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By Tunde Gbotemi

Totally false! As at 8th October, 2020, evidence shows that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former minister of finance, is yet to be declared director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Recalled that VOICE AIR MEDIA reported that Okonjo-Iweala and Yoo Myung-hee, former South Korean minister of trade, are the two final candidates for the top position in WTO.

The final shortlist for the office of the WTO DG was released by the trade body on Thursday.

Whoever emerges between the duo will become the first female WTO DG since the organisation was set up 25 years ago.

Following the announcement of Okonjo-Iweala as a final contestant for the role, information has been spreading on several platforms across social media that she has been declared winner.

A check on social media saw Amanda Chisom posted her emergence on her Facebook handle and there is no truth in her claim!

HER CLAIM: "*Breaking News:* Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed as the first female leader of the WTO."

VERIFICATION:

TO Verify Amanda Chisom's claim, Paul Nwabuikwu, Okonjo-Iweala’s media adviser, said the ex-minister has not been declared winner.

In the statement, Nwabuikwu said the race is ongoing, adding that a winner will be announced in two to three weeks.

“The race for the WTO director-general is still very much on. Contrary to inaccurate information released online by an unidentified source, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has not yet been declared winner,” the statement reads.

“As announced by WTO, the former managing director of the World Bank and South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee are the final two contestants left in the race.

Now, The Facts!

“The winner should be announced in two to three weeks. That remains the correct position.

“Dr Okonjo-Iweala is appreciative and energised by the enthusiastic support of Nigerians. And she is urging all to keep praying until the final whistle.”


Source, Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/fact-check-amanda-chisom-lied-okonjo.html

Unlike the joint force of the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Osun state 2018 governorship election, Iyiola Omisore, members of the party and supporters who had teamed up with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in September, 2018 supplementary poll to help Gboyega Oyetola emerged as Osun state governor, VOICE AIR MEDIA has reliably gathered.

The struggle for the seat of power in Ondo State, witnessed a new twist on Monday, as the candidate of the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP), Mr. Peter Fasua stepped down from the race to support the Incumbent Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, saying that “ I share the same vision with Akeredolu”.

While, The SDP member representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye, also endorsed Akeredolu for reelection, saying “Mr. Governor has assured me that he would develop Idanre”.

The development indicates that the SDP has partly supported the candidates of the two major political parties in the state and that the party no longer has a Candidate for the governorship election.

The Osun SDP's decision was documented in a communique titled “SDP communique on Osun election from meetings held at Osogbo, Iwo, Ile-Ife, Ede and Ilesha on Monday, September 24.”

The party, whose candidate returned third with 128,049 votes in the election on Saturday, said its decision was made after consultations with its leaderships and members in the 30 local government areas of Osun State.

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that Adefisoye, popularly known as Small Alhaji, who addressed his supporters in Idanre on Monday, said “after consulting very widely with the leaders of SDP and other important leaders within and outside of Ondo State, especially the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, I have decided to support the APC. But I want to assure that this decision was primarily taken for the sake of continuous development in Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency.


Source, Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/unlike-osun-in-2018-ondo-sdp-candidate.html

By One Class

Mr. Henry Olaoluwa Asubiojo of Amoye Grammar School, Ikere-Ekiti, in Ikere local government area of Ekiti state, has won this year's presidential overall best Teacher award, was presented with a brand new car, VOICE AIR MEDIA reports.

Asubiojo, who was also Ekiti State Best Teacher (Secondary School category) in 2019.

Asubiojo, was announced as the National Best Teacher in Abuja on Monday, on Monday, October 5 as part of activities marking the 2020 World Teachers’ Day.

Also, Aliyu Alhasan of IPDI, Minna, and St. Joseph CRS school, Iboko Offot, Uyo, emerged first and second runners-up respectively, in the 2020 public school teachers award.


Source, More details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/how-ekiti-teacher-becomes-nigerias-best.html

Alves who last played for Seahorses LA of the U.S. expressed his happiness after being unveiled and promised to give his best performance for Kwara United in the new season.

“I am happy at joining Kwara United and I’m here to help the club achieve the goals and targets for the coming league season.

“The environment here is cool and thanks to the club’s chiefs who have been making me feel at home since I came to Nigeria,” he said.

Former Super Eagles and Enyimba goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba, has also joined Kwara United, after returning from Israel.


CLICK HERE for details...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/great-feat-for-nigeria-football-as.html

US President Donald Trumps has recovered from coronavirus.l, VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered.

He stated he feels better “than I did 20 years ago.”

He tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday with his wife and has been hospitalised since then.

