Operatives of COVID-19 Taskforce setup by the Osun State Government to enforce the usage of face-mask by the people of the state has allegedly brutalised a journalist working with DAILY POST newspaper, Mr Sikiru Obarayese for taking pictures.

Obarayese was allegedly beaten at the popular Old Garage area of Osogbo, capital of the state alongside a middle-aged woman and other members of the public.

According to Obarayese who sustained serious injuries on his left elbow and right leg, the operatives were allegedly ordered to beat him by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adebayo Adeleke when he was taking reports of the harassment of some members of the public by the security agents.

The reporter in his account with OsunDefender said that several residents of the state were harassed by the security officers who were hitherto mandated to mete out fines to erring members of the public.

“I was taking pictures with my phone when they were harassing those who didn’t use a face mask. A woman was reporting that they had beat her and I was recording the woman.”

“The Joint Task Force led by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adebayo Adeleke approached me, asked why I was taking pictures. I told them this a public place and also informed them that I am a journalist.

“In the cause of bringing out my ID from my pocket, a policeman attached to the JTF said “you are mad, where is your ID card” and wanted to snatch my phone.”

“Four policemen attacked me and started slapping and hit me with a baton in my joints hands and leg. I fell and they were matching me. To my surprise, I heard the Commissioner for Local Government and chieftaincy ordering them to beat me and take me along with those they had arrested.”

“I was later released when some journalists at the venue approached them.”

Obarayese has been treated at the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo.

All efforts to reach the Commissioner proved abortive as calls and text message to his phone number were neither answered, acknowledged nor replied.

Meanwhile, It would be recalled that on July 13, 2020 some officers of the Osun State Police command, brutalized the chairman of Osun Online Media Practitioners Association (OOMPA), Jare Tiamiyu.

It was gathered that Tiamiyu was on his way to his office in his private car when he was stopped by the policemen who were in mufti along Okini-Osogbo way.

Tiamiyu asked to identify himself but the policemen accused him of being arrogant in his response.

The journalist told Newsmen that he was slapped by an officer who also threatened to implicate him by planting a pistol in his car.

Tiamiyu added that his Phone and laptop were seized at the point of the assault.

It was gathered that the seized properties was returned to him after battalions of pleadings and bundles of apologise from the police quarters.


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He is former SUG PRESIDENT and immediate past Zone B COORDINATOR from Imo State Comrade Prince

by Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

Ondo state Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) chapter has revealed the plan to adopt the embattled deputy governor, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, as its governorship candidate for the October 10, 2020 governorship election in the state, VOICE AIR MEDIA has learnt.

The party’s Publicity Secretary, Hon. Felix Olatunde confirmed that it had resolved that Hon. Agboola will run on its platform, despite Peoples Democratic Party’s insistence that the embattled deputy governor remains a valuable and committed member of the party, Daily Metro News NG confirmed.

Recall the Deputy Governor had joined the PDP in June, 2020 to contest for the ticket of the party, just a month to its primary election. He Left the APC to run for the governorship ticket of the PDP, but was defeated by Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, who was also the party’s candidate in 2016 election.

Following his defeat in the PDP primary election, Hon. Agboola’s movement to the ZLP had been a rumour following his meeting with leaders of the party, especially the former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko.

The Publicity Secretary of the ZLP, Hon. Felix Olatunde, confirmed in a telephone chat with reporter that barring last minute changes, Hon. Agboola Ajayi would run as the party’s candidate in the October 10, 2020 election.

He said the party was in the final stage of Hon. Agboola’s adoption and subsequent substitution of its candidate, Rotimi Benjamin, who won at the party primaries and whose name has been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

VOICE AIR MEDIA noting that PDP on Saturday released a statement, through its spokesman, Mr Zadok Akintoye, they denied that Hon. Agboola was heading to the ZLP, saying that the deputy governor remained a member of the party.

The PDP statement reads, “For the avoidance of doubt, Mr Agboola Ajayi remains a member of the PDP and has not informed the party of his intention to leave and remains a well valued and respected member of the party.”

“Please note that clarification on the allegation has been sought from the Deputy Governor and assurances given to the leadership of the party of his intention to stay in the PDP.

“We, therefore, implore all members of the party and the general public to disregard the information as H.E. has assured the party leaders and elders (on his honor) of not leaving.”

He added that the party’s efforts at winning the next election were ongoing.

However, Hon. Felix, in a telephone chat with Daily Metro News NG, said the party’s machinery had secured the assurances of Mr Benjamin’s willingness to surrender his ticket, owing to the fact that the ticket still remains within the Federal Constituency, as he would be substituted within the prescribed time frame provided by the electoral act.

He said, “The deal is almost concluded, HE, Hon. Agboola Ajayi will be coming into the party as our gubernatorial candidate for the October 10, 2020 governorship election.”

“As soon as the process is concluded we will come out with a communique in a former press conference, as we are still dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s.”

He added that the ZLP remained a disciplined party and would have no problems getting Mr Benjamin, who currently holds the ticket to relinquish it for the good of the party. The Agboola movement is beyond Ondo state, its the third force that will rescue the people of Ondo state. He is a grassroot man, who had risen through the ranks & political movements in every of his political attainment in life.”

“The party’s decision is supreme, and we are disciplined party and we are sure that the development will come to fruition.”

Hon. Felix noted that the party was carefully fine tuning the process given the nature of the politics in an environment where the process could be truncated by litigation. And that he is sure of the Deputy Governor’s candidacy of ZLP and that the PDP is only living in illusion.


Source, Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/08/ondo-2020-zlp-to-unveil-agboola-ajayi.html

by Tunde Olorungbotemi Akure

The Ondo state deuly elected AAC party Candidate, Samuel Tope Omotoso has detached himself from the widely report circulated via INEC official Twitter account.

Omotoso expressed dissatisfaction with the INEC's decision to replace his name with another illegal and unknown name as the AAC party Candidate in the INEC provisional list.

