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Lagos Country Club not closed- New Caretaker Committee sworn in

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This is to bring to attention the news of the purported closure of Lagos Country Club signed by the Chairman of the erstwhile Caretaker Committee of the Club and its Vice Chairman, Chief Muniru Moradeyo and Mr Sunny Ukhuelegbe.

It will be recalled that in its bid to resolve the protracted leadership crisis, the Lagos Country Club, LCC, held a requisitioned Extraordinary General Meeting last Thursday in line with a valid Consent Judgement delivered by Justice A Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on July 3, 2024, duly signed by representatives of the Board of Trustees of the Club and the then Management Council.

The EGM, which had over 160 financial members of the Club in attendance constituted a new Caretaker Committee to oversee the affairs of the club and organise election into the various vacant positions within a period of two months. This is as a result of the inability of the previous Caretaker Committee to deliver on the Consent Judgement mandate of returning the Club to normalcy within a period of three months. A mandate which expired last Friday.

The newly constituted Caretaker Committee led by Mr Adewole Gege as Chairman, Mr Adetayo Adegboye as Secretary, Barr Olawole Harris Isa as Legal Adviser as well as the Chairmen of the ten Sections of the Club were sworn in yesterday, Saturday, October 12, 2024 by two Past Presidents and a Past Vice President of the Club in attendance, Chief Tajudeen Akande ,Arc Funmi Bamkole and Mr Igho Okor.

While administering the Oath of Office for the Chairman, Secretary General and Legal Adviser of the newly Constituted Caretaker Committee, Chief Tajudeen Akande said it is no longer time to sit on the fence because history will record our roles on how we contributed to the resolution of the conflicts in the Club.

Also Arc Funmi Bamkole who administered the oath of office for all Chairmen of Sections present at the brief ceremony, enjoined all to work together in harmony, be faithful the mandate and to the oath they swore to.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Wole Gege, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee promised to hit the ground running with a resolve to deliver on mandate. He assured members that his Committee will not only be transparent in their day to day running of the Club but will also ensure that the rule of law guides all the Committee’s decisions and deliberations.

According to Mr Ayokunle Jimoh, a former Secretary General of the Club. “This is a very important period in the history of our club. This is where we are now and as you can see, members are here in their numbers. They are tired of the stagnation in the club and they want to move forward.”

Sir Ladi Smith, a member of the club since 1985, stated ” Now l am happy we’re going to have new elections. We’re going to have a revamped and reengineered Club. We want to make sure the constitution works for us. And where we believe the constitution is also not working for us, we as members are going to restructure the constitution to work for us.”

According to the Chairman of Darts Section who is a member of the newly constituted Caretaker Committee, Mrs Adekunbi Akin-Taylor, “This is a social club where people pay their annual subscriptiona to come in and have peace of mind. So, it’s a matter of saying we’ve got to set this club free and we’ve got to get the club back to what we want it to be. And this, we are set to achieve”

Members of staff are elated with this development and have pledged their allegiance to the newly Constituted Committee. The entire atmosphere in the club was that of celebration, even the food vendors confirmed they have not recorded such high sales volume in a period of three months.

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Thou saith the lord, make AIG Fayoade Adegoke the new IG of police, prophet Ikuru tells Tinubu

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By Collins Nkwocha

 

 

The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry is one of the leading prophets on the African continent, having witnessed the fulfilment of numerous stunning prophecies, prophet Ikuru is indeed God’s mouthpiece and oracle of the End time.

 

Prophet Ikuru who was on the mountain for seven days to seek the face of God has told the president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make AIG Fayoade Adegoke the Inspector General of police to bring the needed transformation and reform in the police ” I love this country and I will continue to love this country, it’s because I love this country that God keep giving revelations concerning the nation,God said that I should tell the president to make AIG Fayoade Adegoke the new IG of police in Nigeria because God is interested in the affairs of the police in Nigeria,as a prophet of God, I’m mandated to bring hope and restoration to people, that’s exactly what I’m doing”

 

AIG Adegoke heads the Zone 2 Headquarters in Onikan, Lagos.He is one of the police officers that has distinguished himself and shown that he has what is required to make the Nigerian police effective and efficient.

