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AUTHOR: Bright Olorungbotemi

Comrade Tugbiyele Folajomi Alex featuring Heazyboi has launched volume 6 of Aluta gyration today, named October 2020.

VAM News recalls he released his First ever Aluta Gyration volume 1 in 30th march 2018 and in Dec 2018 he came with this superb volume 2, in September 2019 he introduced his fantastic Aluta gyration volume 3 and also the dynamic volume 4, followed by new year blessings Volume 5 in January 2nd 2020.

Fijay became the Rufus Giwa polytechnic PTSUG Sport Director in 2013, he was elected as the Financial Secretary PTSUG Rugipo and in 2017 He was elected as the Vice Chairman of National Association of Nigeria students(NANS JCC ondo Axis, the position he occupied till August 2019).

Aluta choirmaster, has given us another superb Aluta gyration.

On this gyration he talked about what happened at the lekki toll gate on 20-10-2020.


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Based on data that are at best conservative estimates, Nigeria is a country with a serious and growing road accident problem that is about the worst in the world. From highways to Trunk B and C roads, Autocrash have become daily occurrence in Osun state, Nigeria at large, with many victims losing their lives and others sustaining various degrees of injuries.

Like every other parts of Nigeria, Jaleyemi junction, a converging points for network of roads (Olaiya, Gbodofon, Isale Aro and Isale Osun) at Odi-Olowo area of Osogbo, Osun state capital, has become a 'regular site' for road accident, with a record of not less than three cases occuring weekly. One out of these three cases results into loss of live(s) while the others result into victims sustaining serious injuries.

This ugly menace of major and minor crashes occuring virtually on a daily basis has become a source of growing concern to pedestrians, motorists and business owners along the road.

According to an okada rider who spoke with VAM News on condition of annonymity, not less than seven cases of road crash occured in the month of November, 2020.

A fact-finding mission by our correspondent revealed that, although the roads leading to the junction are in good condition, it has notwithstanding remained a death trap for commuters while government and relevant stakeholders have ignored the complaints of road users, leaving them to their fate.

While speaking with our correspondent, Samuel Adeyemi, a shop owner in the area decried the incessant cases of accidents at the junction and lamented that on several occasions, it has caused 'avoidable' loss of lives.

"Accident at this junction has become a worrisome situation. At least two times in a week, accident occurred at this place and sadly, it usually results into avoidable loss of lives. He said.

Adeyemi, a trader of five years in the area further expressed sadness that government have never shown concern to the plight and ugly experience witnessed by commuters and residents in the area.

According to him; "It is quite sad that government are showing that they are less concerned about the situation here. As a matter of fact they have never shown concern or readiness to address this ugly situation".

Observers have queried that despite the good state of roads intersecting at Jaleyemi, then, what could have been the causes of the unending accidents?

In the view of a resident in the area, Adejumoke Afe, impatience and reckless speeding by okada riders remains the major factor responsible for the crashes. Noting that victims are usually okada riders and their passengers. Although she could not recall the last time a major accident occurred at the intersection, Adejumoke revealed that a minor case happened on the 1st of December 2020, involving two okada riders carrying one passenger each, with both riders and one passenger sustaining minor injuries.

A nursing officer at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic hospital who spoke with our reporter on condition of annonymity disclosed that reckless driving by private car owners and okada riders accounts for the major cases referred to the hospital. Sighting that victims are mostly okada riders who had been hit by private cars. She stated further that traffic congestion as well as violation of traffic codes by motorists are also causes of accident at the junction.

While stressing the need for proper orientation for road users on safety culture as possible solution to the menace of accident at Jaleyemi, Abdulganiyy Kafayat, a student of LAUTECH College of Health Sciences suggested that mental evaluation be carried out on drivers before licenses are being issued to them. She also stated that urgent and proactive measures must be taken to reduce the rate of crashes at the junction, maintaining that government should put in place traffic light system, as this she believes would put a permanent stop to the rising cases of accident.


Source... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/12/checkmating-incessant-road-accident-at.html

Scores of hoodlums led by Mr. Taofeek popularly known as Tao attacked members of the Presidential Task Force and truck drivers at the Tin Can Port second gate in a bid to prevent the Presidential Task Force from putting a stop to their illegal activity of passing trucks without authorization.

The Presidential Task Force had successfully cleared the road for free movement of trucks into and out of the port but this was unacceptable to the hoodlums who had hitherto constituted themselves into the lord and master of the road, deciding unilaterally which truck could enter the port and which truck could not. Of course, the truckers were only allowed into the port after the payment of large sums of money to the hoodlums.

The hoodlums, in collaboration with some unscrupulous elements in the haulage industry, had reigned supreme on the road before the intervention of the Presidential Task Force. While they were illegally in charge, there was an endless queue of trucks on all the roads leading into Apapa. It should therefore surprise no one that they would resist the intervention of the Presidential Task Force.

During the altercation, the hoodlums threw stones and sticks in a bid to chase members of the Presidential Task Force away from the road. They attempted to burn the police patrol vehicle but were unsuccessful. They later vandalized the vehicle. Following the attack, the Presidential Task Force, including the civilian members, withdrew from the area without responding to the attack and provocation by the hoodlums.

Throughout the confrontation, the Team Leader, SP Femi Iwasokun prevailed on his men to remain calm and directed them to withdraw from the scene in an orderly manner.