While speaking with newsman in Akure, Omotoso said, "how on Earth would an already conducted primary Election result; supervised by INEC Officials (both state and federal level) become another thing entirely at the point of broadcasting to the populace? A name was fabricated as the governorship candidate while the rightful flag bearer was imposed with a deputy position

This is arrant nonsense and it shows that this dispensation do not want youths at the helm.

That I am the youngest of the aspirants do not give anyone the effrontery to shove my name off the governorship list"

"I outrightly detach myself from such report circulated via the INEC official Twitter account. I, Samuel Tope Omotoso remains the sole flag bearer of AAC and I will not succumb to any sort of intimidation from anybody whatsoever."


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...My victory for young lawyers, says President elect, Akpata


By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Analysis of the just concluded election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as a long time jinx was broken on Thursday night, 30th July, 2020.

The last time a non-senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) was elected president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) was in 1989. Charles Idehen, who was NBA president between 1989 and 1991, was succeeded by Clement Akpamgbo (SAN).

Reports gathered that Akpamgbo did not complete his tenure, as ex-Military President Ibrahim Babangida appointed him attorney-general of the federation. Priscillia Kuye, the first and only female NBA president till date, succeeded Akpamgbo but she was not elected.

The non-SAN took over the leadership of NBA which was later affected by crisis that followed the June 12, 1993 presidential election.

However, In 1998 when normalcy was restored, it was Thompson Okpoko, a SAN, who took over leadership of the association and the SANs kept maintaining the leadership of NBA till the emergence of Lanke Odogiyan, a non-SAN, in 2005.

But just like Kuye, Odogiyan was not elected. He emerged after Bayo Ojo (SAN) quit as NBA president to serve as attorney-general of the federation under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Ever since, the NBA has been on the race to halt the dominance of SANs at the helms of affairs, not until 2020 when Olumide Akpata, a 47-year-old lawyer, emerged as president.

Akpata’s victory in the election could be attributed to different factors; one of which is the desire for a change in status quo. Before the NBA election, young lawyers were all over the social media, highlighting reasons why the dominance of SANs needed to end as far as the association’s leadership was concerned.


AKPATA: My victory for young lawyers

The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata, has described his election as a victory for young lawyers.

VOICE AIR MEDIA earlier reported that Akpata emerged winner of the NBA presidential poll conducted electronically between 11pm on Wednesday and 11pm on Thursday.

With 9, 891 votes, Akpata defeated two Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Dr Babatunde Ajibade and Mr Dele Adesina, who polled 4,328 and 3,982 votes respectively.

In his acceptance speech on Friday made available to VOICE AIR MEDIA titled, ‘Let us secure the future through a united Bar that works for all,’ Akpata said his victory was for young lawyers and lawyers who felt marginalised in the NBA affairs.

He said, “The victory of last night is for our young lawyers who have become disillusioned with the way the NBA had been run over the years and how the profession appears to be disconnected from the challenges that face them and their future.

Akpata, however, said there was a need for improvement in the NBA electoral process, promising to see to such improvement during his two-year tenure.

The NBA switched from manual to electronic election in 2018 and this year’s was its second experience.

Though a total of 29,636 lawyers were accredited to vote in this year’s e-election, only 18,256 succeeded in casting their ballots.


Source, details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/08/analysis-how-olumide-akpata-broke-jinx.html

...PDP picks new running mate as SDP submits Peter Fasua's name

By Tunde Olorungbotemi


Seventeen people will be contesting the governorship election of Ondo State, on October 10th, 2020.

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has released the provisional list of 17 candidates and their running mates for the state governorship election.

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that the people Democratic party (PDP) has revealed a new candidate for the deputy governor's slot as Eyitayo Jegede picked Olumide Ogunje as his running mate as against earlier reported Hon Ikengboju Gboluga and Banke Sutton.

Meanwhile, INEC has recognized Peter Fasua as the SDP candidate as against another factional candidate, Adekunle Saliu.

Noting that, all political parties still have right to substitute names of the their nominated candidates on or before August 19.


Photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/full-list-inec-publishes-names-of.html

by Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osogbo

Queen Ajadi Adesewa(born July 30th, 1995) is a Nigerian beauty queen who was crowned the most beautiful face in Osun, south western region of Nigeria 2019/2020, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

VOICE AIR MEDIA recall that the Most Beautiful Face in Osun was organised by Maris Entertainment World.

Queen Adesewa doubles as the Treasurer for Queens Connect Africa, Osun state chapter, she's a lady with a golden heart, beautiful in and out, respectful, loyal, gentle, calm, honest, easy going, God fearing and outspoken fellow.

She is a CEO of baker company and has done alot of humanitarian services in Osun state in collaboration with Queen Maris Initiative by reaching out to the less privileged, orphanages and so on...

Her love for humanitarian services is out of this world.

She continue to dazzle with her aura of undiminished elegance and class.

We wish you long life, prosperity, greater height and all the good things of life.


Other stunning photos below...
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-Debunk Claims Of 25,000 Teachers Benefited From Osun First Lady's palliatives


THE Osun state chapter of the National Association of Proprietors of Private School Owners have debunked the claims by the wife of Osun State Governor and the President Ilerioluwa Development Initiative, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola that no fewer than 25,000 members of the association benefited from the palliative items she distributed.

One of the members of NAPPSO, Architecture Goke Omigbondun while featuring on a news and current affairs Programe, Rave Fm on Tuesday, said only 1105 members given the palliatives contrary to the claims by the first lady that 25 ,000 teachers were the beneficiaries.

The first lady had in a statement said no fewer than 25, 000 have benefited from palliative items distributed through her Initiative, the gusture according to the first lady was part of the measures to mitigate the hardship faced by the private schools teachers in the state due to the coronavirus pandemic.

But, Omigbodun rejected the claim on the ground that the number of the beneficiaries was hike contrary to the exact number of the beneficiaries.

Omigbodun said the palliatives given to them by the first lady of the state as part of relief materials to cushion the effect of COVID-19 is not up to 25,000, saying when he counted it “the palliatives can only go round for 1,105 teachers”.

Speaking during the program, obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA Omigbondun asked the state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode to explain why the figure was hiked.