Trump, who is seeking reelection, however said he will be leaving the Walter Reed Medical Centre where he has been receiving treatment any moment from now.

The defiant President urged Americans not to be afraid of coronavirus, which he has always downplayed since outbreak of the pandemic that has left no fewer than 200,000 American dead.

He tweeted on his official handle @realDonaldTrump: “I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30 P.M. Feeling really good! Don’t be afraid of Covid.

“Don’t let it dominate your life. We have developed, under the Trump Administration, some really great drugs & knowledge. I feel better than I did 20 years ago!”


Source, details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/donald-trump-recovers-from-covid-19.html

Judgment will be delivered tomorrow in the trial of founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa and six other church members over the disappearance of one year old Gold Kolawole in the church last year.

In a report gathered by VOICE AIR MEDIA from a notice of judgement exclusively obtained by a Radio station in Akure, the state capital revealed that judgement will be delivered by 9am.

The state attorney general and commissioner for justice, Adekola Olawoye confirmed that Justice Olusegun Odusola will deliver judgement on Tuesday 6th October, 2020 at 9am.


READ MORE...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/sotitobire-court-set-to-deliver.html

By Tunde Gbotemi

A Nigerian lady identified as Adewoleoye Abisoye Omolara is soliciting for funds to return back to Nigeria from Oman due to sickness and survival.

Omolara is using this medium to beg all the Son's and Daughter's of Idanre kingdom, Ondo state and Nigeria at large to please rise to her rescue.

According to report obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA, the amount needed for her flight is N290,000 Naira.

Philanthropists should pls come to her rescue.

No amount is too small to save a soul.

ACCOUNT NUMBER:
3069756028
Name: Adewoloye funke Oriade
First Bank

If Payment is made, kindly send the receipt for accountability or call 08024033051


VOICE AIR MEDIA's Editorial note: It is sad that fellow Nigeria citizens have left the country with great hopes, having been frustrated by lack of jobs at home(NIGERIA). For many, it had been a lifelong desire and nothing else mattered to them until they eventually made their way abroad.


Watch Video below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/clarion-call-save-funke-adewoloye.html

By Tunde Gbotemi

UEFA has named Didier Drogba as the UEFA President Award winner for 2020.

The European adminstration announced Drogba via social media on Tuesday and a year since French legend Eric Cantona was handed the honour.

According to report obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA, Drogba is the first African to claim this accolade.

Tweet here... Winner of the 2020 UEFA President's Award! ���

⚽️ 44 goals in 92 #UCL games �


Source, details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/didier-drogba-becomes-first-african.html

Prince Mohammed Sani Hassan last Don has called on ICPC and DSS to investigate a circulating news that the outgoing president of NANS Comr Daneilson Bamidele Akpan collected Bribe of 96 million Naira from NNPC to stop the ongoing protest by Nigerian Students in Abuja over the increment of petroleum price.

Last Don said this yesterday in Kaduna state at a programme organised by Future leaders forum.

He said there is need for the DSS and ICPC to investigate the matter if it becomes true action should be taken according to the constitution of the country.

Nigerian students name should not be used to collect money from Government organization, there are alot of issues that is currently affecting Niagerian students that need to be address.

Last Don said as future leaders of this country there is need for us to have the country at heart.

The students union Government presidents, the stakeholders need to join hands to bring a credible and capacity NANS president.

Bamidele and NNPC should come out and address Nigerian students regarding this matter and ICPC and DSS should also come in to verify the interest of peace and unity and as matter of urgency the National convention should be on place for the association to vote for a sincere leader.

Meanwhile, all effort to reach the NANS president as at time of releasing this report proved abortive.


Alleged viral bribe messages below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/10/last-don-calls-on-icpc-dss-to.html

Ahead of the October 10, governorship election in Ondo state, the aspiration of the candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), also the embattled Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi, and that of his counterpart in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, have reportedly stirred up more division among PDP governors over whom to support.

Investigation revealed that some of the governors were divided in their opinions during a conference telephone conversation with former President Olusegun Obasanjo following the outcome of the visit and closed door meeting of immediate past governor of Ondo state, Dr. Segun Mimiko and Obasanjo on Tuesday at Abeokuta.

Upon invitation for discussion, the former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko had visited Obasanjo at his Hiltop Mansion at Abeokuta, where discussions were held on the possibility of having an alliance of the two opposition parties, the PDP and ZLP against the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ondo State.

It was gathered that Mimiko had justified and convinced Obasanjo beyond any considerable reason why the candidacy of Jegede, the candidate of the PDP cannot fly with the people of Ondo state.

