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No fewer than 300 people have reportedly died in Iran with a further 1,000 getting sick after consuming methanol thinking it will protect them against the coronavirus disease.

In respect to the reports on the effectiveness of hand sanitizer in combating coronavirus, social media posts across Iran have been awash recently with theories that industrial alcohol such as methanol could cure and prevent coronavirus.

Fox News reported that after some social media posts claimed that a British school teacher and others cured themselves of the coronavirus with whisky and honey, bootleggers started packaging industrial alcohol to Iranians, with the misconception that it prevents coronavirus, since the consumption of alcohol is banned in the Islamic country.

“Other countries have only one problem, which is the new coronavirus pandemic,” said Dr. Hossein Hassanian, an adviser to Iran’s Health Ministry disclosed.

“We have to both cure the people with the alcohol poisoning and also fight the coronavirus.”

But according health ministry, it is “Unfortunately in some provinces, including Khuzestan and Fars, deaths from drinking methanol has exceeded the number of deaths by the new coronavirus,” Hassanian said.

Iran has reported over 29,000 confirmed cases and more than 2,200 deaths from the virus, but the World Health Organization and some International experts, fear Iran may be under-reporting its cases.


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Coronavirus: Stop blaming Adeboye, Alakija others, they are not our problem - VAM Publisher charges Nigerians

By Bright Olorungbotemi(One Class)

In Nigeria today, we set off the gaze on our problems and focus on people that are not our problem.

The Government is saddled with the task and responsibility of providing basic amenities for her populace; and in time like this swing into action on emergency allocation of funds for relief.

Tunde Bright Olorungbotemi, Editor-in-Chief of VAM News while speaking with Newsmen, today revealed that a lot of young people keep on blaming Aliko Dangote, Folurunsho Alakija, Femi Otedola, Pst. E.A Adeboye, Dr. David Oyedepo, etc; and all the rich Nigerians, imposing it as a compulsory demand for them to make donations for COVID-19 crisis.

It's not compulsory or mandatory, doing so, is only out of kindness, generosity, care, love and concern for humanity, he said.

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ODIEC postpones Council Election indefinitely


After several pressure from different quarter, the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) today postponed indefinitely the forthcoming Local Government Elections billed for April 18, 2020 in the 18 council area of the state due to ravaging Coronavirus.

The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Yomi Dinakin announced this in Akure.

A group, Ondo State Political Action Group (OSPAG), had on Monday this week called on the Oluwarotimi Akeredolu led Ondo State government and the State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) to postpone with immediate effect the forthcoming Local Government Elections billed for April 18, 2020 to serve as a precautionary measure to forestall the spread of the Coronavirus in the state that has been ravaging almost the entire countries of the world.

The group made this known in a statement after her meeting in Akure where they stressed the need for the state government to tighten all loop holes particularly our motor parks, Churches, Mosques, Schools and most importantly, postpone the Local government election slated to hold on April 18, as measures to proactively safeguard the infiltration of the deadly virus into the state.


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Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State has tested negative for coronavirus after being spotted earlier today undergoing a medical test.

The result of the test came after the Bayelsa State Governor denied having any contact with Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, before they tested positive for coronavirus.

Diri’s acting Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, announced the test result obtained from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) accredited laboratory in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo on Thursday March 26.

The acting chief press secretary said;
“The result showed that Diri had no evidence of COVID-19 infection.

“Before the governor opted for the test, he had been inundated with phone calls and messages, following speculations on the social media that he may have been infected.

“This was fuelled by his sitting next to a Northeast state governor, who later tested positive for the virus, during the last National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja, on March 19."


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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Monday, ordered all courts in the country to shut down on 24th march, as part of measures to stop spread of deadly Coronavirus disease in the country, Voiceairmedia reports.

In a statement issued on the official website of the National Judicial Council (NJC), the CJN, asked all Heads of Courts to suspend court sittings for an initial period of two weeks at the first instance, except in matters that are urgent, essential or time-bound according to the extant laws.

“In view of the reality of the COVID-19 in the country and in order to take further preventive steps, all Heads of Courts are, from tomorrow, the 24th day of March, 2020, directed to suspend court sittings for an initial period of two weeks at the first instance, except in matters that are urgent, essential or time bound according to our extant laws.

“Your Lordships are hereby directed to bring the content of this circular to the notice of all stakeholders in justice administration, please.”

However, the directive by the CJN may delay the trial of Prophet Alfa Babatunde and five other members of Sotitobire Miracle Centre, at an Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure over the alleged missing of one year old boy, Gold Kolawole.

Recalled that Baby Gold got missing since 10 November, 2019 and this led to arrest of Pastor Babatunde and his church workers and their trial had started since last month before Justice Olusegun Odusola.

During the last sitting of the court six days ago, Justice Odusola adjourned the case till April 6, 2020 for further hearing of the case, after mother of the missing boy, Mrs Modupe Kolawole testified against the Prophet.

Modupe Kolawole was the third principal witness to be examined and cross- examined on circumstances sorrounding Gold’s whereabouts.

After over 8 hours of proceedings on March 20, Justice Odusola adjourned the case till the 6th April to enable the four remaining witnesses of the state give their testimonies.


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The General Secretary, National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has threatened that the union would be forced to embark on strike to protect its members against COVID-19.

