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Rotary District 9110 Reaffirms Commitment To Serving Humanity

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4 years ago

December 9, 2022

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Rotary International District 9110 which covers Lagos and Ogun States has stated that The Rotary Foundation is committed to making the world a better place.

This noble objective was made known in an evening of glitz and glamour at the 2022 edition of its yearly The Rotary Foundation Fundraising Dinner which was held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Speaking at the event, the District Governor, Rotarian Omotunde Lawson, said: “The Rotary Foundation, which is the non-profit arm of Rotary International, was established by the 6th Rotary International President, Arch Klump, in 1917. It is that vision and his dream of making the world better for all that has driven us into committing our resources and consistently contributing to the Foundation.

“The Foundation began with a mustard seed donation of $26.50 and has since reached over $1.9 billion and still growing.”

According to her, “The Rotary Foundation has set a goal of increasing its endowment fund to $2.025 billion by year 2025, while the goal of District 9110 is to raise $1.2 million this Rotary year.

“Though this sounds so ambitious and unachievable, but we are not scared, it can only keep us on our toes and make us think out of the box and seek for more strategic ways of fund raising.”

She revealed that the District has raised a whopping $590,000 in five months and introduced the novel PolioPlus Society (the first District in Nigeria to start the initiative) which has generated $91,000 with a redeemable pledge of almost $20,000 still coming in gradually.” She added.

She disclosed further that, “It may interest our guests to know that Rotarians and few non-Rotarians here seated have generously donated $1000 to the Rotary Foundation this Rotary year irrespective of what they had contributed in the past.”

“Our District can now boast of two additional Arch Klump Society members in quick succession within the first three weeks of this Rotary year, they are Past President Dare Adeyeri, Chairman of this TRF fund raising dinner and Rotarian Urum Kalu Eke, both of the prestigious number 1 club in District 9110, Rotary Club of Lagos. I also acknowledge the generous donations of our brand-new Major Donors and those who have upgraded from multiple Paul Harris Fellows to becoming first, second and third level Major Donors,” she noted with satisfaction.

Also speaking at the event, Chairman, The Rotary Foundation Fundraising Dinner Committee, Dare Adeyeri pointed out that, “The Rotary Foundation is the vehicle through which Rotary International, the largest humanitarian and service organisation in the world, does good in the world and particularly in Nigeria, through projects that advance international understanding, goodwill and peace, improvement of healthcare, support for education, alleviation of poverty, protection of the environment and polio eradication.

According to Adeyeri, “Happiness, freedom and service are goals that we all seek. These underline our daily struggles, including the desire for good education, to learn a trade, make a living and provide for our families amongst other goals.”

However, “To pursue happiness, freedom and security at the expense of society is to undermine one’s self. It’s a waste of time and energy. It’s a threat to existence that truncates one’s ability to unfold their highest possibilities.”

“Giving, through The Rotary Foundation promotes peace by identifying and curbing the triggers of conflict, fight deseases, provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene, save mothers and children, support education, grow local economies and protect the environment amongst other impactful projects.”

The annual fundraising gala provides an avenue where members of Rotary Clubs in Lagos and Ogun States converge and network with one another with a singular aim of making society a better place by making donation to The Rotary Foundation.

At the dinner over $100,000 was raised for worthy causes such as polio eradication that the foundation has been involved in for years

Rotary leaders in attendance included Past Rotary International Vice President (PRIVP) Yinka Babalola, Endowment and Major Gifts Advisor, Past District Governor Ijeoma Pearl Okoro; Rotary Regional Foundation Coordinator, Past District Governor Deinde Shoga; Past District Governors, Rotarians as well as friends and guests of Rotary.

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Certificate Forgery: Group Seeks Tinubu’s Disqualification from 2027 Election

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22 hours ago

June 29, 2026

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The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Kano seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election over allegations of certificate forgery.

‎According to court documents seen by Daily Trust, the plaintiff alleged that Tinubu presented forged academic certificates from Chicago State University and a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the 2023 elections.

‎‎The suit, marked FHC/K/CS/312/2026, lists Tinubu, INEC, and Chicago State University as defendants.

‎The plaintiff contended that Tinubu never attended Government College Lagos as claimed, noting that the school was established in 1974, four years after Tinubu allegedly graduated.

