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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Nigeria has recorded 91 new Coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 1273, VAM News reports.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed this in a tweet on Sunday night.

91 new cases of #COVID19 reported below;

43-Lagos
8-Sokoto
6-Taraba
5-Kaduna
5-Gombe
3-Ondo
3-FCT
3-Edo
3-Oyo
3-Rivers
3-Bauchi
2-Osun
1-Akwa Ibom
1-Bayelsa
1-Ebonyi
1-Kebbi

As at 11:50pm 26th April- 1273 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria.

Discharged: 239
Deaths: 40


COVID-19 details below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/breaking-nigeria-coronavirus-case-count.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi


A serving councillor in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti state, Mr Olatunji Omotosho and the driver of the vehicle, in the ensuing fracas, has been murdered by unknown gunmen, VAM News has learnt.

The local government lawmaker was travelling with the Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Chief Olabode Folorunso also known as Mayegun and a yet to be identified woman when they were attacked.

The Commissioner and the women were however kidnapped by the assailants.

The people were attacked this evening along Iludun- Isan road on their way to Isan Ekiti.

Mr Omotosho and the deceased leader of the house was the Councillor Representing Iye ward one in Ilejemeje local Government.

Report reaching us says the three victims were in a Toyota Camry car along Isan road when they were attacked by the people suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.

When contacted on phone, the Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Police Command, Mr. Sunday Abutu said he had not been briefed on the matter.

Meanwhile, Full statement from the governor below:

The Government of Ekiti State hereby confirms the abduction of the Honorable Commissioner for Agriculture, Chief Folorunso Olabode, by suspected bandits at about 7:00pm on Sunday April 26, 2020 on his way from Ado-Ekiti to his hometown in Iye-Ekiti, Ilejemeje LGA of Ekiti State.

From initial reports, the kidnappers shot one person in his entourage, the driver of the vehicle, a serving Councillor, in the ensuing fracas.

Governor Kayode Fayemi has mandated the security agencies in the State to ensure their prompt and safe release, while assuring residents that adequate measures are ongoing, to maintain the peace and security of the State. He promised that all perpetrators of this and any crime will be brought to book.

The Commissioner for Police in Ekiti State, Amba Asuquo, has confirmed that a team has already been dispatched, and are on the trail of the abductors, with a view to securing their release.


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By Bright Olorungbotemi

Official North Korea media is silent on reports around Kim Jong-un's health; no pictures of his public appearances have appeared lately; strangely, he was also reportedly absent from his late grandfather's birthday ceremony on April 15, VAM News report.


As rumours around North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's poor health catches fire, the country remains unusually silent, thereby fuelling speculations that something is wrong in the tightly-controlled country. Notably, social media is abuzz with speculations over Kim Jong Un's alleged death after a senior official at a Beijing-backed satellite TV channel claimed the same on Weibo.

Vice Director of Hong Kong Satellite Television Shijian Xingzou reportedly stated on her Weibo account, citing top-level sources, that the North Korean leader had died. She is a niece of a Chinese minister and has over 15 million followers on Weibo.

The guessing game is on, with world powers watching the situation in North Korea very closely. The United States has "extensive contingency plans" if the news about Kim Jong-un's death turns out to be true, Fox News quoted a US intelligence source as saying.

The Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun reported Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, who's seen as his successor for a long time, was ready to assume power in the country.

The official North Korea media is, however, silent on reports around Kim Jong-un's health. No pictures on his public appearances have appeared lately.

Strangely, there were no pictures of his appearance in his late grandfather's birthday ceremony on April 15, an important holiday in North Korea to honour his grandfather and country's founder Kim Il Sung.

The only official news that has come out about the North Korean dictator is that he replied to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad who wrote to him on his grandfather's birthday.

The news, without his picture, was published in official North Korean Central News Agency on Wednesday. Several reports in the international media claimed that the 36-year-old ruler of North Korea is recovering from major heart surgery.

Reuters recently reported that China had sent a team including medical experts to advise on Kim's health. Meanwhile, Japanese weekly magazine Shukan Gendai claimed that the North Korean leader is in a "vegetative state" after a heart surgery earlier this month.

Recall that US President Donald Trump last week also called CNN reports claiming Kim Jong Un was gravely ill "incorrect" and based on "old documents".

South Korea has also rubbished reports published in the Daily NK website and other South Korean media that Kim was at death's door.


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Health workers Union, has called the attention of the Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu on danger over the spreading of COVID-19 pandemic in the state, VAM News has learnt.