Ajaero made this known on Wednesday in a letter to the Minister of Power, Mr Sule Mamman, after he reported to work on March 23 from a trip to Germany and Egpyt.

He said the minister did not self isolate himself for the compulsory 14 days.

According to him, the minister will be solely responsible for the transmission of COVID-19 to any staff in Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

Ajaero said that by this action the minister failed to provide adequate precautionary measures to protect staff and would be responsible for his failure to comply with the Federal Government directive.

The letter read in part:
“Our attention has been drawn to the return of the Minister of Power, Sule Mamman, from his trip to Germany and Egypt while on the entourage of the Chief of Staff to the President.

“The minister despite the president’s directive to self-isolate reported at the office in the midst of agitation and complains from the staff at TCN Headquarters in Abuja.

“If not for the intervention of the union, there would have been pandemonium at the office, on March 23.

“In view of recent developments, the union wishes to state unequivocally that the minister will be held responsible for the transmission of COVID-19 to any staff in TCN.”

Ajaero said that the union was giving employers in the power sector whose staff constantly interface with customers and the public, 24-hours to put adequate precautionary measures in place to protect staff.


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...after he developed persistent cough.

A top government source has said that persistent coughing by the President raised fears in Aso Villa on Tuesday despite him earlier testing negative to Coronavirus.

Since it emerged that Abba Kyari, Buhari's Chief of Staff, tested positive for the deadly virus, all had not been the same in the Presidential Villa.

The Presidential Intensive Care Unit inside Aso Villa has been activated and placed on standby after President Muhammadu Buhari went into self-isolation on Tuesday evening.


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The Ondo State Executive Council on Monday, approved the appointment of 15-year-old Prince Oloyede Adeyeoba as the Arujale of Okeluse in Ose local government area of the state.

The 15-year-old Senior Secondary School student is the only surviving son of the late king.

The appointment was among the three ratified by the Executive Council presided over by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday, 23rd March, 2020.

The council also approved was the appointment of Prince Ebenezer Adewunmi Ogunmolasuyi as the Olupenmen of Upenmen in Owo local government Area of Ondo State.

The 47-year-old Mass Communication and Journalism graduate from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism, NIJ and an Associate Member of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, NIPR is from the Ayiwoye Akinola ruling house.

The Olupenmen stool became vacant in August 2017 after the demise of Oba (Rtd Col.) Samuel Ademulegun.

The third Prince whose selection was ratified is Prince Olorunsola Akinyelure as Odogbo of Ode Omi in Irele council area.

Briefing government house correspondents after the meeting, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lola Fagbemi, flanked by his Information counterpart, Donald Ojogo, said Ogunmolasuyi’s appointment followed an election conducted by kingmakers in the community.

Fagbemi said the ratification was arrived at after hours of deliberations by the Council.

The election was supervised by Mr Segun Omojuwa, the Director of Local Government Administration in Owo local government.


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…Urges ODIEC, Police, Traditional rulers and Leaders to swing into action

THE Social Democratic Party, SDP, has condemned the alleged attempt kidnap on its Idanre local government candidate, Bankole Akinselure and the attack of innocent Idanre citizen on Monday evening by APC political thugs.

The party in a statement, signed by the chairman, said, the attack shows that the All Progressives Congress and Chairmanship Candidate of the party have become jittery over Bankyposal candidacy’s soaring popularity across the local government which signals “an impending inevitable electoral defeat for the APC at the April election.”

The statement read, "the attack was lunched this evening by the APC thugs led by the APC Idale lemikan ward councillorship candidate in person of Mr Betiku Akinwale a.k.a 10-10 in my visit to the SDP ward meeting. Him and his men came fully armed to disrupt our meeting and destroyed the canopy, break the chairs, beat our members and as well threatening to kidnap myself and my vice Chairman."

The APC thugs attempt to kidnap our flagbearer but failed, flogged and scattered everybody with cutlass and guns.

“The SDP however cautions the APC to note that there is a limit to what the people of Idanre local government, who have made up their minds to vote in Bankole as their next chairman, can stomach, particularly at this critical time.

“The SDP states that resorting to violence cannot help the APC in this election. This is so because Idanre LG is home to SDP and the people have made up their minds to replace APC government with Akinselure Bankole on April 18, and nothing can change that resolve.

“Our party therefore calls on the ODIEC, Police, traditional ruler(Kabiesi) and the leaders of the community to guarantee adequate security ahead of the election and ensure that the APC does not in any way, achieve its aim of disrupting the electoral process, knowing that it will be defeated.”


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Governor of Bauchi state, Bala Mohammed, who attended the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday last week, Voiceairmedia has gathered.

Since the governor revealed that he has gone into self-isolation having shaken hands with Atiku Abubakar’s son, also named Mohammed, who has now tested positive for the coronavirus, there is palpable fear at Nigeria’s seat of power.

Mohammed had attended the NGF meeting presided over by the chairman, Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state.

At the meeting, which lasted till midnight, were several governors and deputy governors.

Asishana Okauru, director-general of NGF, and Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, head of media and public affairs, were also present.

The following day, the Bauchi governor was also at the breakfast meeting the governors had with the World Bank at Fraser Suites, located at the central business district Abuja.

He was also present at the National Economic Council (NEC) presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.

Many of those at the meeting are privately expressing worries over the possibilities of having been exposed to the virus at the meeting.

On Monday, Osinbajo called off the commissioning of National Traffic Radio.

