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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.


Source, Continue reading here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/interview-meet-youngest-apc.html

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.


Source, Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/former-ondo-governor-agagus-ssg-heads.html

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.


Source, More photos from sites below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/residents-triumph-as-garri-processing.html

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.


Source, Details below...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/vincent-enyeama-joins-list-of-foreign.html

...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

Video here... https://twitter.com/Voiceairmedia2/status/1274595864309370882?s=08

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.


Details, Photos:
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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

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Prosecution in the ongoing trial of Founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel Prophet Babatunde Alfa and six others at an Ondo state high court in Akure has closed its case after calling nine witnesses.

Recall the founder of Sotitobire Church, Prophet Alfa is standing trial over alleged missing of a year old boy Gold Kolawole in his Church in December, 2019.

The last witness who gave testimony today Thursday, June 18 was another personnel of the Department of State Services, Johnson Adebayo who claimed the 7th defendant, Peter Anjorin made away with prophet Babatunde’s Samsung Galaxy phone and returned it 8 days later.

The lead Prosecutor who is also the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Adekola Olawoye said the Prosecution is satisfied with the evidences and exhibits presented before the court.

Lead Defence counsel, Olusola Oke and Akinyemi Omoware also expressed satisfaction with the proceedings so far.

Meanwhile, Justice Olusegun Odusola has adjourned hearing till 25, 29 and 30 June 2020 to enable the defence open its case.


Source And Photos here...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/sotitobire-court-adjourns-hearing-on.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

In the face of fast rising COVID-19 pandemic that has caused a major set back to traders and workers in Osun state for inability to generate money for food and shelter due to economic stagnant brought by Lockdown, residents of Osun are being oppressed with the increment in Intercity transport fare.

Residents of Osun, particularly those whose residential houses are in Owode-Ede, have expressed hardship and dissatisfaction over intercity transportation increment enforced by transport operators.

Some of the residents, who ply the road every day by boarding intercity commercial minibuses popularly called Korope disclosed that the bus drivers could not give a satisfactory explanation to justify the inhumane increment.

In an interview with some of the residents, they lamented that such an increment, at a time when COVID-19 has affected their source of income negatively, is nothing short of cruelty.

A resident of Owode, Alhaja Silifat Olayiwola, revealed that she could not fathom why the drivers would increase the transport fare when there is no scarcity of fuel.

She said: "When I confronted one driver to know why the fare was increased, he was simply staring at me like a lizard. These people are really wicked; they convey the usual number of passengers, yet they increase the price. And I wonder why."

Adebayo Idowu , who resides at Owode but owns a shop in Odi-olowo near Olaiya junction, Osogbo, stated that increment came as a rude shock to him.

Idowu said: "I was shocked when the driver insisted that I should pay N100 from Owode to Olaiya. This is wickedness! We are still battling with Coronavirus, and these korope drivers have come up with this.

Reacting to the indictment, some of the drivers maintained that the transport fare was increased as a result of COVID-19, stressing that they only acted on the directives of their leaders.

A driver, who simply identified himself as Olatunji, said: "some of us are not happy about the development. We are only acting on the directives of our leaders"

Olatunji maintained that "since there is no scarcity of fuel, and we still convey normal passengers, I don't see the reason for the increase in the transport fare."

"The government should look into this latest development and do the needful because it will only make things much more difficult for poor people."

On the part of the government, Engineer Hussain Olaniyan, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation stated that there should be a consideration and support for the government's effort.

He refuted the allegation that the State Government supports the transport operators' action.

The SA stressed that the Federal Government has reduced the pump price of fuel; hence, drivers should demonstrate empathy with commuters.

According to Engineer Olaniyan: "The government's attention has been drawn to the move by some transport operators in the State of Osun to increase transport fares.

"We also heard that the transport operators claimed that the State Government is in support of their move to increase fares."


Source And More details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/intercity-transportation-fare-hike.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Following the Arrest of Malik, the suspected killer of OLOYEDE ROMOKE, a 200 level mathematics education student of the Federal University of Oye Ekiti, the national association of university students(NAUS), Comrade Aruson, NANS/JCC chairman osun axis has revealed how the deceased(Romoke) died after eating the food he(Malik) bought before her arrival accompanied by her friend named FADEKE, a student of the Obafemi Awolowo university, VOICEAIRMEDIA has learnt.

VOICEAIRMEDIA gathered that Romoke was accompanied by her friend(Fadeke) to visit Malik in Iree not knowing it was a death trap for them, upon their arrival Malik bought a food for both of them and Romoke died shortly after consuming the food while Fadeke lost consciousness.

