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‘Why I added my voice in support of girl-child campaign’ – Princess Chioma

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After real life event placed her in the shoes of girls abused, Princess Chioma has through her NGO made a very bold statement against those traumatizing the girl-child through abuse. For her, it’s not just about speaking, but hers comes from an experience after she explained in this interview on how she got abused at a very tender age. Read and find out more on why she wants the government to support projects against the girl-child abuse.

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Can you briefly tell us what Save A Child International Foundation means? 

Save a child international foundation is a non-profit oriented charity organization that extends humanitarian gesture to the less privileged, and the destitute. This is hope to achieve through ceaseless organizing of enlightenment seminar, health support scheme and extending needful material to the orphanage homes.

 

What is the aim? 

We aspire to emerge as best supportive organization to the less privileged that stimulates human esteem built on social justice. We are working out a world where every child has a well defined sense of belonging with team work alloyed with compassion we care for lives and guarantee excellence in our services to promote social justice.

 

What are the ranges of projects based on four core of SACIF? 

First, it is giving hope to the hopeless. Then, youth leadership, health awareness raising and support to the orphanage. We intend to educate other young people, setting up youth clubs, carrying out research into health service access, or creating campaigns for social change.

 

Do you have business oriented programmes?

The world has made incredible progress for children over the last 25 years – malnutrition is down and more children are in school. But that progress hasn’t been fair. Millions of children have been forgotten. Forgotten because they live in the wrong place, or because they are girls, refugees, disabled or from a minority.

Today, discrimination is the biggest threat to the world’s poorest children. At its worst, this discrimination is deadly. For those who do survive, it blights their lives as they are denied access to education or healthcare. If we are ever going to end extreme poverty, these are the children we must reach now.

 

What steps are you applying to help reach every last child? 

To be rich is not what you have in your account, but what you have in the heart as the saying goes. The gap between the world’s rich and poor has been wider while wealthy individuals are relishing in the lavish life of luxury, millions are being forced to endure an insufferable daily reality of poverty. The time for a drastic change has arrived. It is up to you and l to make a difference before a significant proportion of the world’s population drowns in an ocean of poverty.

How would you feel if you were one of the eight hundred million people who went to bed ravenously hungry each and every night? You would lay, shivering, listening to the unbearable sound of your stomach crying out in starvation.

 

What considerations have you shortlisted?

You need to understand that human infant pays attention to the faces and people who we are talking. Human infant likes listening to human speech. Human infant babbles long before they are able to produce words. Then, you go on to ask yourself questions over all these.  Why? It may be that nobody believes in the children.

And why should anyone do? Whenever I pick up a biro and a book to start writing, people around me shout at me saying, ‘you have started again!’ A lot of discouraging words, but I knew that they cannot see what I was seeing and can’t understand even if I explain to them. The children cry out for your help and support to be a change in their own generation. They are being called the leaders of tomorrow while their grandfathers are leading them to corruption and letting child abuse grow more and more. Abuse had made our youths to be on the lane different characters. Like prostitution, fund embezzlement, kidnapping and etc. And basically, these are things that are not meant to be.

 

Do you suggest that the youths should fold arms or at worse trigger riots to claim their rights from government, because of the economic situation of the country?

The answer is no. As a youth that is seeking solution to problems, you are expected to produce, invent, launch, extract, unveil and what have you? You need to know what the world is awaiting you for. So do it right so that your work will be justified after you left.

In conclusion, it is the responsibility of the educated generation to stir revolution for saving the children. We need to educate those educated as well as the uneducated ignorant ones who commit such crime as children infanticide. Let’s get going, I will expose you to too many ideas loading. Let’s save the life that needs our help today and make a better change in our time.

 

What would be your main focus for now?

It will be on child abuse. Child abuse is a global problem that is deeply rooted in cultural, economic and social practices. It is a state of emotional, physical, economical and sexual maltreatment meted out to a person below the age of eighteen and is a globally prevalent phenomenon. However, in India, as in many other countries, there has been no understanding of the extent, magnitude and trends of the problem.

 

The growing  complexities of life and the dramatic changes brought about by socio-economic transitions in India have played a major role in increasing the vulnerability of children to various and newer forms of abuse. Child abuse has serious physical and psycho-social consequences which adversely affect the health and overall well-being of a child. Why can’t we look into it and set up the right of wellbeing for the girl child? As a victim I stand to fight against abuse, I stand to fight for those girls that abuse and neglect has turned their life into a mess. I stand to fight my fear.

 

Why are you restricting it to girl-child alone?

Girls are equally as important as boys in the society to maintain the social equilibrium. Few years ago, there was huge reduction in the number of women in comparison to the man. It was so because of the increasing crimes against women such as female feticide, dowry deaths, rape, poverty, illiteracy, gender discrimination and many more. To equalize the number of women in the society, it is very necessary to aware people greatly about the save girl child. Government has not taken some positive steps regarding save girl child such as protection of women from domestic violence act 2005, ban of female infanticide, immoral traffic act, proper education, gender equality, etc. What can we do to make this change in our time should be on every lip.

 

 

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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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