No reasons were given, although this might be a precaution.


Who and who shook hands with Governor Bala

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A 25-year old tiler, simply identified as Jamiu, was on Sunday crushed to death by a heavy duty truck in Osogbo.

The Incident occurred at 5:15 pm at the popular Olaiya Junction, Osogbo, Osun State capital, CityMirrorNews gathered.

Jamiu was killed on his private motorcycle by the driver of truck.

The incident obstructed the free flow of vehicular movement for more than two hours.

A witness account has it that the passenger on the motorcycle, popularly called okada, was dragged from the wheels of the truck with a broken leg.

An eye witness account revealed that the driver of a trailer with registration number Lagos: LSR140 XV coming from Gbongan road refused to wait for one the trafick light that had stopped him and swerved to crush the motorcyclist to death.

It was gathered that another driver of a wine colour Toyota Camry car, marked Lagos APP 821 CX on a right of way, coming from Odi-Olowo was also bashed by the trailer but was lucky not to have been killed.

But Jamiu was on his motorcycle marked Osun: SGB 014 UH, waiting for his turn to be released by the trafick light, when to the trailer crushed to death.

It was also gathered that two ladies on the motorcycle with the deceased jumped off when they saw the trailer facing the direction.

Security men, including the men of the Department of State Services, the police, the Federal Road Safety Commission had an hectic time preventing irate mob from setting the trailer ablaze.



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By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Idanre

Following the fear of suspected case of the dreaded coronavirus in Ondo State, Rep.Tajudeen Adefisoye has counselled the constituents of Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency not to dismiss the dangers that the deadly corona virus could pose to human health.

Adefisoye encouraged his constituents and the good people of Ondo State at large to heed the expert advise of regular washing of hands with soap, social distancing and the use of hand sanitizers. He also urged his constituents that cannot afford to buy hand sanitizers to prepare the mixture of lime with the local ‘ogogoro’ drink, which he described as equally effective.

In a similar vein, Adefisoye has urged his constituents to avoid large gatherings of people that are more than 20, pending when a vaccine will be developed for the corona virus which is fast assuming pandemic status across the world.

Also, the lawmaker has counselled his constituents to avoid travels that are not compulsory, particularly inter-state journeys; in order to avoid having body contacts with carriers of the most deadly disease.

However, Adefisoye has appealed to parents in Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency to ensure that their children and wards whose schools have been shut on instruction of Ondo State government are kept indoor and not allowed to roam the streets.

He added that school children could become vulnerable to the dreaded Covid -19 in the course of roaming the streets where there is large gathering of people.

Meanwhile, in the unlikely event that any constituent of Idanre/Ifedore may be manifesting symptoms that are similar to that of Covid-19, Adefisoye has urged such individual to quickly visit the nearest government or private hospitals for appropriate medical attention.

Likewise, the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Army has advised anyone in Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency that may have recently returned from any of the high risk corona virus countries to observe two weeks self isolation.

He added that this advice of self isolation has become necessary so as to prevent the outbreak of Covid- 19 disease in Ondo State.


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Could this be the sign that the world is gradually moving to the end or what is really happening. I asked myself! this has even gone beyond gradual process, if the world is moving to the end through this virus, it is moving with high acceleration. From China to the rest of the world.

Countries are closing boarders to halt movements. Economy at the lowest ebb. Sports, mosques, churches, market places, social gatherings, schools and colleges locked down. Who said this is not the sign to the end of the world?

I asked myself again with a deep breath.

I was actually brainstorming, if for example this lead to the judgement day, what could be regarded as my savings that would grant me salvation hereafter. Trying to recall my flaws and comparing to my good deeds. To be candid, I am a sinner like other person but I will make heaven.

Few seconds later, something whispered to my ears and said: "Busy Brain, stop that gothic thought. You have a long way to go and many dreams to fulfill. Don't let the world end now. Coronavirus has come and it would go by God's grace." It was the good spirit in me that gave me the courage and cleared my horrible thoughts. Swiftly, everything fled.

For the fact that am lonely, I couldn't just let go of some things. I was actually picking them one after the other. I was wondering why the whole China who has grown old with grey hairs in technologies could not find a substantial solution to the virus and US, the custodian of nuclear weapons like missile, drone could not deploy any to defeat corona virus. Italy, France, Spain death toll on the rise. The pellucid solution is a mere guess work of chloroquine, paracetamol, Vitamin C...etc. At this point, I realized I needed water to step down. What a pity. I shook my head.

I was not only sad but felt embarrassed that Nigerians could politicise a virus that doesn't recognize any political party. The cross carpeting and 2023 madness still remains a priority at this dire period. What a shame! Politicians are toying with a pandemic virus that has helped to kill Boko Haram. Since its outbreak, Boko Haram has remained calm and I think their back bones have stopped visiting them for the sake of corona virus. I doubt if the sponsors of Boko Haram members are Nigerians. Who knows?

Irrespective of the Country or Region the sponsors might have come from, they will never know peace. I prayed.

At that moment, I was in a maelstrom on why Buhari's silence should be headache. Many people calling for Buhari's head because he has not addressed the country since the outbreak is of no value. Buhari is not a medical expert. He cannot write his address himself. His speech would be prepared and that cannot change corona virus carriers' status to negative. What Nigerians need as information should come from Ministry of Health and National Centre for Disease Control and these bodies saddled with that responsibility have been doing absolutely well in sensitization, precaution measures and media orientation across the country. Whether Buhari addresses the country or not, the great task ahead goes beyond blame game.

