Residents of Asese, Ogun State, are living in fear after Nigerian soldiers allegedly hired by Christ Embassy fired live bullets at workers executing a court-ordered demolition. The incident occurred on Saturday around 4 p.m., causing widespread panic and forcing businesses to close. Videos obtained by The Standard Gazette reveal the tense standoff, with Nigerian security personnel kneeling with guns aimed at the youths and employees of Iffen Ventures, the demolition company tasked with carrying out the court’s mandate. The sight of armed soldiers compelled the workers to abandon their equipment and flee for their lives. Iffen Ventures had previously attempted…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The eagerly awaited national finals of the 24th Milo Basketball Championship (MBC) wrapped up at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Lagos. Ijaiye Housing Estate Grammar School of Lagos State and Dom Domigos College of Delta State emerged as champions in the male and female categories, respectively. In an intense and thrilling match in the male category, Ijaiye Housing Estate Grammar School triumphed over Father O’Connell, Niger State. The game, which ended 38-38 in the fourth quarter, went into extra time, where Ijaiye Housing Estate Grammar School finally edged out the boys from Niger State with a…
The Lagos State Government on Friday took another gigantic to managing the vast deposit of electronic waste in the state with the signing of a Letter of Intent with a company from the Netherlands for the establishment of a smelter plant in Lagos. Speaking during the signing programme at Alausa, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab who signed on behalf of the State said it is about the economy of Lagos and improving it. He added that when the smelter plant comes on stream, it would create new jobs and also create a new economy through conversion…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has advised Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to increase support for the country’s only indigenous telecommunication company, Globacom and prevent creation of other telecommunication companies in Nigeria. This call was made at the presentation of the 30th edition of the prophet’s annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations today Saturday, 6th of July, 2024 in Lagos. Primate Ayodele made it known that Globacom has the capacity to help Nigeria overcome economic challenges but the government must support them in order to increase this capacity. He stated that the company…
The Oyo State Government has launched a comprehensive training program for farmers in rural communities as part of its continued efforts to enhance food security. Declaring the training open on Thursday at the Oyo State- IITA Youth Incubation Park Centre, Awe, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, stated that the program was first of its kind in the state’s history under Governor Seyi Makinde’s tenure. He said that the program aims to reduce unemployment and increase food production, with 62 participants selected from various rural communities undergoing intensive training to enhance their agricultural skills and knowledge.…
The Oyo State Government has been relentless in its efforts to prevent cholera outbreak in the State, maintaining that no single case of the disease has been recorded so far. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated this while discussing with journalists in her office. She reassured the public that since the outbreak of the disease in neighbouring States, there have been only a few suspected cases in Oyo State, all of which have been successfully managed. She said, “As at epi week 26, a total of fourteen (14) suspected cases of cholera have been reported. Appropriate samples were taken…
The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, Comdt. Maku Olatunde, has commended the long-standing partnership between the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the NSCDC, describing it as a union built on shared values and goals. During a courtesy visit by Dr. Mrs. Njoku Emilia, the State Coordinator of NECO, to the NSCDC State Command Headquarters in Awka on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Comdt. Maku praised NECO for conducting credible examinations nationwide. He assured that the NSCDC would continue to provide a secure environment at examination centers, ensuring the integrity of NECO results.…
Nestlé Professional, the Out of Home business arm of Nestlé Nigeria and a leading provider of food solutions, continued its initiative to boost the local economy among food vendors in Nigeria through the Business of Food workshop in Sokoto. Now in its 8th edition, this empowerment program has transformed and equipped over 1,900 food businesses across seven states with essential skills and knowledge to enhance their businesses and increase their income. Canteens, grillers, Maishais, and bukas play an essential role in serving low-income communities in Nigeria, making this one of the fastest-growing sectors catering to the needs of Nigerian consumers.…
On the 9th of December, 2023, Primate Elijah Ayodele, Founder of the ENRI Evangelical Spiritual Church prophesied that the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak would be defeated in the just concluded election in the country. He warned that the people were not happy with his policies and that any attempt to ignore his warnings would result in the party’s collosal defeat at the poll. “In UK there will be a serious criticisms against the prime minister, Rishi, and the opposition will like to bring him down at all cost. “Rishi time is up, because in the coming…
In demonstration of its leadership in the Sustainability space, leading financial institution – Fidelity Bank Plc – has emerged the first bank to publish its 2023 ISSB-Compliant Sustainability and Climate Report in the Nigerian banking industry. Hosted on the bank’s website on 30 June 2024, the report provides insights into the Bank’s Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, Metrics and Targets around Sustainability and Climate-related risks and opportunities, Human Capital, Community Efforts, amongst others in the 2023 financial year. “2023 marked a pivotal point in our sustainability journey. We became a signatory of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles…