Lagos State environmental officials on Sunday sealed a church, The All Christians Gathering Ministry in Surulere, following repeated complaints of late-night noise pollution that disrupted residents’ sleep.

The church, located at No. 1, Ishola Street, off Clegg, Surulere, was shut down after an investigation confirmed it violated environmental regulations and constituted a nuisance,

The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the action.

“Following a complaint by @BigDavery regarding noise pollution from a church, our officials conducted an investigation and confirmed that the church was in violation of environmental regulations and constituted a nuisance to residents in the area,” Wahab said in a statement on X.

“Consequently, the church… was sealed this morning and will remain shut until further notice.”

He added: “We will not tolerate environmental violations or any form of nuisance that disrupts the peace and well-being of residents. All religious institutions, businesses and other establishments are required to comply strictly with environmental regulations. Our enforcement actions will remain firm and decisive. No individual or institution is above the law.”

The sealing followed a public appeal by an X user, DAVERY (@BigDavery), in the early hours of Saturday.

In an X post tagged to the commissioner and accompanied by videos of the noise, he wrote, “Dear @tokunbo_wahab, It’s 1:31 a.m., and I can’t sleep. They’ve started again. I’m trying not to put the address out for Security reasons but I can provide necessary details in a chat, call or email when you give me a go ahead. It’s getting louder and I think it’s deliberate.”

In earlier posts, the resident described previous incidents, including confronting a church member who allegedly threatened that “God was going to take my life,” and noted the impact on neighbours, including a household with a child under one year old.

He also complained of having to shut windows in the heat without power for a fan.

The action forms part of Lagos State’s ongoing crackdown on noise pollution, enforced by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency.

Permissible noise levels in residential areas are set at 55 decibels during the day and 45 decibels at night under state environmental laws.

In recent months, LASEPA has sealed several churches, hotels, lounges and other businesses across the state for similar breaches, often after failed compliance notices or memoranda of understanding requiring soundproofing and restricted night-time activities.

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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released fresh prophecies concerning major international organisations, including the United Nations, UN, European Union, EU, International Monetary Fund, IMF, United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, and other global institutions.

In a statement signed by the prophet’s head of communications, Osho Oluwatosin, the prophecies, which highlight possible developments and challenges facing these organisations, cover issues ranging from leadership changes, internal crises, funding, international conflicts and institutional reforms to disagreements among member countries.

Primate Ayodele warned that some of the organisations would face significant challenges in their operations, while others would experience leadership changes, criticism and internal disagreements.

Speaking on the UN, the prophet foresees the emergence of another agency within the organisation, alongside an increase in its funding. However, he warned that the global body would need prayers against possible attacks on its members and the loss of some of its member countries.

According to him, Africa’s ambition to secure a permanent seat on the UN Security Council would also encounter additional challenges despite efforts to achieve the objective.

He said, “There is going to be another agency inside the UN. Moreover, the UN will get more funding than before. They will have to pray not to lose any members or be attacked by any of its members. Africa will fight to get a permanent seat in the UN, but it will face extra challenges. The UN will get more support from other nations.”

On the World Health Organization, WHO, Primate Ayodele sees a leadership change, saying the organisation would get a new head.

He also warned that UNICEF would face conspiracy and several challenges, while the African representative of the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, would need to seek divine intervention.

Speaking about NATO and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the prophet declared a major disappointment for the military alliance and Ukraine, warning that both would encounter critical challenges.

He stated that Russia would not allow Ukraine to join NATO, adding that the organisation would experience internal problems, particularly in its relationship with the administration of US President Donald Trump. He also predicted a change in NATO’s leadership.

His words: “NATO and Ukraine will have a big disappointment. They will face critical challenges especially with this Ukraine war. Russia will not allow Ukraine to join and participate in NATO. The organization will face quite a lot of problems, and NATO will experience problems with Trump’s government, and there will be a change of leadership.”

For the European Union, Primate Ayodele foretold efforts to bring the United Kingdom closer to the bloc, potentially paving the way for renewed relations following Brexit.

However, he warned that the organisation would introduce policies that might not go down well with some members. He added that although the EU would continue supporting and protecting its member countries, some of them might consider withdrawing from the union if care was not taken.

The prophet also revealed that the EU’s leadership would face allegations of fraud.

He said, “The body will draw the UK closer to bring them back to the union. There will be different policies that won’t be palatable. They will be supporting and protecting their members, and if care isn’t taken, some members will withdraw. The leadership will be accused of fraud.”

On the International Monetary Fund, IMF, the cleric predicted growing criticism over the interest rates charged on its loans, alongside a major conflict within the institution.

According to him, the financial institution would face protests, unexpected developments, and disappointment over its inability to recover loans as expected.

He further warned that the IMF would encounter several hurdles in 2027.

His words: “The IMF will be criticized because of interest on their loans, and there will be a major conflict in the body. They will protest against them, they will see a shock, and they will also be disappointed as loans will not be recovered as expected. A lot of hurdles will face them in 2027.”

Speaking about the Group of Twenty, G-20, Primate Ayodele noted that the organisation would struggle to maintain global order, with internal divisions and crises potentially affecting its effectiveness.

He attributed the disagreements to greed and attempts to undermine some leaders within the group.

Interestingly, the prophet spoke about the possible emergence of a powerful group of leaders who would identify themselves as G-9 at a much later time. He noted that the group would wield significant influence and perform functions that the G-20 would be unable to carry out, thereby reducing the latter’s impact.

He stated, “They will face a lot of challenges trying to make sure everything is in order, but it may be difficult to do this. The G-20 will have crisis and division among themselves because of greediness and maligning of some set of leaders. At a much later time, some group of leaders will call themselves G-9 and they will be very powerful and do what G-20 cannot do, and will reduce their impact.”

On the International Criminal Court, ICC, the prophet said that the institution would undertake significant activities but would also face attempts to embarrass it.

He said the court would undergo reorganisation and efforts would be made to put certain things in their proper places. Despite the challenges, he made it known that the ICC would receive greater powers to implement and execute its judgments.

His words: “This body will do a lot of work, but they will want to embarrass them. They will be reorganized and put some things in the proper place. They will struggle to make their place stand. ICC will get more power to implement and execute any judgment.”

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President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has launched a scathing attack on businessman, Isaac Fayose for criticising the Port Harcourt City Boy walk.

In a post on his Instagram handle on Sunday, Seyi asked Fayose to behave himself.

He said Fayose had no reason to attack the walk, which he described as a peaceful gathering of young people showing support for the President.

Recall that Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, had earlier mocked the Port Harcourt walk.

Fayose also questioned the crowd and the purpose of the walk, saying it was a waste of time.

However, Seyi did not take the criticism lightly as he fired back and warned Fayose to stop looking for attention with the President’s name.

“Behave yourself,” Seyi told Fayose.

According to him, the City Boy walk in Port Harcourt was organised by youths who believe in the Tinubu administration, saying they have the right to walk, sing, and show support without being insulted.

Seyi said Fayose should respect the choice of young Nigerians who decided to come out in Port Harcourt.

He also said those who do not like the walk should stay away instead of trying to spoil it for others.

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