Before I rounded up my lonesome adventure, Corona Virus is a clarion call on us...


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The Nigerian Artiste & popular singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has declared his support to the Oyo state governor, Voiceairmedia reports.

During Davido's hanging out with Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde at His residence in Ibadan.

He also claims the governor is a huge source of Inspiration to him. The governor is known for his people oriented policies that has made him The peoples favourite.


See his full statement below:
“Ever since I first heard of your triumph and good governance in Oyo State I ‘ve been wanting to meet you and I am glad I did."

"You truly inspire me and with Leaders like you the future is definitely bright. God bless you Sir….”

VAM recalled that Seyi Makinde and Davido’s uncle, Demola Adeleke are in the same political party, People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Voiceairmedia reported that Davido was active campaigner for his Uncle Senator Adeleke that lost in the Osun Governorship elections. Seyi Makinde and his uncle were flagbearers of PDP.


Could this be a reason for his love for Oyo State Governor

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National Association of Nigerian students presidential hopeful, Comrade Sunday Asefon on Friday announced safety measures for Nigerian students both at home and diaspora.

While addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti state, the leading compatriot of the Symbol of New NANS opined that Coronavirus requires individual action, such as; Improved personal hygiene, wash your hands often with soap, avoid close contact with people who are sick, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough/sneeze or use the inside of your curve elbow, clean and disinfect surfaces, avoiding unnecessarily large gatherings, watching out for any symptoms and reading about COVID19.

"Though we have not recorded any death case of the deadly virus in Nigeria, but 'Self precaution is how you protect yourself and others, shun fear, flee panic and STAY SAFE'. Asefon said.


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The Government of the State of Osun has placed a ban on all gatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons in the same place.

This measure takes immediate effect and will be in place until further notice.

The ban will affect all Schools in Osun, Churches, Mosques, Night Clubs and Sports arenas among others.

The government, which advised the citizenry not to panic, especially because no case has been recorded in the state so far, noted that it arrived at the decision it took after wide consultations with health professionals and stakeholders in the health sector over COVID-19.

In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, the government noted that the ban became necessary following Federal Government's directive to ensure precautionary measures are taken to prevent the spread of the disease.

Besides, the government noted that the mere fact that few cases have been reported in its neighbouring states makes it imperative to act.

"As at 18th March 2020, the total number of cases as announced by the Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, stands at eight (, with one of the five (5) recent cases confirmed on Wednesday, in Ekiti State.

"Though we have not recorded any case of the deadly virus, as a responsible government, we must be prepared so that we are not taken by surprise. The corona virus scourge is a complex public health emergency, the type the world had never seen.

"Therefore, to protect our dear state, our children, and our economy will require our collective response and sacrifice. Government at both state and local government levels will lead but we will all need to do our bit to get through this bad patch.

"As a responsible and responsive government that places premium on the well-being of its people, we will protect our citizens from potential and actual threats.

"We also urge our people to dedicatedly observe the precautionary protocols of thorough washing of hands with soap and clean water and the use of hand sanitiser; observing social distance and avoiding large gatherings, and alerting the authority of any suspected case.

"Our Technical Action Committee is working round the clock to beef up the State's capacity for epidemiological control and management. We therefore call on citizens not to give in to undue panic" the statement added.

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By OLADIMEJI UTHMAN ”DAN FODIO”


The attention of the leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students {NANS} South West Zone under the auspices of Comrade Kappo Olawale Samuel has been propelled towards some impersonators and unscrupulous individuals who have been fictitiously appointing some sets of students under the disguise as an office holder in our great association, Voiceairmedia has received.


See full press statement below:

Upon their recent undue appointments by one of the impersonators known as Comrade Akinwunmi Akeem Akinshola who acclaimed himself as the Deputy Coordinator of the South West Zone of NANS even without his spirit nor body at the convention ground at Lagos State College of Health Technology, Yaba (LASCOHEALTH) which produced the leadership of the Zone on Saturday, 7th of December 2019.

In lieu of this defacing acts from the power tussled impersonators, the office of the duely elected and sworn in Deputy Coordinator of NANS South West Zone in person of Comrade Oladimeji Uthman seizes this opportunity to call the attention of the entire Nigerian Students populace across all institutions in South West region particularly the Gateway State {Ogun} to beware and keep distance from these set of impersonators and appointees from their ends who operate in the capacity of NANS South West Zone at large.

Furthermore, this is to enlighten and inform the students populace in the South West region to abstain from these set of impersonators and not to have any form of official business or relations with them because whosoever does this, is at his or her own peril.

Though, necessary steps have been taken and the issue has been duly reported to the law enforcement agencies in all South Western states and they would face the wrath of the law soon.

However, NANS South West Zone assures the entire students populace not to give room to any form of impersonation that could cause harm or vandalize the image of NANS as a reputable and responsible body and also calling the attention of security personnel in the states that falls under the region respectively to be at alert as the interest of our students is second to non under our leadership.

Most importantly, the genuinely elected and inaugurated leadership of NANS South West Zone {Zone D}, uses this medium to send a note of warning to these set of impersonators to desist from this unlawful act as information has it that their purported inauguration was also disrupted and unapproved by the institution management of the self acclaimed impersonating Coordinator.