There was no shooting of bullets or teargas and there was no fatality. While it is true that several people sustained injuries, none was life threatening or fatal and reports of the shooting of one Adamu by the Police was clearly stage managed by the hoodlums to gain sympathy.

The video and pictures here do not contain any shooting. Instead, it provides evidence of the orderly withdrawal of Policemen and the civilian members of the Presidential Task Force from the area.

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The continued presence of hoodlums in the Apapa area is inimical to the conduct of business by operators in the haulage industry and should be checked by concerned authorities.

However, there is need for all stakeholders to embrace peace and unity so that there will be progress in the industry, ISMAIL OLAOYE, Stakeholder in haulage industry said.

Source...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/hoodlums-attack-presidential-task-force.html

THE former Nigerian Police IG, Tafa Adebayo Balogun was honored with a chieftaincy title of Oluomo of Igbomina land.

Tafa Balogun, who became inspector general of police in March, 2002.

He was honored with the new title during the first united Asepo Omo Igbomina day and the launching of one billion naira fundraising, held at Ila community education centre, Idi Ogbagbara Kajola, Ajaba Road Ila-Orangun, Osun state on 21st Saturday November, 2020 amidst funfair in an event that had worthy sons and daughters of the community and Osun state as well with four high ranking Monarchs who came as members of Igbomina tribe.

They are; Oluko of Ajasa, Elese Igbaja, Olomu of Omu aran and Olusin of Ikanu Isin.

Speaking at the event, the Chief host and Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Adedokun, who described the Igbominas as a strong tribe among the Yoruba nation, said the event was to bring together sons and daughters of Igbomina.

On his part, commissioner for regional integration and special duties, Olalekan Badmus, disclosed governor Adegboyega Oyetola's plans on agriculture, infrastructure, and mining, which he said will be of advantage to the people of igbomina.

Commissioner Badmus narrated that Osun state Governor, called on the residents to maintain peace and work together, noting that the community is part of the 30-30 tourism project and many others.

Tafa Balogun, who was represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Goke Fayoade, who described his boss, as a true son of the soil who has secured employments to the sons & daughters of the community, facilitated the establishment of Police training school in Ila Orangun community and it was successful.

Fayoade, who was the former ADC to a former Osun state governor on behalf of, Tafa Balogun, also vowed to use his experience in securing people of Igbomina land and with this recognition of Chieftaincy, he has been implored to do more and bring more developments to the town

Ex-IGP speaking with Newsmen at the palace of Orangun of Ila, of his chieftaincy title unanimously conferred on him by Igbomina monarchs as Oluomo of Igbomina land, boasted that he will use his wealth of experience as an ex-police officer to secure the people of the region noting that he will extend it to the area of development, connection and economy.

“I will use my wealth of experience for the security of Igbomina people. I will not only restrict myself to the area of security but also in the area of economic, connections, development, infrastructure and all my wherewithal to help Igbomina in all respect by influencing good things to the communities.”

"He encouraged the sons & daughters at diaspora and other States to come home in the capacity they found themselves and build the community for a greater development "

VAM News correspondent gathered that the Asepo Omo Igbomina day celebration witnessed the largest congregation of all members of the socio-cultural group, Monarchs, Dr Deji Adeleke of Adeleke University, Ede and across Kwara, Osun and Oyo States.

The Igbomina land comprises of many towns both in Osun and Kwara, which Ila is the headquarters of the community.

Also, many received awards in honor of the day, one of the awardees who spoke to VAM News, Professor Abayomi Omoniyi Olagunju from Bio-Chemistry department of Lagos state university and the Dean of post graduate study.

In his word, "I have received several awards as a student, lecturer but this is the first time I will be recognizing in my country home, I appreciate the organizer of this event

Prof. Olagunju called on the yearly celebration of the Asepo Omo Igbomina day

He encouraged the sons & daughters to look back and identify with the community.

Also, Hon. Olufemi Fakeye, Member House of Representatives, representing Ila federal constituency at the National Assembly opened the floor of donation with N3million to the one billion naira fundraising and many others raised funds to support the project.

Also relating the germane part of funfair of the event to Journalists, Obalofin Of Ila Orangun, Chief Douglas Adeyinka Oyinlola spoke on the history of Orangun, ede empire and Yoruba land.

Also, the Orangun of Ila, Oba Adedotun stressed that unity of Igbomina is essential at the point where development must be taken seriously. “We have Igbomina communities in Osun, Kwara and Ekiti and we see the need to come together and have a formidable force to develop our communities one way or the other. This programme is a continuous one for the development of the people and these communities.”


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A Nigerian journalist and publisher of Power Steering Magazine has narrated his experience in detention for a month following publication on Goddy Jedy-Agba, the Minister of State for Power.

Oga Tom Uhia, publisher of the monthly independent Power Steering magazine, has been detained for weeks on a defamation complaint. (CPJ/Peter Nkanga sent to OV)Abuja, November 18.

There have been reports on how Mr Uhia was arrested October 13 following a petition dated July 1 by a lawyer, Obi Nwakor, on behalf of the minister. After a month in illegal detention, he eventually arraigned before Justice A. B Mohammed of the FCT High Court 19, Gudu, Abuja on November 9.

Mr Uhia was accused of defaming Mr Jedy-Agba. But in an interview published by The Union Nigeria, the journalist said his report indicting Mr Jedy-Agba of his alleged involvement in an incident that led to the 2012 Dana airline crash was well investigated.

He disclosed that the minister found the report hash, hence, he tried to use police to gag him.

"As a matter of fact, of the three major stories in that edition, the Minister tried to cover the others with this one. This was not the most grievous of the stories".

“The story on the stealing of crude oil in Nigeria would have been the major cover. He systematically avoided that one to pick his alleged involvement in the crash of the Dana aircraft in 2012. That notwithstanding, he picked me and locked me up for 29 days on the instance of the DIG, of Force CID headquarters, Abuja, Mr Michael Ogbizi, his mother’s younger brother.”

The journalist who claimed to remain undaunted said he has been facing detentions from late General Sani Abacha's regime for exposing government irregularities.



Source....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/how-police-illegally-detained-me-for.html

THE National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) -North East Stakeholders Caucus Meeting 2020 to hold in Damaturu, on Sunday 22nd November.

According to report received by this newspaper, the Caucus of NANS North East Stakeholders' meeting will be holding its First ever meeting in Damaturu, Yobe State ahead of the forthcoming NANS Convention 2020.

The meeting will witness for the first time the all who is who in NANS of the region coming together on the same table to discuss on the future of the region and champion it's cause.

The convener said, it is expected at the end of the meeting, a communique will be issued on the major resolutions agreed.

The meeting will be declared Open by His Excellency Hon Mai Mala Buni, The Executive Governor Yobe State.

The Organisers wishes all participants save travel to the ancient city of Damaturu.

The states are Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe state with the total of 47 votes.


Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/nans-north-east-stakeholders-to-host.html

Eight years ago, an uproar in the federal government reverberated across the country when former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai now the governor of Kaduna state, called on Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan now the former president of the country to quit if he could not solve the growing security threats to lives and property in the country.

HIS WORDS GATHERED BY VAM NEWS WERE AS FOLLOWS “IF HE CANNOT DO THE JOB FOR WHICH HE WAS ELECTED TO DO, HE SHOULD CONSIDER GOING HOME. NO PRESIDENT HAS EVER SOUGHT THE HELP OF THE ORDINARY PEOPLE IN TACKLING SECURITY PROBLEMS IN THIS COUNTRY

“The protection of lives and property of the citizens is the basis of any government in power and if the leadership has failed woefully to deploy the resources and information at its disposal to enforce coercive power for the benefit of the society, then it had no reason to stay on", he said.

Also, his tweet picked by this newspaper, "Nothing wrong with asking a president to resign, even presidents that are useful to their people get asked to..."
20:16 • 23/07/2012.

At the time that he spoke, Nigeria was the fourth most terrorised nation in the world. Now, fast forward to today, Nasir El-Rufai is now Governor of Kaduna state, and his mentor, President Muhammadu Buhari is currently the President of the nation and Chief Security Officer of Nigeria. Yet, despite this dream team, Nigeria is more insecure today.

According to the Global Terrorism index, Nigeria is now among the leading country in the world facing insecurity, attack on #EndSARS protesters, even with the current record that the epicentre of insecurity is now the northeast and Kaduna state.

MR Governor, Who once asked the then President, Jonathan to resign is today mute on the turnout of his kaduna's state internal security woo and security collapses in the nation.

It is sad that human life has become nothing and like a tissue paper in Kaduna and also the spate of violence escalates, particularly in the Southwestern states during the EndSARS protest and in Nigeria at large, kidnapping everywhere, injustice everyday.

Recalled that El-Rufai went on national television to announce that he paid Fulani to stop killing and this same Governor is positioning to be president of the nation in 2023.

There has been no improvement in the quality of life of Nigerians under Buhari’s watch. Undeterred, Editorial concluded: “Government even said if ‘we don’t perform, stone us’.

El-Rufai, apparently aware of the mess inept leadership, including his and Buhari’s, has plunged Nigeria into in the security affairs of the nation.


Source...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/flashback-el-rufai-to-president-quit-if.html

EDITORIAL: It appears that it is not yet time to draw the curtain on the killings that marred the #EndSARS protests against police brutality in Lekki toll gate on October 20.

Throughout the month of October, Nigerian youth were on the streets at various cities across the country against police brutality but the agitations ended violently following security operatives attack on peaceful protesters.

On October 20, military personnel fully armed attacked shot at protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos. Amnesty International, claimed that over 10 persons were killed by the soldiers but the state government said only two people died.

In reaction to the ugly incident, the Nigerian Army through its official Twitter handle @HQNigerianArmy tagged the incident false. This reaction came amidst several videos evidence circulating on social media.

There was also a live stream Instagram video by popular artiste, DJ Switch who has not gone on exile. More so, investigative reports by boths local and international media organisations detailed the shooting that occurred at Lekki.

But military officials insisted that their men acted responsibly. The soldiers never shot at protesters, the army maintained.

While investigation is ongoing, the federal government has begun a clampdown on promoters of the protests which is not limited to seizing their international passports, freezing their bank accounts and arresting some individuals.

On Thursday, the minister of information, Lai Mohammed maintained that all that happened could either be “social media massacre” or at best “massacre without bodies.”

