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A doctor at the General hospital in Gombe State is reportedly on the run after allegedly administering the wrong injection to a student of Federal University, Gombe.



The late student was identified as 'Alex' and it was learnt that he died, barely a day to his birthday due to the alleged carelessness of the doctor.


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Senate minority leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe during plenary on Wednesday January 29th, asked the officials of the Buhari-led government to resign following the escalating security challenges in all parts of the country.

''We did not elect the IG, we did not elect the chief of staff. We did not elect the joint chiefs, we did not elect the National Security Adviser. 

We elected the government of APC in 2015 and re-elected them in 2019. 

The reason why we re-elected them was that they continued to tell us that because they had the key to security and the whole Nigeria voted them in 2019 and I agree with that and I am saying Mr President (Senate president), when you want to deal with a matter, you go to the head so we will go to the government and ask this government to resign because they can no longer do anything in this country'' he said.

Here is a clip of him calling for the resignation... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/01/insecurity-watch-video-of-senator.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r2kGU9tqAA

Adebayo Mukaila, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) in Osun State was reportedly killed by two-man armed robbery gang on Tuesday 28th of January 2020, VAM News reports.

We gathered that the deceased owned a container made-shop at Omo-west Street close to the NYSC Secretariat in Osogbo the state capital, where he engaged in his daily business such as the sales of credit recharge cards, cable subscription and as well as money transfer.

Investigation revealed that Mukaila popularly called Alfa on the street was attacked after closing his shop around 11pm on Tuesday by the hoodlums.

An eyewitnes in the same resident, lamented they heard the sound of gunshots but, no one was bold enough to challenge and rescue the deceased.

Meanwhile, the NYSC officials in the state, Mr Ayodele Adegoke has confirmed the incident, he said they have contacted the family of the deceased and also commiserated with them.


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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye ignited the wrath of Twitter users after he recalled how he told his "son" to sack his secretary because he told him that he is excited to resume at work every Monday because he will get to see his secretary.

According to the RCCG General Overseer, he told his son to sack his secretary because no one is worth his marriage. 

He went on to admonish married men and women on spending time with people who are not their spouse.

The disclosure which came off a tweet, sparked off a controversy as some Nigerians called him out for making an "innocent lady lose her job".

Here is the tweet and reactions below:
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Nigerian businessman, Adebutu Kessington popularly known as Baba Ijebu is reportedly being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged tax fraud and economic sabotage.

The investigation which was rolled out after Western Lotto (another betting company which is owned by former Ogun Senator Buruji Kashamu) petitioned the anti-graft agency, has led to the detention of one of Adebutu's sons and a management official of Premier Lotto at the Lagos office of the EFCC.

EFCC sources told Premium Times that they have identified at least N5 billion in revenue losses against the government since the investigation began, directly blaming the management of Premier Lotto for allegedly shortchanging Nigerians.

Though the EFCC has not officially filed any charges against Premier Lotto, it is however speculated that the probe might be expanded to include other betting companies and investigate claims of sharp practices and how some firms allegedly withhold funds from winning customers.

Before now, Baba Ijebu has been widely hailed as pioneering inclusive gambling in Nigeria and shooting it into the mainstream. Although it was only in 2001 that he registered Premier Lotto, the betting franchise that accounts for the largest share of his wealth.

Chief Adebutu and former Senator Buruji Kashamu are no strangers to each other as there has always been a lotto turf war between them.

They clashed on the political turf in Ogun State in the run-up to the 2019 governorship election, after Kashamu insisted he was the PDP candidate and got all the court orders to shut out Adebutu’s son.


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Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward has been targeted by a group of angry supporters infuriated with how the club is being run, with fireworks, flares and smoke bombs hurled at his Cheshire mansion.



Man United supremo has consistently been in the firing line as United continue to struggle, shouldering much of the blame for the club’s continued fall from grace.


Ed Woodward


His decision to appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager on a permanent basis has been widely derided, and he’s also faced a wave of criticism for how he’s conducted the club’s transfer dealings over the past few years.



News of Bruno Fernandes’ imminent arrival from Sporting CP should provide some welcome relief for disgruntled supporters, but a shocking video has emerged on social media showing a number of fans – thought to be members of the ‘Men in Black’ firm – hurling ignited flares and smoke bombs at his £2m mansion.



The Mirror report that Woodward – thankfully – was not home at the time of the disgraceful attack, adding that graffiti was sprayed on fences surrounding the property.



Around 20 to 30 balaclava-clad ‘fans’ are thought to have carried out the attack, and the incident follows abhorrent chanting during the FA Cup win over Tranmere at the weekend. 



Fans were heard chanting about killing Woodward during the game, with the Glazer family – who own United – also subjected to similar treatment.



Manchester United have swiftly released a statement condemning the actions of those involved, and have confirmed that an investigation will be carried out in conjunction with Greater Manchester Police.




The statement read: 

       “Manchester United Football Club have tonight been made aware of the incident outside the home of one of our employees.



“We know that the football world will unite behind us as we work with Greater Manchester Police to identify the perpetrators of this unwarranted attack.



“Anybody found guilty of a criminal offence, or found to be trespassing on this property, will be banned for life by The Club and may face prosecution. Fans expressing opinion is one thing, criminal damage and intent to endanger life is another.



“There is simply no excuse for this.”

On the field, United are next in action against neighbourhood rivals City in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.



Pep Guardiola’s Citizens hold a 3-1 lead after the pair’s first encounter at Old Trafford and go into the game at the Etihad as strong favourites to advance to the final, where Aston Villa await.