In her response to numbers of the private school teachers who benefited from the palliatives, Egbemode said ” I will rather not speak about it, somobody will speak for the first lady” adding that it is ” a whole big topic”.

”I can only only speak that the first lady will continue to do it, that is the kind of person she is, a kind of person that will suspend her birthday celebration to do medical mission.

“Whatever she has given I am sure it is the beginning , she will do more.”

“Somebody is designated to speak on the activities of the first lady”.


Source, Read More here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/covid-19-school-owners-debunk-claims-of.html

By One Class

The leading presidential candidate of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Sunday Asefon on Friday visited the management of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), where he met with VC, DA, Bursar,Dean of Students Affairs and CSO of the university.

The university recently announced that it would be holding its matriculation ceremony by virtual process for new students for the 2019/2020 academic session on Tuesday 28th July 2020.

The NANS presidential candidate, Asefon while addressing journalists on friday briefly after the meeting with the management, revealed the purpose of his visit.

In his statement, the progress of academics in my country is my concerned, he said

I was there to fast track the development of virtual matriculation of the new students.

In a conversation with the VC, Soremekun added that the matriculation ceremony would have held earlier but for the COVID-19 pandemic that further led to the total closure of schools.

According to him, about 6,000 students had been admitted for the 2019/2020 academic session across various disciplines.

On the modalities of the event, he said, “It will be virtual in the sense that we will put all the students on zoom platform while principal officers led by the vice chancellor will be onsite".

Letter obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA

It reads;
The board of Federal University, Oye-ekiti, has
announced the FUOYE matriculation program
date for all the newly admitted students of the institution for the 2020/2021 academic session. Fresh students should see the details below.

All newly admitted students of the Federal University Oye-ekiti (FUOYE) in the 2019/2020 Admission Exercise are hereby notified that Matriculation Ceremony shall be conducted online as follows:

Date: Thursday, 28th July 2020

Time: 10.00am

Mode: Zoom Application

Subsequently, all new Students who have not paid their required fees should do so as soon as possible.

The link on how to participate in the online Matriculation


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...tasks him on students Welfarism

The Osun Online Media practitioners association of Nigeria (OOMPA) has congratulated seasoned journalist and Comrade, Kehinde Ayantunji aka Asalatu on his new appointment as SSA on students' affairs and social mobilization to the Governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola.

According to a press statement, signed by the Chairman and publicity secretary of the association, Jare Tiamiyu and Tunde Olorungbotemi, respectively, the association said that “the appointment of Ayantunji is well deserved,” stating that the new SSA has the capability to fit into any task assigned to him as far as students comradeship and social development are concerned.

Ayantunji was until his appointment, the NUJ chairman of Osun state council.

The association tasked Ayantunji to bring his professional experience in students community as the former students' union leader to bear in the new assignment, urging him to continue to uphold the ethics of integrity, hardworking and caring heart in the discharge of his duties and to promote the ideals of the students welfarism for the overall good of the institutions, and state in particular.

“As a thorough-bred Journalist, we don’t have any iota of doubt in your ability to deliver in the new assignment given to you.

“However, it is important that we encourage you to live up to expectation and ensure that Welfarism, professionalism and diligence, which we know you for, remain your watchword in this onerous task ahead of you.

“We urge you to perfectly fit into the vision of the Governor Gboyega Oyetola to equip, mobilize and rebrand Nigerian students,” the statement said.


Source, Details....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/kehinde-ayantunji-osun-online-media.html

...What's Next after moving away from "poisoned space"?


Author:
Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

The embattled incumbent deputy governor of Ondo State, Mr Ajayi Agboola who currently dumped the ruling All progressive congress and his principal for People's Democratic Party to contest the election, has gallantly lost to Eyitayo Jegede SAN who was the 2016 governorship candidate of the party. Eyitayo Jegede SAN defeated the deputy governor with 231 votes.

Details of the results obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA, are as follows:

1. Eyitayo Jegede SAN 888 votes

2.Hon Ajayi Agboola 657 votes

3. Dr Eddy Olafeso 175 votes

4. Dr Bode Ayorinde 95 votes

5. Banji Okunomo 90 votes.

6. Solo Ebiseni 29 votes

7. Godday Erewa 14 votes.

VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered that Sixty four invalid votes were recorded out of two thousand and eleven delegates.

...What's Next for Agboola Ajayi after moving away from "poisoned space"?

The deputy governor, while officially decamping to PDP on June 22, 2020, described the APC as a " Poisoned space" he needed to move away from.

According to him, the APC was now like "a house divided against itself in Ondo state, adding that party was having breathing difficulties because one man was kneeling on its neck".

After announcing the results, the aspirants congratulated the winner in line with the memorandum of understanding earlier signed by them, and promised to work for the success of the party.

Embattled deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, who was the first runner up has reacted to the outcome of the exercise.

However reacting, the Deputy governor described the primary as a good fight.

In a statement by Allen Sowore, his Media Adviser, Ajati noted that, “the people have spoken, and we accept the outcome in good faith, knowing fully well that it was a race against different forces.

“We remain undaunted and resolute about our commitment to a people oriented government against personalised democracy. We wish the good people of Ondo State and the winner the best as we March on. For us, life goes on,” Ajayi said.

Many would think that Ajayi, may be regretting dumping his principal for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) but do you think PDP honestly wanted to give Ajayi the gubernatorial ticket?

What's next? To save the state from "self ruling, one's family business, clannishness and primitive accumulation of illegal wealth under state cover"


Read More here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/pdp-fails-to-save-embattled-dep.html

It is no longer a breaking news that APC primaries has brought in the Incumbent governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu to face other candidate from various political parties in the October 10th, 2020 gubernatorial election in the state.

Recall Olusola Oke came second in the Ondo guber primaries that took place yesterday (20th July), in the state capital, Akure, polling 262 votes out of over 3000 delegates chosen to participate in the election exercise. Though, his second position was not significant as people who won 3rd, 4th and 5th positions were of close figures.

