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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

In the early hour on Children's day, May 27th, On a Three hours trip, our reporter at Ojo-Oba, Osogbo the bus terminals in the Osogbo area of Osun state, a passenger had given all the assurances that there is commercial transportation to Akure, the capital city of Ondo State, and, in fact, vice versa back to Osun state. With a lighter mood, he dismissed the directive banning interstate travel.

With boldness he narrated how he successfully travel down to neighboring state on a daily basis for the past one week without hindrance from Security officials despite interstate traveling ban.

So, our reporter wanted to see how the restriction of movement has affected travel between Osun state and its South Western neighbours.

Across the nation, the country is in a race against time to curb the spread of the deadly virus and to rescue what they can of lives and the economy from recession.

Nigeria recorded its first Coronavirus case on February 27, 2020 and by March 30, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari had signed the “COVID-19 Quarantine Regulations” to enforce measures to check the spread of the disease in the country.

The quarantine act empowers the president to restrict movement when a “dangerous disease” breaks out in the country and on April 27, 2020, Buhari ordered a nationwide curfew from 8pm to 6am. He also banned interstate travel, sparing only those on essential services.

Meanwhile, the presidential directives had followed recommendations by the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, as the committee described interstate travel as one of the major causes of community transmission of the disease.

For instance, the first confirmed case in Osun state was a returning travellers and also a case confirmed had travelled from Lagos through to Ondo state.

At the time of this undercover investigation, Nigeria had only 8,733 cases and 254 deaths and 2501 recovered from the disease.

Also, the Osun state government, Governor Gboyega Oyetola and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu have ordered total lockdown of interstate traveling.

VOICEAIRMEDIA’ investigation, however, revealed that travellers have been defying the lockdown and border closure and moving between Osun and Ondo state.

They do so with the support of corrupt security officials who extort drivers and turn blind eyes to travellers.

AS LONG AS THE DRIVER IS PREPARE TO DO GIVEAWAY’

Within the hour of 6pm to 5pm only on Monday to thursday, you are free to move round Osun state while you are free to move round in Ondo state within the hour of 7am to 7pm everyday according to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu but totally ignored by residents as they work freely till day and night break in spite of the easing lockdown of the state.

On the fateful Wednesday morning after I later found out how to make the journey to Ondo state, and left Osogbo at 6.30 a.m. to Ojo-Oba where we took off.

Passengers were charged with N1200, Before now, about N1,000 or less was the charge from Osun to Ondo state and vice versa, But driver justified the increment.

“We have to settle those security people on the road, you know, and also the number of passengers have reduced due to social distancing” he smiled.

As I waited for other passengers to arrive, the driver began telling of how they have been “doing this business” despite the restriction order by the government.

"The passenger will have to drop at Owena then walk further to board a car to Akure/Ondo State with N500"

“Also, As long as the driver is prepare and he is readily sorting those policemen on the road, you are good to go,” he said.

“We have to move before 5pm that the curfew starts,” he added.

The vehicle took seven passengers – two each on the back rows and one beside the driver, the rule of social or physical distancing was maintained completely – and we left around 7:20am, the driver, asked that we put on our masks as we zoomed off.

As we neared Owena from where Osun shares a boundary with Ondo.

The policemen at that point collect between N1500 and N1,000 from truck and lorries while commercial drivers will pay N100, N50 then you go.

WITH JUST N100, YOU ARE GOOD TO GO

Next stop was that of the FRSC, and again we were freed.

Finally, we're dropped off around Owena Ondo.

After we took A car going to Akure from Owena and was surprised when one of the soldier at the boundary of Osun and Ondo gave the driver a N100 to buy newspaper while coming back from Akure.

WELCOME TO ONDO STATE

In Akure, i saw hausa men changing Nigerian naira to Dollar and Market were closed down but marketers are secretly carrying out their business transactions, VOICEAIRMEDIA learnt that Markets only open on Tuesday and Thursday in the capital city of the state.

I observed that there was no social distancing in all the places I visited and deliberately People are not using the facemasks and they're moving freely within the state.

FROM ONDO BACK TO OSUN

Things looked scanty at the usually-busy park in Akad as drivers only pick passengers going to Owena, then from there you find your bus to Ibadan, Osogbo, Lagos and others.., and also some non-uniformed and uniformed police officers were lurking around to see any vehicle boarding passengers. Well, the purpose of their presence, some of the park attendants said, was to simply extort drivers.

Some of the drivers deliberately blocked the road and ask travellers to go back to where they are coming from but, Finally, passengers who had come are allowed to move into the car and pay N1500 quietly at the park at Owena. And then in batches of seven, then off it goes to Osogbo.

LIFE INSIDE THE CAR

A Fulani Woman was inside the car, seriously coughing and I told him to use his facemask and never to remove it even as the cough persist.

I was worried but constantly use my hand sanitizer and concentrate on the journey.

Before entering into Ilesha, we barely slowed down as the uniform men manning the road stopped the car and ask three ladies and one guy to come down out of the vehicle, he challenged them of using their face masks to cover neck instead of mouth and nose and later passed us after the driver gave him N100 with a wave of his hand.

“Safe journey,” the policemen even wished us.

HARD-WORKING POLICE OFFICERS?

N1500 TO MOVE INTO OSUN


Continue Reading below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/investigation-for-n2000-n1700-security.html

By One Class

This is a young guy who grew up to become a great Nigerian Leader, decision maker and stakeholder in the nation, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.


He obviously resigned voluntarily from Uniform job to become a great Man.


Can you identify him?


Read More below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/celebrity-can-you-guess-who-this-young.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Apostle Samuel Mosopefoluwa the president of Citadel Of Restoration And Power Int'l Ministry Has revealed that Nigeria may divide if Care isn't taken thereby calling on Christians all over the country to pray for peace And unity For Nigeria to make a headway, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

Apsotle Samuel Made this revelation Known to VAM correspondent on Wednesday.