"While we await the judicial panel in Lagos to unravel what transpired at the Lekki Toll Gate, what we can say, based on testimonies available in the public space, is that the world may have just witnessed, for the very first time ever, a massacre without bodies".

"Some have tagged it ‘social media massacre.’ The testimony of Brig.-Gen, Ahmed Ibrahim Taiwo of the Nigerian Army before the panel was compelling, and I am sure many of you have listened to or watched it."

Asides the latest cover up by the Nigerian Army, we look at various instances that the army have deceived the public.

In 2016, when there were reports backed with 87 videos by Amnesty International that military personnel dispersed Pro – Biafra protesters with live ammunition, the military denied.

Reports exposed that no fewer than 60 members of the proscribed group, Indigenous People of the Biafra, IPOB were killed.

Amnesty International affirmed that the victims were attacked at Onitsha and Asaba and they left with the remains of victims.

But the Army denied. Instead, a colonel, then acting director of the Nigerian army public relations, Sani Usman, said it was IPOB members that attempted to use arms and they threatened the security of the country.

While the Nigerian Army admitted killing six members of an Islamic sect, Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) during a protest at Abuja, in 2018, New York Times investigation proved otherwise.

The Army said the Shiites guys were stoning Tukur Buratai, the chief of army staff, hence, they had no choice than to retaliate after ten soldiers were injured.

But the New York Times video revealed that the soldiers shot at civilians who were running.

“A close review of video from the largest and most deadly of the protests, as well as interviews with more than a dozen witnesses, clearly shows the military opening fire on unarmed demonstrators, sometimes shooting indiscriminately into the crowd at close range as people turned and tried to flee.

“Photos and videos recorded that day show at least 26 bodies. The group said it had collected a total of 49 bodies during the four days of protests,” the report stated.

“After soldiers began to fire, they targeted protesters fleeing the chaos. Many of the injured were shot in the back or legs,” the international medium report read in part.

The military also lied in 2016 that they had killed the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau. In his statement, the then Army spokesman, Sani Usman, said after a fight with Boko Haram said "Abubakar Shekau is believed to be fatally wounded on his shoulders.".

But Shekau came back barely a month in a 40-seconds video posted on YouTube saying "Oh! tyrants, I’m in a happy state, in good health and in safety,”

Alas, the Army kept mum and never said anything again.


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By Bright Olorungbotemi

Nearly 206,139,589 people in Nigeria are at risk, Lagos, Kano state could be next and even Enugu state have had outbreaks of the deadly disease.

Urgent action is needed to combat a yellow fever epidemic in Nigeria amid signs it is turning into a national health emergency and a severe shortage of the medical attention, VAM News editorial has warned.

With nearly a millions people at risk from the deadly disease following the report of a suspected Yellow Fever outbreak in three more local government areas of the Enugu state.

At this level, the leadership of the country should be extremely vigilant not to allow the further spread of Yellow fever like COVID-19 which started from a foreigner in Lagos state and it has spread across the nation and still counting.

Enugu State had been battling to contain the outbreak of the disease in two communities of Ette Uno and Umuopu in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of the state, which reportedly claimed 52 lives between late October when the outbreak was first reported and November 2020.

This newspaper learnt that the state government has also confirmed the incident, had received reports of strange deaths within communities in Nsukka, Isi-Uzo, and Igbo-Etiti LGAs.

A statement by the Commissioner of Health, Prof Ikechukwu Obi, released on Sunday night, disclosed that the ministry’s Rapid Response Team, LGA Rapid Response Teams in collaboration with International and National Partners had visited the communities to investigate the reports and had taken samples for testing.

“Following the confirmed cases of Yellow Fever in Igbo Eze North LGA of Enugu State and the concerted efforts to control the situation in the LGA by the State Government, Stakeholders and Partners; Federal and International, reports have also been received of ‘strange deaths’ within communities in Nsukka, Isi-Uzo and Igbo-Etiti LGAs.

“The Enugu State Ministry of Health Rapid Response Team, LGA Rapid Response Teams, International and National Partners have also visited these LGAs to investigate the reports and take samples for testing just as was done for the reports at Igboeze North.

“The new set of samples from these LGAs have been sent to the National Reference Laboratory at the Federal Capital Territory Abuja for a thorough and complete examination to determine conclusively the reasons for these new set of reports and the results are expected back early this week,” it reads partly

While the Health Commissioner condoled with families that lost their loved ones in the unfortunate development, reminded residents of the state that “Yellow Fever is transmitted through mosquito bites”.

He, therefore, advised that people should keep their environment clean and remove mosquito breeding sites around their homes.

He added, “Yellow Fever Vaccination is not for treatment of Yellow Fever, it is for prevention of Yellow Fever.

“If you have been recently vaccinated against Yellow Fever, you do not need to be vaccinated again.

“It takes 10 days or more for Yellow fever vaccine to start working after you have received it.

“If you or your loved one are not feeling well, please visit or take your loved one to a nearby hospital for treatment. Trained Health Workers can recognize most of the diseases of public health importance and know what to do.”


Source... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/special-report-yellow-fever-nigeria-on.html

>>>goes home with car, other prizes

By One Class

Akinde Ayomide Love, Miss Ondo state international 2020 south-western Nigeria contestant representing Idanre local government area of the sunshine state on Sunday night as emerged the winner after a competitive contest.