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The FCT Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Gift Abiikor, a 17-year-old student of Federal Government College in Rubochi, Abuja.

FCT's Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Anjuguri Manzah revealed that the student was abducted by unknown persons in the early hours of Tuesday January 28.

It was gathered that FCT's Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Ciroma has already ordered an investigation into the abduction. 

The statement read in parts; 
 “According to one Ahmed Adamu, who reported the incident to the police, some armed men stormed his house at about 0100hrs and abducted Gift Abiikor while asleep in the same bed with his children.

“The unfortunate incident happened at the residence of Ahmed Adamu, which is outside the premises of Federal Government College Rubochi.”

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A 26-year-old woman identified as Titilayo Akinsola, reportedly died of Lassa fever on Saturday January 25 at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Idi-Aba community of Abeokuta, Ogun State's capital.

The hospital's spokesperson, Segun Orisajo who confirmed the death told newsmen that series of tests showed the deceased had Lassa fever. 

He also disclosed that they did everything possible to save her life.

Orisajo said;
“She (the victim) was rushed to the hospital four days ago and series of tests confirmed that she had Lassa fever. Our medical team did everything possible to save her life but unfortunately she died."

Orisajo allayed fears of members of the public by stating that they are working with the state government to contain the spread of the disease. 

Ogun State's Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker has also confirmed the development.


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The Ondo State Police Command has brought before the Akure Magistrate Court one Olaleye Ifayemi aka 'General' for Impersonating Distinguished Senator Ayo Akinyelure, who represents Ondo Central in the National Assembly, VAM News reports.

The adage that says, 'everyday is for the thief while one day is for the owner' came to fulfilment on Friday as a 27-year old man, Olaleye Ifayemi aka 'General' was arraigned on Tuesday, 24th January for impersonation.

It was gathered that Fayemi, a native of Ilaje in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State paraded himself as Senator Ayo Akinyelure on phone number 08044486968 with intention to defraud one Adesanya Fayemi aka Ade Basket when he demanded the sum of N300,000 to facilitate the approval of employment for his daughter, one Miss Loveth Fayehun.

VAM News correspondent while speaking with Charles Akinwon, SA (Media & Strategy) to the Distinguished Senator sounded a note of warning to whoever is out to tarnish the good image of the Distinguished Senator to desist from such act as the law will take its full course on whoever is caught.

VAM News learnt that the court has admitted the defendant to bail and further hearing on the matter has been adjourned till March 11, 2020.

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Ultimate Love, the new reality show from MultiChoice Nigeria, is set to hit DStv and GOtv screens on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

The show will have eight males and eight females placed in a secluded location known as the “Love Pad”, with hopes that they will find life-long love.

The contestants will have to compete and carry out different tasks and win the votes of the public. The winning couple will not only have won each other’s hearts and the hearts of viewers but will also win an all-expense-paid traditional wedding ceremony and a fully furnished house – if they commit to getting married. If not, they still get to win a cash prize and other amazing prizes.

One of the unique features of the show is the presence of “Aunty” who is very much like Big Brother.

Just like Big Brother, Aunty will also be a prominent feature on the show but unlike the former who is recognized by his voice only, Aunty will be physically present in the ‘Love Pad’. 

Her job will be to help the singles find their perfect partner and provide them with counsel where necessary.

Already, this pivotal character has left soon-to-be fans of the show guessing who would play the role of Aunty. 

Perhaps she will be revealed before the show or may be not, but what is certain is that the ‘Ultimate Love’ reality TV show promises to deliver a good dose of excitement, twists, surprises and suspense when it makes its debut on Sunday, February 9th.

Photos below:
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a 3-day national fast for all churches in Nigeria and all christians both home and abroad.
CAN President, Dr. Samson Ayokunle

Chairman and leader of the CAN, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, said in a statement on Friday, that the fasting exercise was to end the growing concerns of brutal killings of innocent Nigerians.



The cleric further stated that the fasting is to equip the Nigerian government with the spiritual capacity to sudue the activities of insurgents within the nation.



According to him, “Sunday 2nd February 2020 is declared a Special Prayer Walk by Christians in all the States of the Federation in the form of a procession to be led by States CAN Chairmen in their CAN Secretariats and pastors of churches in all churches in Nigeria”.

Date and Details of Prayer Walk in Today's VAM Newspaper Below:
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/01/can-declares-3-days-national-fasting-to.html

OAP and leader of the Free the Sheeple movement, Daddy Freeze, has said that rapists marry their victims is in accord with the Bible.

Freeze stated this while reacting to the decision of the Turkish government to introduce a new law that will allow men accused of rape, avoid prosecution by marrying their victims. Read here.

Acoording to Freeze, said a portion of the bible permits rapist marrying their victims.

He wrote:
''Yes, this is biblical!

Personally, I do not support this move.

However, it’s scriptural and they got this from exactly the same place tithing and first fruit came from; the old expired covenant.

Christians who refuse to abandon the old law for selfish personal reasons end up slaves to it.


Deuteronomy 22

New International Version:
[28] If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered,
[29] he shall pay her father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the young woman, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives''.

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The Turkish government is planning to introduce a new law that will allow men accused of raping underage girls to avoid punishment by marrying their victims, a move which has outraged women's rights campaigners who say the law will pave the way for 'child exploitation and legitimize child marriage and statutory rape.'

The "marry your rapist" bill is set to be introduced to parliament at the end of the month. 

Although, the Turkey's opposition party, the Peoples' Democratic Party has called for the bill to be axed.

