Ibadan Recreation Club is currently playing host to the second edition of the South West Local Government Trade Fair otherwise known as Ajelewa 2.0, at the Club’s exhibition ground in Adamasingba, Ibadan. Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Bayo Lawal, represented by the State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, performed … Continue reading “Ibadan Recreation Club hosts second edition of Ajelewa Trade Fair”
The Island Club of Lagos is one of the oldest recreation clubs in Nigeria. It was established on Friday, October 29, 1943, to create and promote interracial harmony in an otherwise discriminatory Lagos. The Club has grown from its original 50 members to over 7,000 members spreading all over Nigeria. It has welcomed a lot … Continue reading “The Island Club of Lagos; 79 years of promoting interracial harmony“
The 61st edition of the Lagos Open Golf Championship which teed off on Friday in Ikoyi Club, has ended with the Benin-based Emmanuel Ojeabulu winning the 2022 edition of the tournament. Playing three- shots off the pace going the last 18 holes, Ojeabulu produced one of the best golf of his life, maintaining steady pars … Continue reading “Ikoyi Club agog as Ojeabulu wins FirstBank’s 61st Lagos Open Golf Championship“
Top Nigerian polo patrons and players have concluded plan to converge on Abuja for a historic polo tournament to promote the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The event which is tagged, “Ride for … Continue reading “Rubicon Polo & Turf Club sets to host Nigerian Polo Fraternity on ‘ride for victory’”
It is one year that Dr. Adetokunbo Adedeji was inaugurated as President of Association of Friends (ASSO). In the short period, he has done well for the club and still has his eyes set for higher ground. In this interview with Clubsworld.net, the former General Manager of Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA spoke about … Continue reading “How ASSO started, by Club President Adedeji“
To enhance the growing relationship between Nigeria and India, Kia Nigeria has entered into a partnership with the Indian Golfers Foundation, organizer of the 2022 Indian Cup hosted by the Ikoyi Club 1938. In connection with the partnership, Kia Nigeria is expected to reward the winner of the 13th hole, with an all-new Kia Sonet … Continue reading “Kia Nigeria partners Indian Golfers Foundation at Ikoyi Club“
Sailing and yacht racing is an exhilarating experience but like most sports, you need to understand the game. If you have the ‘need for speed’ and water is your element, then the Lagos Yacht Club is the place for you. Located at Magazine Point, near Army Officers’ Mess on the beautiful Island, Lagos Yacht Club … Continue reading “LAGOS YACHT CLUB: 90 years of promoting yachting and boating in Africa“
President of Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Barr. Kolade Olutekunbi has hinted on the establishment of Revamp Project, a ‘Young in Court project’ initiative aimed at inculcating the basics and rudiments of tennis into teenage Nigerians especially students in secondary schools. He said the initiative would birth the next generation of Tennis enthusiasts to drive and reestablish … Continue reading “Lagos Lawn Tennis Club plans Revamp Project for youth players“
What defines a great course? Is it its greens, where you likely take a third or more of your shots? How about the fairways, where the majority of a round is spent? Hard to say. First, most architects don’t build great greens. Second, sites blessed with interesting land well-suited for golf are few and far … Continue reading “White Bear Yacht Club, Minnesota: A Weekend Gateway for Families”
Adegboyega Oduwole has been the Secretary General of Lagos Country Club since October, 2020. A Human Resources practitioner with over two decades experience, he joined the club in April, 2013 and has represented the club in many games with several laurels under his belt. He was Captain of Scrabble Section and later Secretary. He was … Continue reading “The camaraderie in Lagos Country Club inspired me to join – Sec Gen Oduwole”