Akeredolu on the other hand, won in a landslide victory. It was as if he had no opponents. He polled over 80% of votes, having a total of 2458 votes.

Though he contested with 8 others, See those who also participated in the poll;

Isaac Kekemeke (former state party chairman)

Sola Iji

Olayide Adelami

Jumoke Anifowose

Ifeoluwa Oyedele

Awodeyi Akinsehinwa and,

Bukola Adetula

Olusola Oke seems to be a big contenders in the Ondo Guber since past 8 years now. And he is doing everything to make sure his dream comes true. Many people see him as a big dog in the game, especially people from the water side area of the state, but he his wiling to let whole people of the state to feel his potential impact.

But now that he is not getting the ticket to unleash his Leadership skills. How is he going to do this?

What Oke will likely do to keep the dream...

Recall that, In September 2016, Olusola Oke was also part of the APC primaries.

Olusola became third, Akeredolu also won the primaries and Tinubu supported candidate, Segun Abraham became second.

Olusola Oke in a bid to keep his governorship aspiration didn't have to wait long to decide, he defected to another party barely one month after, to continue pursuing his November 26 (2016) dream. Though it never came true, but it is better than none.

Fast forward to now, Oke has lost in the primaries again, and what this suggest is that he will likely defect to another party to keep the dream.

Reasons for my research..

Oke has contested in every Ondo Guber since 2012, and he still continues in 2020. He won't let it die in him, I am sure no obstacle will stop him to proceed. He prefer to lose in the main election than regretting he didn't participate.

Olusola can be easily predicted for how easily he loves to defect from one party to the other. Especially when the current party is not in his favour. The reason for most of his defection is that he wants to surely become the governor of Ondo State, and unleash his capacity.

Many people are seeing it as being 'too desperate', but he see it as 'quitters never win. Primaries don't actually mean one is a loser, the electorates will determine the real winner.

Buhari aspired for presidency three times before he got it. Oke from his actions, believes that he will become the governor. So he would not want to lose any chance to continue in the guber race - this could be his time.

Let us watch out for the next few weeks update in the media, Oke will likely defect from APC and move to another party to keep the dream.


Chances that will work for Oke to become governor, if he wills to defect.... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/ondo-2020-after-apc-primary-have.html

by Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

The Ondo state primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party holds on Wednesday, July 22 in Akure, the state capital, ThePrecision reports.

Eight aspirants are battling for the ticket of the party ahead of the October 10, 2020 governorship election.

The aspirants are; former governorship candidate of the PDP, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN and the current deputy governor of the state, Agboola Ajayi who defected to the party recently and former federal lawmaker, Dr Bode Ayorinde.

Others are; former publicity secretary of the party, Banji Okunomo; former commissioner under late Olusegun Agagu, Dr Eddy Olafeso and Businessman, Godday Erewa.

Also in the race are former commissioner under Olusegun Mimiko, Olusola Ebiseni and former Senator, Boluwaji Kunlere.

Meanwhile, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP has approved the nomination of the following party members to serve on the GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTORAL COMMITTEE:

1. H.E. Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Chairman)

2. H.E. Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Member)

3. Barr. Mrs. Chidi Onyemelukwe (Member)

4. Emeka Etiaba, SAN (Member)

5. Alh. Mohammed Imam (Secretary).


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........reels out event's program

Due to health and safety restrictions related to COVID-19, the publisher of Voice Air Media, Comrade Tunde Olorungbotemi says this year's event will be virtual, with profiles to be presented as speakers and guest artist.

Olorungbotemi, has shown his humanitarian services by launching a virtual birthday to invest on people during COVID-19 and post COVID-19 pandemic.

He made this known while addressing newsmen on Saturday in his office at Osogbo, capital Osun state.

The publisher turned 25 on Monday and marked the special by setting up his own virtual birthday to help people tackle Coronavirus crisis.

Taking to social media on his pre- birthday's preparation, he posted a link for interested people to join the training tagged, "LET'S TALK JULY 20 WITH TUNDE OLORUNGBOTEMI, coming up on Sunday and Monday proudly sponsored by VAM Nigeria.

Read full statement below...

LET'S TALK JULY 20 With Tunde Olorungbotemi One Class

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Speakers:
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...Oyetola’s Aide says name doesn't exist anywhere in the ministry, Osun and Abuja

by Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osogbo

Osun: The Governor's aide on Education, Honorable Jamiu Olawunmi, has revealed that the usage of "State of Osun" created by former governor of the state who is currently the Minister of Interior of the Fedeal Republic of Nigeria, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, doesn't exist anywhere in the ministry, Osun, Abuja and has no basis in the law of Nigeria, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

Special Adviser to Governor, Gboyega Oyetola revealed this in an interview session with Insight Media in Osogbo.

In a video Obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA on Friday.

Special Adviser to the State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, Honorable Jamiu Olawunmi who was a very close associate to the previous administration of Ogbeni Aregbesola for eight years insisted that the phrase ‘State of Osun’ doesn't exist in "the letter of the Ministry".

According to report, his principal, Governor Gboyega Oyetola who was the chief of staff during the previous government for eight years still maintain "State of Osun" as his official seal since he assumed office and has never for once condemned the usage of the name, his SA on education maintained it doesn't exist.

Recall the phrase ‘Osun State’ was reversed to be known as State of Osun during the first term of Aregbesola which generated lot of controversies within the state and at the federal level.

Olawunmi said, “What I know and the correspondences have read through that occurred in the last nine years of Osun, any letter we are sending out of the state carries Osun State till now.

“I don’t know when we have written the world bank in the last ten years where we wrote state of Osun. And I know international best practices compel me to say the truth.

“My governor when he get to Abuja they call him governor of Osun State, they don’t call him governor of the state of Osun.

“All these things we have two courts judgement now that said there is nothing like state of Osun which I think we have not appealed.”

Responding to question on how his ministry is being addressed, the SA said, “This is Ministry of Education, Osogbo, Osun State.”