Suad Abu-Dayyeh, a campaigner for Equality Now, told The Independent:
      "I applaud the brave work of women’s rights campaigners in Turkey who are taking a stand against this discriminatory bill and pushing back again regressive forces that are seeking to remove current legal protections for girls.

“Similar 'marry-your-rapist' legal provisions have been on the statute books of countries across the Middle East and North Africa.

"Thanks to years of campaigning by women’s rights activists and lawmakers, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Palestine have all removed these loopholes in recent years.

“Rather than attempting to introduce legislation that harms women's rights and protections, Turkish lawmakers should take heed of these advances in repealing gender discriminatory laws.”

SEE % of women who have suffered physical or sexual violence Below:

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The management of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State led by Dr. Lateef  Olatunji has admonished the students of the institution, particularly, the newly admitted students to always dress morally and appropriately  as the school will never tolerate indecent dressing of any kind from the students, VAM News reports. 

This was contained in the rector's address to the newly admitted students made known to VAM News during the orientation program held on 22nd, January 2020 in 1000 capacity hall at the school permanent site. Dr. Lateef Olatunji, during his address, welcomes the new intakes to the fastest growing polytechnic and enjoins them to stay clear of any indecent act that can terminate their studentship on campus.

According to him: 
           "I urge you all to avoid all acts of indecencies and violence as the Management would deal decisively with any student found to be involved in anti-social behaviour. In addition, the Polytechnic Academic Board will not hesitate to withdraw any student who performs below expected standards in his or her academic work. You have been warned that offences like examination malpractices, cultism, sexual harassment, cyber-crime, indecent dressing and the likes are gross misconduct which attracts serious sanction"

"This Polytechnic attaches great importance to decent and modest dressing. Your dressing is an expression of who you are. 

Good dressing will add values to your personality, self-confidence and self-worth. The saying, “the way you dress is the way you will be addressed” is very instructive. 

The following are some of the things prohibited at the Polytechnic: wearing of dirty, tattered and crazy jeans, wearing of slippers, pulling down of trouser to the hips (sagging), tattooing of the body, piercing of nose or any part of the body except the ears (for female only), colouring of hair and attachments, wearing of revealing and over clinging clothes such as body hugs etc.

You are advised to adhere strictly with the recommended dress and personal code as violation will attract severe disciplinary action" The Rector added.

Similarly, Divisional Police Officer of Offa Local Government, speaking at the program advised the students to make good choice for themselves and never engage in anything that would get them to the police station. 

He said: 
          "Police station is like a hospital, once you get there, the story is always unpalatable and if you have ever been detained in a police station,it would be on a record and one day, someone would dig it. So make choices, finish here and go outside to make positive impact in order to be good alumni of this institution"

Also speaking at the orientation program, the polytechnic Directorate of Information, Public Relations and Protocol, Mr Olayinka Iroye sounds a severe warning to the students not to engage in cultism and other social vices. 

He therefore lays emphasis on indecent dressing adding that, the polytechnic will never condone immorality and marlians' dress style. 

He said: 
      "Cultism is an unholy act, please shun it, avoid it the way you will avoid a dangerous snake. This anti-social behaviour is a menace to the society. Join only clubs, associations or societies that are registered by the Directorate of Students’ Affairs. Be a good ambassador of your family. 

If you are caught associating yourself with any illegal group, you will not only be expelled, you will be handed over to the law enforcement agents for prosecution."

Reveals sanction Below: https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/01/no-to-marlians-dress-federal-poly-offa.html

All attention will be focused on the 2020 Grammy Awards which holds on Sunday night at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, United States of America.

The nomination of his album ‘African Giant’ and his feature in Beyoncé’s ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ gives Burna Boy a very good shot at the international award.

He has been nominated in the ‘Best World Music Album’ category for ‘African Giant’. With Beyoncé’s ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ contesting for the ‘Best Pop Vocal Album’. He has two shots at his first Grammy award.

Burna Boy, alongside Mr Eazi, Wizkid, Yemi Alade and Tiwa savage all featured in Beyoncé’s ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ album released in July last year.

The buzz on social media has been non-stop since Burna Boy announced his nomination on Twitter saying, ‘African Giant’ is Grammy Nominated! It’s been a crazy day, so grateful to everyone on the album from the producers to co-producers to featured artistes to engineers. I appreciate all your input to making the album. We should all be very proud”.

Most Nigerians feel that it is definitely time for a Nigerian to win a Grammy seeing how our music has enjoyed world attention in recent time.

It was reported, days ago, that Burna Boy’s songs were part of Michelle Obama’s exercise playlist. Other world celebrities have also been seen online grooving to Burna Boy’s songs, among other notable Nigerian artistes.

The Grammy Awards is given in 84 categories. Among them are Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artiste, Best Solo Performance, and other areas such as dance, instrumentals and more.

Artistes contesting in the ‘Best World Music Album’ category with Burna Boy include Altin Gün (‘Gece’), Bokanté and Metropole Orkest conducted by Jules Buckley, Nathalie Joachim With Spektral Quartet (Fanm D’ayiti), and Angelique Kidjo (‘Celia’).

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Popular herbal medicine practitioner, Alhaji Fatai Yusuf a.k.a Oko Oloyun has been reportedly shot dead along Abeokuta-Iseyin road in Oyo state on thursday, VAM News reports.

The Oyo State Police has confirmed the murder of popular traditional medical expert Alh. Fatai Yusuf (Aka Oko Oloyun).

According to report, Yusuf was killed by unknown gunmen along Igbo-Ora-Eruwa Road.

Confirming the sad incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Mr Gbenga Fadeyi, told the Nation reporter that Yusuf was killed around 4:30 pm on the road while traveling to Iseyin, Oyo State.