The Unions in the health sector in Ondo state have expressed concern over what they described as failure of the state government to provide adequate personal protective kits in some hospitals in the face of the deadly coronavirus.

One of the unions leaders who spoke with Newsmen warned of imminent industrial action in the action if government failed to action in days time as the state lacks capable to handle upsurge in the cases of the disease.

A petition written by the unions confirmed by our correspondent, issued to the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, said that the safety kits, especially special health nose masks, hand sanitizers and hand gloves were lacking in all the hospitals in the state.

According to them, all efforts to get the attention of the government to address the challenges facing them during the pandemic Covid19 had failed hence the need to write the letters to Akeredolu.

The health workers however appealed to the state government to ensure adequate provision of the safety kits on time or they will declare industrial action.

In a reaction according to the commissioner for health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro said even though the core personal protection equipment were meant for only the infectious disease hospital, face masks and hand gloves were available in all public health facilities in the state, Obtained by SUNSHINETRUTH.

He noted that government was making efforts to provide face masks in abundant supply soon.

Dr Adegbenro while commending the health workers for being more proactive at this crucial period reminded them of the need to always apply the infection protection procedure to ensure that they also stayed safe.

Recall that the fourth COVID-19 case of a police officer who was tested in Lagos state but came to the state after which he went back to Lagos and then returned to the state for treatment was confirmed today.


Copies of petitions below:

https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/health-workers-may-embark-on-strike-in.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Safety first as Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and his personal aides were on Saturday tested for the coronavirus following the death of his chief security officer (CSO), VAM News has gathered.

Lateef Raheem, 51, died in the early hours of Friday after falling ill on Monday, but he had a history of high blood pressure and diabetes.

Report gathered that before his burial on Friday, samples were taken from his body for laboratory tests to determine if he was infected with COVID-19.

On Saturday, samples were also taken from Tinubu and his personal aides. Results are expected on Monday, sources told TheCable.

In a tribute, Tinubu praised the late police officer who had been with him before he became governor of Lagos state in 1999.

“Lateef reported for work on Monday. Feeling a bit under the weather, he went home to rest. We spoke on Wednesday by phone. He was in fine spirits and was looking forward to resuming work,” he wrote.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure


The race of survival in Alagbaka government house between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Agboola Ajayi, has gathered more momentum of rivalry in the state, VAM News reports.

Following the campaign posters and jingles of the deputy governor, Hon. Agboola Ajayi which have surfaced on social media, VAM News has gathered.

According to DAILYPOST, "the campaign messages, sponsored by Agboola Ajayi Grassroots Network, flooded social media, amidst the palpable fear and uncertainty occasioned by the wide spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There have been rumors within the political circle in the state that the Deputy Governor would be contesting against his boss, the current Governor Akeredolu, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)."

Meanwhile, reactions have been trailing the move amidst the COVID-19 concerns in the state.

Dailypost hereby confirmed that the Deputy Governor is said to be eyeing the PDP ticket with the member of the House of Representatives from Akure South/North federal constituency, Hon. Omolafe Adedayo as his deputy.

Confirming the development, a top source within the state’s political circle who craved anonymity to the Newspaper, said it was certain that the Deputy Governor had from the inception of his joint ticket with his boss, been eyeing the governorship seat.

According to the source, the deputy governor had not been loyal to his boss following series of attacks and planted stories he has been sponsoring against the governor.

“Aketi (Governor Akeredolu) trusted Agbo (Deputy Governor) so much when he choose him as his deputy. He entrusted virtually all the political machinery of the state, particularly in the southern senatorial district to the deputy but Agbo used that to his advantage to oil his governorship ambition in the state,” the source said.

While Reacting to the development, the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Mr Tope Okeowo refuted it.

He said his boss was unaware of the posters.

According to him, they were the handiwork of the deputy governor’s detractors.

“He is not aware at all. It is the work of his enemies who are trying to create further friction between the Governor and his Deputy.

“Let me say that similar videos and posters were released in the past. But the Deputy Governor does not know anything about it,” he said.


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By One Class

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has appointed 19-year-old Louis Okon as his Personal Assistant on Technical (Data Management) Affairs, making him the youngest political appointee in Nigeria, VAM News has received.

Okon was amongst the additional 427 aides appointed by Governor Ayade in Calabar on Monday. Those appointed include chairmen and members of boards of agencies as well as special assistants.

Confirming his appointment, Louis took to his Instagram page to thank the Governor and his wife, Dr. Linda Ayade.