Source, Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/state-of-osun-name-doesnt-exist.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Ado-Ekiti

Bishop Michael Oba Oro, the General overseer of Good rock of salvation spiritual church of Christ Aladura, Ado Ekiti, Has urged the federal government of Nigeria, state governments and the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) on need to work together to combat the coronavirus pandemic stressing that only prayer can cure the virus at this trying time, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

In a statement made available to Newsmen in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state capital, Bishop (Dr) Micheal, Oba Oro said the coronavirus pandemic battling with the world will soon be a history if government and CAN should work together to fight the deadly virus which has killed over 700+ persons in Nigeria.

Bishop Micheal stated:

"The lord spoke to me that Christians allover the country should come together as one and pray against the coronavirus pandemic, things might be worse than this before normalcy return but hopefully soonest this pandemic will be a history.

I see that the virus is very much real but people won't believe and prayer is the only antidote that can cure it so that things may not be worse than this in 2021 and 2022 as you can see Our children are at home, Business organizations is not fully operational, religious and public gatherings are banned and if care is not taken things might not be as expected hence there is a need to come together as one and pray because prayer is the master key and to achieve this we must be in unity and see political differences aside.

God also reveal to me that 2021 will be a great year for Nigerians, things might be difficult at first but it will end swiftly."

I urge state governments to lift the ban on religion gatherings so that Christians can pray as the word of God is very essential, it is the spiritual food to grow in moral, wisdom and knowledge and persons between the age of 12- 65yrs must be reconsidered according to the word of God in the book of Matthew 19:14 which says But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” and also Psalm 127:3; Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him therefore it will be of ignorance to deny children access to worship centres.

A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him. This is why we need to bring them to church so they can hear the word of God more to change their thought.

Government says they are protecting the children from death, they should also understand that spiritual food is very important for their upkeep especially at this time that crime rises on daily basis, teenagers should be allowed in churches only if accompany by their parents with social distancing rules.


Source, Details here....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/ekiti-youngest-bishop-says-coronavirus.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude Tegbosun 3, the Olowu of Kuta, has showered blessings by extending his sincere appreciation to members of royal family, other royal colleagues, subjects, friends and associates across the globe for their text messages, gifts and social media posts on on birthday.

The monarch in a short video clip on Wednesday made available to VOICE AIR MEDIA, said he really appreciate all the text messages and wishes they contained from well wishers and friends across the globe.

The monarch said, "I use this opportunity to appreciate all family members and friends who sent their prayers and birthday wishes yesterday (Tuesday). I appreciate all our contacts and friends for their prayers and best wishes. May the God Lord continue to be with all of you."

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that Oba Oyelude marked his birthday on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in a modest manner in his palace.

Several individuals and groups across the country and beyond took to social media to celebrate the monarch, who is renowned for his humanitarian services and philanthropy.


Watch VIDEO Below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/video-olowu-of-kuta-showers-blessings.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUwL8NQv3ys

By One Class

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has given the federal government a 21-day ultimatum to address pending issues or risk industrial action, VOICE AIR MEDIA has received.

The union listed the pending issues to include the refusal to effect third party-deductions in most colleges of educations (COEs); ‘double standard’ deployed by the ministries of labour and education against the COEs relative to other tertiary institutions and imposition of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

In a statement on Wednesday, obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA, the president of COEASU, Nuhu Ogirima, said the government had failed to address the plight of the colleges “one year after it sent a memo detailing the deplorable state of the institutions”.

The union also said most state governments have equally copied the federal government in the poor handling the affairs of the COEs.

“Consequently, administrative impunity and rights deprivation reign supreme in most of these COEs. The Expanded National Executive Council (ENEC) at its meeting of 8th July, is, therefore, forced to challenge the government to shut the teacher education industry since the quality of infrastructure, welfare and service delivery takes no preference in the scheme of governance at all levels,” he said.

According to him, “the ENEC wishes that you take notice hereby that should the government refuse to redress all the issues in contention within 21 days, the union would have no other option than to declare a nationwide industrial action.

“In August 2019, the association transmitted a memo passionately requesting the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), to intervene in addressing the plight of the public COEs system,” he said.

He said the memo was predicated on “decades of utter neglect of the COE system, which the federal ministry of education could not successfully address”.

“In response to our follow-up correspondences, both FME and FML &E had indicated that they were awaiting the President’s response. Sadly, we all are still awaiting the response, almost one year after the memo was received at the Presidency, the system further degenerates,” COEASU added.


Source, And Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/colleges-of-education-staff-to-commence.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination Screening Appeal Committee for the Party's Ondo State Governorship Primary Election has submitted its report to the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC Caretaker/Extra-ordinary National Convention Planning Committee and the party cleared twelve Aspirants for the primaries.

However, a press statement by its spokesman didn't disclose mode of the primaries either direct or indirect mode which has been generating controversies ahead of the primary, but INEC said the party would adopt indirect primary.

The statement signed by Yekini Nabena, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), says the APC Screening Appeal Committee cleared twelve aspirants to contest the Party's forthcoming primary election.

They are:
1. Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN
2. Joseph Olusola Iji
3. Odimayo Okunjemi John
4. Olayide Owolabi Adelami
5. Kekemeke Duerimini Isaacs
6. Olusola Oke Alex SAN
7. Ifeoluwa Olusola Oyedele
8. Olajumoke Olubusola Anifowoshe,
9. Awodeyi Akinsehinwa Akinola C.
10. Adetula Olubukola Olarogha O.
11. Dr. Abraham Olusegen Michael
12. Dr. Nathaniel O. Adojutelegan.

The Ondo State APC governorship primary election is scheduled for July 20, 2020 while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed October 10, 2020 for the governorship election.


Source, photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/2020-apc-panel-clears-12-ondo-aspirants.html

....summon Chief of Naval Staff

by Tunde Olorungbotemi

The House of Representatives has began the process of investigating the allegation of inhuman treatment by an Admiral who maltreated a naval officer in a viral video.

VOICE AIR MEDIA earlier reported a video of a Nigerian Navy Officer who cried out for help after authorities refused to do anything about Admiral who maltreated him.