He said:

"While praying during my personal retreat, sudden the Lord open my eyes and I saw a very great wind blowing on Nigeria flag and suddenly the flag was torn. Let's pray because I see a great secret that will be reveal that will lead to crisis which will eventually lead to division in Nigeria.

Let's pray that innocent lives will not be slaughtered and also pray for the vice president of Federal Republic of Nigeria that the Lord shall give him grace to escape all the plot of the wicked against him and he will fulfill the agenda of heaven."


Read More here:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/nigeria-will-divide-if-ondo-pastor.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The community of okunmo, OkitiPupa Local government area of ondo state were thrown into mourning on Tuesday following the death of one Megan alleged to be a member of aiye confraternity, VOICEAIRMEDIA reports.

VAM NEWS gathered that Megan who is a member of aiye was shot yesterday by rival cult Aiye.

It was learnt that Megan had four years ago lunched an attack On a member of the aiye confraternity In which the dispute was settled by the community leaders with the believe that the matter had die down but unfortunately yesterday while he was preparing to get some stuffs for his pregnant wife, he was attacked and shot at close range.

The suspect fled the scene of crime immediately after committing the crime.


Details, More photos below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/suspected-cultist-mobbed-by-rival-cult.html

By One Class

This little 7-year-old girl grew up to become a popular actress.


Guess and drop your comment @ https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/photo-of-celebrity-can-you-guess-who.html

THE Mother of a top aspirant seeking the position of governor in Ondo state under the All Progressive Congress(APC), Chief Olusola Oke is dead.


By Tunde Olorungbotemi


A Chieftain of All Progressive congress(APC) in Ondo state, Olusola Oke SAN on Thursday lost his mother, Mrs Oke, Voice Air Media reports.

Mother of a top aspirant seeking the position of governor in Ondo state under the All Progressive Congress(APC), Chief Olusola Oke is dead.

According to a statement personally signed by Chief Olusola Oke and made available to the VAM News, Mrs Marian Oke died at the age of 91.

She died after a brief illness.


Full statement below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/breaking-olusola-oke-loses-mother.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi


...•Eyitayo Jegede SAN
...•Rotimi Akeredolu SAN
...•Olusola Oke SAN.

BRIEF ABOUT ONDO STATE
Ondo state is one of the thirty-six states in Nigeria. The capital of Ondo state is Akure. It is one of the most popular cities in the state. Ondo is located in the western part of the country and one of the six western states.

As at 2005 an Estimated 3,011,407 people live in Ondo state. Mineral resources: bitumen,Oil & Gas, Quartz sand, Clay, Granite, Limestone, Talc, Kaolin, Coal, Columbine, Rock, Tin, River, Mineral deposits, Bitumen which is the 2nd largest in the world, Ocean fronts and the largest Coastline in Nigeria.

2020 ELECTION
The Ondo State 2020 Gubernatorial Election is near, although there are many political aspirants vying for the position but only three Candidates are strong in the battle and they are all Senior Advocates ; Rotimi Akeredolu, Eyitayo jegede, Olusola Oke.

EYITAYO JEGEDE SAN
Eyitayo Jegede attended St. Stephen’s “SA” Primary School Modakeke, Ile-Ife and was at Aquinas College Akure from 5 January 1973 to July 1978 for his Secondary Education . He was a Senior Prefect at Aquinas College and took active part in Sports in the best traditions of the family. He had his Higher School Certificate Education at Christ's School Ado Ekiti and was the School Volleyball Captain both at Aquinas College, Akure and Christ School, Ado Ekiti between 1978 and 1980. He also captained the University Volleyball team at the University of Lagos where he had his Law Degree Course between 1980 and 1983.

Eyitayo emerged the winner of his party’s PDP primary by polling 760 votes to defeat the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the PDP in the 2012 governorship election, Hon. Saka Lawal. On November 23, 2016, The Appeal Court pronounced Mr Eyitayo Jegede as the gubernatorial flag bearer of his party, PDP. A position previously assumed by the billionaire and business mogul, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim. Eyitayo Jegede SAN lost to the incumbent governor of ondo state , Rotimi Akeredolu SAN in the 2016 gubernatorial election as he came second with 150, 380 votes.

His ambition in becoming the governor of the state still in shape as he he will be battling with two other Senior advocates, Rotimi Akeredolu and Olusola oke. I hope he fixes the bridges between him and his people in Akure. Eyitayo jegede lost his stronghold district to opposition, even at his polling unit. The 2020 election will not be like usual as the Senior Advocate is trying all he could to take back his mandate.

OLUSOLA OKE SAN
Ondo decides 2020: The Battle of Senior Advocates of Nigeria in Sunshine State

Olusola Alexander Oke is a Nigerian lawyer and politician.
Oke was born on 7 April 1956 in Ilowo, a coastal town in Ilaje Local government Area of Ondo State. His father was from Ilaje and his mother hailed from Imoru town in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo state.

He was a governorship candidate in Ondo state in the 2012 gubernatorial election. In the televised debate before the election, Olusola Oke was adjudged winner by a vast majority of the viewers. According to popular youth activist, Olatunji Ariyo, in the second debate which featured only the three leading candidates, Olusola Oke appeared to be the indisputable winner. He exhibited candour, depth and came out smoking hot. The incumbent governor however did well in holding his ground while Akeredolu of the then ACN improved upon his earlier performance. The debate was also richer on issues although the candidates could not escape the temptation of typecasting one another as they laboured hard to adorn opponents with the corrupt tag which was an avoidable distraction.

Olusola oke was a top contender for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the state Governorship election in November 2016. He decamped to the Alliance for Democracy (AD) after the APC primaries and lose to Rotimi Akeredolu as he came third position as announced by the independent National Electoral commission(INEC).