The new Miss Ondo state 2020, Akinde Ayomide Love, who was crowned the winner of the beauty pageant, would cart home the ultimate prize of a car and other prizes, according to King Odunayo Entertainment, the organizer of the beauty pageant and other partners.

In the maiden event that had prominent personalities in the entertainment industry in attendance, Akinde love beat other finalists following the result of the panel of judges independently selected for the event.

They are; Ademola Ojele , Mrs Omowunmi Ariyo , Atolusi Damilola Antor and Idera.

Akinde was selected among the seven finalists at the grand finale.

Other contestants who were also crowned at the event were Akinkunmi Praise Damilola (Miss Ondo state INTL Teen ), Aminat aromeh chinazom (miss ONDO state INTL Charismatic ),Obanla Oluwatosin Sarah (Miss ONDO state Culture and Tourism ) and Bayode Ademide glory (Miss Ondo State INTL Top Model ).

They also went home with different prizes.

The contestants were engaged in unity dance as well as traditional dance.

They were also drilled on issues affecting women in the society.

VAM News gathered that the contestants came from 12 out of the 18 local government areas of Ondo state for the pageant.


Source, more photos here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/idanre-born-akinde-ayomide-crowned-miss.html

Osun State, the land of virtue is an inland state in south-western Nigeria and largely a civil servant State. Since the creation of the State in 27 August, 1991 they have been the drivers of the economy and its capital is Osogbo.

A few days ago, the Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, took a bold managerial decision by changing the narrative of the welfare of Osun workers.

Recall that the State Government announced the approval of the new minimum wage for civil servants in the State effective from November 1 this year.

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, #EndSARS protest and the violence that have really affected the economy in the country, the Administration of Adegboyega Oyetola has taken it upon itself to improve the welfare of workers in the State.

As at the time of filing this report, this newspaper learnt that only five governors have signed the new minimum wage.

They are:

1. Lagos state – Babajide Sanwo-Olu

2. Kaduna – Mallam Nasir El-Rufai

3. Kebbi – Abubakar Atiku Bagudu

4. Adamawa – Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri

5. Jigawa state – Mohammed Badaru Abubakar

With the signing of the new minimum wage by Governor Oyetola, Osun state becomes the sixth state in the country to put a smile on the faces of its workforce.

Unfortunately, VAM News gathered that shortly after the announcement of the signing of the minimum wage, naysayers went to town with rumours that the increments on salary are as paltry as N1000, N700, etc.

In order to put a lie to this wicked rumour and put out the truth in the public space, our correspondent took a tour of some of the agencies of government to know exactly the increment ratio and to feel the mood of workers over this development.

Our findings reveal that, contrary to the innuendos of the naysayers, the new increment is substantial. For instance, under the old salary regime, a Level 6 Step 7 officer takes less than N30,000 as salary in the State in the old salary regime.

With the new approval in which Mr. Governor has agreed to make use of one of the outstanding promotions, such an officer will be going home with N44, 000; that is, the new level will be Level 7 Step 7.

It will be recalled that workers were granted nominal promotion by former adminstration (without cash backing). But now, the New Salary structure for all workers has increased. The governor approved promotion for workers and between N15,000 and N20,000 will be added to workers’ salaries.

The salary of staff on Level 7 step 7 is now N44,000 under the current Administration effective from November 1, 2020.

Every year, civil servants statutorily move to another step. But the last time they had annual increment in Osun was in 2013, hence, workers have remained on same spot since 2013 till date.

But with the new approval, workers will begin to get their annual increments annually effective from January, 2021.

Some of the workers we interviewed, who pleaded not to be mentioned due to the nature of their work, were full of joy and gratitude.

They described Mr Oyetola as a man of his word who doesn’t joke with people’s welfare.

“We did not expect this at this critical period when the whole world is faced with Covid-19 challenges. Mr. governor has done wonderfully well and we shall forever be grateful for this gesture.”

In the same vein, the Administration of Gboyega Oyetola has lifted embargo on promotions and conversions for workers in the State.


Source, Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/special-report-osun-workers-salaries.html

By Bright Gbotemi

Imo State House of Assembly Speaker, Mr Chiji Collins, has been impeached.

VAM News gathered that Collins was removed from office by the lawmakers on Friday during a plenary at the legislative chamber of the Assembly complex in Owerri, the state capital.

When the motion of the former speaker’s impeachment was move, it was supported by 19 out of the 27 members of the House.

According to report, Collins was impeached over allegations of financial impropriety, high handedness, and gross misconduct, among others.

Following his impeachment, the lawmakers elected Mr Paul Emeziem from Onuimo Local Government Area as the new Speaker of the House.


Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/19-lawmakers-impeach-imo-assembly.html

After several days of peaceful agitations by Nigerians youth that was later hijacked by thugs and ended up in violence demonstrations against police brutality in tge country, the Nigerian government recently accepted their 5for5 demands.

One of the concessions agreed by the government during the genuine #EndSARS protest was the setting up of judicial panels of inquiry by state governments into cases of alleged violations of human rights by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other police units.

VAM News gathered that 27 out of the 36 states and FCT(Abuja) have set up their judicial panels as directed by the federal government.