The victim officer, Seaman Haruna Goshit who was maltreated for voicing out to claim his right.

The Chairman committee on Navy, Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the chief of Naval Staff to appear in person before the committee and defend all the issues.

The Chief of Naval, the officer involved and other officers of the Nigerian navy, complaints affected on recruitments and promotion in the navy since 2015 till date must appear.

As a matter of necessity, the Chief Naval has been summoned to appear before the house committee, room 034 on Monday 20th of July, 2020 at 11.00am to defend all the issues.

Also, to provide detailed information and vital documents on or before Thursday 16th July.


Letter obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/reps-to-probe-inhuman-treatment-on-navy.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iP4-mBB8vU

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osun

A dead body of a Man was found on the road in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

According to report, the lifeless body was found along Ikirun road, Pepsi Cola area, Osogbo.

The Man has not yet been identified man had died since yesterday, VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered.

His manner and cause of death remain under investigation as at the time of filing this report.

VOICEAIRMEDIA discovered that nobody has come to claim or evacuate the body from the scene.

Some passerby on the road has called the attention of the relevant authorities to come to their aide by helping them to evacuate the corpse.


More Photos below...Click
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/dead-body-found-on-side-of-road-in.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Following the rape of 19-year-old undergraduate of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, and her friend in the year 2017, Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, on Monday has sentenced a cultist, Tayo Bakare, to 20 years’ imprisonment.

Recall that Bakare was arraigned on eight counts bordering on conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, deprivation of liberty and rape.

The prosecution said the offences contravened sections 260(1) (2), 272, 297(1) and 299 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that the 19-year-old victim had alleged that Bakare, on August 27, 2017, in the Ikotun area of Lagos, ordered her to remove her clothes, took her nude pictures with her phone and forcefully had sexual intercourse with her.

The 300-level student had told the court that 24-year-old Bakare pretended as a family friend and lured her to a hotel, where he raped her, adding that the convict also threatened to kill her.

VOICE AIR MEDIA gathered that the victim, Bakare, who denied raping the two friends, however, admitted having sexual intercourse with them.

Delivering the judgment on Monday, Justice Soladoye discharged and acquitted the convict on four out of the eight counts and found him guilty on the others.

“The convict shall serve 10 years in respect of count two, 10 years in respect of count four, 10 years in respect of count six and 20 years in respect of count eight.

However, these sentences are to run concurrently,” Justice Soladoye said.


Details, Photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/3-years-after-crime-cultist-bags-20.html

By One Class

His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde has offered automatic employment to the widow of popular Former NANS leader, Comrade Yemi Adeniran known as Yemi likedat who passed away months back after involving in an auto mobile crash.

The letter of employment was presented to the woman by the honorable commissioner for Education on Monday on behalf of the Governor.

Mrs Adeniran was offered employment as AUDITOR II in audit department of the polytechnic Ibadan. This was contained in an appointment letter dated 30th June 2020 signed by the Rector, Prof(Engnr) Kazeem.A Adebiyi, obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA.

While reacting to the employment, “On behalf of the Adeniran family, we thank Mr. Governor for keeping this particular promise. We are not unaware of the roles played by various individuals and organizations,who in one way or the other have played one role or the other in ensuring that this event came to fruition,” Ola Adeosun, one of the Likedat’s friends said in a post on Social media.


Details And photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/makinde-offers-employment-for-former.html

By One Class

Barely 7 days after the Commissioner of Police met with online journalists under the platform of OOMPAN, a nigerian police officer has threatened a journalist in Osun state.

The victim was said to be the Publisher of Insight News, Jare Tiamiyu has narrated and revealed how he was assaulted with guns and charms by some police officers while on duty in Osogbo, the capital of Osun state.

The publisher who also doubles as the Chairman of Osun State Online Media Practitioners, Jare Tiamiyu narrated the sad and tragic incident in a statement written and signed by him which was made available to VOICE AIR MEDIA.

According to the publisher, he was on his way to office from Okinni axis moving towards Osogbo before he was rudely stopped by a police officer as at 10:49 am.

Tiamiyu said despite the fact that none of the police officers was on uniform which made it difficult for him to identify them yet he stopped his vehicle and obeyed their instructions.

He asked me to open my boot but the police officer had already opened the door, pulled me out of the car before I could step out of the car to open the boot. He ransacked my vehicle from the driver side to the back seat and disorganised the vehicle, he explained.

The chairman of OOMPAN further disclosed that the police officer hijacked the phone from his trainee who was with him and took his laptop bag. Another officer came down to request for my ID card after I introduced myself to the police officers.

In the course of explaining the true situation of things, the other police officer told me that I was too arrogant for talking to him which led to argument between us and a team of about fifteen officers descended on me and one of the police officer slapped me, the visibly sad journalist added.

Recounting the sad ordeal and how he was crudely assaulted by the police officers, Tiamiyu said he was dragged like a common criminal into a (mini-bus) Korope with registration number SGB-385 YS where he met eight other people attested for only-God-knows offence.

The publisher of Insight added that his phone and vehicle were seized and was in a state of incommunicado for about two hours.

Tiamiyu stressed that several demeaning and defamatory statements were made by one of the police officers.

According to Tiamiyu, the police officers made the following statements such as it shall not be well with you and your entire family. I will deal with you today, go and ask your senior journalists. I have dealt with with them. I am from Ogun state, I will tell you I am fortified with every power, you may not last beyond tomorrow.

The Osun-born journalist stressed that another officer identified as Taye joined them at the station and they continued to threaten him.

Tiamiyu said he was threatened by one of the officers that he has the power to put pistol in my boot and I will continue to face the case.


Source, Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/breaking-police-officer-slaps-osun.html

By One Class

THE President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Yomi Otubela, on Monday has revealed that the Federal government has agreed to pay the salaries of private school teachers that are being owed by their school management since the lockdown started in March, VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered.

A number of private school teachers have come out to cry for help as they have not been paid by their management since March when schools were shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The school management insists they cannot pay salaries since they have also not made money by way of school fees.