Mimiko was said to have pleaded with Obasanjo to advise the leadership of the PDP to talk to Jegede to step down for Ajayi for the two parties to work together ahead of next weekend governorship election in the state.

A source at the meeting also quoted Mimiko to have told Obasanjo that, “Ajayi is a grassroots politician with executive and legislative experiences and he is more rooted in the politics of Ondo State than Jegede.”

The source hinted that Mimiko further told Obasanjo that the candidature of Jegede runs against fairness and equity with the political tradition of the good people of Ondo State in power-sharing, he (Mimiko) said it was a regrettable action he took in 2016.

Our investigation report revealed that the PDP governors who spoke with Obasanjo were said to have been divided in their views, with some of them sharing in the views and opinion of Dr. Mimko, some were said to be against it, while some others are indifferent in their reactions.


Source, Details....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/ondo-2020-eyitayo-jegede-ajayis.html

A former President of the National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS, Prince Mohammed Sani Hassan( Last Don), has urged the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed and the leadership of the Directorate State Security, DSS to compel Comrade Bamidele Danelson Akpan led NANS to call for a national convention of the body.

Mohammed Sani Hassan, from Bauchi State who is also a member of NANS North East stakeholders forum said Bamidele has over stayed in office which is contrary to the constitution of the Association.

He said the recently constituted convention planing commitee of the body should be disbanded because more then ninety five percent of the committee members are not students of any institutions in Nigeria or diaspora.

He said there was also no female representation in the committee.

Mohammed Sani urged the Presidency, the Federal ministry of Education and the security agencies to call the NANS leadership to order to prevent rancor .

"There is an ongoing plan between Bamidele and the convention planing committee to shift the convention to next year for his own selfish interest"he said

He said a proposed programme NANS at 40, he should not be allowed to hold because it is mainly aimed at achieving selfish motives.

"State Governors, Senator and members of the House of representatives are advised to shun the programmme since the tenure of Danelson has since expired.


Source, more details here...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/nans-stakeholder-calls-on-igp-dss-to.html

By One Class

The 60th Independence Day Essay Competition organized by the government of the state of osun, has received 756 entries from 39 participating schools, both private and public higher institutions.

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that the contest which was opened for two weeks submission ended on Friday, 25th September, 2020 with 268 females, 414 males and 74 other entries without any traceable information.

The topic for discussion was centred around the challenges and prospects of Covid 19 on the Nigerian Economy, it is Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s administration unique way of rejuvenating the fallen art and skills in reading and writing culture which has evaded the education community, stimulate healthy and intellectual discussion for national discourse to proffer solutions to the challenges for the country, Nigeria.

Below are the statistical analysis of the entries of the participants from various institutions;

ANALYSIS BASED ON SCHOOLS BELOW...

EKSU – 16

Federal Polytechnic Ede – 32

Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko – 14


UNILORIN – 39

OAU – 117

FUOYE – 25

UI – 54

KWASU – 23

Osun Polytechnic , Iree – 12

Osun State University – 124


Others below....https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/nigeria-at-60-oau-uniosun-ui-students.html

To all those who are sceptical about a female being a president, I say Ghana have crossed the Rubicon.

Those people need to read the Bible and learn about the story of Deborah as history was made at the students association (NANS) in Ghana chapter when a student, Miss Hamida Umar Ibrahim was elected the first ever female president in the just concluded NANS national convention Ghana Chapter.

A student of the Wisconsin University College, Accra Ghana, VOICE AIR MEDIA reported that Hamida Umar, beat her closest co-contestant, Oyebola Carl Principle from Narh Bhita College Ghana.

The new NANS-Ghana President is the first elected female president of the association, from Kaduna state, Nigeria.

This newspaper confirmed that Comrade Danielson Bamidele Akpan, the President of the National Association of Nigerian students (NANS), had earlier set up a committee (CPC) list after the expiration of his one-year non-renewable tenure since 2019 to conduct the National convention.

But no progressive development on the date and venue of the convention as at the time of filing this report.

The list of Contestants below... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/student-emerges-first-female-nans.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The Osun Online Media Practitioners Association, the umbrella forum of all online mediums in Osun state, has announced that it will be hosting its capacity building training for its members on

In a statement made available to VOICE AIR MEDIA on Tuesday, the capacity building training is set to hold in September 23rd-24th, in Osogbo.

The training is to further help build OOMPA members in understanding the ideals, ethos and deeper conduct in the practice of Journalism.

The theme of the training; DIGITAL MEDIA: UNDERSTANDING THE NITTY GRITTY AND DYNAMICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY is aimed at helping members remain 21st century compliant.