Below is a list of the states that have set up their panels:

1. Katsina state

2. Kogi

3. Kwara

4. Ekiti

5. Osun

6. Ogun

7. Lagos

8. Ondo

9. Edo

10. Delta

11. Bayelsa

12. Anambra

13. Bauchi

14. Gombe

15. Plateau

16 Adamawa

17. Taraba

18. Nasarawa

19. Enugu

20. Ebonyi

21. Benue

22 Cross River

23. Abia

24. Imo

25. Akwa Ibom

26. Rivers

27. Oyo state.

Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had reportedly obtained an ex parte order obtained to freeze the accounts of 20 individuals and an organisation linked to the #EndSARS campaign.

And in a statement on Friday, November 6, by the Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, the government urged the new protesters to heed the warning of the police.

Omotosho said anyone with any grievance against the police force should approach the judicial panel of inquiry to state his or her case.


Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/endsars-full-list-of-states-that-have.html

By Bright Gbotemi

President Muhammadu Buhari can only have one sided conversation with Nigerians on twitter, a visit to his twitter feed has shown, VAM News reports.

Recall that the president disabled the reply to his Twitter feed at about 5:06pm on September 30th, 2020 when he tweeted about the railway project he approved.

Again, the tweet he regularly sends out can no longer be engaged by Nigerians who always take advantage of the social media app to express their grievance or support for government policies.

The move is strange for a public figure because the feedback mechanism help them to assess their popularity or policies.

VOICE AIR MEDIA confirmed that the tweet can't be replied.

The president had tweeted about the Coronavirus vaccines at 1:16pm today, November 10.

He tweeted; "I welcome the news that a Coronavirus vaccine has recorded ninety percent effectiveness in clinical trials. This is a major milestone. The world must now make great effort to facilitate equitable access and distribution of these vaccines, to protect people in All countries."

Nigerians on Twitter are currently reacting to the decision of the presidency to lock the comment section of the Tweet above on the President's official handle.

However, the comment section of the tweets was locked, making it impossible for Nigerians to share their thoughts on the Coronavirus vaccine.

While some kicked against the decision to lock the comment section, others pointed out that the presidency opted for the decision to lock the comment section because Nigerians have in recent times spammed the comment section of any of President Buhari's tweets with ''I follow back'', ''Please Follow back''.

This Newspaper learnt that the President has three social media handlers - Tolu Ogunlesi, Bashir Ahmad and Lauretta Onuchie. They are the ones that tweet with the handle. It is clear if they alerted the president before disabling the feedback mechanism of his tweeter.


Source & Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/again-president-buhari-blocks-feedback.html

Mali’s former president Amadou Toumani Toure, who led the Sahel nation for 10 years before being ousted in a coup, has died in Turkey aged 72, a family member and a doctor said on Tuesday.

“Amadou Toumani Toure died during the night of Monday to Tuesday in Turkey,” where he had been taken for health reasons, his nephew Oumar Toure told AFP.

Toure was Mali’s President from 2002. He led the Sahel nation for 10 years before being deposed by a military coup in March 2012 led by General Amadou Haya Sanogo.

Toure's life, in many ways, symbolised the stop-start nature of democracy in the West African country, where his successor, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, was overthrown in another coup this August.

Widely known by his initials ATT, Toure was a former paratrooper who seized power in 1991 after military ruler Moussa Traore's security forces killed more than 100 pro-democracy demonstrators.

He organised democratic elections the following year and handed over power to a civilian president, earning him the nickname of “Soldier of Democracy”.


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A new radio station in Lagos state, Radio Now 95.3 FM is looking to engage the services of broadcasters, audio producers and other broadcast professionals.

VAM News gathered that the Radio station owned by KOIDI Radio limited, is set to commence operations on December 5th, 2020.

Interested applicants must be passionate about broadcast, radio and audio production.

Radio Now FM will also organise a 2-week bootcamp for all aspiring team members.

Individuals who are passionate about becoming On-Air Personalities, Anchors, Audio Producers, Producers, Researchers, Broadcast Journalists, Social Media Managers, Product Development Managers, Content Planners or Content Schedulers are encouraged to apply for the Boot-camp by emailing their CV and a 200-word piece on why they should be selected to info@weareredx.com.

Application closes Sunday, November 8, 2020.

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By Bright Olorungbotemi

Armed persons on Saturday morning, kidnapped Travellers on transit along the ever busy Akure Owo Road.

The Iyaloja of Isua Akoko in Akoko North East Local Government Area Of Ondo State, Chief Mrs Helen Edward and some other women were reportedly abducted.

The Market women were coming from the monthly meeting of Iyalaje, iyalojas and women leaders in Akure when they were abducted between Ogbese and Uso.

The driver of the bus which conveyed the women and who was immediately released said the abductors asked him to go home and inform the families of the victims.


Source, Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/breaking-market-women-others-kidnapped.html

A Former governorship aspirant in the 2020 guber election in Ondo state, Comrade Dayo Fadahunsi, has died.

Fadahunsi, the Owo born Veteran Journalist, who was also the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), in Ondo State and Special Adviser on Union matters to the Former Governor, Olusegun Mimiko.

He died in the early hours of today after a brief illness.

The late Fadahunsi was also an NLC chairman.

A family source confirmed the development to Newsmen.

https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/11/breaking-ex-ondo-governorship-aspirant.html

...Obaseki sends message to players, visitors

Is it safe to host Super Eagles 2021 AFCON qualifier in Edo state?

