Herbert Wigwe was one of Nigeria’s most respected banking executives and financial leaders. As the co founder and long serving Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, he played a central role in transforming the institution into one of Africa’s largest and most influential banking groups. Early Life and Education Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe was born on August 15, 1966, in Port...

As Nigerians prepare to celebrate Eid-El-Kabir (Sallah), just one day away, many ram sellers nationwide are expressing concern over disappointing sales figures despite rising prices. Across major markets, traders are caught in a challenging bind—while the cost of rams has skyrocketed due to inflation and supply constraints, buyers are reluctant to make purchases, leading to low patronage...

Nigeria has lost one of its most prominent scholars and statesmen. Professor Jubril Aminu, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), and seasoned diplomat, has passed away. The news was confirmed on Thursday, marking the end of an era for a man whose career spanned academia, politics, and diplomacy. Prof. Aminu was widely known for his...

A Federal High Court in Owerri, Imo State, has come under intense criticism after refusing to grant bail to Chinedu Agu, a lawyer detained since September 23, 2025. Justice Chituru Wigwe-Oreh ruled on Thursday that the court could not approve Agu’s bail in the absence of formal charges against him. The decision has provoked outrage from legal professionals, human rights advocates, and...

Elvis Presley: Biography Early Life and Childhood Elvis Presley was born Elvis Aaron Presley on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was born into a modest two room house built by his father, Vernon Presley. His mother, Gladys Presley, was deeply devoted to him, and the bond between them remained strong throughout his life. Elvis had a twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, who was...