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By WALE LAWAL Not long ago, one of Nigeria’s most fearless and vocal men of God, Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, made headlines as he spoke his mind like he always does. The highly respected and popular man of prophet criticized a group of bishops who publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. Ayodele claimed that the endorsing clerics were acting out of personal interest and "hunger" rather than divine instructions. And clearly, the globally renowned cleric was not just sounding off, he was speaking with a palpable sense of responsibility. Hear him: “They just want to secure their next meal, and that is why they are singing the praises of the president. The president must exercise caution before expressing joy over the endorsement because it is totally fake.” Ayodele also rejected claims that the endorsements were based on divine direction, accusing the bishops of invoking God’s name for personal gain. “T...

• By Mike Cerutti Osagie  " Equity is the oxygen that keeps the system of capitalism alive. Without it, capitalism suffocates."_ — Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede With those profound words, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede defined not just his banking philosophy, but his life philosophy. Last Thursday, September 24, at the prestigious Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria stood still to celebrate a titan who gave equity a human face in banking. He just celebrated his 60th birthday. He is Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, FCIB, CFR, the Nigerian businessman, banker, investor and Chairman of Access Holdings. At 60, he stands tall as Africa's greatest turnaround banker — the giant of institutional building who, together with his brother in vision, took Access Bank from number 65 in Nigeria in 2002 to one of Africa's largest financial services groups today. His legacies are institutions that will outlive him. He built Access Bank Plc into a Tier One global powerhouse. He built...

Nigeria's fashion manufacturing industry is set for a major boost as two leading industrialists come together to host The Lagos Fashion Business Masterclass. The one-day intensive training is presented by Beyond Clothing Garment Manufacturing Factory in collaboration with Ruff 'n' Tumble, Nigeria's leading children's wear brand. The event is scheduled for Thursday, 15th October 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Shell Zenith Bank Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, and is strictly limited to 1,000 seats. Headlining the masterclass is Mrs Adenike Ogunlesi, Industrial Garment Manufacturer and Founder of Ruff 'n' Tumble. She is arguably Nigeria's most successful story in children's fashion, having built Ruff 'n' Tumble from a small home business into the country's leading children's wear brand with nationwide presence. Her journey from making clothes with her mother's sewing machine to owning a world-class garment factory makes her...

" Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records." - William Arthur Ward High Chief Dr. Benny Obaze  recently celebrated his 2026 birthday and I felt I should send this brief accolades to a man who is a friend, who is a big brother  and who is a father figure to me. I first met Benny when I was in ThisDay Newspaper, after a big story I did uncovering the Obarisi Dr Clarkson De Majomi which appeared on front page in  Saturday This day newspaper in the late nineties... titled " Collecting cars is my vice "- Majomi He saw it and  sent the then This day advert Manager, Labake Yembra, to invite me for a Sunday lunch date at the Sheraton hotel & Towers Ikeja, to commend my work. He had just returned from America then and told me his ambition for the style/fashion world in Nigeria. That was the beginning of a friendship that has lasted from the late nineties till today. Ever since then, we have been in touch. When I went to South Africa, Benny was in touch...

          Story By Richlist International " Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." - Mother Teresa That immortal quote by Mother Teresa perfectly captures the life and legacy of High Chief Dr. Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs. As the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation marks 25 years of unwavering service to humanity, Nigeria also celebrates another milestone - the birthday of its visionary Chairman. It is indeed a double celebration of compassion, leadership and impact. For 25 years, her compassion, leadership and commitment to humanity have helped sustain the Foundation's mission and extend its impact to millions of people across Nigeria. What started in 2001 as a structure to institutionalize the charitable giving of her late husband, High Chief Dr. O.B. Lulu-Briggs, has under her stewardship become one of Nigeria's most impactful NGOs, touching over 1.5 million lives. Her journey is one of brilliance, resilience and service. Dr. Seiny...

By WALE LAWAL Not long ago, one of Nigeria’s most fearless and vocal men of God, Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, made headlines as he spoke his mind like he always does. The highly respected and popular man of prophet criticized a group of bishops who publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. Ayodele claimed that the endorsing clerics were acting out of personal interest and "hunger" rather than divine instructions. And clearly, the globally renowned cleric was not just sounding off, he was speaking with a palpable sense of responsibility. Hear him: “They just want to secure their next meal, and that is why they are singing the praises of the president. The president must exercise caution before expressing joy over the endorsement because it is totally fake.” Ayodele also rejected claims that the endorsements were based on divine direction, accusing the bishops of invoking God’s name for personal gain. “T...