Well, The Governor of the state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured the safety and security of players, supporters, and all other visitors coming to Edo state for the Super Eagles’ 2021 AFCON qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

The game doubles as the first competitive match for the Super Eagles since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the first major competitive game to hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium since it's reconstruction.

The match will be played on November 13, a day after the inauguration of Governor Obaseki and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, for their second term in office.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, reaffirmed the readiness of the state to host the teams and lovers of football, expressing confidence that the Super Eagles will be victorious.

According to him, “We are proud to play host to the AFCON qualifier between our Super Eagles and Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the world-class Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

"This match is dear to us as it is coming barely 24 hours after the inauguration of Governor Godwin Obaseki on November 12.

“As a sport-loving government, the Governor Obaseki-led administration has made concerted efforts to ensure the safety and security of all players, supporters, and visitors who would be in the state for the football match. The governor has promised that the Super Eagles won’t lack any form of support to come out victorious in Benin City on November 13.

“The very competitive match will also be an opportunity for the governor to showcase to Edo people and Nigerians the holistic transformation of the stadium into a world-class facility. Players and supporters alike will be treated to one of the best sporting facilities in the world, which features Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.


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Ondo: A middle age security man has been killed at Oka-Akoko, in Akoko southwest local government area of the state.

The security guard identified as Rotimi Olukoju was murdered by suspected ritualists at Okia area of Oka -Akoko on his way to farm, according to the source who confirmed the incident to VOICE AIR MEDIA.

A Resident of the area, Okia, Oka who spoke under the condition of anonymity, said that Olukoju was a security guard at a Microfinance bank in Oka Akoko.

He said the victim was beheaded by his killers.

“The ugly incident that happened at Iwaro-Oka Akoko road today (yesterday), where the head of the victim were cut off by unknown persons.


Details Below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/bank-security-guard-killed-in-ondo.html

The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched Agric Small Medium Enterprise Scheme (AGSMEIS) Loan Application, using the guideline below to Apply.

The CBN Agri-Business and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) loan application 2020 portal has been opened for registration.

CBN also notified the general public that AGSMEIS loan 2020 is only available through nirsal microfinance bank portal.

About AGSMEIS Loan

The Agri-Business/Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Scheme is an initiative to support the Federal Government’s efforts and policy measures for the promotion of agricultural businesses and small/medium enterprises (SMEs) as vehicles for sustainable economic development and employment generation

AGSMEIS Loan Application Requirements

To be able to access this loan, applicants are required to meet up with the requiremnents provided below;

Must be a citizen of Nigeria

Must own small business enterprise

Be ready to access Access up to N10M at 9% per annum from the Agric, Small and medium enterprise scheme (AGSMEIS), an initiative from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

How It Works – Clear Guide on CBN AGSMEIS Loan Application

How do I access the Loan?

Get trained by first selecting a CBN-Certified Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) to guide you through the loan application process and ensure that all your documents are complete.

What is the interest rate for this loan?

The interest rate is nine percent (9%) per annum.

Do I need collateral?

No, this loan scheme does not require a collateral.

How long will it take to receive funds?

This loan scheme is designed to be easily accessible. The entire process is automatted. From application submittion to disbursement takes six(6) to eight( weeks.

Has disbursement started?

Yes we have disbursed over N25B and this is still ongoing.

AGSMEIS Loan Closing Date For Application
This loan is currently ongoing and the application closing date is not specified.

How To Apply For CBN AGSMEIS Loan

To apply for this loan, interested applicants are required to do so through the nirsal microfinance bank portal, To Apply, CLICK below... https://nirsalmfb.caderp.com/Account/Register


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A knife-wielding attacker shouting "Allahu Akbar" beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a suspected terrorist attack at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, police and officials said, VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered.

Nice's mayor, Christian Estrosi, who described the attack as terrorism, said on Twitter it had happened in or near the city's Notre Dame church and that police had detained the attacker.

Estrosi said the attacker had shouted the phrase "Allahu Akbar", or God is greatest.

One of the people killed inside the church was believed to be the church warden, Estrosi said. ? The attacker kept shouting "Allahu Akbar" even after he had been detained, Estrosi said. ?

"The suspected knife attacker was shot by police while being detained, he is on his way to hospital, he is alive," Estrosi told reporters.

"Enough is enough," Estrosi said. "It's time now for France to exonerate itself from the laws of peace in order to definitively wipe out Islamo-fascism from our territory."

While reacting, Police said three people were confirmed to have died in the attack and several were injured.

A police source said a woman was decapitated. French politician Marine Le Pen also spoke of a decapitation having occurred in the attack.


Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/just-in-three-killed-woman-beheaded-at.html

The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has further reviewed the curfew earlier imposed on the state to help curb the large scale of violence following the hijacked #EndSARS protests against police brutality and extra-judicial killings.

The curfew now starts at 8 pm and ends at 6 am daily.

Full statement sent to VOICE AIR MEDIA unedited below;

RELAXATION OF 24-HOUR CURFEW DECLARED IN THE STATE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020

#Following the high level of compliance with the 24-hour curfew declared last Saturday to forestall further breakdown of law and order in the State, the Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the relaxation of the curfew period, effective from tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, 2020.

#Consequently, the curfew will now run from 8:00pm to 6:00am daily.

