tell neighbours that I was having sex with her.

“My wife at home had warned me that I should not allow my daughter access to my room to avoid temptation but I did not listen to her”, he said.

According to Commissioner of Police Adie, the suspect was arrested on June 17 following a complaint made by the victim that her father was sleeping with her.

Adie said the police took the victim to a hospital for medical examination and treatment.

Meanwhile, a 19-year-old Isiaka Afolabi of Adekunle area in Ila-Oragun defiled a 7-year-old minor of the same address. While Oyerinde Oyeniyi, 28, was said to have illegal carnal knowledge of his 11 years old landlord’s daughter at Mokuro road in Ile-Ife.

Also five other persons were arrested over alleged rape and sexual violence between May 28 and June 17.

Adie further said six suspected cultists were arrested in Ede on June 18 , while one was arrested on Iwara Road, Ilesa, on June 23 during a cult clash which led to the death of one Emmanuel Adeleye after engaging the police in a shootout.

Three suspected armed robbers who attacked some residents of Ipetumodu town on June 19 were also arrested while N195,635 as well as weapons used for their operation were recovered from them.

He said a counterfeit currency printing syndicate was also smashed by the police on June 20 at Osoko’s Compound in Apomu where three suspects were arrested.

The commissioner said 53,800 counterfeit US dollars and other exhibits, including charms, were recovered from the gang.

Adie, who said that all those arrested by the police were being prosecuted.

The Commissioner of Police, however, urged parents of victims of rape to stopped withdrawing cases against suspects due to persuasion from either community leaders or parents of victims.

He added that the command would no longer agree to the settlement of such rape cases but ensure that perpetrators face the full wrath of the law.


Source, details And Photos here.... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/father-arrested-after-allegedly.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Benin

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has emerged as the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September gubernatorial election in Edo State, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

Obaseki, who was practically unopposed after all the three of his opponents stepped down for him.

He was declared winner after sweeping the votes cast by about 2,000 delegates at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in benin, followed by VOICEAIRMEDIA.

With this development, Mr Obaseki will face his main rival, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and 14 other political parties will contest the September 19 governorship election in Edo State.

Edo INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Johnson Alalibo Samikiem, disclosed on Thursday in Benin, the state capital.

Samikiem, who spoke at the main bowl of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium while monitoring the PDP’s governorship primary election, assured that the commission was prepared to conduct a free, fair and credible election in the state.

He said: “INEC is fully prepared to conduct a free and credible election in the state. To this regard, we have 15 political parties who have registered with us to participate in the forth-coming governorship election in the state.”

According to reports gathered, at least seven other parties have concluded their primaries and selected candidates for the governorship election, according to the electoral commission, INEC.

The PDP primary was supervised by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and his Zamfara and Oyo counterparts, Bello Mattawalle and Seyi Makinde.

Source, Details below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/obaseki-emerges-pdp-flagbearer-joins-14.html
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by Tunde Olorungbotemi

It was indeed sad day on Tuesday night as a fuel attendant was "accidentally" killed by a suspected armed robbers who was on an operation to invade Fadach fuel station in Akure, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

The victim works at Fadach petrol station located along Oba-Ile Road in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

As at the time of filing this reports, effort to identity the victim(fuel attendant) and details of the incident was prove abortive late yesterday.

Residents of the area who spoke with our reporter, who did not want his identity disclosed, said that the victim was killed because the armed robbers does not value human life.

Hereby called on the security officers to ensure that the offenders does not go unpunished because of the damaged and serious pain caused to the family of the deceased.

Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro said two arrest had been made immediately in connection with the incident.

According to the police source, “with the intervention of policemen, two of the armed robbers have been arrested”.

According to Ikoro, “for long, there hasn’t been such attack in Ondo State, that is to tell you that the rate of crime in Ondo State is minimal, and with this occurrence our men immediately swung into action, leading to the arrest of two of the hoodlums.”

Ikoro noted that Ondo State will not be a hiding place for criminals, stressing that the command is ready to do everything possible to ensure protection of lives and property.