The planning committee announced that social distancing and all other COVID-19 protocols will be adhered to.


Source, Details here...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/osun-online-media-practitioners.html

Elections are the only instrument of Democratic and peaceful transfer of power with the consent and choice of the majority as Edo state governorship election set to hold tomorrow, Saturday, 19th September, 2020.

Reporting from the street of Benin, Edo State capital, Mrs Precious a member of the All Progressive congress (APC), told reporter that she had always cherished the “leadership strength and capacity of (the incumbent governor) Godwin Obaseki,” and would have love to vote him if he had not dumped the APC. So Mr Obaseki’s decamping to the PDP was a factor in deciding who will earn her vote tomorrow, she said.

Also, a loyalist of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who want his name anonymous, said Pastor Ize Iyamu was a strong grassroot member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who contested in the last gubernatorial election with the hope of coming back to give a good governance to the state but under the same umbrella party to cover the people of Edo state but reverse is the case today... So tomorrow will decide, he said.

Though, there are 14 candidates for the election, but the quest for the chief security officer of the state has been rested on the shoulder of two strong personalities in the race, between the current Governor, Godwin Obaseki(PDP) and his opponent four years ago, Osagie Ize-Iyamu(APC).

This newspapers reported how both men swapped political parties and are now respective flag-bearers of the parties they opposed in the last governorship election — Mr Obaseki now upholds the umbrella of the PDP while Mr Ize-Iyamu now swings the broom of the APC.

A bus driver along ring road Benin in his word “We just want him (Governor Obaseki) to complete his eight years term. He is a nice man,” Master Osanrenren, said.

However, a young lady in the Bus said she will vote Mr Ize-Iyamu because of the support of Adams Oshiomhole, the state’s two-term former governor and APC former chairman, whose unending battle with Mr Obaseki accumulated to his sack as the party head and the former decamping to the opposition.

“He has done so much for Edo State,” Glory, a student of Auchi polytechnic Edo State, said.


Source, Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/edo-2020-residents-express-panic-faith.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi, Akure

The quest by the All Progressive congress(APC) to retain the Ondo state governorship may have suffered another political blow in the state following the resignation of Hon. Andrew Ogunsakin, senior special assistant to governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Political matters in Ondo south senatorial districts.

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that Andrew was a close Political associate of former governor Olusegun Mimiko and the Zenith Labour Party candidate for Okitipupa/Irele Federal constituency in the last general election before he joined the All Progressive Congress.

Andrew in his resignation letter said:

” The call of my constituents on me to join the train to actualize a common aspiration different from what is offered by your government and party stands as the root of my decision to quit at this point.”

Here is his resignation letter as obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA unedited:

18 September, 2020

To:

Your Excellency,

Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Ondo State.

Through

The Secretary

Ondo State Government, Alagbaka, Ondo State

RESIGNATION

Permit me your Excellency, to use this medium to convey my irrevocable decision to resign my office as Senior Special Assistant on Political (South) to the Governor of Ondo State with effect from today, September 18, 2020


Source, Resignation letter and full statement below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/apc-suffers-another-blow-in-ondo-as.html

Adeleke David popularly known as Davido and Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid happens to be 2 of the best 5 artistes Nigeria has produced in the last 10 years.

Wizkid, an award-winning artiste popularly known as ‘Star Boy’ has released a new single titled “No stress” in anticipation of his album, Made in Lagos which is set to come out 15th of October.

Meanwhile,five days ago, the award-winning artiste Adeleke David popularly known as Davido released a musical video titled ‘FEM’.

The record level of professionalism, experience, commitment, and positive results, these duo have set in the past years seems to be unbroken.

The single was announced and released on WizKid's official Twitter account.

He tweeted:

No Stress! Made in Lagos Officially on the way!!

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) September 17, 2020

The new release is currently trending on Twitter with the hashtag #NoStress.

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that the album is finally set to drop on the 15th of October 2020. A cover for the album is also ready. He released a snippet from the album on his social media account with a “Made in Lagos soon to come” tweet.

See tweet here....

MADE IN LAGOS! SOON COME ??
— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) September 16, 2020


Source, more details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/fem-vs-no-stress-wizkid-joins-davido-to.html

A Yoruba veteran actor, Pa Jimoh Aliu, popularly known as ‘Aworo’ is dead.

He died at the age of 85.

The Ace actor who was the producer of many epic and household films, including the famous movie “Arelu” and a host of others, died at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Thursday afternoon.

Jimoh Aliu, a former President of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), lived an eventful life and succeeded in raising many actors who are still making waves in the make believe industry today.