Malik the boyfriend to the deceased student was arrested by the Nigeria police force today in Oshogbo where he hides to evade arrest.

Meanwhile the leadership National association of university students(NAUS) has demanded justice for the deceased student as they pay a condolence visitation to the parents of the deceased, assured them that justice is adequately served.

In a statement sent to VOICEAIRMEDIA by NAUS VP(South west):

" The deceased (Romoke) went with her friend named Fadeke who happens to be a student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife to visit her (Fadeke) boyfriend in Iree. On getting there, we learnt that the boyfriend named Malik bought food for both of them before their arrival at his residence.

According to Fadeke, few minutes after eating the rice that was bought for them before their arrival, they started vomiting and she (Fadeke) had to enter the toilet to vomit.

Unfortunately, she was not able to leave the toilet until the second day because she has lost strength. On getting to the room, she met her friend (Romoke) who has also vomited lied helplessly on the bed.

According to her, it was during the course of waking her up that the boyfriend entered and she told him to help wake her up unknowingly to her that she is dead.

The boyfriend (Malik) told her to wake her (Romoke) herself so far she is her friend and he then locked the two of them in the room and left. The guy (Malik) was later caught by Police officers in Osogbo through the intervention of the VP (South West), NAUS and the NANS/JCC Chairman, Osun axis and was brought back to Iree Police Divisional Headquarters.

So far, we have been able to gather through our visit to the room of Malik that he is a Yahoo boy based on the materials that were seen in his room which include but not limited to a black local pot and black soaps", They claimed

In all, we charged the DPO to ensure that justice is secured and he has promised that the case shall be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department tomorrow for thorough action to be taken while promising shall legal action shall be instituted against him after thorough investigation has been conducted." He added.


Source, More details And Photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/fuoye-students-death-how-200level.html

Watch video chat with Malik...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuhMpbO94qo

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The student union of the Osun state polytechnic, Iree has debunked the news trending online that Malik, the prime suspect alleged to have killed kemisola, A 300level student of the Federal university of Oye Ekiti is a student of ospoly iree, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

The students union leader clarifies that the incident has nothing to do with the osun state polytechnic Iree.

This is contained in a press Release dated Wednesday 17th June, 2020, made available to VOICEAIRMEDIA. The union describe the news as misleading stressing that ospoly is an institution known to be an institution occupied with excellence in character and technology Students.


The statement Reads:

The attention of the Union as been acutely drawn to the fast spreading of a tragedy story that has generate palpable fear and tension in Iree community of Boripe Local Government,Osun state with the discovery of the dead body of a 22-year old student of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, identified as Faderera.

Faderere accompanied her friend called kemisola to see a friend called Malik, all hailed from Ipetu ijesha.

it is important to inform the members of the public that non of this trio has any relationship or connection to the great citadel osun state polytechnic,iree.

We thereby urge the public to disregard the misleading news point that Malik is a student of ospoly respectively,any effort to spread the news further may attract legal action.

Osun state polytechnic,iree is a well reputable institution known to be an institution occupied with excellence in character and technology Students.

Any attempt to defame the institution will not be addressed friendly."


Source And More Photo below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/isn-our-student-osunpoly-sug-clears-air.html

By One Class

21year-old, female student of the Federal University Of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), identified as Faderera Oloyede was found in Boyfriend hostel in Osun state polytechnic, Iree, VOICEAIRMEDIA has obtained.

The deceased was found dead in her boyfriend’s house at Koko area in Iree community, Boripe local government area, Osun State.

VOICEAIRMEDIA obtained that the boyfriend, named, Maliki Ayo who is a student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree.

According to an eyewitness, who pleaded to remain anonymous said the deceased came in company of her lady friend to visit one Malik who is on the run.

Confirming the story, the Osun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Opalola Yemisi said the corpse has been taken to Lautech Morgue for autopsy.

It was gathered that men of Nigeria police evacuated the corpse of the deceased from where it was dumped for proper investigation.

Yemisi disclosed that the Course mate that went with her, Adekemi Adewumi has been arrested and confessed they all ate food 'rice' together overnight.

She however said that the the police are currently investigating on the matter.


Source & Watch Video below...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/breaking-ekiti-state-student-dies-in.html



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c2KTaq3xRQ

By One Class

21year-old, female student of the Federal University Of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), identified as Faderera Oloyede was found in Boyfriend hostel in Osun state polytechnic, Iree, VOICEAIRMEDIA has obtained.