More details below....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/petrol-pump-employee-shot-dead-in-akure.html

by Tunde Olorungbotemi

THE Ondo State Deputy Governor, Alfred Agboola Ajayi blocked for more than four hours at the Government House gate by commissioner of police and his men acting under the instruction of the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN on 20th June, 2020, VOICEAIRMEDIA has learnt.

According to reports, the commissioner of police insisted that the Deputy Governor couldn't go out with official Hilux Vehicle attached to his office because he has perfected plans to defect to the People Democratic Party on Monday.

Meanwhile, Governor Akeredolu Commends Security For Vigilance, Appeals For Calm.


More details and Governor Akeredolu's reaction.. https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/drama-in-ondo-as-cp-resisted-deputy.html

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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The recklessness driving of Nigerian yahoo guys is starting to get out of hand this days. Can you imagine that a yahoo boy killed 5 people in a community in Osun state.

It was really sad news reaching us at VOICEAIRMEDIA that, an alleged Internet fraudster also known as ‘Yahoo boy’ has reportedly killed five persons with his car at Kajola-Oko, a satellite town of Osogbo, the Osun State capital.

According to the report, the incident happened about 1pm at Kajola on Thursday which resulted to heavy gridlock along Ilesha-Osogbo road as residents took to the street to protest against the incident immediately.

An eyewitness reported that, the alleged Yahoo boy identified as Jimoh Wasiu reportedly killed five persons in the town as a result of his reckless driving, adding that, Wasiu, having killed one person, refused to stop and rammed into some other people, killing additional four at the same moment.

He was said to have taken to his heels upon realizing the damages he has caused.

Spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident, stating that Wasiu has been arrested while investigation is ongoing, calling on the villagers to remain calm as justice will be done on the matter as soon as possible.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

During week, the political permutations in the Nigerian Bar Association takes a new dimension as weighty endorsements comes the way of Olumide Akpata for the NBA Presidency, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

A Distinguished Life Bencher Hairat Balogun, OON and the First Female Attorney General of Lagos State had endorsed Mr. Olumide Akpata stating as follows;

''In my almost 60 years of law practice in Nigeria, I have witnessed different types of leaders of the Nigerian Bar Association (“NBA”). I have also been privileged to watch our profession rise and unfortunately, I have also seen its decline. However, I have always kept hope alive that a time will come, possibly in my lifetime, when the institutional shortcomings that culminated in our present situation would be redressed by the right kind of leadership at the NBA. The emergence of Olumide Akpata as a frontline candidate for the NBA presidency suddenly brings that hope to bear.''

In a related development, a former NBA Secretary General, Mazi Afam Osigwe had also thrown his weight behind Olumide Akpata for the NBA Presidency. He stated that,

"Our Association deserves to be led by someone who will, in title alone, be called President, but in nature, conviction, vision, practice and antecedents, remain a reliable brother and friend to his professional colleagues regardless of status, age, niche or origin. I believe we should improve the standing of the NBA, proactively address issues affecting lawyers, fashion ways to promote the welfare, working environment of lawyers as well as ensuring that, no matter their status, all lawyers benefit from their membership of the NBA."

Also, as if to round up the week, a young Influential lawyer, Desmond Orisewezie had expressed his clear endorsement for the NBA Presidency. He wrote on his media pages that

"Olumide Akpata represents a break from the past, a strategic solution provider to systemic challenges, a driver of contemporary law practice, a unifier of the Bar, our hope for the future and a vibrant catalyst for reforms in the administration of justice in Nigeria."

This endorsement coming from a Lawyer who enjoys a high regard amongst a large number of young lawyers in Nigeria is a game changing development and there appears to be no limitation to the extent he could go for the actualization of the candidacy of Olumide Akpata as the next NBA President, reports have it that a group of 100 young lawyers had immediately aligned themselves with Desmond's position.

Could this be a prelude of what is to come?


Source And Photos here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/nba-2020-polls-life-bencher-former-nba.html