“Earlier today, the Governor of Cross River State, Sir Ben Ayade @sirbenayade, through his Chief Press Secretary, announced me as Personal Assistant on Technical (Data Management) Affairs,”

Okon said.

“It is indeed a great honour to me to serve my State and work under His Excellency in this capacity. I am humbled as I prepare to resume work as perhaps the youngest political appointee in our country at age 19yrs.

Indeed, my appointment reemphasizes His Excellency’s belief in the youth, and his determination to create a youth inclusive administration and to bring us to the fore of affairs as he seeks to develop our dear State.

As I prepare to serve, I am particularly thankful to God Almighty, the Executive Governor and Her Excellency, @drlindaayade for this opportunity, and to Cross Riverians at large. I will always be grateful” he added.

Louis Okon is the first of two children to Barr & Mrs Orok Okon from Duke Town in Calabar South local government area of Cross River State.

He holds a Diploma in African Studies, Writing & Rhetoric & Entrepreneurial Leadership from AFRICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Participated in the Sustainable Development and Social Entrepreneurship Session of the Yale Young Global Scholars Program,Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut; July 2018.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi


There was a confusion amidst the residents of Osun state as a report was released from the office of the deputy governor's aides and governor Adegboyega Oyetola's aides contradicted each other on the update on last COVID-19 patient in the state, VAM News reports.

Recall that Osun state government recently announced that eighteen out of the 19 confirmed cases had been tested negative twice, and thereby discharged from the two isolation centres in the state.

Although, controversies have continued to generate from the actual number of cases of COVID-19 in the state, while Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded down the figure at 20 cases, the aggregate of cases maintained by the state government stands at 19.

Also, the deputy governor's aides, Sunkanmi Ajiboye released the report via social media that, "currently, Osun has no Active COVID-19 case... May it remain so perpetually!"

According to WITHINNIGERIA, the controversies rather became more elaborated on Wednesday, when the Senior Adviser to the governor on Public Health, Siji Olamiju, popularly known as AKOL granted interview with a radio station at Ilesha, and disclosed that, "the state had discharged the last patient of coronavirus, thereby making it COVID-19 free."

VAM News gathered that the Commissioner for Health, Rafiu Isamotu said, ” there is no iota of truth in that story, please, discard it”.

He further disclosed to the public that there was need for the state to dialogue with NCDC in order to rectify the discrepancy in the figures of confirmed cases in the state.

Meanwhile, Governor Oyetola on Wednesday while fielding questions from journalists shortly after inspecting some health facilities in the State, reacting to insinuations that the last case had been discharged from the isolation centre, the governor simply said, “there is still one outstanding patient. He has been treated but still positive but he is receiving treatment at the health facility at Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo.”


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By One Class


National association of Nigerian students (NANS) is today celebrating her 40th anniversary.

Asefon Sunday, the leading presidential candidate of the Apex body, says that Nigerian students deserve to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the association because the people have remained united, in spite of the daunting challenges that have threatened its unity.

Asefon sunday, the lead compatriots of the symbol of the New NANS representing the populace of Nigerian students both home and diaspora, said that Nigerian students should celebrate the unity of the apex body, stressing that over 200 millions ethnic students had remained united.

Asefon in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday maintained that the long years of existence of the association had been the bane of student's progress democratically.

He said that NANS would continue to deliver good representation and interest of the Nigerian students for the continued progress of the students, pointing out that in the last years of NANS administration, the association had fared better, considering the level of oppression issues in the country....


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Amid the Coronavirus lockdown in Kano state, some undertakers in the state have expressed worries over the increasing rate of burials in the past one week.

According to DailyTrust, over 150 people were reported to have died in Kano between Friday and Saturday and were buried in three cemeteries.

Bashir Mohammed, one of the undertakers at the Dandolo cemetery in Goron Dutse, Dala local government area of the state was quoted to have said:
“This is worrisome, we are becoming overwhelmed by what we are seeing here these days because to me, the way people are dying is not ordinary.”

Mohammed reportedly said between Saturday and Sunday, more than 30 people were buried in the cemetery, and this was in contrast to the maximum daily record of 10 burials.

The newspaper also reported that 61 persons were buried over the weekend at the Abattoir cemetery near Kofar Mazugal. Most of the deaths were said to be from Zage, Darma, Sharifai and Gabari and Zangon Barebari communities in Kano municipal.

Although, residents did not link the cause of the death to COVID-19, as of Monday, Kano recorded 59 cases of the disease with one death.

