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Nigerian Businessman, Louis Ekere, Reaches Out To the Less Privileged, Provides Gift items and medical treatment to Over 200 People in Lagos, On His Birthday

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Nigerian Businessman, Louis Ekere, Reaches Out To the Less Privileged, Provides Gift items and medical treatment to Over 200 People in Lagos, On His Birthday

 

It was the birthday of Dr. Louis Ekere, the Chairman of WellMed Healthcare Limited and Chief Executive Officer, Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Limited, a few days back. For a man who recognizes how far he has come and acknowledges how life has rewarded him with both professional and personal successes, he would be forgiven if he shuts down the city of Lagos to celebrate.

Instead of gaudily or grandly celebrating the landmark birthday, he devoted the day to one of his major passions – Medical Philanthropy.

As a lifelong philosophy, Ekere believes that ‘Selfelss giving unto others is the true definition of wealth, and if one is fortunate to be among the luckiest 1% of humanity, it is important to think about the other 99% and find ways to improve their lives and livelihood.

He recently organized a medical outreach through his philanthropic effort, WellMed Healthcare by providing free health care checks, counselling sessions, feeding of the less privileged and distribution of medical supplies and gifts to all those in attendance.

In a short video to commemorate the day, Dr Ekere thanked God for making him see the day, adding that the outreach is just one of his ways to celebrate his birthday. In his words, “I feel that one of the best ways to celebrate today is by giving back to the society through this Corporate Social Responsibility program. The idea of this is to say that we remember the needy, even at a time of celebration and also to say God, we appreciate what you have done in our lives and that we would continue to give back to the society.”

 

 

While the medical outreach programme may have been organized in celebration of a birthday, its essence is highly significant in this present day economy. For Iyabode Adebayo, an aged mother who had lost all hopes of getting her nine-year-old daughter, Titilayo the adequate medical care she requires due to financial constraints, she found hope after seven years of waiting for a miracle as her prayer was answered in the guise of the soft-spoken, kind-hearted billionaire.

Also, For seven years, Obom had battled with a severe bout of whooping cough which has adversely affected his health. He disclosed that “every treatment I could afford had failed. I hadn’t enough money to seek the best of medical care and the little I could scrounge from selling fruits was frequently exhausted on the little affordable but ineffective herbal treatments”.

But the 38-year-old single mother would worry no more and Odom has found a cure. Courtesy of the billionaire businessman’s recent health lifeline program, these troubled families have found their relief.

Famed for his compassion, selflessness and love for humanity, Dr Ekere is a giver without measure whose philanthropic activities include but not limited to distribution of food and personal hygiene items, feeding multitude of families during the COVID – 19 lockdown period in LEKKI area of Lagos, organising free medical testing on World Hepatitis Day and launching free medical outreaches in Lagos and environs where residents are screened for chronic lifestyle diseases including diabetes, hypertension, breast cancer, obesity etc.

 

He has offered free high-end radiological and pathological investigations including MRI and CT scans that were hitherto unaffordable to indigent patients of public hospitals including Massey Street Children’s Hospital, General Hospital, Lagos and Epe General Hospital. He has provided employment opportunities and sponsored indigenes of host communities where Homeland IOS Ltd operates amongst several other activities.

 

 

Dr Ekere’s multi-billion naira Medical investment, WellMed Healthcare Ltd is an indigenous healthcare company in Lagos, offering one-stop diagnostics services with state-of-the-art medical equipment including 1.5 Tesla MRI, 64-slice CT Scan, 4D Ultrasonography, fully digital X-ray, 3D Echocardiography, Mammography, Resting and Exercise ECG and pathology laboratory with a menu of over 3,000 tests and investigations and partnerships with international medical laboratories.

Its Fully automated molecular laboratory is one of the few laboratories accredited by the Lagos State Government to provide COVID-19 Fit to Fly and Fit to travel testings across Nigeria and in line with the FGN NCDC guidlines.

As an Electrical & Electronics Engineering graduate and alumnus of the prestigious IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain; Lagos Business School and Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, Dr Ekere’s love for humanity has not gone unnoticed across the world.

In November 2018, he was conferred with an Honorary Citizen award by the State of Georgia and presented the Key to South Carolina, USA. The award of honorary citizenship of Georgia is conferred on individuals deemed worthy, and who have great experience, knowledge and impact, doing great work at home and abroad. This recognition accords an honouree every courtesy as a goodwill ambassador from Georgia in his travels to other states and even nations beyond the borders of the United States of America, or wherever they may travel or reside.

Also, in April 2019, he was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by former President Donald Trump of the United States of America. The award was bestowed upon Ekere because “he serves as a model of the American spirit and his many hours of service have strengthened the bonds of cooperation and trust that bring people together while helping to address some of the greatest challenges of our time.”

We join in this celebration as we congratulate and wish him the best in all his future endeavours.

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Laffmattazz Announces Strategic Partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited for 2026 International Tour

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Laffmattazz Announces Strategic Partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited for 2026 International Tour

 

 

 

Laffmattazz, one of Nigeria’s foremost comedy and live entertainment brands, is pleased to announce its official partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited for the highly anticipated Laffmattazz 2026 International Tour, themed “Next Chapter: A New Season of Laughter.”

 

Now in its 15th year, Laffmattazz—the brainchild of renowned Nigerian comedian Gbenga Adeyinka (Gbenga Adeyinka 1st)—has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its seamless fusion of comedy, music, and live stage performances.

 

The 2026 tour, which kicked off on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at the Jogor Centre, Ibadan, marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey. Building on over a decade of success across Nigeria, this year’s edition signals a bold expansion into the international market, with a multi-city run in Canada, alongside major stops in Akure, Abeokuta, and Lagos.