The deceased was found dead in her boyfriend’s house at Koko area in Iree community, Boripe local government area, Osun State.

VOICEAIRMEDIA obtained that the boyfriend, named, Maliki Ayo who is a student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree.

According to an eyewitness, who pleaded to remain anonymous said the deceased came in company of her lady friend to visit one Malik who is on the run.

Confirming the story, the Osun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Opalola Yemisi said the corpse has been taken to Lautech Morgue for autopsy.

It was gathered that men of Nigeria police evacuated the corpse of the deceased from where it was dumped for proper investigation.

Yemisi disclosed that the Course mate that went with her, Adekemi Adewumi has been arrested and confessed they all ate food 'rice' together overnight.

She however said that the the police are currently investigating on the matter.


Source & Watch Video below...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/breaking-ekiti-state-student-dies-in.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c2KTaq3xRQ

By One Class

A final year student of the department of Mass Communication, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Titilayo Ajayi reportedly died on Saturday, after a brief illness.

Press Club Mapoly gathered that late Titilayo took ill sometimes last month in Abeokuta and later went home to her family in Lagos when the sickness was getting worse.

Although the nature of her death is yet to be ascertained, her death came as a rude shock to many.

Speaking with PCM, a close friend of the deceased, Anna Owolabi said ” She was sick and after several attempts to fight it alone in Abeokuta, she later traveled back to her family in Lagos, on the 25th of May.

“We tried to check on her, although she said she was getting better as at 29th of May, until her number was not going through anymore early the month of June, before she was announced dead by her family.

“Titilayo Ajayi was a God fearing and hardworking lady who is always ready to help, most especially in terms of making a betterment future.This is a great loss to her family, she will be missed by us all”.

Tributes has since continue to pour in for the late Titilayo from friends and coursemate who described her as a great loss to the entire HND2 Mass Communication students.

Some of the tributes reads ” It’s hard to believe you won’t graduate with us,return if possible Titilayo.”

“My dear friend and coursemate you left the entire department of Mass Communication students wondering why you have to leave so soon after the completion of your National Diploma.

” I remembered how we all returned with smiles on our faces including you for the second phase of our search for knowledge.

” I also remembered we were all together before the COVID-19 pandemic which we have to return to our various homes to be with our families now you have gone so far and would never be resuming with us.

“We wrote exams and you never got to see your results and now you went into the cold hands of death just in your final year.”

“Titilayo was very gentle and down to earth , she would met and greet you with her wonderful smile, May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”

Source and photos below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/mapoly-loses-final-year-student.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Ex-Beauty queen Ibidun Ituah-Ighodalo, popular event planner and wife of notable man of God, Ituah Ighodalo, Founding Pastor of The Trinity Church, has died, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

She reportedly died in Port Harcourt where she was on official duties.

Ibidun, who proprietor of Elizabeth R event planners, reportedly died of cardiac arrest around 2am today, Sunday, June 14, 2020.

VOICEAIRMEDIA obtained her sudden death was confirmed by her husband early Sunday afternoon.

Apart from Elizerbeth R, the late Ibidunni, who was well known for her fondness for children, also managed the Ibidun Ighodalo Foundation, designed to “bring joy to the hearts of couples through their fertility journey”.

She came to prominence in the 1990s when she won Miss Lux beauty pageant.

Details and Photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/breaking-beauty-queen-wife-of-trinity.html

By One Class

Again, it was a sad moment in the largest city of Ibadan on Saturday For the third time in two weeks, another young woman has been reportedly raped and killed in Ibadan, VOICEAIRMEDIA has learnt.

The latest victim is said to be a 21-year-old National Diploma student of Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, identified as Grace Oshiagwu, who was said to have been raped and killed in a church mission building at Idi-Ori Area, Shasha off expressway by unknown assailant(s) saturday, 13th june, 2020 about 3:00 pm.

The latest incident was said to have occurred at Idi Ori, Sasa, Ojoo area of Ibadan in Akinyele Local Government Area.

A resident of the area said the latest victim was at church in the company of her brother who was learning how to play the guitar when the incident occurred, reacted on condition of anonymity.

According to the source, Grace’s lifeless body had been discovered by earlier callers to the church. She had reportedly been found with no underwear on.

Police spokesman Gbenga Fadeyi confirmed the incident.

The case has since then been reported at the Ojoo Police Station for further investigation to locate the criminals.


Details and Photos below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/breaking-again-another-female-student.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The Deputy Chief of Staff (General Administration) to Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Barrister Mikhail Adejare Adebisi has died, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

According to reports, the Ilobu-born lawyer and politician died late on Friday, June 12 at a hospital in Lagos State.