While speaking with a resident of the state, Mr Balogun Nasir, said, North always face with some health challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reacting, the state task force on COVID-19 said it has activated the community informants structure of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to report deaths and cause of deaths and has also deployed officers in all cemeteries to count bodies brought in for burial every day.

Meanwhile, Kano State Government on Monday dismissed rumour of mass death in Kano, following upsurge in activities on a number of cemetery located within the metropolis.

According to report obtained by VAM, Auwalu Abdu Fagge, State Health Educator/Secretary, Risk Communication Sub Committee on COVID-19 said,
“this particular rumor has been investigated and found to be untrue and must be dispelled.”

VAM News has gathered that the Kano state governor will make a broadcast tomorrow or in the evening to speak to the residents on the Lockdown that will end tomorrow, Wednesday, 22nd April.


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By One Class

The government of Lagos state, has issued a fresh statement to compulsory the use of face mask in the State by next week, VOICE AIR MEDIA Reports.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed on Monday during a statewide briefing held at the State House in Marina.

Sanwo-Olu said the State had already embarked on local production of face mask in large quantities. The masks, he said, will be pocket-friendly and suit the local environment.

The Governor said Lagos witnessed its worst COVID-19 cases last Sunday, recording 70 new cases and bringing total tally of active cases in the State to 379. The confirmation of the new cases, he said, was part of the successes of the house-to-house and community searching the State Government embarked on, stressing that one million households had been covered.

He added that the State had maintained 25 to 30 per cent rate of discharged cases.

“Also, there have been questions about whether the State Government is planning to introduce a face mask wearing policy. Our simple answer is that it may be compulsory to wear one in public places from next week. We have already commissioned local production of face masks in large quantities in a way that will suit our environment and be pocket friendly.”

Meanwhile, the government of Ondo state, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, has ordered for mass production of Facemask for the residents of ondo state.

According to him, "As previously communicated, @ondogov will be instituting mandatory wearing of face masks in the state. To ensure that we meet the expected demand for masks, we have engaged the tailors union and mobilized them to commence mass production of masks for our citizens."

Mandatory wearing of nose mask takes effect from April 24th, 2020 in Ondo state.


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By Akinroyeje Ayeoyenikan


This is a special appeal to the Federal Government of Nigeria to be humane enough to her citizens and not unduely expose the vulnerables to ravaging fraudsters, VOICE AIR Media reports.

Internet fraudsters are now taking many people unaware having heard that relieve material in form of food and money be distributed by government to people and ease the negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic. These unscrupulous elements are not left out in devising methods of deceit in the guise of the federal government. Now, SMS are being sent to mobile users asking for bank information.

I believe those using these mobile numbers for fraudulence motives can be tracked and arrested.

Allowing them to gain advantage over the 'locked' citizens at a time like this will definitely spell pestilence even when COVID-19 is conquered.


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By One Class

The N-Power beneficiaries under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) in Kogi, on Tuesday, implored the Federal Government to pay their stipend for March 2020.

Some of them in separate interviews with the VOICE AIR Media(VAM News) in Ondo and Ekiti state, said the payment of the stipend would enable them to take care of their needs during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Gbenga Opeyemi, an N-power-teach beneficiary, said that the non-payment of their March stipend had brought untold hardship to them during this COVID-19 Lockdown.

He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the payment, noting that the programme, which the president initiated had “really helped us a lot’’.

Another beneficiary of N-power-Agro, Goke Adesina, decried the delay in the payment of their monthly stipends, especially under the new Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.

Adesina urged the minister in the ministry, Hajiya Sadiya Farouk to address the challenge without any further delay.

“Our stipend was not delayed when the programme was under the Office of the Vice President; so, we are calling on the minister to address the issue once and for all,’’ Adesina said.

While reacting, Mrs Foluke Adewale, a teacher at Comprehensive high school, Akure, said ”we are begging the minister to pay our March stipend to enable us to buy food.

“Asking us to stay at home without paying our March stipend is impacting negatively on us; we celebrated the Easter on empty stomach’’.

“The payment of March 2020 stipend of N30, 000 each to about 500, 000 beneficiaries would have been one of the stimulus packages for COVID-19.

“But up till now, we have not been paid,’’ she said.

Meanwhile, the minister, Hajiya Sadiya Farouk in a press statement released on Tuesday, in Abuja, encouraged the beneficiaries to exercise patience, assuring them that their March stipend would soon commenced the payment today.