VOICE AIR MEDIA obtained that his body would be moved to his residence at Adebayo area in Ado-Ekiti, after which he would be taken to his hometown, Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area of the state, where he would be buried tomorrow, a close associate to the late Actor said.

Aliu succeeded in producing the first of his five-movies project, Olowo-Ete, before his demise. The projected movies were expected to feature top Nollywood actors in Nigeria.

Born in Okemesi-Ekiti, the deceased began acting
in 1959, after joining Akin Ogungbe Theatre Group and left in 1966 to form his own troupe, Jimoh Aliu Concert Party, in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State.

He had produced and featured in various Yoruba movies, the most popular being Yanpan Yarin and Fopomoyo.

Aliu was formerly married to his colleague and Orisabunmi star, Folake Aremu, before they parted ways after 20 years of marriage. He is survived by two wives – Queen Bola and Folashade.

After years on the airwaves, he was honoured with a National Merit Award of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) in December 2005.


Source, Details here...
https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/just-in-ace-actor-jimoh-aliu-aworo-is.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has reacted to the killing of a suspected internet fraudster (Yahoo boy) allegedly by the officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Osogbo.

VOICE AIR MEDIA reported that the suspected internet fraudster, simply identified as Remi, was pursued alongside three others, leading to an accident on Tuesday evening at an area called East bye-pass.

The Toyota Corolla with registration number KUJ 553 LY Abuja, conveying the internet fraudster, ran into an electric pole and the car turned over.

Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that while Remi died on the spot, three others who were severely injured were immediately rushed to hospital.

Reacting to the incident in a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Funke Egbemode, said the governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, was deeply disturbed by Tuesday evening’s sad events and had asked the State Command of the Nigerian Police to get to the bottom of the matter

According to the statement, “The tragic events that reportedly led to the death of one person on Tuesday evening was both sad and shocking and Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has ordered a full investigation into the circumstances that led to it all.

To the Governor all lives matter and nobody has a right under our laws to take a life summarily. While we appreciate the great job our law enforcement agencies are doing to keep Osun safe, the confusion and disruption to our peaceful state capital on Tuesday needs to be investigated.

“We hereby call on the Osun State Command of the Nigerian Police to launch a comprehensive investigation into this tragedy.

“Meanwhile , the Governor has appealed to the families of the deceased and the injured not to take matters into their hands by hurting more people or destroying properties. We implore our citizens to trust the Government to get to the bottom of this sad occurrence.

“Let us all go about our lives peacefully while we await results of the investigation.”


Source and for more updates, Follow here.... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/gov-oyetola-orders-probe-of-death-of.html

...Amotekun Arrest 20-year-old herder

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

A 20-year-old Fulani herder, Usman Abubakar, has been arrested by the personnel of the Amotekun security Corps in Okitipupa area of Ondo state.

The suspect was arrested after his cow destroyed and feasted on the cassava farm.

VOICE AIR MEDIA obtained that the cassava farm is valued at around N2m by the owner.

Reports reveal that the farmland belongs to one Mrs Akinsuyi in the community, who reported the incident to them, A member of the Amotekun Corps disclosed.

The security official said farmers in Okitipupa had always been complaining about the activity of herdsmen destroying their farmlands.

"The report we got was that herdsmen have been destroying farmlands.

"And we have also been taking note, but not until the woman who has a cassava farm in the community came to report with evidence.

"We arrested the suspect (herdsman) and immediately handed him over to the police."

A farmer in the town also confirmed the arrest of the herder to reporter.


Source, Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/fulani-herder-lands-in-trouble-for.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

A thug suspected to be a loyalist to the incumbent Chairman of Oriade Local Government Chairman in Osun state, Hon. Bunmi Obiesun attacked a Councillorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 11 of Oriade LGA, Hon Awoyemi Olayinka Rafael popularly known as The Nation at a burial ceremony of one Hon. Sola Adewumi’s in-law on Saturday.

VOICE AIR MEDIA obtained that the incident occurred at the Ijebu-Jesa area of Oriade LGA.

Eyewitness who want to be anonymous told this Newspaper that the hoodlum who is a loyalist of APC incumbent Local Government Chairman in the state of Osun, came to challenge Olayinka on his way when he wanted to go and get an envelope.

“The APC thug claimed to be APC Oriade Youth Leader came and began harassing the ward 11 councillorship aspirant because he did not support Hon. Bunmi Obeisun.

The Local Youth Leader politically known as Wale Elewa assaulted him and cut him with cutlass on his right eyes side,” eyewitness said.

Some political leaders, who was also at the scene, confirmed the attack.