Otubela made this statement known while speaking on TVC News on Monday morning, July 13, 2020 monitored by VOICE AIR MEDIA, Otubela said the association forwarded a proposal to the Economic Sustainability Committee headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, for the government to pay the salaries of the private school owners and that an approval has been granted to the proposal by the Federal Executive Council.

''We have written to the Federal government to understand that these teachers are teaching Nigerian children and that they need to keep them and their families together during the lockdown.

So the Federal government has listened to our request. We requested that the teachers salaries in private schools should be taken over by the government during the months of the lockdown. We also requested for a single digit loan for private schools to cushion the effect of the COVID19.

We requested for support for schools that have existing loans, that they (FG) should liase on our behalf with the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN and CBN will liase with commercial banks and other financial institutions to ensure that they give them soft landing in terms of moratorium to repay and deduction in the interest loan.

The Federal government has approved that they will take over the payment of teachers salaries.

The proposal was sent to the Economic Sustainability Committee headed by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and it was approved by the Federal Executive Council.

We are already talking to them to know the modalities for the disbursement''.

He however pointed out that it is only private schools registered under its association that will benefit from the Federal government's bailout.


Source, Read more...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/lockdown-fg-agrees-to-pay-salaries-of.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Six person were confirmed dead while others sustained injuries on Saturday afternoon in a fatal road accident along Ondo-Ore road in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

According to report, the accident which involved a commercial Volkswagen Jetta car marked REE 446 KP and an articulated truck.

An eyewitness said the truck had a break failure and rammed into the car coming from opposite direction.

It was further gathered that passersby and residents of the area used axe to cut the car to pieces in order to take out the victims.

Mr Ahmed Hassan, the state sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident in a statement issued to Newsmen, said the injured persons are already receiving medical treatment at the hospital.

Hassan hereby cautioned drivers against high speed.

He appealed to motorists to always ascertain the condition of their vehicles before embarking on journey.


Source, more details...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/6-dead-others-injured-in-ondo-accident.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has gone spiritual.

In a post captured by VOICE AIR MEDIA on his social media platforms amidst battle to pick governorship ticket of his party APC in the primaries slated for July 20.

Recall that Ondo state governor, Akeredolu’s Deputy gov, Agboola Ajayi joined the stronger opposition party in the state, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to contest the 2020 governorship election while still serving in his government.

VOICE AIR MEDIA reported earlier that, the governor and wife was tested positive for the deadly covid19 pandemic but later got recovered and tested negative to the virus.

Akeredolu also faced his party’s screening committee on governorship election and unconfirmed report says he had been cleared alongside 10 others while one of the governorship Aspirants (yet to be known) was disqualified.

See the post below obtained from his twitter handle...

“O God, have mercy on me, for people are hounding me. My foes attack me all day long.

I am constantly hounded by those who slander me, and many are boldly attacking me.

But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?

What can mere mortals do to me?

They are always twisting what I say; they spend their days plotting to harm me.

They come together to spy on me— watching my every step, eager to kill me.

Don’t let them get away with their wickedness; in your anger, O God, bring them down.

You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.

My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side!

I praise God for what he has promised; yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised.

I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?

What can mere mortals do to me?

I will fulfill my vows to you, O God, and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.

For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light.” Psalms 56:1‭-‬13 NLT.


Source, More details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/ondo-election-and-covid-19-akeredolu.html

By One Class

Tension surfaced in Ejigbo community area Of Osun state on Thursday as hoodlums reportedly kill two Residents of the area.

Voice Air Media gathered that hoodlums stormed the town and killed two persons within the short period of five days.

It was also learnt that one of the deceased identified as Musibau Muraina, 50-year-old was reportedly dumped after his abdomen had been cut off.

According to report, Muraina was found dead around 6:45 pm in his compound, Oya’s compound, Ejigbo on July 5.

The deceased’s brother identified as Ayankale Ayaniran of Oya’s compound lodged the complains and reported the matter to the police station in the area.

Likewise, the remains of Misratu Azeez was found at Olori’s compound, Ejigbo around 10:30am on July 8, 2020.

The Executive Chairman of Ejigbo local government, Hon Teslim Ogunmola reportedly informed the police that the corpse of Misratu of Moye’s compound, Ejigbo, suspected to have been murdered, was found at Olori’s compound.

It was learnt that the remains of Mistura was reported to have been deposited to Adeeyo mortuary for autopsy.

Reacting to the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Osun state, Mrs Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incidence to our correspondent on Thursday.

The police also hinted that one person has been arrested in connection with the death of Misratu.

She said investigations are ongoing to apprehend other suspects as the state Criminal Investigation Department will soon have the case file.


Source... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/tension-hits-community-in-osun-as-two.html

By Agbelusi Ganiyu, Idanre

Palpable tension gripped residents of the Awo Egbediowu Camp, along the newly constructed Idanre / Akure in Idanre local government area of Ondo State, following the discovery of a lady suspected to have dumped in their area by yet to be identified person, Voice Air Media reports.

It was gathered that the Chairman of the Camp, Mr. Smart Adegbuyi, who reported the issue to High Chief Olu Akindolire, the Lisa of Idanre kingdom and the second in command to Owa of Idanre kingdom, said they were surprised when one of the residents saw the strange light complexioned young lady lying down beside the road.

On getting to the location of the incident, Idanre Media Service discovered that the strange lady was not found any longer where the people said they initially saw her but now found under a bamboo tree with her legs and lower parts of her body tucked under the flowing river beside the bridge.

According to reports, she said her name is Tosin Akinrinlade and from Ekiti State but later said she is Delta State. She said she lives at Cathedral Area of Akure and was brought to the place this morning by an Okada rider who she could not identify just as she could not mention the name of any of her co tenants or neighbors.

When asked if she knew the way back to Akure, she pointed towards the wrong direction. It was observed that the lady should be between the ages of 25 and 28years.

Adegbuyi told Newsmen that they were apprehensive over the matter because a corpse was dumped within their vicinity some months ago and it led them to unnecessary problems them and thus don't want a repeat of such again.