Olusola oke has desired to rule ondo state for long, According to him, he understands the problems the people are facing and he promised to deliver the state to her promise land if given the mandate. Olusola Oke seems to believe in an adage that says "Quitters never win" as 2020 election will be the third time he will be contesting. I hope he learn from his past mistakes and work with the people to defeat his rivals, EYITAYO JEGEDE(PDP) AND ROTIMI AKEREDOLU(APC). Will Ondo State give Olusola Oke the chance to govern the state? Ondo decides 2020 Will answer that.

ROTIMI AKEREDOLU SAN
Ondo decides 2020: The Battle of Senior Advocates of Nigeria in Sunshine State

Akeredolu was born on 21 July 1956 in Owo to Reverend J. Ola Akeredolu of the Akeredolu family and Lady Evangelist Grace B. Akeredolu of Aderoyiju family of Igbotu, Ese Odo, in Ondo.

On Sunday, 27 November 2016, Akeredolu was announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission as the winner of the Ondo State Governorship Election. He amassed 244, 842 votes in the election while Mr. Jegede with 150, 380 votes and Mr. Oke with 126, 889 votes . According to Prof. Ganiyu Ambali, INEC Returning Officer, Akeredolu defeated two major opponents, Eyitayo Jegede of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Olusola Oke of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), to clinch victory. He was sworn in as the governor of Ondo State on 24 February 2017 in Akure, the Ondo State Capital.

Rotimi Akeredolu is seeking reelection for a second term as he charged the people in the state to vote for him for a second term, his infrastructure development and basic amenities with frequent payment of worker salaries in the state will give him a chance to clinch the mandate.

Now the Question is; will Akeredolu defeat Eyitayo Jegede, Olusola oke the way he defeated them in the last election? Ondo will deicides that as the battle will be Very Hot this time. No godfather, all the aspirants are coming with full force.


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....As 10 people arrested

By Tunde Olorungbotemi


No fewer than 10 people have been arrested by Police in Ebonyi state in connection with the harassment of a pastor identified as Okochi Chukwu Obeni, VOICE AIR media reports.

The Pastor was publicly humiliated for his Facebook post criticizing Afikpo North local government chairman area of the state, Hon. Ogbonnia Oko Enyim.

According to reports, Obeni was tried and punished by the Traditional Council of his Amasiri community and his punishment included being publicly flogged.

VAM News gathered that a video of the cleric being flogged surfaced on the internet recently, which showed Obeni stripped down to his shorts, hands tied behind his back, and flogged mercilessly.

While he was being flogged, he was forced to recant his statement of criticizing the LGA Chairman.

An eyewitness who confirm to VAM that the pastor ended up in the hospital following the incident and he took to Facebook to say his hand has been paralyzed as a result of the inhuman treatment.

While speaking with the Police on Wednesday, May 20, confirmed that arrest of Julius Amadi Nyerere and 9 other suspects involved in the assault have been made.

Meanwhile, the Acting Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, DCP Yekini A. Ayoku urged the general public to remain calm as he has ordered a full scale investigation into the matter with a view to unravelling the circumstances that led to such inhuman treatment.


Loveth Odah, Police Spokesman in the state, in a statement said and Photos below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/exclusive-pastor-brutalised-for.html

....As Covid-19 Crisis Drags Economy


Sunday Asefon made the call while speaking on a news and current affairs program "THE CONVERSATION" on Newcruse 92.7fm in Ikere, Ekiti state.

By One Class


The Leading Presidential candidate of the National association of Nigerian students (NANS), Sunday Asefon on Saturday has urged Nigeria government to cut School fees as Covid-19 crisis further drags economy into recession, Voice Air Media reports.

Sunday Asefon made the call while speaking on a news and current affairs program "THE CONVERSATION" on Newcruse 92.7fm in Ikere, Ekiti state.

Asefon, who reiterated that Nigerian government must be a partner in progress to take its full responsibilities by making Education affordable for Nigerian students after this COVID-19 pandemic.

'Due to the lockdown, some parents are struggling to survive while others are not making enough profit as businesses are not booming as expected, to pay huge school fee for their children will be difficult after pandemic'. he said.

Federal and state governments had introduced new policies to ensure students acquire unhindered learning Nigeria which is E-Learning (Electronic /online teaching) without proper funding and inability to provide some necessary gadgets needed for students.

While speaking with our correspondent, the government should help our students who do not have hope to be educated, as a matter of urgency, they should slash the school fees of every higher institution across the country, to give hope to Nigerian students, Asefon said.


Source & Details:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/nans-presidential-hopeful-advocates-for_18.html

....As Covid-19 Crisis Drags Economy

Sunday Asefon made the call while speaking on a news and current affairs program "THE CONVERSATION" on Newcruse 92.7fm in Ikere, Ekiti state.


By One Class

The Leading Presidential candidate of the National association of Nigerian students (NANS), Sunday Asefon on Saturday has urged Nigeria government to cut School fees as Covid-19 crisis further drags economy into recession, Voice Air Media reports.

Sunday Asefon made the call while speaking on a news and current affairs program "THE CONVERSATION" on Newcruse 92.7fm in Ikere, Ekiti state.

Asefon, who reiterated that Nigerian government must be a partner in progress to take its full responsibilities by making Education affordable for Nigerian students after this COVID-19 pandemic.

'Due to the lockdown, some parents are struggling to survive while others are not making enough profit as businesses are not booming as expected, to pay huge school fee for their children will be difficult after pandemic'. he said.

Federal and state governments had introduced new policies to ensure students acquire unhindered learning Nigeria which is E-Learning (Electronic /online teaching) without proper funding and inability to provide some necessary gadgets needed for students.

While speaking with our correspondent, the government should help our students who do not have hope to be educated, as a matter of urgency, they should slash the school fees of every higher institution across the country, to give hope to Nigerian students, Asefon said.