Source, More photos And Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/political-thug-attacks-osun.html

VIDEO: Drama in Ondo As Lawmakers Locked Out of Assembly Complex


By Tunde Olorungbotemi

There was a drama in the Ondo state House of Assembly, on Thursday, as two members of the opposition in the Assembly were prevented from entering into the House by the security men at the gate.

The drama was revealed in a one minutes, 30 seconds video obtained by VOICE AIR MEDIA.

The affected lawmakers, Mr Festus Akingbaso and Mr Rasheed Elegbeleye, who are representing Idanre Constituency and Akoko North-East Constituency respectively were members of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in the Assembly.

In the video, the two lawmakers were seen protesting against the action of the policemen at the gate entrance of the assembly.

The security guard told the lawmakers that the order to lock the gate came from the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oloyeloogun.

But one of the lawmakers, Hon. Festus Akingbaso put a call through to the speaker, Mr Bamidele Oloyeloogun, informing him about what happened at the gate yet the gate was not opened for them.

One of the the aggrieved lawmakers, identified as Elegbeleye, confirmed the video and said it was “a deliberate act” to shut them out.

This Newspaper obtained that the Deputy-Minority Leader and Member representing Ondo West constituency 1, Tomide, tweeted on his Twitter handle.

Tweets below;
“Anti-impeachment Honorable Members of the Ondo State House of Assembly prevented from entering the house of assembly today to attend plenary. Security officers at the gate claimed they are under strict instructions to deny all anti-impeachment lawmakers access.”

Watch Video here....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lDdR64lY1c


Source, Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/video-drama-in-ondo-as-lawmakers-locked.html

By One Class

The Academic Staff of Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) have warned the federal government against reopening tertiary institutions.

VOICE AIR MEDIA observed that the union has supported the position of its sister union, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), that there are no provisions to meet COVID-19 precautionary guidelines in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

The president of ASUP, Anderson Ezeibe, revealed the position of the union to PREMIUM TIMES in an interview on Tuesday.

According to Mr Ezeibe, the federal government’s plan on resumption is a threat to students and lecturers.

“The truth of the matter is that we need not to be emotional about the resumption. Institutions were closed down for COVID-19 pandemic. The spread is well known and the closure of institutions was precautionary to mitigate it. The question now is what steps have the government taken in tertiary institutions between March and now,” he said.

“If schools resume now then we don’t have any need to have shut in the first place. The agitation of students and parents are only emotional and the position of private institutions owners are mainly for personal gain.”

Mr Ezeibe, however, said the polytechnic lecturers are not ready to expose themselves to risks.

“The truth is polytechnics are not ready. There are lots of practical preparations to be done. Many institutions have up to 10,000 students. We are expecting that before resumption, there should be stakeholders forum where reality steps should be discussed. Before now, polytechnic lecturers and cleaners are outsourced for nearly 10 years. What it means is that institutions rely on contractors to clean. We don’t have good healthcare facilities and many more.

“Are there isolation spaces in tertiary institutions. What about hostels capacities? How will all these be managed? The government simply wants to turn students and lecturers into Guinea pigs. Let there be stakeholders’ meetings for conclusion on resumption. This is the best solution,” he said.

Recall ASUU president, Biodun Ogunyemi, had released a press statement that schools should only be opened when considered safe for students and lecturers.


More details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/like-ASUU-polytechnic-lecturers-issue.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, a Nigeria Disc jockey and singer Dj Cuppy has been unveiled as part of Manchester United’s new jersey campaign advert.

VOICE AIR MEDIA obtained that the English football club, Manchester United on Tuesday unveiled their third kit for the 2020-2021 season.

The new design is by sports kit giant Adidas and it makes use of creative black and white stripes with red detailing.

The daughter of the Nigerian businessman, Femi Otedola, Cuppy who grew up in Lagos and moved to London at the age of 13, was featured in the ad for the jersey alongside South London rapper Sam Wise and social media personality, Harry Pinero.

An excited Cuppy took to her Twitter page where she shared a video of the ad

According to her,
“As Manchester united fan, I’m PROUD to be a part of their official jersey campaign! READY FOR THE NOISE!”, She said.

Tweet below;
REVEAL! As @ManUtd fan, I’m PROUD to be a part of their official jersey campaign! ⚽️ READY FOR THE NOISE! #GGMU ��

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt, this is coming barely three months after Cuppy ditched her former football club Arsenal


Source, Details And more photos below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/manchester-united-features-nigerian.html

In fulfilling the electoral promises to meet the infrastructural yelling of the people of Osun state.

The state government has approved and awarded the reconstruction of 3.8km Ejigbo township roads for immediate reconstruction.

The state commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr. Oluremi Omowaiye disclosed this in a press statement released on Monday.