Human right activist, Tunde Olorungbotemi admonished the beneficiaries in the south west States to be patient as the minister and her team was working round the clock to get the March 2020 stipend paid according to her statement.


Source and Details below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/n-power-beneficiaries-to-fg-pay-our.html

By Bright Olorungbotemi


Osun state government, Governor Gboyega Oyetola, has announced that the state has discharged Six more COVID-19 patients today , VOICE AIR Media reports.


Full statement Below:
Another good news from our Isolation Centre, as 6 more COVID-19 patients have tested negative twice, in line with @NCDCgov protocol. The patients who are among the 127 Ivory Coast returnees have been discharged to join their families.

According to statement obtained by VOICEAIRMEDIA, this brings to 17, the number of cases that have tested negative twice & have been discharged after treatment in our State. The remaining 2 patients at our facility are responding to treatment & it is our hope they will recover soon &be released to reconnect with their families.

Once again, Oyetola thank the people of Osun for your cooperation &sacrifice during this challenging period. I also appreciate all our health workers who have been working so hard to ensure we're all safe. You're our heroes&we can't appreciate your sacrifices enough. God bless you all.

Details below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/breaking-osun-discharges-more-six-covid.html

By Bright Olorungbotemi, Osogbo


The residents of Osun state today troop out to carry out their daily business, activities and to stock food stuffs at home.

Recall that the State government has declared today and tomorrow a free movement day in the state,VOICE AIR Media reports.

VOICE AIR Media reported yesterday, that Osun State governor, Ogbeni Gboyega Oyetola on Tuesday, has announced the extension of the COVID-19 lockdown for additional 14 days in the state.

According to report, Governor Oyetola has relaxed today and Thursday for the Osun residents to stock food stuffs at home.

Oyetola said the decision was imperative in view of the devastating nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a broadcast by the governor of the state of Osun, Mr. ADEGBOYEGA OYETOLA, on the imposition of the second lockdown in the fight against Coronavirus outbreak obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA.

Meanwhile, 10 out of the returning 17 patients who tested positive for Coronavirus have tested negative twice and have been released to join their families.

The remaining seven that tested positive, are receiving adequate treatment at our facility, in Ejigbo, Osun state.


Details here below....
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/covid-19-residents-rejoice-as-osun-govt.html

By Bright Olorungbotemi

Osun State governor Gboyega Oyetola on Tuesday extended the state lockdown for another 14 days, VOICE AIR media reports.

Oyetola has relaxed tomorrow and Thursday for the Osun residents to stock food stuffs at home.

Oyetola said the decision was imperative in view of the devastating nature of the pandemic.


Full speech below:
BROADCAST BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OSUN, MR. ADEGBOYEGA OYETOLA, ON THE IMPOSITION OF THE SECOND LOCKDOWN IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK ON APRIL 14, 2020


My Dear Good People of the State of Osun,

You will all recall that, following the confirmation of the first case of Coronavirus in the State of on March 25, 2020 by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, we ordered a partial lockdown on the State to contain the spread of the deadly virus. The second case was recorded three days later, while the partial lockdown was still on.

Then came the unexpected arrival of 127 returnees from Ivory Coast shortly after the second case. That sporadically shot the number of persons in isolation from two to 129, necessitating the imposition of a two-week sit-at-home order which came into effect midnight March 31, 2020 to contain the spread of the virus and keep our people safe.

The decision to impose a lockdown on the State was a painful one, but its outcomes have proven that we took the best decision as no new case was recorded during the two-week total lockdown period.


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The Operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have arrested a year two National Diploma Student of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado in Ekiti State for allegedly rape offense.

The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in a statement signed by the Command’s PRO and made available to newsmen.

The Statement says, “Information reaching us from concerned citizens in Ijoka Area, Akure on Sunday 12th, April, 2020 suffice that a 16 year-old Student who is currently awaiting her admission was allegedly raped by one Femi Adejuwon an undergraduate of Accountancy Department in Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti.

“Based on Investigation, the victim narrated her terrible ordeal after being discharged from the Police Clinic, Akure. She said the Suspect called her on phone to meet him in his friend’s place.

“On getting there Femi Adejuwon brought her in, shut the door and forcefully violated her, she was later rescued in a pool of blood.

The Suspect later confessed to the crime after much interrogation, blaming Devil as the cause.

“However, investigation is still ongoing on the matter and the Suspect will be charged to Court for Justice to take its course.