Source & Details:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/nans-presidential-hopeful-advocates-for_18.html

By One Class


This little girl grew up to become a Nigerian popular actress.


Can you guess who she is?


Source and Details below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/can-you-guess-who-this-little-girl-grew.html >>> ©VAM News

Lagos records 179 New Cases Of Covid19 and other States as 288 Confirmed in Nigeria


288 new cases of #COVID19;

179-Lagos
20-Kaduna
15-Katsina
15-Jigawa
13-Borno
11-Ogun
8-Kano
7-FCT
4-Niger
4-Ekiti
3-Oyo
3-Delta
3-Bauchi
2-Kwara
1-Edo


5445 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria.


Discharged: 1320.


Deaths: 171.


Source and more details below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/lagos-records-179-new-cases-of-covid19.html

As cases of killings, kidnapping, rape and destruction of properties keep increasing for several days now with security agencies unable to arrest the disturbing trend, VAM News reports.

Some Nigerians, who are Residents of Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State have commenced a daily security tracker to document the casualty figures of insecurity in the state.

Recall that armed bandits attacked Daudawa and Angwan Baki communties on Wednesday in Faskari LGA, kidnapping five persons and killing two others.

As cases of killings, kidnapping, rape and destruction of properties keep increasing for several days now with security agencies unable to arrest the disturbing trend.

The new tracker among other things will also document the number of internally displaced persons seeking refuge in Katsina town.


Details below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/nigerians-create-tracker-to-document.html

South Broward senior is school’s first black valedictorian with highest GPA in school history

The first black valedictorian of South Broward High School’s graduating class has a record-setting GPA.

“As of now, it’s a 5.6045,” said senior Timi Adelakun. “I think by graduation it’ll go a little bit higher, but that’s my number.”

The 18-year-old has earned the highest recorded GPA at the Hollywood school.

“It’s good, especially the history breaking part, that me being the first black valedictorian, and also me having the highest GPA in my school,” Adelakun said. “It’s good to know.”

Adelakun said his grades excelled early on in his life, and he kept them up ever since.

“South Broward sets you up to start off with college-level courses, so you’re pretty much in a good position GPA wise,” he said. “South Broward High School, which is an Ace Program school, and each Ace class is a college credit. At the same time, they offer AP courses and at the same time they offer Broward College courses.”

Adelakun said he has been taking all three of the courses offered during his time in high school.

“I’ve been taking over 20 college courses worth of credit, and because of that, my AP credits, my Ace credits and my dual enrollment credits boost my GPA,” he said.

“When I was in high school I was always like the STEM-focused kid. I was in calculus and biology, but at the same time I was doing extracurricular drama club/Thespian Honors Society,” Adelakun said. “Through there I’ve been doing shows and competitions. Through that love of theater, I’ve found a way to do both at the same time.”

Source: https://wsvn.com/news/local/south-broward-high-school-senior-makes-history-as-first-black-valedictorian-with-highest-gpa/

Military officer captain Gana, and two others, who were kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Wednesday, has regained freedom from their abductors, VOICE AIR MEDIA has confirmed.


By Tunde Olorungbotemi

An Army captain, Gana, and two others who were kidnapped few days ago by unknown notorious gunmen in Akoko area of Ondo state, have been rescued by security operatives early today.

Recall that Captain Gana and two others were abducted around Auga-Akoko-Ibilo Edo state axis and they were also rescued at a forest around the boundary of Ondo-Edo states near Ibilo.

Confirming their release to Newsmen, the Spokesman of the Nigerian Army 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, Captain Ayorinde Omojokun said combined team of the Army and other security agencies rescued the military officer without paying any ransom.

Our correspondent gathered that, they were released around 10:45 yesterday night. And will be leaving for 32 bridged Akure this morning. No ransom was paid.

The Chairman committee of Ondo state youths on security affairs, Amb. Ade Mario confirmed in a text to VOICE AIR MEDIA.

According to report, the kidnappers who earlier demanded twenty million naira ransom(N20m), escaped from from their den where the victims were kept.


Source and Details below: https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/breaking-kidnapped-army-officer-and-two.html

Two maintenance staffs of the federal polytechnic Ado Ekiti died in an electronical accident, VAM News reports.


By Bright Olorungbotemi, Ado Ekiti

Two Federal poly Staffs Die in Electrical accident at Rector's Village.

Mr Idris Ojeba(Mr POP) and Mr. Tony died after they were electrocuted this afternoon, correspondent said.

It was gathered that the two staffs were electrocuted after attempted to fix an electrical fault on Monday and an high tension cables touches one of their tools while working to repair fault and they were suddenly trapped and electrocuted at Rectors Village, Very Close to Prime guest house, The Federal polytechnic Ado Ekiti.

The management of the institution confirmed the deaths and commiserated with the family.

While reacting to the incident, Students of the Federal polytechnic Ado Ekiti have took to social media to pay tributes to the deceased as they described them as friendly and easy going persons.

Another source confirmed that "they were an experienced maintenance staffs of the school and the job wasn't illegal type"

"Our sincere condolence and Prayers go to their family" the students stated.

Our correspondent confirmed that the school management had taken the deceased persons to their family.


Source & Other photos below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/two-federal-poly-staffs-die-in.html

NCDC said on May 9th, Saturday, has recorded 1 cases of Coronavirus in Ekiti State, 5 in Oyo, 2 in Ogun and Lagos State with 97, VAM News has obtained.

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed fresh cases of Coronavirus in the southwest states on Saturday, May 9th except Ondo state with 15 cases and Osun state with 38 cases.

According to the Nigeria centre for Disease Cintrol(NCDC) with Saturday's figure, Ekiti State has recorded 1, 5 in Oyo, 2 in Ogun and Lagos State with 97 new Coronavirus cases, VAM News reports.

This takes the total number of cases recorded in Ekiti state from the beginning of the outbreak to 13.