The CSO further argued that Tinubu does not possess a valid secondary school certificate, which is the minimum constitutional requirement to contest for the presidency.

‎It claimed that INEC had failed to act on its petition dated June 19, 2026, demanding clarification on Tinubu’s eligibility.

‎‎In its statement of claims, the group referenced a 2023 U.S. court ruling in In Re: Application of Atiku Abubakar (No. 23 CV 05099), which compelled Chicago State University to release Tinubu’s academic records.

‎The plaintiff insisted those records revealed false entries and inconsistencies, including a forged University of Cambridge General Certificate of Education.

‎The prayers asked by the plaintiff included declaration of forgery against Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate, issuance of an order directing INEC to disqualify him from the 2027 presidential election, directing CSU to strike Tinubu’s name from its records and perpetual injunction restraining INEC from uploading Tinubu’s name as a candidate.

‎The plaintiff also submitted affidavits of non-multiplicity of action, witness statements, and letters to the NYSC and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, demanding disclaimers on the alleged fake NYSC certificate.

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Lagos Island Red Cross Holds Annual Thanksgiving Service

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

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By Eric Elezuo

The Lagos Island Division of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has held its 2026 Annual Thanksgiving, to express gratitude for another year of provision of succor and comfort to as many that are in need.

The thanksgiving service, which was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, on the last Sunday of June, was led by the Division Coordinator, Chief (Olori) Aderonke Elegushi.

Speaking to The Boss on the activities of the Island Division of the Red Cross over the years, Olori Elegushi noted that it has been a thing of joy to be at the forefront of releasing the milk of human kindness to as many that needs it, and when they need it.

Coordinator, Lagos Island Division Nigerian Red Cross Society, Chief (Olori) Aderonke Elegushi (m), Vice Coordinator Abimbola Adeshile (2nd left), Secretary Ajibola Adu (2md right) and Saheed Ayinde Yusuf (1st right)

“This is what I love to do, and this is what the Red Cross is all about; lending helping hand and spreading love across borders, especially here in Lagos Island.

“In everything, we won’t forget our Maker, the Almighty God, through whose power we are able to do the little and much we can do. That explains why we here today to give thanks as it’s a tradition every year,” Olori Elegushi said.

Olori Elegushi also noted that as an not for profit organization, the Society seeks support well-meaning Nigerians and Lagosians to come to their aid so that the gospel of continuous lending of helping hand to the needy will continue unabated.

“We also seek the support of well-meaning individuals, organizations, and the Church in our efforts to expand our humanitarian activities. With adequate funding and partnerships, we can organize first aid and health awareness programmes for public school students, train more volunteers, equip communities with emergency preparedness skills, and carry out outreach programmes that will positively impact lives across our society,” she concluded.

Olori Elegushi, who will soon join the octogenarian club, was accompanied at the thanksgiving event, by Vice Coordinator Abimbola Adeshile, Secretary Ajibola Adu, Saheed Ayinde Yusuf, and a host of other members, dressed in their sparkling white uniform.

The Red Cross Society is an international organizational saddled with the responsibility of providing healthcare services among other humanitarian services to the people of the world. The Society is domiciled in every part of the world.

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Insecurity: Adeboye, Oyedepo Urge More US Military Action in Nigeria

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

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The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, have thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for recent military action against terrorism in Nigeria, urging Washington to do more to halt the unrelenting attacks.

Both clerics spoke at the “Faith Heroes Award Gala” in Washington D.C. on June 26, 2026, organised by Save Nigeria Group USA, SNGUSA, with the US-Nigeria Civil Society Coalition.

The event honoured Trump, Congressmen Chris Smith and Riley Moore, and other advocates of religious freedom in Nigeria.

Addressing a packed audience of activists, policymakers and faith leaders at the Hilton Garden Inn, Capitol Hill, Adeboye said the scale of violence has moved beyond what any religious leader can handle alone.

“Terrorism is now at my doorstep,” he said. “If you want to help us, help us more.”

The RCCG leader, who had faced criticism for not speaking out earlier, said he chose “spiritual warfare” instead of public escalation. He noted that Trump’s December strikes on terrorist camps did not surprise him because the U.S. President had warned of consequences.