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My dear good people of Ondo state, as you are aware, the world is currently experiencing an outbreak of corona virus (COVID-19) infection. This is a highly infectious disease spreading all over the world.

The disease is easily transmitted from one person to another. Our country Nigeria has not been spared of this attack.

In the last few weeks, the fear of its presence in our country has been confirmed.

The major symptoms of this viral attack are fever, cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose and difficulty with breathing. Any individual with these symptoms especially those who have recently travelled to areas where there is a serious outbreak should embark on self-isolation for a minimum of 14 days.

Such individuals should also in the interest of our corporate existence, report in any of our healthcare facilities nearest to them or call any of our emergency lines that will be released for assistance if they develop any of the symptoms.

On our part, this administration had taken the following steps to ensure that the health system is ready to manage the situation effectively in collaboration with the federal government and our development partners. These steps include:
Equipping the state infectious disease hospital as a treatment center for the disease.

Upgrading the state disease surveillance network to be able to identify cases and ensure proper community surveillance.

Roll out a sustained media campaign on the COVID-19 infection.

Ensure a seamless collaboration with federal government and other development partners.


To further strengthen our capacity to respond effectively to this emergency, we have set up a high level inter-ministerial committee to coordinate state’s response to the COVID-19 challenge.

The committee which is chaired by the hon commissioner for health, has members cutting across relevant institutions and MDAS.


Akeredolu's broadcast on Coronavirus Pandemics (see full text of Governor's Broadcast) below:
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The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced alterations to its services following the spread of coronavirus.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG has issued a new guideline for Sunday worship in the affected states in Nigeria in a bid to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

Recall that Lagos and Ogun state had issued directives ordering closure of religious centres with more than 50 gatherings.


A memo titled:
“Slight alteration in the mode of service for parishes in Lagos and Ogun states” from the Assistant General Overseer (Admin & Personnel) Pastor Johnson Folorunsho Odesola and addressed to pastors-in-charge of regions and provinces in Lagos dated March 18, 2020, outlined the changes.

In the statement made available to the press on Wednesday night, Pastor Odesola said: “We refer to the directive from the Lagos and Ogun state governments placing a ban on all religious meetings and gatherings of more than 50 worshippers in Lagos, as part of the precautionary steps towards managing the further spread of the Coronavirus disease.

“In line with this directive from the government, the mission authority has instructed as follows:


1. Parishes that have an average of attendance of 50 members or less can hold their services without any alteration or changes.

2. Parishes that have average attendance above 50 members are directed to make use of their House Fellowship centres to run simultaneous services with the main church.

3. Parishes that have the facility to run more than one service can also do so, under the strict directive that worshippers won’t exceed 50 people per service.

4. One supervising minister and an usher could be seconded to each Centre for the collation of necessary reports (attendance, New converts, Newcomers, etc)

5. All centres are requested to connect to Dove Television to join the live broadcast from the General Overseer during the period.

Continuing, Pastor Odesola informed the senior pastors that the arrangement will remain in operation for the next few weeks, based on the position of the Government.

“You are therefore requested to convey the assurances of the continued prayer of the General Overseer to members, while also encouraging them not to panic in the face of ongoing crisis because God promised us victory over every battle at the start of this year,” the AGO in charge of Administration, maintained.


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Ekiti State government, yesterday has confirmed the first case of Coronavirus in the state.

In the reports, the patient, a 38-year-old male from the state, tested positive to COVID-19.

The patient is suspected to have been infected while driving an American Caucasian, 27, who was visiting Nigeria from Richmond, Virginia, USA in the company of his caregiver, a Nigerian woman aged 31 from Ekiti state.

The statement signifies that the American man and his caregiver arrived Nigeria on March 3, 2020, via the Muritala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos and were driven to Ibadan by the man who has now tested positive for Coronavirus.

They stayed in Ibadan for two weeks before driving to Ado-Ekiti on March 13.

A day after arrival, the American man fell ill and later died.

Hospital authorities alerted the state task force and samples were taken from all three persons.

The driver tested positive for Coronavirus, the female caregiver's result came back negative for the Coronavirus while the American man's result was inconclusive.

The driver, who is stable and not showing any symptoms, has now been quarantined in the State's Isolation Center, while the caregiver who tested negative is under close observation.

The statement signed by the Honorable Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr (Mrs) Mojisol Yaya-Kolade, states that the State is working with the Federal Minsitry of Health and the World Health Organization to trace anyone who might have come in contact with the team since they landed in Lagos on March 3 before heading to Ibadan and then Ekiti State.


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https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/03/first-suspected-coronavirus-case.html

A man has been arrested for digging up a gravesite reported to belong to Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant.

Back in February, Dailymail reported that the gravesite in Newport Beach is where Kobe and Gigi were laid to rest.

However, last Friday, a man was arrested and placed in handcuffs after he allegedly tried to dig up the gravesite.

MTO reports that "the man snuck onto the private gravesite with tools and began digging. Police say that the man peeled back the grass and began digging - and he dug fairly deep into the ground. "

The publication has now released "exclusive images" showing police putting the man in handcuffs and taking photos of the crime scene.

The unidentified man had been seen wearing knee pads, and carrying equipment that he used to dig through the area where he believed Kobe and Gianna had been laid to rest.

"He appeared to focus his efforts on one particular corner of the area and what appeared to be rectangular cutting marks could be seen through the grass," the publication adds.


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By Bright Olorungbotemi

Few hour ago, Nigeria has recorded third case of Coronavirus, despite the fresh case, Nigerian doctors in the county, Abuja, on Tuesday announced they were proceeding on an “indefinite strike”, Voiceairmedia reports.


The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Abuja chapter, announced their decision about an hour after the third case of Covid19 was confirmed in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos.


The doctors said they deliberated extensively on the health threat posed by the coronavirus scare, their work conditions, and patient care before arriving at the “difficult decision.”


In a statement signed by its president, Roland Aigbovo, the association said the mass action followed the failure of the FCT administration to pay them their basic salaries for more than two months.


Mr Aigbovo said their members have been thrown into financial distressing due to the nonpayment of their salaries and despite repeated warnings and ultimatum, nothing has been done by authorities.


He said there has been salary irregularities and shortfalls since the migration to the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System by the FCTA.


Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Abuja chapterThe union leader said other health workers who are also affected by the salary shortfalls will join the mass action within 48 hours if their demands “which are the same with ours are not met.”


Meanwhile, the Lagos State Ministry of Health on Tuesday confirmed the third case of coronavirus in Nigeria.


Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, broke the news to journalists at the government secretariat Tuesday morning.


“This is a new case independent of the index case of a 30 year-old Nigerian, female, who returned from the UK on 13th March,” the commissioner said.


Mr Abayomi said the patient, who initially showed symptoms of the infection, observed self-Isolation, and thereafter tested positive.


Despite three cases of coronavirus, Nigerian doctors begin strike

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THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osun state chapter, has stated that it is set to accommodate the return of the political giants back home as the former Governor of the state of Osun, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a former Secretary to the State, Alhaji Fatai Akinbade, the former state chairman of Social Democratic Party, Dr Bayo Faforiji and many others back to the Party, Voiceairmedia reports.

Report sent to Newsmen, in a release signed by the Chairman of the party, Hon. Olasoji Adagunodo in Osogbo on Monday, 16th March.

Adagunodo, said the party members are joyous to welcome the returns of the former leaders of the party as well as the collapse of the structure of ADC, SDP and PDM in the Structure of PDP in Osun state thereby strengthening its potency against 2022 elections.

He then appreciated party members for there support and encourage them never to give up.


See the Press Release Below:

PRESS RELEASE. 16TH MARCH, 2020.

DECLARATION OF PRINCE OLAGUNSOYE OYINLOLA AND OTHER POLITICAL GIANTS BACK TO PDP

This is to inform all members of the Peoples Democratic Party, Osun State chapter and the general public that our party is ready to form a formidable and viable opposition party in order to win the upcoming gubernatorial election in 2022.

I also wish to inform you that we have been having series of meetings and interactions by interfacing with a lot of political giants in the state and so many other political parties.

We are also glad to tell you that we have been able to welcome people from Accord, ADP, ADC, APC, SDP, PDM, etc in different Local Government areas and the area office back to our party in the past.


See the Full Press Release Below: https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/03/osun-oyinlola-faforiji-akinbade-and.html

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has today revealed that the Federal Government has not showed any sign of settling the issues that made the Union to embark on the two-week warning strike.

The Union is demanding that rather than force universities to embrace the IPPS system, the Federal Government should work at addressing the deficiency and decay in the university system.

The union also warned that it would sanction its members who had gone ahead to enrol in the system, despite instructions from the national body.

Both ASUU and FG were to reconvene today but the scheduled meeting became void after the Senior Staff Association of Universities, SSANU, also joined in the rejection of IPPS.

As it stands, the ASUU nationwide strike is very much ongoing and progressing across the universities in Nigeria.

Nigerian students in fear mood that ASUU might embark on an indefinite Strike 'if' FG continues to display reluctancy.


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https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/03/ASUU-strike-update-union-displays.html

The Social Democratic party, Ondo state today raises alarm over a planned attack on it's members and candidate by members of the ruling All Progressive congress(APC) in the state, VAM News reports.

The Idanre local government chairmanship candidate, Bankole Akinselure, raised the alarm at press conference held in Idanre today, lamenting that the APC members in the local government had resorted to attacks on the opposition.


Full statement below:
"Following post and comments on post on Social Media Platform of SDP Chairmanship and councillorship candidate in the coming LGA election in Ondo state, a reliable source from APC camp had revealed to SDP camp that a compromise had been reached by APC and its supporter to launch an attack on SDP Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates and Bankyposal team. The source said the attack will take different format and urge SDP team to take adequate security measures as APC in Idanre LGA believe it is best to silent there major opposition in the coming LGA election.

Meanwhile, SDP has warn all her candidates and supporters not to engage anybody in fight as the party (SDP) will keep to agreements at the Peace meeting held with APC and SDP at the Department for State Security Service (SSS) in Idanre last week.

We, SDP see this as just a mere threat but we plead all security agencies should be at alert and safeguard our lives and properties."

We urge all the security agencies to be on the look for these perpetrators of devil as this is not the first time they will launch such attack on the SDP chairmanship candidate and some of the councillors.