Also, This takes the cases of Oyo state to 64, Ogun state to 115 cases and Lagos state to 1764 cases even as Nigeria total cases increased to 4151 as at yesternight by NCDC.

No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours and only two states are free from COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, Kogi and Cross River state.

While Lagos state remains the epicentre for disease in the country as cases has continued to increase significantly.

Below is the breakdown of yesterday’s new cases:

239 new cases of #COVID19;

97-Lagos
44-Bauchi
29-Kano
19-Katsina
17-Borno
7-FCT
6-Kwara
5-Oyo
3-Kaduna
3-Sokoto
2-Adamawa
2-Kebbi
2-Plateau
2-Ogun
1-Ekiti

4151 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria.

Discharged: 745.

Deaths: 128.

As at the time of filing this report, these states government are yet to give further details of the latest fresh cases of COVID-19 pandemic in their respective state.


Source And Read more below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/ekiti-oyo-ogun-lagos-and-other.html

NCDC on Friday night announced that Ondo State has recorded 2, 1 in Osun, 4 in Oyo, 13 in Ogun and Lagos State with 176 new Coronavirus cases.


By Tunde Olorungbotemi


The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed fresh cases of Coronavirus in the southwest states on Friday, May 8th except one state; Ekiti state.

According to NCDC report yesterday, Ondo State has recorded 2, 1 in Osun, 4 in Oyo, 13 in Ogun and Lagos State with 176 new Coronavirus cases, VAM News reports.

This takes the total number of cases recorded in Osun state from the beginning of the outbreak to 38 and active cases to 3.

Also, This takes the cases of Ondo state to fifteen(15) while six of them have been treated by the state government and they have been discharged, Oyo state to 59 cases, Ogun state to 113 cases and Lagos state to 1491 cases even as Nigeria total cases increased to 3912 as at yesternight by NCDC.

No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours and only two states are free from COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, Kogi and Cross River state.

Below is the breakdown of yesterday’s new cases:

176 in Lagos
65 in Kano
31-Katsina
20-FCT
17-Borno
15-Bauchi
14-Nasarawa
13-Ogun
10-Plateau
4-Oyo
4-Sokoto
4-Rivers
3-Kaduna
2-Edo
2-Ebonyi
2-Ondo
1-Enugu
1-Imo
1-Gombe
1-Osun

3912 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria
Discharged: 679 and Deaths: 117.

As at the time of filing this report, these states government are yet to give further details of the latest fresh cases of COVID-19 pandemic in their respective state.



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https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/southwest-ondo-osun-oyo-ogun-and-lagos.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

17 Chinesemen, 9 locals, traditional chief arrested for illegal mining in Osun state, Nigeria, VAM News has learnt.

The Osun State Joint Task Force (JTF), recently inaugurated by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, has apprehended 27 illegal miners, comprising 17 Chinese nationals and 10 locals, including a local traditional chief (Baale).

They were arrested following a coordinated sting operation around Ilesa and Ife axis of the State.

Speaking on the development, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the State Governor, Abdullahi Binuyo, noted that no responsible government will fold its arms and watch its land being degraded by unauthorised persons.

He noted that aside the economic leakages, the illegal miners had also polluted the Osun River with poisonous metals, thereby making it unsafe for human consumption and irrigation.

Binuyo was, however, quick to add that apart from ensuring that those arrested are prosecuted, they will also be made to pay compensation.

"As part of the government's economic reforms, solid mineral is a major sector we are looking to explore . For these reforms to work, it has become imperative on the reforms to stop illegal mining and step up enforcement activities. The result is what we are witnessing today.

"The people you see here neither have genuine mining licences nor are they registered with the government. What they claim to have is Exploration Licences, which does not allow them to mine, the way they are doing. So we will be prosecuting them and make them pay damages.

"Apart from flouting government's Covid-19 Order, by refusing to stay at home, they have created environmental disaster for us, by poisoning our River which is a major public health concern for us," Binuyo added.

Earlier, one of those arrested, May Zam, who was the only one that could speak passable English among the Chinese, disclosed that she was not aware they were engaged in illegal mining.


READ MORE:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/17-chinese-nationals-9-locals.html

By Busy Brain, Jos

Most of the time, we blame government for almost everything. Of course, one must hold government accountable for adequate representation, for social amenities such as good roads, well equipped health centers, quality and free education for all, good water, security and stable power supply; most importantly, during this pandemic, government must live up to the task to elevate hunger by providing foodstuff and relief packages for the poor masses. I think no one should feel guilty or be blamed for demanding for good governance. It is our eligible right.

It is an undisputable fact that we have the right to hold government officials accountable but no one has the right to hurl abusive words or cast vituperations on any other person outside the government for not doing giveaway. That is why I can not for any reason abuse any 'senseless' celebrity who doesn't want to give it back to the society that made him or her. As a matter of fact, the sensible and generous ones have been doing their best to uplift the masses out of the murky water of corona hunger. Everyone knows the economic condition of the world and anyone outside the government who prefers to render helping hands to the poor masses should be appreciated, praised and acknowledged without any charges. But reverse is the case of our big madam in Yoruba movie industry called Eniola Badmus. I have never witnessed her kind of wickedness before in my life. Eniola Badmus charged someone one hundred and fifty thousand Naira ( #150, 000) before she can help to disburse five hundred thousand naira ( #500, 000) to 100 people as giveaway. This man tasked Eniola Badmus as a celebrity with thousands of followers to help him reach 100 people with five thousand naira each (#5, 000 ).

I think a sane and sensible celebrity should appreciate this kind gesture and encourage others to do more. Disgustingly, one would be marveled to read the conversations between Eniola Badmus and this young philanthropist.