“Commandant Phillip further advised that all Parents and Guardians to watch over their ward especially in this Pandemic period. (COVID-19)

“The youth are also advised to shun all social vices such as: Rape, Theft, Cultism, Vandalism, Riot among others; which is inimical to the cooperate existence of our Sunshine State.”(Sunshinetruth)


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

This must be one of the most embarrassing moments in this pastor’s life.

Pastor Of RCCG in Akure, Ondo state, Pastor Bakare, who could not control his list for under the skirt and perish thought of having sex with married Woman was caught red handed in an attempt to seduce a street members wife, VOICE AIR Media reports.

Bakare, who is also a civil servant at Ondo state Ministry of Adult & Vocational Education, was disgraced and humiliated.

The video shows the man of God seated on the bed in a room with his naked body when some church members including the husband of the woman involved stormed the room to capture him in a video.

According to some of the voice-over comments in the video, the pastor was set to bang the street members wife after making prior arrangements and lured to meet him.

Unfortunately for him, things didn’t turn out the way he imagined or planned and was caught red-handed with his naked body.

In the video sighted by VOICE AIR Media that is making rounds on social media, the street members husband of the woman involved expressed disappointment at the diabolic attempt by the pastor to have a bang with his wife.

The pastor involved tried to explain himself out of the situation after he was caught, begging them not to expose him to his church members and general public to those who stormed the room together with his Woman's husband.

According to the woman, anonymous, claimed that the man of God had made previous attempts to sleep with her.


Watch video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBtRwYRMTiY
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/video-pastor-caught-naked-in-attempt-to.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi


Child marriage is prevalent in societies /communities where poverty is endemic and the proceeds gotten from giving out a girl child are most used to cater for other members of the family, VOICE AIR Media reports.

Child marriage is majorly done, by the betrothal of a girl child below 18 years to a man much older or old enough to be the girl bride father.

Statutorily defined, a child is a person under the age of 14 years, while a young person is between the age of 14 and 17 years.

The convention on the right of the child, defines a child as a human being below the age of 18 years, unless under the law applicable to the minority is attained earlier.

African charter on the right and welfare of the child defines a child in articles to mean every human below the age of 18 years.

From all 8 given above it is trite that a child is below 18 years is not capable of making a lifelong decisions herself and shouldn’t be forced to make a lifelong commitment to marriage even by the parent or guardian of such person.

By the provisions of SECTION 29 OF THE 1999 CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AS AMENDED.


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The Federal Ministry of Education has urged Nigerians to disregard some false news flying around that the Federal Government had directed the reopening of schools, VOICE AIR Media reports.

The ministry’s Director of Press, Ben Goong, said on Sunday that there was no such directive from the minister, Adamu Adamu, as everyone had been instructed to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Goong noted that parents, guardians and stakeholders must not be misled by fake news but should continue to abide by the Federal Government’s regulations to tackle the ravaging pandemic.

He said, “On the issue of reopening of schools, the ministry has not directed the reopening of any school at any level.

The purported press release by the minister to that effect is a clear forgery as it did not emanate from the minister.

“Parents, students and the general public are advised to please disregard the fake release. There is also another story making the rounds that the Federal Government has blamed the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities on vice-chancellors. At no time did any Federal Government official make that kind of statement.

“Any insinuation in that direction....READ MORE: https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/school-closures-will-last-as-long-as.html

https://www..com.ng/ondo-state-governor-rotimi-akeredolu-recalls-decision/[/quote]Fake news

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

THE Ondo State Government notes with deep concern the second index case. This development has once again, reinforced the need to deepen our collective efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, reaffirmed the need to cancel easter sunday services Tomorrow, Sunday, 12th April, 2020.

VOICE AIR Media obtained, that Against the backdrop of the above, the Ondo State Government has directed the cancellation of the special concession granted Churches across the State to celebrate the Easter Sunday/Service. This decision was taken after due consultations with the leadership of the Christain Association of Nigeria(CAN).

Akeredolu made the declaration on his official Twitter handle.

All measures and steps taken in respect of COVID-19 still remain in force. In particular, Government has taken further steps to effectively man the boundaries in the light of reported cases of compromise and breach of the directive to close all inter-state entry points into Ondo State.


Read Full Statement below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/breaking-ondo-announces-total-lockdown.html

In contradiction to the belief in some quarters which went rife some months ago that the DSShad exhumed the corpse of Eninlaloluwa Gold Kolawole from the altar of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, a prosecution witness from the DSS has told the court that it was not part of their duties to exhume corpses.