Omowaiye said, the Ejigbo township road project will start from Osogbo garage (Ejigbo) - Ejigbo central mosque-Popo- Ejigbo LGA secretariat- AUD Grammar school in Ejigbo.

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that earlier in the years, the Oyetola administration awarded the reconstruction of 22km Barrack Junction, Ede - Ojo - Ara- Ejigbo which is 85% completed at the moment.

Noting that the ongoing 22km Ede - Ejigbo is expected to be completed in 2weeks while the newly awarded Ejigbo Township road project will be completed within 90 days.

The honourable commissioner stressed that the 1.87km Agba township road is expected to be completed before the ends of the year.

He then assured the residents of Osun that the Oyetola administration will continue to bridge the road infrastructural deficit across the state inspite of paucity of fund without compromising the standard and quality of materials at a very reasonable and minimal cost.


Source, details here... https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/oyetola-okays-reconstruction-of-major.html

By One Class

Mr Olusegun David Dada, has emerged as the new Deputy Rector in charge of Academic of the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state.

VOICE AIR MEDIA authoritatively gathered that he won the election as the new deputy Rector during the academic board meeting held on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2020.

Also, Dr. Micheal Olawale Akinola emerged as a member of Academic Board Representative in 11th governing council.

And Dr. Olusola Luke Oluwagbuyi also emerged as ASUP representative of the Academic Board representative in 11th governing council.

Before his latest portfolio, Mr. Dada was the Dean of students Affairs of the school.

He graduated from the Institution in the department of Accountancy.

Dada, started his race as a lecturer in the department, thereafter rose through the ranks to become the Head of department(HOD).

Within the span of 5 years, he served as HOD, DSA and now the Deputy Rector.


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By Usman Banji Busy Brain

An HND ll student of Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Miss Yunus Aishat Abidemi has emerged winner of entrepreneurship contest organised by National Association of Nigerian Students ( NANS), Kwara Axis.

VOICE AIR MEDIA learnt that the grand finale of the contest was held in Ilorin, the state capital on September 3, 2020 at Kwara Hotel with about 35 contestants from different tertiary institutions in the state.

Aishat in her note of thanks appreciates God for crowning her efforts amidst fellow contestants and further extends her gratitude to Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrasaq Abdulrahaman and his economic driven team, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Dr. Lateef Ademola Olatunji and Management team, Fedpoffa Director of Entrepreneurship Development Center ( EDC) Dr. Kenneth Unuafe Oghenekaro, the Head of Mass Communication Department, Mr. Wole Alawode, the SUG President, Comrade Abiola Azeez Adigun and specially commends NANS Kwara Axis for the great opportunity being given to her to participate in the contest.

Speaking further, Aishat said she was the only contestant from the Federal Polytechnic Offa while there were more than four or five contestants from Unilorin, Kwasu, Kwara State Polytechnic and other institutions in the state. She won the contest with the sum two hundred thousand naira ( N200,000.00 ) take home.

While describing the entrepreneurship in her own terms, she said entrepreneurship has gone beyond what a layman defines as running of business ventures or weathering storm alone but an efficient extraction of value and discovering new ways of combining resources and important driver of economic growth and innovation.

Reacting to Aishat’s achievement, the SUG President of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Comrade Adigun acknowledged the courage and brilliant nature of Aishat for coming out as winner amidst other institutions in the state.

He said, ” On behalf of the students of our great institution, I congratulate Miss Yunus Aishat from Mass Communication Department for making us proud. This correlates with the fact that Fedpoffa students are always outstanding technically, academically and morally.”

“She has represented the school very well. Kudos to the management led by Dr. Lateef Olatunji for creating a conducive environment for academic excellence, kudos to Fedpoffa EDC and Mass Communication department at large. I hereby urge all Fedpoffites to continue to be good ambassadors of the fastest growing polytechnic in Nigeria,” he added.

In addition, the Polytechnic Director of Information, Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. Olayinka Iroye, speaking on behalf of the Rector congratulated Miss Aishat for her outstanding performance amidst her fellow contestants from other institutions.

He said, ” On behalf of the Rector and Management team, I celebrate with Miss Yunus Aishat for emerging as winner of entrepreneurship contest organized by National Association of Nigerian Students ( NANS). The victory further project our students’ intellectual prowess and we will continue as a Management to support our students in all ramifications.”


Source, More photos here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/nigerian-polytechnic-student-defeats.html

There is a social media message circulating online about N-Power shortlist 2020.