Fadeyi, a Superintendent of Police (SP), said the Commissioner of Police Mr Shina Olukolu has visited the site of the incident along with some deputy commissioners for an on-the-spot fact-finding mission.

The PPRO said Olukolu has directed a high-powered manhunt for the hoodlums that perpetrated the dastardly act with a view to bringing them to justice.


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....Duo may use AA’s joint ticket

....Agagu’s men settle for Eddy Olafeso

.....Tinubu, Oshiomole settle for Deputy 

  Governor Agboola

....Agboola moves out of Govt House

....Fayemi, El- Rufai back Akeredolu

All seem not well in the politics of  Ondo state within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as there have been high level political intrigues over the 2020 Governorship ambition.

Also, in the Peoples Democratic Party, there are several reports of internal crisis which may force leaders of the party to want to back a popular candidate in the Southern Senatorial Zone of the state.

The political upheaval in the APC is not devoid of internal strife, especially in the government circle as there are rumours that the Deputy Governor, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, is allegedly interested in the Governorship position comes 2020, and he may contest the primaries with his boss, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

This internal crisis between Akeredolu and Agboola has forced the deputy governor to be avoiding public functions especially ones where

his estranged boss will be present. The New Year prayer organized by the governor was a critical example as Agboola  was unreasonably absent.

Investigations by Nigerian Concord have also revealed that Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi has packed out of the Government House at Alagbaka, Akure and he is now coming to work from his private residence at Ijapo in the same Akure town.

The rumour of Agboola’s interest in the exalted position is becoming obvious as it is the talk of the town across the 18 Local government areas of the even at the market places.

This may have been giving the governor sleepless nights as many people believe that if things are not checked, the Deputy Governor who they know to be a philanthropist and a seasoned politician of note will definitely have an upper hand over the Governor at the primaries as he knows how to play his way out.

Reports also have it that APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has teamed up with the national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, to back Agboola with necessary funds which he needs to wrestle the APC governorship ticket with Akeredolu whose sin is that he did not leave the administration of Ondo state in the hands of godfathers.

Another report says that Tinubu will back his political godson, Segun Abraham, in 2020 but our investigation revealed that the former Lagos

state governor had since informed Abraham that he would not support him again over a report that the former APC aspirant mismanaged several hundreds of million of Naira which Tinubu gave him to slug it out with Akeredolu during the 2016 APC governorship primaries.

Although, The Deputy Governor, had through media handlers denied the rumour in recent times, saying that he has no such ambition. They added that those who are carrying the rumour are just being mischievous, latest happenings between him and the governor seriously suggests that he is enjoying the backing of some power brokers to tackle his boss at the poll.

However, a source within the APC who considers himself as aborigine noted that the recent happening at the government circle is giving him a concern, saying that the relationship between Governor Akeredolu and his Deputy, Hon. Agboola Ajayi is not cordial at all.

The source alleged that the recent protest by the Militants from the riverside area of the state at the Governor's office was alleged to have been instigated by the Deputy Governor to score a point that the money promised them was not released to him by the Governor after they have surrendered their arms and ammunitions.

Nigerian Concord also gathered that the recent protest by members of the House of Assembly over the issue of snake at the Chamber of the House was the hand work of the third forces who are hell bent to make the state ungovernable for the Governor. But the reaction of Mr.Governor doused the dust raised by the protest as the Speaker, Hon. Oleyelogun is afraid to lose his exalted position.

However, as the crisis is ranging on, a pressure group from the Southern Senatorial District of the state, known as Coastal Liberation Movement (CLM), with a vision that power must move to the South in 2020 visited Alhaji Alli Olanusi (former Deputy Governor of Ondo

State) and a Board Member of APC at his residence in Akure to solicit for his support to their agitations.

A source said "Baba did not only welcome us warmly, he also identified with our mission and vision. However, he advised us to go back home and narrow our search down to the particular local government in the South that should be genuinely and realistically considered.

"He openly agreed with us that" it's the turn of the South since the incumbent governor has not done well enough to warrant his second term in office ", the source added.

Another source told Nigerian Concord that even if Akeredolu is smart enough to pacify the Deputy Governor not to run against him, (which the source doubts), the main crisis which is that of some elders and leaders of the party who are vigorously working against the second term of the governor will surely consume him.

With the present calculation, Agboola who is a strong politician not only in the riverside area of the state, but across the 18 Local governments is also the one leading "Agagu Boys" in the present administration of Governor Akeredolu.

It was reliably gathered that the Akeredolu administration is dominated by these "Agagu Boys" which the governor has to contend with in his bid to secure the second term ticket of the APC.

"Like I told you, Agboola has been able to silent Hon Kingsley Kuku boys and he is having upper hands in Ese Odo Local government area of the state", the source stressed.

Also, one should not forget the political might of Chief Olusola Oke (SAN), another force to be reckoned with especially now that he has lost his chance of being made the NDDC Boss by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Reports have it that Oke, a seasoned politician, too has been Working underground with his own group across the 18 Local governments who are

all out wooing more supporters so that he can have an edge over Governor Akeredolu at the APC primaries.

Another force is Barrister Isaac Kekemeke, a former state chairman of the APC who was sent out of office by the governor’s force, who has declared openly his intention to contest the Governorship position.

Kekemeke is really moving fast in consulting leaders of the party about his intention to run for the juice position in the state. Some of his campaign points are that the governor has failed to provide the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

According to the source, the move recently by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and some leaders of the party to reconcile the aggrieved people and Governor Akeredolu did not work because Akeredolu did not fulfill his own part of the agreement reached at the meeting, and this has forced the APC national leader to endorse Agboola.