 

This strategic partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited underscores a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. It is also aligned with FirstBank’s First@Arts initiative—a significant and ongoing program dedicated to supporting the creative arts, entertainment, and cultural sectors. Through this initiative, FirstBank provides financing, advisory services, and actively fosters a sustainable value chain for artists and creative entrepreneurs, while supporting key industry platforms such as the Nigerian Entertainment Conference.

 

Speaking on the collaboration, the Laffmattazz team stated:

 

“We are delighted to welcome First Bank of Nigeria Limited as a strategic partner for the Laffmattazz 2026 International Tour. As we mark 15 remarkable years of Laffmattazz, this partnership reinforces our vision to take premium Nigerian entertainment beyond borders, while delivering even bigger, better, and more memorable experiences for our audiences.”

 

As a key partner, First Bank will enrich the tour through innovative customer engagement initiatives, experiential activations, and exclusive fan experiences across all tour locations.

 

With its distinctive blend of humor, culture, and live entertainment, the Laffmattazz 2026 Tour is poised to connect audiences across cities and continents, bringing laughter to thousands of fans worldwide.

 

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About Laffmattazz

 

Laffmattazz is a premier Nigerian comedy and entertainment brand, now in its 15th year, renowned for its vibrant live shows and nationwide tours. Founded by Gbenga Adeyinka 1st, the brand continues to deliver high-quality experiences that celebrate creativity, culture, and laughter.

 

About First Bank of Nigeria Limited

 

First Bank of Nigeria Limited is Nigeria’s oldest financial institution, widely respected for its legacy of trust, innovation, and customer-centric financial solutions that support economic growth and development. Through its First@Arts initiative, the Bank continues to play a pivotal role in empowering the creative industry and driving sustainable growth across the sector.

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Opinions divided over Pasuma Jaiye Kuti proposed wedding 

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Opinions divided over Pasuma Jaiye Kuti proposed wedding 

 

 

The current threading in *entertainment* world of speculated society marriage between oganla Fuji, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma with Nollywood icon, and widely acclaimed Queen of the tube jaiyeola Kuti has brought out different opinions amongst the fans and entertainment personnel.

 

What started as a rumour and mirage is gradually turning to reality and some fans are saying it’s not possible for Jaiye Kuti who is one of the scandal free Nollywood actress to be involved in such an unholy union with Pasuma

Most people who spoke with our correspondence, are of opinion that such a marriage can only happen in a mirage sessions and in Nollywood movies that apart Jaiye Kuti been responsible and married with children, Pasuma is someone who have vowed not to married and have a woman under his roof.

But to some also, it’s not impossible as artistes are known to be engaging and married to each other after denied and counter claims, which made and at the end they will go ahead and married . With this most people believe that truly there’s marriage in offspring for both celebrities While both parties refused to comment on the trend controversial issues about the whole issue , the world is anxiously waiting if this well circulated story of Pasuma getting married to Jaiye Kuti will come to pass or it will turn out to be a mirage.

Either way the die is cast as all eyes will be on Jaiye Kuti and Pasuma with searchlight on Nigeria entertainment industry once again

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES OTEGA OGRA ON ELECTION TO WORLD FEDERATION OF ADVERTISERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES OTEGA OGRA ON ELECTION TO WORLD FEDERATION OF ADVERTISERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES OTEGA OGRA ON ELECTION TO WORLD FEDERATION OF ADVERTISERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated his Senior Special Assistant on Digital Engagement, Strategy and New Media, Mr Otega Ogra, on his election to the Executive Committee of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA).

 

The election took place today at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, held during the Global Marketing Week Conference in Stockholm, Sweden.

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES OTEGA OGRA ON ELECTION TO WORLD FEDERATION OF ADVERTISERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Tinubu described the development as a significant step for Nigeria’s growing influence in global communications.

 

He noted that Mr Ogra’s emergence as the only representative from West Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa on the Executive Committee reflects the depth of Nigerian expertise and the contribution of a new generation of young Nigerian professionals to global industry standards.

 

Mr Ogra was elected to the Executive Committee on the platform of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), underscoring the role of Nigeria’s organised advertising and marketing industry in shaping representation at the global level.

 

The WFA is the leading global body for advertisers, representing over 150 multinational and Fortune 500 companies, alongside national advertiser associations across more than 60 countries, with a combined annual marketing spend running into hundreds of billions of dollars. Its Executive Committee is the organisation’s highest decision-making body, responsible for setting priorities and guiding global policy on responsible advertising, media transparency, sustainability, and the evolution of digital ecosystems.

 

President Tinubu noted that Mr Ogra’s election is both a personal distinction and a strategic opportunity for Nigeria and the African continent, placing them at the centre of global conversations on brand trust, platform accountability, innovation and the future of marketing and communications.

 

The President commended Mr Ogra, who also serves as Vice President of ADVAN, for his sustained contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s marketing and communications ecosystem, drawing on a career spanning leadership roles across the banking, manufacturing, and public sectors.

 

“Otega’s election reflects the growing recognition of Nigerian expertise and affirms our capacity to contribute meaningfully to the frameworks shaping global markets,” the President said.

 

President Tinubu added that the achievement aligns with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in advancing the creative economy, strengthening digital governance, and positioning Nigeria as a competitive hub for innovation and enterprise.

 

Josh Faulks, CEO of the Australian advertiser association (AANA), and Simon Michaelides, Director General of the UK advertiser association (ISBA), also join the leadership team.

 

Current members of the executive committee, David Wheldon, President and Philip Myers, Deputy President, who is also the Chief Institutional Affairs and Corporate Communications Officer at Ferrero, continue in their current roles, as do all regional vice presidents.

 

 

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