Security operatives will still remain on the streets to enforce the new curfew directive with a view to further maintaining law and order.

#Also, all motorcycle operators will now operate from 6:00am to 8:00pm daily. This will subsist even after the curfew is completely lifted.


Source, full details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/just-in-oyetola-reviews-curfew-time-in.html

The Scholarship application is now open for Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics/Monotechnics & Colleges of Education, VOICE AIR MEDIA has learnt.

The College Relief Fund provides Need-Based scholarship of up to #500,000 to deserving Nigerian students in all institutions of higher learning backed by multiple international donor organisations.

Registration is FREE.

To register and the eligibility & deadline, Visit...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/2020-international-scholarship-for.html

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has contracted COVID-19, football’s world governing body said in a statement on Tuesday.

Infantino, who is 50 years old, has reported mild symptoms and will quarantine for at least 10 days.

A statement read: “FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received confirmation today that he has tested positive for coronavirus. The FIFA President, who has reported mild symptoms, has immediately placed himself in self-isolation and will remain in quarantine at least for ten days.

“All people who came into contact with the FIFA President during the last few days have been informed accordingly and they are being requested to take the necessary steps.

“FIFA sincerely wishes President Infantino a speedy recovery.”


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The Nigeria Football Federation has announced Mrs. Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu as the Media Officer of the Super Falcons.

She takes over from Miss Jane Onyinye Nweze.

Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu, popularly known as tobexSports, is an astute women football advocate and a writer with passion for domestic women’s league.

A Federal Government scholar as the second best graduating student in Mass Communication at the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, she holds a master’s degree in the same discipline from the Lagos State University. She’s a former footballer herself, having played for clubs like Hamza Queens, Flamming Flamingos and Ibom Angels before pursuing her education further.

The NFF also announced Babafemi Raji as the new Media Officer of the Super Eagles.

He takes over from Toyin Ibitoye, who has been in the post for five-and-half years.

Raji, currently the Group Manager, Programmes and Contents in Brila Media Group, started sports journalism as a freelancer with NTA Ile-Ife between 2003 –2006 while studying at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife.

On graduation with Bachelor of Arts in English, he joined Radio Brila, Nigeria’s first all-sport radio station in 2008.

He was a member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Media Committee set up by the tournament sponsors, and is a certified management consultant and a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants.


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There was a fire outbreak at the Ondo State Unversal Education Board (SUBEB) office at oke-eda, Akure, the state capital.

The inferno started sunday night, 11:00pm.

The fire also affected the buildings inside Ondo State Radiovison corporation marketing office.

Many office materials were destroyed by the inferno.

The cause of the inferno is yet to be known


Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/breaking-offices-buildings-burnt-in.html

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By Tunde Gbotemi

Other Nigerians have invaded the Cocoa house in Ede local government area of Osun state, where COVID-19 palliatives were kept.

After the thugs forcefully gained entrance into the warehouse, they carted away food items purportedly meant to serve as COVID-19 packages.

It was learnt that the thugs later asked residents in the area to move into the warehouse and pick some palliatives and many angry residents of Ido-Osun and Ede were seen carrying different packs of Indomine Noodles.

One of the residents, Fatai said, "the hoodlums have attacked the warehouse before the residents entered and packed the palliatives "

The looting started as early as 11am


Source, Details here... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/just-in-other-nigerians-angry-residents.html

The Government of Osun State notes the high level of compliance with the 24-hour curfew earlier declared to forestall breakdown of law and order.

We commend the residents and citizens of Osun for their show of understanding and cooperation in the last 48 hours of the curfew.

We equally commend our youths for displaying high sense of maturity in carrying out their protest.

After reviewing the situation of the last 48 hours and following the inauguration of the State’s Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality, the Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, hereby suspends the 24-hour curfew, effective from today, Friday, October 23, 2020 till further notice.

The suspension is to allow members of the public approach the Panel to make their submissions and to go about their lawful businesses.

However, Government will not hesitate to reinstate the curfew should the need arise.

Government remains committed to the cause of our youths and the #EndSARS protesters and shall take every necessary step to ensure that their demands are met.

Considering Government’s commitment and determination to meet the demands of the protesters, we appeal to the protesting youths to suspend their protest and engage Government in a dialogue.

All citizens and residents are enjoined to be peaceful and to be law abiding as all efforts shall be made to protect them and their property.

May God continue to bless and keep the State of Osun.

Signed:
Prince Wole Oyebamiji
SSG, State of Osun.
October 23, 2020

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OSUN:The #EndSARS protesters in the state under the aegis of Concerned Youths have insisted that they will return to the street despite attempt assassination of the state governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola on Saturday.

Recall Mr Oyetola on Saturday while addressing the gathering of the protesters at the popular Olaiya junction, Osogbo, Osun state capital was attacked by unknown hoodlums identified as political thugs.

One of the identified leader of the protesters, Ayo Ologun while granting interview to Rave FM Radio, Osogbo on Monday said the protest will continue since the peoples' demand has not been met, saying protest is a fundamental rights of all citizens.

According to Ologun ” I will meet with other leaders today to decided on when to resume the protest.

Reacting, Public Relation Office of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola said the police can not stop them from continuing the protest.

She dismissed the rumor that leaders of the protesters have been placed on wanted list, saying before now the police have been interfacing with the leaders of the protesters through dialogue.


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