This message contains a link that looks exactly like the N power official website where you're requested to input your registered email and phone number, on clicking to verify, you get a response saying, sorry, that you are not on the list while a link is provided for you to chat a supposed N power about the shortlist. This message is a fraudulent act put out by scammers, when you initiate a chat, you'd be required to pay some amount of money with the promise of getting you shortlisted. Please don't fall for this cheap scam.

Kindly disregard the N-POWER Update which request that you log on to a site to verify if you have been shortlisted for the federal government empowerment Program.

Ignore this WhatsApp message about shortlist circulating online to not get defrauded. When shortlisted names are out, you'd get notified through your registered email address or phone number and the news will circulate all media and firstly on the N-power official handle.


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By Tunde Olorungbotemi

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 ― A national newspaper is looking to engage the services of reporters, VOICE AIR MEDIA has learnt.

This is according to a vacancy placed on page 8 of the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, August 31, 2020.

Interested candidates below 35 years of age are invited to send in their applications.

Candidates must have a B.Sc/B.A with a minimum Second Class Lower Division in Mass Communication or any relevant discipline from any reputable university.

Candidates who possess a second degree and at least three years of experience as a reporter or correspondent in any reputable media organisation will be at an advantage.

Remuneration is attractive and compares with what obtains in the newspaper industry.

Interest candidates are to forward their applications, curriculum vitae and photocopies of relevant credentials within two (2) weeks of the publication.


Source, APPLY BELOW...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/vacancy-workers-needed-at-national.html

Mali's ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has been admitted to a hospital in the capital Bamako, VOICE AIR MEDIA has gathered

According to anonymous sources, The former president has been admitted to a private clinic, where the former leader is reportedly being treated.

The 75-year-old politician was detained for 10 days by the military junta before he announced his resignation and was later freed to stay at his home.

During mediation talks, he was quoted as saying that he was not interested in the presidency.

The opposition had been calling for his resignation for months, blaming him for economic decline, corruption and a failure to contain a jihadist insurgency.


Source, Details below...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/breaking-malis-ousted-president.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

The Osun State government has ordered public schools, whose names were changed as a result of the reclassification of schools by the immediate past government to revert to their old names, Tribune Online gathered.

It is recalled that the former governor of the state, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, had during his administration changed the names of the majority of public schools in Osun.

The changing of the public schools’ nomenclatures at that time followed the reclassification of school policy by Aregbesola’s government.

However, a circular letter of the Osun State Ministry of Education obtained by our correspondent in Osogbo on Tuesday ordered all public schools to revert to their old names.

According to the letter, with reference number S/ADM/38/131, which was signed by the coordinating director, Dr (Mrs) T.T Adeagbo titled “Reverting Reclassification Nomenclature of Schools to Old Status”, “all schools are hereby directed to revert to their old names with immediate effect as approved by the state government.”

“Please, recall that at the policy review roundtable summit on some extant policies in education sector held between 20th and 21st February 2020, Governor Gboyega Oyetola approved that schools should revert to their pre-reclassification names and nomenclatures.”

The letter was copied to Executive Secretary, SUBEB, Tutor General, Osun Central, East and West, all Zonal Inspectors of Education, Principals of Unity Schools and Schools of Science, Principals of all Government Public Schools, all Head Teachers of Government Elementary Schools, among others.


Source, Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/09/osun-state-govt-to-public-schools.html

By Tunde Olorungbotemi

Governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has approved the reduction of the tuition fees payable at Ondo state owned institution.

This was confirmed in a circular received by VOICE AIR MEDIA on Thursday.

It reads;

CIRCULAR TO ALL STUDENTS:

REDUCTION OF TUITION FEES

I write on the directive of the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga E. IGE to inform all returning students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko that following an earlier appeal by students, and in view of the economic effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the country on parents and students, the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi AKEREDOLU, SAN, has directed that the University should consider a reduction in tuition fees in a way that quality education can still be sustained in the University.

As a follow up to the above, a meeting between the Governor, the University and the student leaders was convened.

Consequently, the Visitor has approved the underlisted reduction of tuition fees with effect from the 2019/2020 academic session, as recommended by Council:

Current Tuition and Reduced Tuition

Returning Students

Science N150,000.00 reduced to N120,000.00

Social & Management Sciences N150,000.00 reduced to N120,000.00

Agriculture N150,000.00 reduced to N100,000.00

Arts N100,000.00 reduced to N80,000.00

Education N100,000.00 reduced to N80,000.00

Law N150,000.00 retained at N150,000.00.

All students are therefore advised to take advantage of the reduced fees by paying their school fees and registering for their courses without further delay.


Source, Details here...https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2020/08/akeredolu-reduces-tuition-fees-in.html