“Honestly, we are yet to see crisis. Crisis is coming. If Aketi is forced on us, mass decamping of members is imminent as leadership of some parties has reached out to majority of us", the source opined.

With the crisis, anxiety has also gripped some members who are hanging on the balance as they are confused on which way to follow, whether to go in the way of the governor or to follow the aggrieved leaders. But

some of them are of the opinion that another meeting should be called between the warring members to resolve the crisis once and for all since previous resolution had been lost in this fresh intra-party wrangling. They opined that as a ruling party, all crises within the party should be resolved so that Ondo state can move forward with a unity of purpose that is a necessity for the flourishing of peace and development.

Although, the storms are gathering as the opposition parties mostly especially PDP is thinking of gaining from the crisis by drawing as many as possible of the aggrieved members of the APC who have fallen out with the party.

With the look of things in the state right now, Nigerian Concord gathered that a possible switch to other parties by many APC stalwarts from both side could already be at the advanced stage. Even with the yet-to be resolved lingering crisis between the Governor and his Deputy, the leadership crisis in APC in the state has added to the environment of political uncertainty in the state.

Though, the governor still enjoys support of Mr. President who had appointed his preferred choice, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, as a minister of the Federal Republic.

But many observers in the state believe that Akeredolu should find a more creative way of managing the crisis. Needless to say that the field is increasingly getting rough, what Ondo state needs now is infrastructure development and not crisis.

In the PDP, some people considered to be remnants of the structure which a former governor of the state, Dr. Segun Agagu (Late) left behind have reportedly given their endorsement to a Honourable Eddy Olafeso who is from the South.

However, there are agitations that the governorship must be zoned to Akure Division but strong leaders of the party have dismissed this, saying that there is no where it was written in the party’s constitution that power must shift to any particular zone or division.

As a result of this, the top contender in the PDP who is from Akure, Barrister Eyitayo Jegede, if not given the party’s ticket, may move to the Action Alliance where he may become the running mate to Governor Akeredolu who may not be given the APC ticket as well.

On Aketi/Jegede joint ticket under the Action Alliance, political analysts opined that it is the best decision as the governor will be able to use his power of incumbency to win over 80% of the total votes from his zone, Ondo North, while Jegede, as a result of his goodwill, popularity and influence from the immediate past governor of the state, Segun Mimiko, will get over 90% of the total votes in the Ondo Central which has Akure South and Nort and Ondo East and West. 

If the duo team up under the AA’s ticket, the Ondo South’s results will just be an added value as more than eight other parties in the state will feature candidates who are from the Southern Zone. 

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By Bright Olorungbotemi

Fire engulfs a stage at the  the University of Uyo campus in an attempt to teach new students what to do when there's a fire, goes wrong as fire engulfs stage, VAM News reports.

In photos shared online, the instructors can be seen lighting a fire in a bucket to begin the tutorial. There was also a fire extinguisher close by which was to be used in putting out the fire.

However, after lighting the fire, the instructors struggled to put it off with the extinguisher but they were not successful. The fire grew out of control and started burning the stage.

The instructors can be seen running around, trying to stop the fire from spreading further.

Narrating the botched fire drill, @Deminathor_ tweeted: 
    "So today they wanted to teach Freshers what to do when there is a fire outbreak and this was the outcome."


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By Bright Olorungbotemi

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of MBBS and nursing for Federal University of Lafia, VAM reports.

Similarly, 16 other degree programmes were approved for the university, effective from 2019/2020 academic session. 

A letter dated January 20, 2020 with reference No. NUC/AP/F29/VOL.1/50 signed by Dr. N. B. Saliu, the Director of Academic Planning Department of the National Universities Commission, stated that all the programmes should bear only the approved titles and nomenclatures approved by the NUC.

The letter, however, stated that any title change that may be desired by the university  must be approved by the Commission.

The new programmes approved for the university are as follows:

1. Integrated Science Education, B.Ed. 

2. Biology Education, B.Sc. Ed.

3. Mass Communication, B.Sc.

4. Psychology, B.Sc.

5. Computer Science Education, B.Sc. (Ed.)

6. Mathematics Education, B.Sc. (Ed.)

7. Radiography, B.Sc.

8. Nursing, HNSC.

8. Arabic Studies, B.A.

10. Hausa Language, B.A.

11. Physics Education, B.Sc. (Ed.)

12. Chemistry Education, B.Sc. (End.)

13. Business Administration, B.Sc. 

14. Accounting, B.Sc.

15. Christian Religion, B.A

16. Islamic Studies, B.A

17. Geography, B.Sc.
18. Medicine, MBBS.

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Tene John, a Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) lecturer has been sacked by the institution's management for sexually assaulting one of his students Ms Anjola Ogunyemi.

The student disclosed that she was sexually assaulted while alone with Mr Tene in his office. Ogunyemi said the randy lecturer who tried to forcefully have sexual intercourse with her, freed her after she promised to allow him have his way next time.

Though the lecturer denied the allegation, the Registrar of the institution confirmed he was sacked after being subjected to a probe.

A statement released on Monday January 20 read;
“Our attention has been drawn to a post on the social media, by one of our students, Ms Anjola Ogunyemi in National Diploma One, alleging sexual harassment against one of our part-time lecturers, Mr Tene John.

“Ms Ogunyemi’s petition to the school on the alleged sexual harassment was received on December 19, 2019 – the day of our vacation. And the Provost called her on that same day to acknowledge the receipt of her petition, assuring her that the matter will be looked into appropriately.