Below is their leaked chats:

Philanthropist: Hi Senator Badosky. I want to sponsor your give away to give 100 people #5, 000 each because of this period

Eniola Badmus: Hello

Philanthropist: Hi, Good evening sister me

Eniola Badmus: How are you sir? Thank you for coming on my live video

Philantropist: Yes ma

Eniola Badmus: Please, am not ma

Philanthropist: Am not sir. Sorry about that

Eniola Badmus: Just address me as Eniola Badmus. Thank you for your sponsor. The Lord will bless you more

Philanthropist: OK. I will adress you like that

Eniola Badmus: You can send the money now.

Philanthropist: Send me your account details

Eniola Badmus : 0107572939. GTB

Philanthropist: Done. 'With a display of transfer details'

Eniola Badmus: I will be charging 150k for it sir.

Philanthropist: I just felt this lockdown is affecting people negatively because I know the number of people that call daily for money to the extent of people asking for #500

Eniola Badmus: I'm telling you, it is terrible

Philanthropist: It is a way of giving to people if you can give #5, 000 each to them.

Eniola Badmus: Do you want me to put your name as sponsor or you just want to be anonymous

Philanthropist: Which one is OK

Eniola Badmus: Anonymous is better or else people will start disturbing you.

What did you think ?

Philanthropist: A friend just said you can put my name. If they disturb me, I can only do what I can do and nothing more.

Eniola Badmus: I'm yet to get the 150k

Philanthropist: I just felt away of giving to people that are going through hard time this time around and look for someone in Nigeria that I can get to them through that means. I never knew there is a charge for affecting my people. I don't have any other money for this purpose.

Philanthropist: We can stand down on it

Philanthropist: It is not necessary. Sorry

Philanthropist: You can transfer back to my account.


Meanwhile, Eniola posted a brilliant excuse to defend herself for charging the man #150k.

Read her excuse below in quotation:

"I woke up to this and I thought it will be nice to give clarity and clear the air on it"

"This particular person indicated interest to do a 500 hundred thousand naira giveaway and I felt there will be exra cost for bank charges and stamp duty which I wasn't going to bare the transfer charges for that. So I asks he bares it"


READ MORE below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/exclusive-n150000-covid-19-giveaway.html

...Dairo Samuel Temitayo on his birthday


By One Class


"Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It's about impact, influence and inspiration"

Group, individual under different aegis have described the Former Students union' President of The Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Comrade Dairo Samuel Temitayo DMaker as a prominent personality par excellence, VAM News report.

The amiable and intuitive Emeritus President has deposited positive and unquantifiable impacts in in the lives of students. Perhaps the most important leadership skill you can develop is the ability to provide inspiration to the society, the students described.

Dmaker is a lover of football, lover of music and lover of good governance.

Dairo Temitayo was born on 4th of May, He had his Primary school education at Community Primary school Elemuletu Akure.

After that, he proceeded to St. Thomas Aquinas College Akure, Ondo State.

He then attended the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti to study his dream course, 'Accountancy'.

During his undergraduate days he was a member of Electoral Body NAAS 2017, Financial Secretary of ACAOSA 08 Set, and later emerged as the SUG President because of his outstanding capacity, academic performance, Jovial minded, relationship acumen with people and unprecedented character.

Thereafter, in 2018 he was posted to Anambra state to serve his father's land as Corps member.

Also, in appreciation and recognition of his humanitarian services during his school days, he is currently working with United Bank for Africa(UBA).

Currently, a member of Oodua Qualition Forum.

D'Maker while speaking on his birthday, has narrated his view about Politics, "A nation is safer and progressive when the citizens are involved in healthy businesses that can aid them enjoy good livelihood without any fear for tomorrow.”

God forbid that we become so brainwashed as to embrace a politician as a messiah and believe what the media portrays him or her to be. Until their tenure is up and after they have done their best to their capacity, every politician is just another politician. Let us all work towards the progress of our dear country, don't let us loose focus, he said.

My believe is that Nigeria will be great......Finally let us all try to keep safe always and follow the guidelines given to battle COVID-19.

We will triumph...

Long live Nigeria!
Long live Ondo state!!


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https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/dairo-samuel-temitayo-dmaker-may-4.html

By One Class


Good Day EKSUITES

We are delighted to bring you the update of Covid-19 in Nigeria from last record on the 3rd of May 2020. One hundred and seventy (170) new confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria, VAM News report.

• Till the time of report gotten, total of 2558 confirmed cases of #COVID19 have been recorded in Nigeria.

Discharged: 400

Deaths: 87.

• Of the 170 new cases reported on the 3rd of May, 39-Lagos,
29-Kano
24-Ogun
18-Bauchi
15-Kaduna
12-FCT
12-Sokoto
8-Katsina
7-Borno
3-Nasarawa
2-Adamawa
1-Oyo.

Dont forget to Contact - NCDC Toll Free Number: 0800 9700 0010; Whatsapp: +234 708 711 0839; SMS Number: +234 809 955 5577 incase of any report!.

In a statement made available to Voice Air on Monday,Once again we care for the safety of EKSUITES and the rest of the World.
We are fighting a Medical Warfare, we shall win.

In a press released by OYEDELE ALFRED ADEDAYO, Convener, EKSU COVID'19 Awareness
08101126515

Pls Broadcast on your EKSU Platforms, thank you.


Read More below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/eksu-student-unveils-covid-19-online.html

By Olorungbotemi


The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed fresh cases of Coronavirus in the southwest states on May Day except two states; Ogun and Osun state, VAM News reports.

According to NCDC report yesterday, Ondo State has recorded 4, Ekiti 3, Oyo 6 and Lagos 30 new Coronavirus cases, VoiceAir has gathered.

These take Ondo state cases to thirteen(13), Oyo state to 29 cases, Ekiti state to 11 cases and Lagos state to 1006 cases even as Nigeria total cases confirmed 2170 as at yesternight by NCDC.

No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours.

Till date, 2170 cases have been confirmed, 351 cases have been discharged and 68 deaths have been recorded in 34 states and FCT.