Further report gathered that he has been battling with an undisclosed illness that has kept him away from office for about two months before he died.

According to a source close to him, Adebisi died around 8pm on Friday and his remains will be interred on Saturday according to Islamic rites.

Source: https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/breaking-deputy-chief-of-staff-to.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osogbo

THE Osun Online Media practitioners Association (OOMPA), has condemned in total terms, the rising cases of rape across the country, calling for justice over the menace.

In a press statement signed by OOMPA's Publicity Secretary, Comrade Tunde Olorungbotemi, Made available to VOICEAIRMEDIA, the association condemned the recent rising cases of rape and defilement of children and girls in Nigeria and call on the Nigerian Police and the Ministry of Justice of the cases from Jigawa, Ibadan and Edo states to serve as deterrent to others.

Quoting the Chairman of the association, Comrade Jare Tiamiyu while speaking during a general meeting held at NUJ Press Centre, Osogbo, Olorungbotemi described the dastardly act as illicit orchestrated by selfishness of a mind towards another which would eventually throw the victim into traumatic state of mind

According to the OOMPA'S Spokesman, the rising incidents of rape is spreading faster than the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic in the country, saying all hands must be on deck to bring an end to the menace.

He said there was the need for parents and guardians to protect their children from waywardness, protecting them against befallen evil of rapists, ensure that were being given home training and most especially the basic knowledge about sex and sex education.

He said: "During our general meeting, our amiable Chairman, Comrade Jare Tiamiyu who was perturbed by the rising cases of rape in the country expressed worries and urged government and security authorities to fasten their bets and ensure those arrested perpetrators did not go unpolished so as to serve as deterrent to others.

"Fighting against this disgusting menace that is spreading even faster than the ravaged Coronavirus pandemic in the country required collective responsibility.
Statistics indicted that at least two million Nigerian girls experience sexual abuse.

“I, therefore, call on our law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to be more responsive in their prosecutions, ruling and passing judgment on perpetrators of any human being found guilty of rape to save and secure the human right of our girl child in Nigeria.

"All hospital owners and government parastatals should provide an emergency section to serve as first aid response to the victims of rape to save their life."


Source Here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/online-media-practitioners-condemn.html

...Gov Obaseki's Former CPS is a blind man that sees no light

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Nigerian fast rising Raw Poet, Ola Adene @OlaTheRawPeot has described the Governor Obaseki's Former CPS John Mayaki as a blind man that sees no light, VOICEAIRMEDIA has learnt.

OlaDRawPoet who reside in Edo state has called on residents to be Beware of those pointlessly tweeting coming from haters of the state.

See tweet below....
"Beware of those pointlessly tweeting #ObasekisFakeCertificate with same ridiculous analogy, pointless stories & pictures. They think everyone is like their Oga who in 2016 said his certificate got burnt in UNIBEN. Lol. Keep looking for a dent where there's none. Y'all will be ok."

"Here's a copy of @GovernorObaseki 's original certificate! Don't let the pained FORMER CPS and his cohorts deceive you with #ObasekisFakeCertificate - a blind man sees no light, no matter what."

Source: https:///5mBnwPxTKK

Other Photos below here..... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/beware-of-those-pointlessly-tweeting.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

After weeks of shutdown across Osun state, Christian activities began in the State as churches opened for worship on Sunday, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

Recall the state government had placed a ban on religious activities as part of the measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state.

Governor Gboyega Oyetola had on Wednesday announced the lifting of the ban on religious gathering and ordered the reopening of churches and mosques in the state on Fridays and Sundays for two weeks while all other weekly programmes remained suspended till further notice.

He, however, directed that religious gatherings must be in compliance with the directive and observance of COVID-19 protocols, saying all worshippers, including children, should wear face masks and social distancing must be maintained.

He said hand-washing containers and sanitisers must be provided at religious centres.

The governor stated that further government actions would be determined by the effect of compliance level with the guidelines during the two-week period.

In some of the churches visited by our correspondent in Osogbo, the state capital, on Sunday, it was observed that the churches complied with the government’s directive as the water, soap and sanitisers were provided for th worshippers to wash their hands, among others.