“The institution, thereafter, set up a panel of three lecturers: two females and a male. The panel sat and took evidence from the two parties and witnesses concerned. On Friday, January 17, 2020 – the last day of its sitting, the accused and the accuser were made to confront each other at the panel.

“It was difficult for the panel to establish concretely a case of sexual harassment in its report because there were glaring contradictions in the testimonies of the two parties and witnesses.

“We wish to place on record that Ms Ogunyemi walked out on the panel and ran to the social media to tell her story on the day the panel’s final sitting.

“In view of our institution’s zero tolerance for improper conduct on the part of the staff and students, and in light of the interest the matter has generated, the following decisions have been taken: the lecturer concerned, Mr Tene, who has been on our faculty for over a decade has been relieved of his appointment, we thank him for his services and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours.

“Ms Ogunyemi, who has just returned from a one-year suspension over indecent dressing and gross misconduct 


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The Federal Government may have to spend more on petrol subsidy as oil marketers in the country have called on the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency to increase margins on the product now to prevent the a collapse of the nation’s fuel distribution system.

According to the petrol pricing template of the PPPRA, margins for retailers and dealers are N6 and N 2.36 per litre while transporters’ allowance is N 3. 36 per litre.

Top officials of the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria told PUNCH correspondent in separate interviews that a review of the margins was overdue.

The Chief Executive Officer and Executive Secretary, MOMAN , Mr Clement Isong , said the current margins were limiting marketers’ ability to invest in new trucks and the upgrade of filling stations.

He said, “ We need the PPPRA to look at our margins now. It is taking too long and our members are declaring losses . It can’ t last longer than this . It has been too long.

“ Increased margin today is not a luxury ; it is a necessity , otherwise your fuel distribution system will collapse . It is collapsing already. ”

He said the margins could be increased without causing any change in the pump price of petrol.

Isong said, “ Currently , the price is N145 – which means that the government is funding the difference between the expected open market price ( about N 182 ) and the N145.

“ If our margins are increased , it just means that the government will be funding more. Because you want to keep the distribution system working , if you don’ t do something , the trucks will stop running .

“ Already we are beginning to see signs of a collapsing truck transport system. You see all the truck accidents ; they are signs of an ageing and poorly maintained truck fleet.

“ Those are signs of collapse . Transporters need to make enough money to pay their drivers and maintain their trucks . ”

According to him , a truck should not be carrying petroleum products if it is more than 15 years old.

“ But in Nigeria today, we have 40 - year -old trucks carrying petroleum products.

What do you expect to happen ? 

Today , modern trucks have anti -rollover, anti- spill, anti-skid , anti-theft and satellite tracking devices , among others ,” he said.

He added that Nigeria was lagging behind other African countries “ because our fuel price is fixed . ”

“ We are behind because there is no investment in new trucks , ” he said , describing the recent fuel tanker accidents in the country as too many.

“ As MOMAN, we are very engaged with the government , the FRSC , the DPR ; we are doing the best that we can to reduce the number of accidents using our expertise , ” he added.

The National Operations Controller, IPMAN , Mr Mike Osatuyi , said, “ It is overdue to increase marketers’ margins , including transport allowance. 

For over 10 years, the margins have not been increased.

“Inflation is increasing every year ; so government has to know that the margins for all the stakeholders in the downstream sector have to be in line with inflation.”

The Federal Government had on May 11 , 2016 announced a new petrol price band of N 135 to N 145 per litre , a move that signalled the end to fuel subsidy payment to private marketers.


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The new governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma, on Sunday, has debunked the rumour published by PUNCH and circulating on the social media that Uzodinma orders probe of former governors of the state.

The former governors are, Ikedi Ohakim, Rochas Okorocha and Emeka Ihedioha.

He made the clarification while briefing newsmen in Owerri on Sunday.

Uzodinma said the rumour was baseless, unfounded and the figment imagination of some mischievous people who wanted to cause confusion in the state.

He said: 
    “My attention has been drawn to a fake news being circulared on the social media that I order the probe of the ex-governors.

“The story is not true, the statement is not from me and if there is a need to probe anyone, it will come directly from me."

According to him, i would revive the state and make it working again.


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By Bright Olorungbotemi

President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the reappointment of Mr. Nadir Adhama as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on student and youth matters with immediate effect.

This was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha obtained by VAM News.

Nadir Adhama announced this on his facebook wall. 

He wrote;
"Alhamdulilah! Another new chapter. May God guide us. Amin. Thank you, Mr President, for your confidence and trust. Thank you to my family, friends and well wishers for your prayers. may the peace and Blessings of Allah be upon our beloved prophet Muhammad(peace be upon Him)."


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The Nigeria police force has arrested a pastor, named, John Abiodun, and a university lecturer, Dr Lanre Olu-Adeyemi, VAM News report.

The defendants have appeared before the Ondo State High Court, Akure, for allegedly spreading fake news about the founder of a church, the Promised Land Prophetic Ministry, Akure, Pastor Gbenga Akinbiyi.

According to report, Mr Abiodun and Olu-Adeyemi were said to be members of the church before things fell apart between them and the founder.

The defendants were alleged to be spreading fake news on the social media that the church and its founder, Akinbiyi, as well as other members allegedly buried a placenta and a newborn baby in the altar.

The defendants were said to have petitioned the police on the allegation, but in the course of investigation, a team of policemen reportedly went into the church and dug up the altar but found nothing buried there.

The defendants were arraigned on seven counts bordering on conspiracy, publication of fake news, perjury, impersonation and threatening violence.