The prosecution witness, Yomi Olabiyi, a Senior Intelligence Officer of the Department of State Services, DSS, Ondo State Command was brought to testify before the court as the hearing in the case resumed on Monday.

During cross- examination by counsel to the prophet, Olusola Oke who said different information are flying around regarding his client, urged the witness to clarify.

Oke although was advised by the court to restrict himself to the testimony of the witness, asked the question again saying that some facts needed to be cleared up through the hearing.

The witness then said that it was not the work of the Department to exhume corpses.

As the court had already proceeded on Easter recess, the case was then adjourned till 27th April, 7th and 11th May, 2020.
(The Hope Newspaper)



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https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/sotitobire-dss-gives-account-of.html

By One Class


A Lagos Magistrate Court has pardoned Nigerian Hip-hop artiste, Azeez Fashola, a.k.a Naira Marley and a former gubernatorial candidate, Babatunde Gbadamosi, for contravening the lockdown order imposed on the state to flatten coronavirus curve, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

Meanwhile, VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered that Despite the lockdown order in the state, fans of singer Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley stormed the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Ogba this morning to show him support as he was being arraigned for flouting the social distancing order of the state government.

Naira Marley was arraigned alongside politician, Babatunde Gbadamosi but the state government decided to not go forward with the prosecution.

Both Naira Marley and Gbadamosi were arraigned on Wednesday before a Magistrate court in the state after attending the birthday party organised by Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello popularly called Jenifa for her husband, Abdulrashhed Bello who is known professionally as JJC.


See More Photos, Details Below: https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/court-clears-naira-marley-gbadamosi-on.html

By One Class

The Osun state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has named new CMD of LAUTECH teaching hospital Osogbo, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

On Tuesday, Oyetola approved the immediate appointment of Prof Peter Babatunde Olaitan, a Plastic Surgeon as the new CMD of LAUTECH Teaching hospital Osogbo.

VOICE AIR MEDIA reported earlier that Accident victims dying at Osun hospital doors over lack of first aid and the victims were rejected by LAUTECH teaching hospital Osogbo, Osun state.

While Olorungbotemi Bright, an human right Activist, urged Osun Governor, Gboyega Oyetola to provide reactionary measure, boost and revitalize health sector in the state.... Details here... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/osun-governor-appoints-new-cmd-for.html


Olaitan who until his appointment was Provost of College of Health Sciences, LAUTECH, Osogbo.

He is a member of OSUN COVID 19 Technical Committee.

The Governor also visited the emergency room and promise to supply first aid amenities to the hospital.

His appointment takes effect immediately.


Source:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/osun-governor-appoints-new-cmd-for.html

By One Class


The residents of a community in Osun state have been left shl shocked after discovering a dead body floating on a river, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

According to report obtained, a decomposing corpse of a yet-to-be-identified man found floating in a river along Osogbo-Iragbiji road on Monday led to panic in the Kelebe community of the capital city of the Osun state.

The body, according to eyewitnesses, was seen floating on Omu River by some passersby.

Some Residents of Kelebe area, who commented on the discovery were said to have notified the Ota Efun Police Division about the corpse.

As close look, Policemen from the station, has evacuated the corpse and deposited it in the morgue of Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.

It was a Man identified as Taiwo Aderibigbe who happened to be a resident of Kelebe community, said the floating body was discovered on the river in the afternoon by passersby.

When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer of Osun State Command, Yemisi Opalola, said the corpse had been removed.


“The identity of the corpse...READ MORE Below: https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/panic-as-residents-discover-corpse.html

....While being arraigned in court (photo)

By One Class

An human right Activist, and Some Nigerian celebrities have called for the arrest of journalists and security operatives spotted crowding around Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz while being arraigned in court today April 6, for violating a lockdown order on public gathering after they hosted a house party, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

VAM reported earlier that the couple were found guilty and handed a fine of N100,000 each and also sentenced to 14 days community service, three hours per day excluding Saturday and Sunday.

While Reacting to the video which emerged after Funke Akindele and JJC were arraigned, activist and some Nigerian celebrities accused those spotted in the video of violating the social distancing policy and ban on public gathering of more than 20 people.