However, RCCG (Tower of glory Zonal headquarters at Odi-Olowo Street, Oshogbo, our correspondent confirmed that Face masks were given to some children and the Pastor also encouraged members to follow all health measures both at public gatherings, inside the public cars, and others...
VOICE AIR MEDIA

Source, Photos and Details here... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/coronavirus-churches-resume-services-in.html

Again, 12-year-old girl raped by four masked Men in Lagos


By One Class

Again, 12-year-old girl in Ajah, Lagos was reportedly raped by four masked men in her home on Thursday, VOICEAIRMEDIA has obtained.

According to a family member, anonymous claimed the pupil was not only raped but also brutalised.

“She has gone for medication and necessary treatment has been done. We have also informed the police about the matter,” the source disclosed.

“She was at home having her online class when the sad occurrence took place. It is a bad experience for her.”

Recall that Recall Barakat Bello, a 22-year-old student of Institute of Agriculture, Research and Training, Ibadan, was on Monday evening attacked and killed while in her parents’ house in the Akinyele area of Ibadan.

Further report gathered that the 12-year-old girl had bruises and tear in her virgina which led to massive bleeding.

While reacting, the Lagos police spokesperson, Bala Elkana, has confirmed the attack and switched into action to investigate the unwanted crime.

“It was a sad incident. She was in the house with her father. When it was time for her to start her online class as COVID-19 mandated, the father discovered that there was no fuel in the generator. So, he said let him quickly go get fuel”

“Immediately he left, the rapists jumped into the fence to carry out the attack, they covered their face during this period so, she could not identity them.

“As a matter of fact, the state commissioner of police has asked the gender unit of the force to investigate the matter. Like we’ve achieved before now, we will apprehend them and make sure they face the rot of law,” the police boss said.

Ibadan Rape,Murder: Victim's Brother Gets Full Paid Scholarship:

Meanwhile, the leading Presidential candidate of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Com. Sunday Asefon has met with the acting Provost and the management team of the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Ibadan, Oyo State where Baraka was undertaking the National Diploma programme in Science Laboratory Technology to sympathize with them.

The team however request from the management of the college to consider the approval to place Barakat immediate younger brother Azeez Bello on full paid scholarship as a form of compensation for the family of the deceased student.

The management of the institution through the acting provost also promised to support the family in this trying time.

The team thereafter prayed with the family and demanded justice for the victim as comrade Sunday Asefon reechoed 'No to Rape'.


READ MORE Here: https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/again-12-year-old-girl-raped-by-four.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi


Nigeria’s tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday rose to 11,166 as 348 new infections were announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

The NCDC disclosed this on its verified Twitter handle on Wednesday night.

348 new cases of #COVID19;

Lagos-163
FCT-76
Ebonyi-23
Rivers-21
Delta-8
Nasarawa-8
Niger-8
Enugu-6
Bauchi-5
Edo-5
Ekiti-5
Ondo-5
Gombe-5
Benue-4
Ogun-2
Osun-1
Plateau-1
Kogi-1
Anambra-1.

11166 cases of #COVID19Nigeria

Discharged: 3329.

Deaths: 315.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

A new Redio station in Ekiti state, Newcruse 92.7 FM Ikere Ekiti, on Tuesday sacked no fewer than ten staff with the approval by the management of the organization, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

While Some other staff who were retained had their salaries slashed almost by 30%.

VAM recall that the station was established by an Illustrious son of Ikere and Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun(SAN).

According to reports, the disengaged staff which cut across all departments in the organization were employed barely six months ago after the station commenced test transmission.

The decision of the management was communicated to the affected staff through a letter signed by the Administrative Officer Babatunde Daramola.

The letter reads, ”Sequel to the reorganization of the establishment, I regret to inform you that your services are no longer needed.

Kindly submit all available property of the establishment to the Administrative officer.

The letter dated 31-5-2020 was handed over to the affected staff on the 1st of June 2020.

Some of the affected staff who could not bear the pain bemoaned the action of the management describing such as a sheer wickedness.

According to them, the sack came as a rude shock because they were employed barely six months ago.

They lamented that the proprietor of the station had promised them on several occasions about their job security.

According to them, most of the affected staff left their former employers to secure the job but said they have been thrown into pain and agony.

They appealed to well meaning Ekiti People to cone to their aid.


While reacting, the General Manager of the station claimed below....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/ekiti-radio-sacks-workers-slashes.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi


The Social Democratic Party, SDP in Ondo State has suspended its Candidate in the 2016 governorship election, Dr Olu Agunloye.


According to the Party, Dr Olu Agunloye was suspended over Allegation of Anti Party Activities.

The party also announced its Legal, Adviser, Thomas as its Acting State Chairman following the resignation of Chief Duyile as Chairman.


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https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/06/breaking-former-sdp-governorship.html