The charges read in part,
“That you, John Abiodun and Lanre Olu-Adeyemi, on or about January 13, 2019, around 9am at Akure in the Akure Judicial Division, conspired together to publish life-threatening and inciting stories about one Ajidahun Emmanuel Jeminiyi, which is punishable under Section 59 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.

“That you, John Abiodun and Lanre Olu-Adeyemi, on or about January 13, 2019, around 9am in Akure, in the Akure Judicial Division, did publish on different WhatsApp platforms falsehood against Ajidahun Jeminiyi, punishable under Section 117 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.

Justice Adegbehingbe ordered that the second defendant be properly served with the court order and adjourned the case.


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THE Nigerian pop star, Adeleke David popularly known as Davido through his record label, Davido Music Worldwide on Wednesday signed a UNIOSUN vocalist popularly known as Ayanfe, VAM News reports.

According to report, the vocalist who has been at the peak of breaking into the industry with a viral move like this has been doing lots of good music back to back as well as being consistent on social media.

This announcement was publicly made known on Davido's official Instagram, where he posted a video of the new member of the DMW family, Ayanfe, signing his contract while Davido who seemed to be the one making video stated that the cartel is getting bigger.

Recalled that Davido had posted ayanfe’s freestyle video cover to his song risky towards the end of 2019 with different comments coming from fans and other celebrities.


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Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has taken a direct shot at the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federarion (AGF) Abubakar Malami over the declaration of Amotekun, a South-West security outfit as illegal.

In an interview on Channels Television, the Ondo state governor stated that laws are not made in the office of the AGF. According to him, the AGF's job is to interpret the laws and advise the FG on matters relating to the law.

Akeredolu who revealed he and his colleagues are yet to meet to adopt a formal stance on Malami's statement, said;
“One thing is clear, laws are not made in the office of the Attorney General; he can only interpret the laws and give positions of government on matters relating to the law.
“When he comes out with relevant portions of the law on the matter, we will consider it and respond adequately as the law stipulates.

“We have not met, but I can assure you that when we meet, we will adequately respond to the position of the AGF.”


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Comrade Asefon Sunday, the leading presidential candidate of the apex students movement in Nigeria and diaspora, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has commended the governors, traditional institutions and stakeholders in the South West region for taking the bold steps to quench the ravaging victimization of farmers, rape, kidnapping, killing of innocent souls, armed robbery and other forms of criminality which peaked in the region in the last few years. The lunch of Operation Amotekun provides a timely intervention to further combat the multidimensional security challenges facing the region.

While addressing newsmen, Asefon Sunday, warned the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun) not to betray the trust repose in them by the region on the core mandate of the outfit.

Asefon who was physically present in Ibadan during the inauguration of the security outfit by the governors of the South West region, underlined the importance of regional collaboration in the fight against crime and encouraged the governors of the region to also collaborate on economic initiatives that will put the region at the fore front of growth and development. 

He also encouraged the governors to collaborate on policies and programmes in order to attract private investments into the region to help militate against unemployment and youth idleness which in most cases resulting in high rate of crime.

Operation Amotekun’, the outfit is a product of the security summit organised by the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission on behalf of the six governors in June and was unfolded by the governors in the South West region to compliment the efforts of the Nigeria Police in tackling security challenges in the region.

Asefon charged the  governors in the region not to use the outfit to oppress the citizens and also encouraged the residents of the region to work together for the success of the security outfit.

He promised that NANS will collaborate with the outfit and other security outfits in maintaining peace and intelligence gathering within the region and Nigeria at large.

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Another incident of fire outbreak in Ondo state barely 24 hours fire engulfed in station road Osogbo, Osun state. The fire outbreak occurred at Polufemi/Basic junction opposite, Ilemobola high school Odode-Idanre, In Ondo state, VAM News reports.

The fire was reported to have started on saturday around 2am.

However, someone who claimed to have witnessed the fire incident told VAM News, "several shanties, Polufemi school was badly destroyed, mini saw mill and handset shop in the area have been gutted by fire."

The cause could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

“The intensity of the fire has spread to the adjoining buildings. No loss of life nor injury sustained but properties worth fortune had been destroyed,” he said.

In a telephone conversation with the resident of the area, spoke to VAM Correspondent that Fire fighters from the capital city of the state, Akure were called in... to curtail the spread of the fire.

Firefighters were said to have arrived at the scene of the inferno by 3am to quench the fire.


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Resident doctors working at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital located in Ondo and Akure on Friday embarked on indefinite strike over unpaid salaries.


The angry doctors gathered at the premises of the hospital in Akure as early as 9:00am displaying placards with different inscriptions.

Some of the placards read, “We are asking for what we have worked for”, We work on empty stomach,” “A hungry Doctor Is A danger to the society”,” Week to the society”, “Our salary is our right, not a gift.

Others are; Please pay our arrears”, Arakunrin Akeredolu Does Not Owe Salary, Why Is UNIMEDTHC different” etc.

According to the Chairman, Media Committee, Association of Resident Doctors, UNIMEDTHC, Dr. Taiwo Olagbe, the doctors are being owed 6, 5, 4, 3 months salaries depending on when they joined the service of the hospital.

He alleged that after several representations to the management and a protest to the Governor’s Office on December 23, 2019, all promises made by the Special Adviser to the governor on Health Matters and the Secretary to the State Government(SSG), Ifedayo Abegunde were not fulfilled.

The hospital management was also alleged of attempting a divide and rule strategy as the “management selected 33 out of over 150 doctors and paid them untagged one month, and the rest have nothing to give to their families for the Yuletide.”

