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" It is luxury that differentiates ordinary from extraordinary"- Donald Trump, USA President   A luxury brand hotel is not just about hotel business. Step into any Presken Hotel branch and you’ll immediately see why. Beyond the elegant rooms and world-class service, every location comes with something bigger — an events hall. Huge, prestigious, and built to impress, these spaces were made for moments that matter. I was at their GRA branch today owned by Prince Abdul Momoh and I was most impressed. The scale of the hall alone tells you this place was designed for impact. High ceilings, classy finishings, ample parking, and a team that understands how to host with class. It doesn’t feel like just a hotel. It feels like a venue where legacies are made. These halls are good for meetings, seminars, and weddings. Whether you’re hosting 50 executives for a board meeting, 300 guests for a seminar, or 500 loved ones for a landmark wedding, the space adapts. The ambience gives your eve...

DR. HERBERT WIGWE CFR : August 15, 1966  February 9, 2024 By Mike Cerutti Osagie " Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."  ~ Jackey Kennedy Onassis, one time America's first lady                                  ∆ When I first started to dream of running an international standard magazine to be called Richlist,it was Late Dr. Herbert Wigwe  that first  appeared in my thoughts for cover choice. From the very beginning, his name, his story, and his aura defined what excellence in leadership should look like.   I can’t deny it, I never met him one on one. But I reported on him severally and forwarded stories to his office & later to his whatsap number . Every article I wrote about Access Bank’s growth, every feature on his vision for Africa, felt like a conversation with a man I admired from afar.   I wanted to interview...

• Mike Cerutti & Sharon Chikwendu:....Richlist Int Magazine  " A visionary leader sees beyond the present, and builds bridges to a future where people can thrive with dignity and security." Only recently, Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, appointed Pastor Jerry Eze as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective August 10, 2026. The timing of the appointment signals a deliberate shift in how insurance is positioned in Nigeria, not just as a financial product, but as a tool for social protection, trust-building, and national resilience. This appointment reinforces Heirs Life Assurance's commitment to expanding financial inclusion and accelerating insurance adoption. The core mandate now goes deeper than policy sales. It focuses on strengthening public trust, driving consumer education, and building long-term financial resilience across Nigeria. In a market where skepticism has historically slowed grow...

" Leadership is not about watching people suffer in silence. It is about standing up when it matters most." While others will watch and see their state legend waste away or die in chronic illness, not so for Abia State. Under the leadership of the happening Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, compassion has taken the place of silence. The moment came to test that heart. Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu, 62 and an indigene of Arochukwu in Abia State, went public with a painful cry. In an emotional Instagram video, she said she had been hospitalized for three weeks and needed about ₦30 million for three life-saving surgeries. “My people, my fans and my family… the thing has gone beyond my control. Please, I need your help. Don’t let me die,” she pleaded. * For many public figures, such appeals disappear into the noise of social media. For Abia, it did not. Governor Alex Otti moved swiftly. He approved the first phase payment of the actress’s medical bills. Reports put the interventio...

....& And Her 5 Advice to Global Youths   By Princess Efe Majomin & Mike Cerutti    At 74, Senator Daisy Danjuma stands as a rare blend of politics, business, and purpose. She is a top politician, business magnate, and serial philanthropist of global standard. Alongside her husband, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, she has built a legacy where influence is measured not only by titles, but by lives touched. Daisy Danjuma first entered public consciousness through law and diplomacy. As a trained lawyer and former actress, she brought poise to every room. But it was in service that her name began to carry weight beyond the screen. From early on, she understood that access without impact is empty. Her political journey gave her a national platform. As a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, she represented Taraba South and served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Women and Youth. In that role she pushed for policies that centered women’s health, educ...

•By Mike Cerutti & Aminu Tafawa Balewa, Lagos/ Abuja “ We pledge to give only excellence — in service, in safety, and in the way we treat every passenger.”   That was Sen. Aishatu Dahiru Binani’s vow on March 17 - 18, 2026, when the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority presented Binani Air Global Services with its Air Operator Certificate in Abuja. Less than six months later, that statement is no longer just a quote. It is the operating manual for the airline. The NCAA granted Binani Air its AOC for scheduled operations in March 2026, after years of non-scheduled and charter services dating back to July 2024. The moment was described by NCAA DG Capt. Chris Najomo as a historic milestone — the birth of Nigeria’s first fully female-led airline. But for the CEO, the licence was not the finish line. It was the starting point for a bigger vision. Sen. Binani’s vision is simple and deliberate: build an airline Nigerians can trust first, then scale. In meetings with staff and in her ...