Human right Activist, Bright Olorungbotemi wrote;
"Where’s is the social distance they are shouting

Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola wrote;
"@funkejenifaakindele n @jjcskillz are being persecuted for breaking the law. Correct they shld be persecuted but ejor making a show at this extremely delicate n sensitive time of a pandemic is what I don’t understand. Are these people not more than 20?
Where’s the practice of social distancing? Whose breaking the law now?
Shldnt everyone in the video or the gatherer of the gathering be persecuted as well? tori eleyi o ye mi o.
Everyone in this video should be rounded up and put in isolation. Government risking people’s lives, just to show they are working. Ko buru!
Which way Nigeria ??
Naija n show off mentality
The guilty judging the guilty!
Social distancing
Face mask
Stay home to stay safe
Covid-19 spread
@jidesanwoolu pls sir look into this !"

Instagram comedian, Mr Macaroni wrote;
"Funke Akindele in court!!! Wait, isn’t this the exact same reason she was arrested ?
Who will arrest those in this video now?"

Actress Iyabo Ojo wrote;
"What happened was wrong no doubt, however, we're all humans and no one is perfect, .
So on her behalf & hubby I apologise once again
.
It's going to be ok dear, stay strong @funkejenifaakindele @jjcskillz this shall pass ..

Moreover, I will like to bring to your notice sir, that everyone most especially the media personnel who went to court today on this issue should all be quarantined because there was no social distancing in display. Thank you sir @jidesanwoolu"


READ MORE below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/activist-celebrities-call-for-arrest-of.html

By One Class

As the trial of Alfa Babatunde of Sotitobire church continued in Ondo state high court sitting in Akure on Monday , the trial became more tasky as court admitted the evidence presented by the Department of Security Service against Prophet Babatunde Alfa over the missing of one year old boy in his church, VOICEAIR MEDIA reports.

The trial resumed as journalists were barred from the proceedings due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The six defendants and other court officials were also ordered to wash their hands before entering in to the court premise as part of the process against coronavirus.

Babatunde was dragged before the Court following the disappearance of a one year old toddler, Gold Kolawole, during a church service in his church in November last year.

During the Monday’s proceeding, a Senior officer of the Department of State Service, (DSS) Yomi Olabiyi, presented before the court ,the evidence obtained from the defendants while in custody of the agency.

Also, while cross examining the DSS Director of Public Prosecution, Grace Olowoporoku, who tendered as evidence, the statements made by Babatunde and four other defendants before the court, but the Counsel to the defendant, Olusola Oke, opposed the position.

According to Oke, the Counsel who was present while the defendant was giving his statement was provided by the DSS, from the legal aid council, contrary to the claim that the counsel was engaged by the defendant.

The presiding Judge, Olusegun Olusola, however ruled that, Section 17 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, allowed a defendant to engage a counsel from the legal aid Council of Nigeria or justice of peace to represent him when security agents elicit statements from the suspects.

He ruled in favor of the adminisiblity of the statements made by the defendants as evidence for the trial on the basis that it was confirmed that a legal aid council of Nigeria was present at the time of obtaining the statement.


The case however adjourned... Read more below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/sotitobire-court-admits-dss-evidence.html

The Ekiti state government, has relaxed curfew from 6am-2pm every Tuesday and Thursday in the state.


Read more below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/breaking-ekiti-state-government-relaxes.html

By One Class - One Voice

In the face of lockdown nationwide in Nigeria and the world epidemic continues with the spreading of the deadly virus, Covid-19, a 9-year-old girl, Oluwashikemi Ogunleye, has donated a sum of N950 to Ogun state government, VOICEAIR MEDIA reports.

In her own little way of commitment through contributing to the fight against coronavirus in her state, Ogun.

Meanwhile, the state governor who was obviously impressed with what the little girl did, said he was proud of her.

His message on Twitter read:

"Not all superheroes wear capes. Little Oluwashikemi Ogunleye, who is our youngest donor so far, used the State USSD to donate 950 Naira to the Ogun State COVID-19 Pandemic Support Fund."

He asked the little girl to continue to be generous.

He also prayed for God Almighty to bless the people through recovery from this pandemic on the grounds of her kind heart.

Also, Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president of Nigeria also thanked Kemi for her donation.

According to Atiku, the coronavirus pandemic which is ravaging the world will be defeated as everyone unites to fight it.

VoiceAir Media gathered that the girl's father who spoke with Premium Times said his daughter wanted to join the rest of the world to fight the COVID-19 pandemic so children can return to school.

According to him, his daughter operates a piggybank account from where she withdrew N1,000 to donate. The amount was reduced to N950 after transactions charges were deducted.


SEE Atiku, Governor Abiodun full reaction below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/04/9-year-old-girl-donates-cash-to-fight.html