A villager who prefers anonymity opined that the lady must have been a victim of money ritualists.

Meanwhile, the matter had already been reported to the police and a high ranking police officer assured that they had already started their investigation apart from going there to physically see the lady in question.


More Photos of the lady...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/tension-grips-idanre-community-in-ondo.html

...As death toll goes on the rise


By Tunde Olorungbotemi , 8th July 2020

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic infecting both the young and old around the world, the death toll resulting from the crisis has continued to be on the increase, which is now becoming a scary scenario here in Nigeria, Voice Air Media reports.

Many people are disappearing and seem to be passing away from "unknown illnesses, and mysterious deaths."

On 28th February, 2020 , Nigeria recorded its first index case of coronavirus.

Recall that an Italian national, was confirmed positive to COVID-19 in the country.

Here is the profile of six prominent Nigerians who died after contracting the virus gathered by VOICE AIR MEDIA...

1. Suleiman Achimugu

Suleiman Achimugu is a former Managing Director of PPMC, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) subsidiary in charge of petroleum products marketing and distribution.

Mr Achimugu’s family said he died on March 23rd after showing symptoms of the virus following his return to the country from the United Kingdom.

The NCDC said the victim had underlying medical conditions – multiple myeloma and diabetes – and was undergoing chemotherapy before returning to Nigeria.

According to the World Health Organisation, patients with diabetes may be at extra risk for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mortality.

The late Achimugu was said to have informed the NCDC personally of his conditions after which he was immediately taken to the COVID-19 centre in Abuja where he tested positive.

Mr Achimugu was buried according to Islamic rites on Sunday, six days after he tested positive to the virus.

The death which was reported widely on local media sparked fears in the nation and resulting to lockdown in some major States/city of the country; Lagos, Ogun and Abuja on March 30th for 14 days.

2. Abba Kyari

On April 17, Nigerian president’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari , succumbed to coronavirus at 69, becoming the most popular COVID-19 fatality in West Africa as at then.

His burial which took place the following day at the military cemetery in Gudu in Abuja drew immediate backlash from Nigerians because senior government officials who attended the event did not adhere to health advisories and safety protocols against COVID-19.

About a week before he tested positive for the virus, he was in Germany meeting with energy officials at Siemens on a deal to restore Nigeria’s electricity grid.

He was transferred from the Nation's capital, Abuja to Lagos for medical care where he was confirmed dead.

3. Abiola Ajimobi

Abiola Ajimobi, a two-term governor in Nigeria’s southwestern Oyo State died from underlying health conditions after contracting coronavirus.

He passed away in Lagos at the age of 70 on June 25. His death had been dispelled by the family a week before, when his situation reportedly worsened and reports were rife that he had died.

His spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, initially debunked the rumours of his death.

Although unconfirmed reports had it that he might have been infected on that flight, it is still unclear how the septuagenarian contracted the contagion.

Mr Ajimobi was born on December 16, 1949, in Oyo State, South-west Nigeria.

He served as senator before his election as Oyo governor in 2011. In 2015, he became the first Oyo State governor to win a re-election bid.

4. Wahab Adegbenro

The Ondo State Commissioner of Health, Wahab Adegbenro, died from COVID-19 complications on July 2 at the state’s infectious disease hospital.

Many who spoke about the late Adegbenro said he was one of the most hard-working cabinet members of the State Government.

Before venturing into politics, he runs his hospital in the state where he provides less expensive healthcare, sometimes free, to many residents.

5. Bayo Osinowo

Before his death, Mr Osinowo was a senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District. He passed away on June 15 at the age of 64.

His death came at a time when he urged the public to be mindful of the deadly virus.

6. Adisa Logun

Kwara State CoS passed on as result of complications from rhe coronavirus infection on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020.

The Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, Alh. Adisa Logun is an industrialist, a public intellectual, and an elder statesman who died only a few hours after the test of his result returned positive.


Source, Details below...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/public-figures-who-have-died-from-covid.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Osun

Nigerians have condemned the poor treatment of customers by the management of the Guarantee Trust Bank in Ogooluwa, Osogbo, Osun state.

Voice Air Media gathered that Customers of GTB Osogbo branch have expressed their displeasure through a protest over ‘ill treatment’ by the Management of the bank.

According to report, customers were sighted carrying placard with inscription “GTB is worrisome”, “GTB is stressful” “we are tired of GTB” among others.

One of the customer, Esiegbe Emmanuel O told Voice Air Media ”it is unfair and bad how GTB treat their customers, I personally came here from a very far town just to be deny access to withdraw my money, we were told that we are too many and they can’t attend to us”.

Another Nigerian who spoke to our correspondent said the security man of the bank claimed that he was instructed to write 230 names for the period of 8am-5pm stipulated by the bank, while berating the management of the bank for not putting proper measures in place during the pandemic period.

Our correspondent who visited the bank discovered that the arrangements was made for people to come in and move out but the problem is when people are impatient enough, try to overtake or chance those on the queue to enter the bank without observing the procedures set out by the bank just to put things in order like social distancing and to avoid large gathering due to the covid19 pandemic.

While reacting, the branch manager, Simeon Oyewo said, he is not actually at work to comment on the incident, but encourage customers to use mobile banking and if there is need to visit the bank at this period of pandemic, people should please corporate with the bank.

All the minor complaints will be attended to in due time, he said.


Source, Photos below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/nigerians-lament-alleged-ill-treatment.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

THE Secretary to Ondo State Government, Mr Ifedayo Abegunde (Abena) has resigned his appointment, VOICEAIRMEDIA has learnt.

Recall that a rumour went viral three weeks ago that Abegunde will join the state Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi in moving to the PDP but he denied the story.

Abegunde confirmed the news to correspondent this morning.

“Yes it is true, I have resigned my appointment as ondo state SSG this morning, it is true my brother.” Abegunde said.

The SSG who personally confirmed the resignation, plans to communicate his next line of action within the next 24 hours.


See letter below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/07/just-in-governor-akeredolus-ssg-resigns.html