Source Below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/03/ondo-sdp-raises-alarm-over-planned.html

To reduce the rate of unemployment in Nigeria, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a change of portal for its recruitment exercise which it announced last Friday.
NIS

The spokesman of the NIS, Sunday James, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday morning. He said the Service had changed the recruitment portal to www.immigrationrecruitment.org.ng which is currently active, adding that the decision was taken to make the portal more accessible to applicants.

“Consequently, the earlier portal advertised: www.nisrecruitment.org.ng is no longer in use and not tenable,” the statement read in part.

The recruitment exercise is free and aside the change of portal, all information contained in the public notice for recruitment remained valid.

Meanwhile, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) had published the recruitment advertisement in national dailies on Friday 13th March, 2020.

However, applicants are complaining that the portal is not accessible.


Full statement below:

“Each time I tried to log in, it comes out with an error,” an applicant told Voice Air Media on Saturday evening.

Though, the NIS was silent on extension of the closing date for applications following the hitches with the initial portal.


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https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/03/recruitment-exercise-immigration.html

Finally, it has comes to an end, the 7th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice(AMVCA) Awards which held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday night has ended in grand style, Voiceairmedia reports.

Which was Anchored by seasoned broadcasters Amina Abdi Rabar and Ik Osakioduwa, the star-studded show had some of Africa’s brightest filmstars clinch the coveted AMVCA plaques.

Music legend, 2baba serenaded the crowd while Cobhams Asuquo performed an emotional musical tribute in honour of Nollywood fallen stars.

The likes of Frank Dallas, Patience Oseni, Kelvin Osang Abang, Samuel Alabi Yellow, Victor Olaiya and many other Nigerian entertainers were acknowledged in the performance.

Leading the night was ‘Living in Bondage’ with a total of four wins. ‘Ratnik’ followed closely with three wins.

See the full list of winners below:

•Best Makeup Category – Lilian Omozele Paul (God Calling)

Best Costume Designer – Dimeji Ajibola (Ratnik)

Best Picture Editor – Tosin Igho and Byryan Dike (Elevator Baby)

Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV Series) – Cristina Aragon (Living in Bondage)

Best Lighting and Designer (Movie/TV Series) – Cardoso (God Calling)

Best Cinematographer – John Demps (Living in Bondage)

Best Documentary – Beverly Naya (Skin)

Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series) – Larry Gaaga and Flavour (Living in Bondage)

Best Writer (Movie/TV Series) – Asinogu Nicole and CJ Obasi (Living in Bondage)

Best Indigenous Language (Movie/TV Series) Swahili – Raveet Sippy Chadha (Subira)

Best Indigenous Language (Movie/TV Series) Hausa – Muhammad T. Finisher (Tuntube)

Best Indigenous Language Movie/TV Series Yoruba – Yewande Famakin (Alubarika)

Best Indigenous Language Movie/TV Series Igbo – Victor Iyke (Nne)

Best TV Series Drama/Comedy) – Anis Halloway (Truth)

Best Short Film or Online Video – Bola ‘Enigma’ Akanbi (Thorn)

Best Multichoice Talent Factory Film – Promises (East Africa)

Best Movie Southern Africa – Dalitso (Abraham Kabwe)

Best Movie East Africa – Plan B (Sarah Hassan)

Best Movie West Africa – Living in Bondage (Steve Gukas)

Industry Merit Award – Peter Igho

Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or TV Series – Gloria Sarfo (The Perfect Picture: 10 Years Later)

Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series – Pascal Tokodi (Disconnect) Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) – Funke Akindele (Moms At War)

Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie or TV Series) – Chibunna “Funny Bone” Stanley (Smash)

Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series) – Toyin Abraham (Elevator Baby)

Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series) – Timini Egbuson (Elevator Baby)

Best Dressed Male – Mike Edwards Best

Dressed female – Mercy Eke

Trailblazer Award – Swanky J.K.A

Best Director – Ramsey Noah (Living in Bondage)

Overall Movie – Living in Bondage.


See Celebrities Photos below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/03/amvca-2020-awards-bbnaija-housemate.html

Candidates for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) commenced the day-one of the examination today, Saturday, 14th March in spite of National association of Nigerians students(NANS) pre-convention in Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu, Voiceairmedia reports.

According to report obtained, over 1.9 millon candidates will participate in this year’s examination in 665 centres acoss the Lagos Zone.

The pre-convention hall was opened around 7am and accreditation of delegates and observers began as early as 09.30am.

While some UTME candidates scheduled for the first and second sessions at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. respectively scrambled to reach their centres to beat the time without fear or tension.

However, candidates who were scheduled for the first session could not commence the examination at the stipulated time until 9 a.m. in spite of reaching their centres well ahead of time.

VAM News gathered that Enefem Computer Training Centre in Ayobo, at the Iyana Ipaja axis, Value Place College in Idimu and the ETC Centre on Ikorodu road, in lagos the examination did not commence at the stipulated time.

Mr Emmanuel Wambai, Director incharge of the Lagos Zonal Office of JAMB which covers Lagos and Ogun, however regretted the slight delay in commencement witnessed in some of the Lagos centres.


Full statement below:

“I will like to assure you that everything will normalise before the day-two of this examination.

“Firstly, I will like to attribute the slight delay to the early morning down pour. This of course hindered free movement of some of the examination officials.

“Secondly, we also have to contend with logistics in the various centres.

”This has do with issues like setting up of the verification machines by the centre officials and other things for the smooth take off of the take examination.