They, however, resolved that before they could return to the wards, “All our arrears and backlog of salaries be cleared with immediate effect; issue of our welfare should be addressed and concerted action taken; that our wages and remuneration be paid directly into our accounts, we don’t want intermediary; that our strike has commenced at 12 midnight is total and indefinite till all our agitations are resolved, that we are against any form of victimization during and after the strike, if any of such happens, we will not hesitate to call out our members.”


The doctors however appealed to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and all meaningful Nigerians to prevail on the management of the teaching hospital to pay their salaries.


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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students South West Zone (NANS Zone D) ably led by Comrade Kappo Olawale after a wide consultation issued a confrontational statement against the management of the Gateway Polytechnic Saapade (GAPOSA) under the administration of Dr. I.K Oyeyinka, an institution located at the very heart of Ode-Remo, a suburb of Remo North Local Government in the Gateway State.

The Deputy Coordinator NANS Zone D in a statement signed unanimously exclaimed "Our attention has the apex Students body in South West has been drawn to the long standing victimization of Nigerian students, their persecution and puppetism under the guise of morality, discipline and mundane oath of allegiance by the management of the Gateway Polytechnic Saapade. 

As Students' body, from time immemorial we have maintained an equal footing partnership and an unshaken relationship with our administrators of knowledge (School Authorities) in all of our Tertiary Institutions in South West in all facets of the academic system with specific focus on our students' welfarism sociologically, educationally, mentally, psychologically and politically. 

It is saddening at the level to which the school arbitrarily encroaches, depreciates and malign into pathetic and enforce archaic policies testrunning all manners of mundane bureaucratic, especially the ones fabricated with barbarism devised to treat with disdain some perceived Students' activists who hitherto have been voices to reckon with, with peculiarity to Equity, Justice and Leadership Accountability and Transparency.

Declare, that ordinarily it should have been in the interests and be the responsibility of the academic community to cater for and ensure the safety of her students above board. But it’s quite unfortunate that Gateway Polytechnic Saapade (GAPOSA) has taken to the sides of the oppressors by proscribing the formidable Students Union Government (SUG) and terminating the elective offices of her executives, the dastardly act that was hinged upon and carried out during and under the incumbency of her President 'Comrade Asani Olushola (BOBOLAW)’, a perceived threat and voracious titan who led a massive tuition fee hike protests combatantly against the way his students are being treated with disdain and mediocrity, despite consultation moves and peace dialogues engaged with the management in time past under the leadership of Dr. I.K Oyeyinka.

Strongly opine that our students are not safe and cannot be trusted in the hands of an autocratic, a standing rebellion and an agent of calumny, an unshaken affront against the dreams and aspirations of our students under Dr. I.K Oyeyinka. Although, we are aware vividly the transformation strides of the polytechnic from that of primitive to a globally competitive institution of learning which is visible to the eyes and audible to the ears. 

However, It cannot be defended that our students interests can be guaranteed under a nice house with no roof, the dividends of democracy transcend beyond infracstructural development and jaw breaking edifices, for if democracy does not encourage expression of conflicting interests by creating unequivocal channels of feedback, then our people may say that “na democracy we go chop”?

Moreover, we also register our displeasure and regret over the persecution and crucification of a Campus Journalist of the institution, an ND 2 Mass Communication student who has been labelled 'Usurper and Shenanigan of the Academic Environment', our student 'Inumidun Ayoola Babalola’ who in himself was not happy at the way students are being held hostage and circumferenced brain drain and who had improvised all channels of justice to ensure the management sit aright and discharge her students from rive oppression being perpetuated. 

Furthermore, it Is on the suspension of Inumidun Ayoola Babalola's portal by the Management of Gateway Polytechnic Saapade, Ogun State (GAPOSA), sequel to his viral publication on Sowore and against Asiwaju Bola Tinubu which was duely published on Sahara Reporters and which culminated into his invitation by the Department of State Security (DSS) Ogun State Command of which our leadership believe was surely sponsored and coordinated by his shenanigans and adversaries tented within the jurisdiction of the powers that be. 

One thing must be made clearer from the foregoing, Ayoola has been a consistent nightmare and threats to the atrocities of some echelons in the school's organogram and if radical steps are not meted on him, he could become a burning powder haunting their inglorious and shameful deeds.

On this note, we give the management of Gateway Polytechnic Saapade, Remo, Ogun State a 7-days ultimatum to put to halt her phenomenal extremism against Nigerian students by providing an atmosphere of love, personal expression and the rule of law through liberation of our students by the shackles of oppression and bureaucratic.

Also, i state it emphatically and not sympathetically, that the usual invisible ban placed on our students by the institution and her machinations should step aside and our sister organization the “Students Union Government (SUG)" be REOPENED and LIFTED without no further delay. This should be carried within the ultimatum given and an independent electoral body should be constituted.

That, our comrades be granted 'ACCESS'  to all manners of platforms needed to register their displeasure by challenging any irregularities and policies of the school either favorable or unfavorable within the ambit of the constitution of Nigeria as amended.

That the Students Representative Council (SRC) and the Central Executive Council (CEC) should be re-instated and objectives reviewed as well as with fresh elections conducted and contestants given equal opportunities to test the potent power of popularity and political influence and the institution management having no INTEREST in who the cap fits all within the 7 Days Ultimatum.


Details In VAM Newspaper below:
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See Pictures Of Machine Invented By Unizik Student That Can Produce Fuel From Pure Water Nylon




A  Chemical Engineering graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anthony Obikwelu, has stunned the scientific world after he developed and produced a machine that can turn plastic and other waste materials into fuel.



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