Below are the new cases recorded in each state...

238 new cases of COVID-19;

92-Kano
36-FCT
30-Lagos
16-Gombe
10-Bauchi
8-Delta
6-Oyo
5-Zamfara
5-Sokoto
4-Ondo
4-Nasarawa
3-Kwara
3-Edo
3-Ekiti
3-Borno
3-Yobe
2-Adamawa
1-Niger
1-Imo
1-Ebonyi
1-Rivers
1-Enugu.

The Ondo, Ekiti and Oyo state government are yet to give further details of the latest fresh cases of COVID-19 pandemic in their respective states.


Source and Details below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/just-in-ondo-ekiti-oyo-and-lagos-record.html

....As Wife distributes relief materials to Osun Residents

By Bright Olorungbotemi, Osun


A traditional ruler, Olowu of Kuta, HRH Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun iii, has expressed happiness at the commitment from President Muhammadu Buhari and the Presidential Task Force for being pro-active to curtail the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus, VAM News reports.


In a public statement made available to the press in his palace during the opening of "Olori Fatima Adeola makama Oyelude 2nd Community Empowerment Initiatives"said the effort of the federal government has paid off as the Covid-19 lockdown has really worked and now that it’s being eased.

Olowu raise concern about caution and Critical appraisal of Situations before total Resumption of Activities, lives should be Above Economic Consideration and social activity that has being in limbo in the last 40 days.

In his appreciation message to the federal government for the 1,800 bags of rice sent to Osun state, the revered monarch however urged the PTF to do more in term of financial assistance such as was rendered to Lagos, Ogun and the FCT in the wake of the pandemic.

Olowu, who had earlier sought the assistance of the federal government immediately after the index case and the Ejigbo returnees from Abidjan increased phenomenal the number of people with Coronavirus in the state, said such gesture is predicated on the fact that Osun is not financially buoyant before the COVID-19 which has further put more pressure on the lean resources of the state.

He said “I think the federal government has done so well in curtailing the COVID-19 and we must commend them. Even those who had predicted doom for Africa based on the way the rampaging COVID-19 humbled some of the developed world with better healthcare infrastructure cannot but commend the Buhari led government for its comportment which has led to the reduction in fatality recorded since February 27 when the index case was detected.

“State like Osun deserves financial assistance to augment its lean financial resources in order for the state government not to grind to a halt. The federal government can also grant debt relief or moratorium for Osun state so as to be on sound footing post COVID-19.” Olowu said.

He, however, commiserated with President Buhari over the death of his chief of staff, Malam Abba Kyari and other Nigerians who have lost loved ones to the COVID-19.

While speaking on the project, Olowu, has also announced that the 2nd Edition of Olori Fatima Adeola makama oyelude annual empowerment program is being flag off today Friday with emphasis on COVID-19 palliatives to support the government as his modest contribution to the well being of Our people during this trying time.

He further explained that vulnerable people such as widows, orphans, less privileged, and poor of poorest in Owu Kuta will be given foodstuffs and various sum of cash to augment their feeding.

“This is our little way of giving back to the society as a royal father and to support our governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola who is doing a good job towards improving the wellbeing of our people.” Olowu added.

Our correspondent gathered that the distribution of relief materials to concerned aged citizens and youths was a huge success while social distancing was highly observed.


Read More and Photos Below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/olowu-pleads-for-fgs-assistance-to.html

...."Birthday of an Icon who had revolutionized governance in the Sunshine State" - As PAMA Celebrates Ondo Rep. Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo(BTO)


By Olorungbotemi One Class


A member of the House of Representatives representing Akoko North East/North west Federal Constituency of Ondo state, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo(BTO), today... celebrating his birthday with admirers.

"Birthday of an Icon who had revolutionized governance in the Sunshine State" - As PAMA Celebrates Ondo Rep. Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo(BTO)

As BTO marked his 2020 birthday today, the Former Ondo State House of Assembly aspirant, Prince Adewale Michael Alaofin (PAMA) has eulogized BTO for transforming the constituency to an investment destination of choice, saying as a selfless leader, astute politician and seasoned administrator, he had revolutionized governance in the sunshine state.

The lawmaker, who is the Chairman House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) had since assumption of office in 2019, evolved more legacy programmes and policies which had brought about even development in all parts of the constituency and benefit to the entire state and Nigeria at large.

While commending the lawmaker for putting in place enabling environment for the sustainability of mutual interdependence between all the members of his constituents; explaining that such democratic ideal had aided good governance in the Akoko North East/West.

BTO’s leadership style in piloting the affairs of the constituency through selfless service, which had resulted in the advancement of socio-economic sectors in the constituency.


Rep. BTO had written his name in the sand of time as an achiever who had laid a solid foundation of excellence through the rebuilding mission of the current administration.

PAMA noted that the celebrant had been necessary resources towards achieving quality service in the delivery of democratic dividends to the people of the Ondo state.

We wish you happy birthday sir, Live long and prosper honorable.


Photo and Profile below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/birthday-of-icon-who-had-revolutionized.html

By Olorungbotemi One Class


The chairman of People’s Democratic Party, Osun state chapter, Hon. Soji Adagunodo has been suspended by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, VoiceAir Media News can authoritatively reports.

This was contained in a letter addressed to Hon. Adagunodo by Senator Usman Tsauri, the National Secretary of the Party.

The copy of the letter which was obtained by VAM News, the committee stated that Adagunodo should quit being the chairman of the Party in Osun pending when full investigations will be concluded into allegations of maladministration, anti-party activities and malfeasance levelled against him.

Tsauri said the decision was imperative as the report of the National Disciplinary Committee of the PartMlay found him culpable of the allegations and complaints against him.



READ MORE & See photo And Letter received below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/05/osun-2022-nwc-suspends-pdp-chairman.html

By Bright Olorungbotemi

Yobe State has recorded its index Coronavirus case, VAM News reports.