“But in all, I must salute the conduct of the students, while they waited patiently for the commencement of the examination process.

“I also want to commend them for getting to their respective centres early enough in spite of the downpour.

”It shows that the consciousness of the candidates who want to be part of the process is very high,” he said.

Wambai said a total of 68 centres were being used in Lagos for the examination.

According to him, the board is looking forward to one of its best examinations ever conducted in recent times, going by the level of preparadness.

While speaking with Some of the candidates who participated in the examination, they made a recommendation that the process was hitch free.

Tolu Ayeni, who wrote at IMT Computer Training centre, said that JAMB was gradually taking the country’s examination system to where it ought to be.


His full statement below:

”I am very delighted with the way the system is working. There was no hitch and the questions were okay.

”In all, I am looking forward to a successful outcome,” he said.

Another candidate, Kayode Ojo, also expressed satisfaction with the logistics put in place for the examination.


See More UTME 2020 Updates below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/03/utme-holds-in-imt-in-spite-of-nans.html

By Bright Olorungbotemi, Enugu


The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) will hold its National Convention at the University of Abuja, in 19th to 21st June 2020.

The date was agreed at the end of NANS 75th National Senate /Pre-convention Meeting held at Institute of management and technology (IMT) Enugu State, today Saturday, 14th March, 2020.

A communiqué, signed by NANS Senate President, Gambo Abu Mohammed, said that the tenure of incumbent leadership had long elapsed, hence the need for a convention to elect new national officers.

The communiqué made available to newsmen on Saturday in Enugu said the NANS’ Senate unanimously resolved to ensure transparent, fair and credible electioneering process that would ensure unity among Nigerian students.

“The Senate tentatively resolved on June 19th to June 21st as date for National Convention at the above mentioned, venue to be confirmed base on viability by the committee.’’

Meanwhile, our reporter who witnessed the peaceful pre-convention today, reported that the congress was successful.

Delegates began open discussion when several motions were raised on the date and venue of the convention.

The Southwest student delegates preferred the convention should hold In Abuja for purpose of conveniences and security matters.

While the Students union Presidents from the Northern part of the country preferred the convention should hold in Bauchi for the purpose of conveniences.

And at the end, the Southwest union delegates and the Eastern Union delegates who are the students' union president anonymously concluded that the convention should hold in Abuja.


Other photos and details below: https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/03/breaking-nans-to-elect-new-national.html

There's a panic in the Nigerian market following a scarcity of dollars which came after market speculators began stocking up their dollar reserves.

At the beginning of the year, the Naira traded at N360 to a dollar.

 However following the crash in oil price, the naira is now trading at N375 to a dollar in Lagos and between N370 and N372 in Abuja.

Nigeria’s Eurobonds due 2047 dropped for the sixth straight day on Wednesday March 11 according to Bloomberg, pushing investors into dumping the notes over fears of a naira devaluation after global oil prices plunged this week.

Yields on the dollar securities jumped 28 basis points to 10.4% with currency speculators now betting that the central bank of Africa’s top oil producer will be forced to allow the naira to weaken.

While traders told The Cable that they are waiting for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) weekly intervention of up to $210 million into the forex market to support the naira, the apex bank's Governor, Godwin Emefiele on Wednesday announced that they will protect the economy from the negative fall out of the sudden drop in oil prices.

Ainu Gwadabe, President of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria in Lagos said;

          "The fall in oil markets is a cause for panic in the foreign exchange market.
“The situation has created unhealthy economic behavior like hoarding and speculation.”

Some People have also advised Nigerians to buy and stock up dollars as the exchange rate might go high.


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By Bright Olorungbotemi


Ongoing nationwide warning strike embarked by the Academic staff union of universities, Lagos state University chapter has opened up the real reason they are yet to join the industrial action as the federal government on Wednesday, announced the ASUU decision to withdraw their services is illegal and corruption, Voiceairmedia reports.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Lagos State University (ASUU-LASU) Chapter has revealed reasons it is yet to take a stand over the ongoing two-week warning strike.

The ASUU-LASU Chairman, Dr. Ibrahim Bakare, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos that academic activities were ongoing in the university as his chapter was yet to join the two-week warning strike.

ASUU had on Monday declared a two-week warning strike over the Federal Government’s refusal to pay lecturers not enrolled in the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement, among other issues.

“It is only our congress that will direct us on what to do. Our colleagues should not be intimidated. They should remain available for our students.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has described the ongoing two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as illegal and an act of corruption.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, made the government position known while fielding questions from State House correspondents at the end of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

The meeting, which lasted for over seven hours, was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday.

Ngige, however, expressed shock over the ASUU decision to withdraw their services, saying that the mandatory strike notice was not given by the union and hence making the industrial action illegal.

“I was shocked on Monday when I read and saw some people coming out of the university that lecturers have gone on strike.

“I have my children in Nigerian university and I saw them and it is not a very cherry news. They didn’t give us the mandatory notice before going on strike. So for a start, this strike is illegal.

“They said it is a warning striking but there is nothing like warning strike. A strike is withdrawal of services for which you are being paid.

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“Then, the question will arise, if you don’t go to work, do you want to be paid? Is it not corruption? So this is the dilemma,’’ he said.

“By next week, the congress will have its meeting as there are quite a number of pending issues concerning the welfare of our academic members that need to be addressed.


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