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Welcome back to Lagos, prophet applauds Tinubu

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As the president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu arrives Lagos for Yuletide, the prophet of the nation,the prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has expressed his utmost delight in seeing the president return to Lagos,a state he resided and ruled for 8 years before he became the president.

Prophet Ikuru reiterated that the president is navigating the nation through obstacles, impediments and would ultimately make Nigeria a dream nation ” I want to officially welcome Mr.president back to Lagos, he’s a man that i love so much because he has also given so much for this nation,God will continue to bless him as he navigates the nation through this difficult period”

He urged Nigerians to keep faith with the president because his reform programmes are genuine and would ultimately be to the boon of the country

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Foundation offers free medical care to over 300 widows, orphans

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In a society where the less privileged are often overlooked, the Mercy Ogbuehi Widows & Orphans Foundation has bridged the gap by reaching out to help.

Founded by Barrister Nnenna Uchegbu, the foundation was established in honour of her late mother, Lolo Mercy Ogbuehi.

The Late Lolo Mercy Ogbuehi was a woman who embodied generosity in its purest form.

“She was accommodating, charitable, and homely,” said the foundation’s secretary, Oladipupo Uchechukwu Stephen. “She welcomed children who were not her own and ensured no one left her small buka (local restaurant) hungry.”

Her buka, situated in a remote town somewhere in Abia State, Nigeria became more than a place for meals; it was a haven for the community. Mercy’s innate ability to care for others, especially the less privileged, became the cornerstone of her daughter’s vision. Barrister Nnenna sought to expand on her mother’s acts of kindness, creating a foundation dedicated to uplifting widows, orphans, and the less privileged.

One of the foundation’s unique goals is its emphasis on empowerment through education and skill acquisition.

As Oladipupo explained, “We don’t just equip people with what to eat; we teach them how to get what to eat. It’s the essence of the proverb: Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Since its inception, the foundation has been running free skill acquisition programs, beginning with two classes in catering and industrial training in 2017. Today, the programs have expanded to include seven to eight fields, such as fashion design, shoemaking, hairdressing, computer literacy, and more.

Graduates of these programs are equipped not just with knowledge but with tools to jumpstart their careers. Participants in fashion design receive sewing machines, those with computer literacy are given brand-new laptops, and catering graduates are provided with essential equipment or startup funds.

“This December 19th marks our 15th graduation ceremony,” Oladipupo proudly noted. “We’ll empower widows with sewing machines and others with tools and funds to bring their skills to life.”

Over the past seven years, the foundation has grown into a hub of opportunity for many. Its focus on sustainability ensures that participants not only acquire skills but also build livelihoods that last.

The foundation also caters to the younger generation through its annual summer coaching programs. These sessions are open to orphans and children from the community, offering educational support that goes beyond the classroom. “This is not just for children within the foundation but for all children in the community,” Oladipupo emphasized.

Beyond education and skills training, the foundation recognizes the importance of healthcare for the less privileged. Friday Ogbuehi, the foundation’s director and brother to Barrister Nnenna, noted their impactful medical outreach programs.

“Our medical outreach aims to attend to about 350 beneficiaries, primarily widows and orphans,” Friday shared. These outreaches offer services like pulse, blood pressure, and blood sugar monitoring, as well as massages, dental care, and free medications. “We ensure that every participant leaves healthier and more informed about their well-being.”

What began as a small gesture of kindness in a local buka has grown into a robust foundation impacting lives in numerous ways. The foundation not only supports immediate needs but also builds a future for the underprivileged through empowerment and education.

“Through the foundation, we are honouring my mother’s legacy by creating a lasting impact,” said Friday.

The “Graduation/Christmas Party for the newly trained Widows and Orphans is scheduled for the 19th of December 2024.

The 2024 Children’s Christmas Party was held on Saturday 14th of December. The event began with a prayer session for the Children and later lots of fun as the DJ played music for the children to dance. The children also played games and received gift packs from the Foundation.

One of the high points of the December programs was the “Shop 4 Free” held on Tuesday 17th of December 2024. All the Widows, Orphans, and other less privileged members of the community were given access to shop without paying a dime. Available wear, shoes, sandals, fabrics, clothing, kitchen utensils, etc.

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