This was confirmed by NCDC officials during its daily update on its tweeter handle.

VAM News confirmed that Yobe state, has reported a case for the first time since the beginning of the outbreak in February 2020, bringing to 34, the states in Nigeria with at least a case of the disease.

This brings the number of states affected by the virus to 35 including the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, according to data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday night.

The Yobe state Government is yet to respond to the confirmation of positive case released by the NCDC.

Our correspondent confirmed that, only Cross River and Kogi state were the two states yet to confirm any COVID-19 case in the country.


Source:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/yobe-state-records-first-case-of-covid.html

THE Government’s hospital, Ipe Akoko, Ondo state has recorded a suspected Coronavirus related death, VAM News has learnt.

According to SUNSHINETRUTH, the suspected COVID-19 patient was first admitted at State Specialist Hospital (SSH), Ikare before he was transferred to less equipped General Hospital, Oka and later moved to General Hospital Ipe.

Report confirmed that all efforts made by family members of the deceased in the last few days to reach authorities to conduct test for the patient failed as officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Owo allegedly claimed there were no logistics to come down to Ipe General Hospital to pick the patient for test.

The source said that some of the health workers at those hospitals couldn’t ascertain the health status of the deceased until he died this morning, this has now been causing panic among them and residents.

One of the health officials confirmed the situation thus, “our Government is not serious about the padenmic, there was a suspected COVID-19 case in GH, Ipe-Akoko yesterday night who died about 2hrs after admission.

“Px (patient) came in unconscious with fever of 40 degree celcius, cough with grunting respiration, 52cpm. PX just discovered to be RVS reactive.

“We called NCDC (officials) in Owo (FMC) who promised to come this morning to collect sample but told us later this morning that they can’t come again due to logistics and we should release the corpse to the relatives,” the health worker said on the condition of anonymity.

“Imagine that, even the relatives that brought the patient yesterday were on gloves and mask, meaning they even suspected something.

“We couldn’t ascertain travel (record of the patient) as PX was unconscious and live alone. The suspicious thing was that they brought the patient from Ikare, leaving SSHx, Ikare, GH, Iwaro, to come to a remote area here, why?

“But NCDC decided not to do anything based on logistics which we don’t knw and advised us to release the corpse.

“Well, the PX was PCV 7%, RVS, chronic cough, and can be anytin, but this is a good suspected case of COVID, so why would NCDC just waive it away, meaning they must have been waiving other good cases (of COVID-19 patients) away too, Nigeria is a mess,” the source told SUNSHINETRUTH.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahaab Adegbenro who confirmed the incident, however declared that it was not a case of Coronavirus as being rumoured.

He said the government could not disclose the ailment that killed the patient, adding that only the family has right to know his status that led to his death.

Adegbenro said the deceased died of an entirely different health condition as proper diagnosis was carried out on the patient by medical personnel while on admission in the hospital.

He enjoined the people of Ipe Akoko not to be unnecessarily apprehensive as government would not treat any coronavirus case with kids’ gloves.

The commissioner also hinted that the patient who tested positive for covid19 at the FMC Owo was now receiving treatment at the Infectious disease hospital in Akure.


READ MORE Below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/suspected-covid-19-patient-dies-at-ondo.html

By Bright Olorungbotemi, Osogbo


An unidentified corpse was seen along Ogo-Oluwa road, Osogbo in the early hours of today, in Osun state, leading to an uproar of incessant pandemonium at Olaiya area of Osogbo, VOICE AIR Media reports.

The unknown dead Man was found unconscious on the road side by residents, and nothing seemed to be amiss; he appeared like a hopeless man.

The perplexed residents raised an alarm and called the police.

Our correspondent, who visited the area on tuesday, discovered that the dead man was seen on the road with leaves and rag to cover his brain and the deceased body on the floor with policemen, civil defence officers and health workers present at the scene.

According to VAM News reports, no one at the moment knows the cause of his death.

People living in the area were overwhelmed with fear over the incident as a lot of them kept wondering and aghast at what must have led to the tragic and premature death of the young man.

It was gathered that the residents of the area saw the body laying on the road and they thought it was just an ordinary thing not until they moved closer and later discovered it was a dead body.


Full Details below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/unknown-body-found-dead-along-ogo-oluwa.html

Justice Olusegun Odusola of the High Court in Akure, Ondo state, has adjourned the ongoing trial of the founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel Akure, prophet Alfa babatunde over the alleged kidnapping of one year old Gold Kolawole in the church last year, 2019, VOICE AIR Media has learnt.

The adjournment came after a state government counsel, Mr Babatunde falodun informed the court of the inability of the state attorney general and Commissioner for justice, Adekola Olawoye to be present due to an urgent state assignment.

Falodun also sought an adjournment of the hearing which was not opposed by all the defence counsel, olusola oke, Olumide ogidan, akinyemi omoware and olalekan Akinrinsola.

Recall that the Prophet Babatunde was accused of conspiring with six other church members to kidnap a one year old Gold Kolawole at the Sotitobire praising chapel in Akure.

The offences are said to be punishable under section five of Ondo state anti-kidnapping and anti-abduction law 2010.

The Case has been adjourned till 2nd June 2020.


Details below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/sotitobire-missing-child-court-adjourns.html

Ondo state total confirmed coronavirus cases now stand at 8, prior to the previous report of seven cases.


Recall that VAM News reported earlier that the state has confirmed additional three cases, one involved the killer of Pa Fasoranti's daughter.


Meanwhile, the state have earlier recorded four active cases.


According to NCDC, "One case previously reported in Lagos, is now an Ondo State case"


"The total number of confirmed cases in Lagos is 731, and 8 in Ondo state."


READ More below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/ondo-coronavirus-cases-at-8-not-7-ncdc.html