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Feb

29

2024

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Tinubu Stormed Ondo, Visited Fasoranti, Akeredolu’s Widow

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Tinubu Stormed Ondo, Visited Fasoranti, Akeredolu’s Widow President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday stormed Ondo State to visit members of the pan Yoruba group, Afenifere at the Akure residence of Pa Reuben Fasoranti. The president, who is expected to arrive Lagos today in readiness for the unveiling of the Red Line Rail project on Thursday, had promised during his campaign last year to re-visit Pa Fasoranti along with the big prize, after winning the election. The president was at the residence of Pa Fasoranti today to pay homage to the Afenifere leader. Tinubu also visited the widow of former Governor of…

Feb

29

2024

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RCCG ‘City Of David’ Missing As Family Releases Wigwe’s Burial Plan

Gossips, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events

RCCG ‘City Of David’ Missing As Family Releases Burial Plan For Wigwe The City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Lagos will not play any official role in the funeral service of the late Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc. Wigwe, who died on board a chopper in US some weeks ago, was a member of the Parish. The late banker died alongside his wife, Chizoba; son, Chizi and a former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo. After his death, wife of the Parish…

Feb

24

2024

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Tinubu, Governors, Others Pay Tributes As Akeredolu Was Buried In Owo

News Flash, Obituary, People & Events, South West

TINUBU, GOVERNORS, OTHERS PAY TRIBUTES AS AKEREDOLU IS BURIED IN OWO President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday joined Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, other State Governors, former governors and prominent Nigerians at the funeral ceremony of the former governor of the State, late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, in Owo. The President, who was represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said Nigeria has lost a man whose legacy will endure, emphasizing that rather than mourn, it’s a day to celebrate Akeredolu’s life and his contributions to humanity. President Tinubu highlighted Akeredolu’s lasting impact on history and expressed…

Feb

11

2024

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10 Things To Know About Late Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe

Mishap, News Flash, Obituary

10 Things To Know About Late Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe The CEO of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, has been feared killed in a chopper crash in California.He was reportedly on board with about five others believed to be his wife, son and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), when the helicopter crashed. Sources said the chopper was headed to Las Vegas when it crashed near a border city between Nevada and California on Friday night. Here are things to know about Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe CON was born on…

Feb

11

2024

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‘Let’s Number Our Days’ – Wigwe Writes Few Weeks Before Helicopter Crash

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‘Let’s Number Our Days’ — Wigwe Writes Few Weeks Before Helicopter Crash Herbert Wigwe, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, shared a cryptic message on his social media pages a few weeks before his involvement in a helicopter crash in the United States. At around 7 a.m. Nigerian time on Saturday, Wigwe was aboard the Eurocopter EC130 helicopter that crashed in California near the Nevada border. The GCEO of Access Holdings was in the chopper alongside his wife, son and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group). There were six…

Feb

08

2024

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APC Chieftain Dies While Watching Super Eagles AFCON Match

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APC Chieftain Dies While Watching Super Eagles Match A former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ika Federal Constituency in Delta State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cairo Ojuogboh, is dead. According to a family source, Ojuogboh died on Wednesday night while watching the AFCON 2023 semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa. He reportedly collapsed as South Africa was awarded a penalty in the later stages of the game at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake. The game ended in a 4-2 penalty shootout victory in favour of Nigeria, propelling the…

Feb

05

2024

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Former Governor Dies While Receiving Treatment In Saudi Arabia

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Former Nigerian Governor Dies While Receiving Treatment In Saudi Arabia A former Governor of Yobe State, Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim is dead. It was gathered that the former governor died on Sunday while receiving treatment for a protracted illness in Saudi Arabia. It was equally gathered that Ibrahim will be buried in Saudi Arabia. Ibrahim, who was equally a former Senator representing Yobe East, died at the age of 75 years.

Feb

03

2024

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Amuma Development Union(ADU) & The Eziogo In Council Mourn Udumeze Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Obituary

The Amuma Development Union (ADU), of Amuma Ohafia, the Ezeogo in Council the entire indegenes of Amuma Ohafia commiserate with the immediate family, Ohafia Council of Chiefs on the demise of HRM Eze Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, Udumeze Ohafia, Chairman Ohafia Council of Monarchs and Chairman and Clan Head of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom. His legacy and leadership will be remembered with great respect. These legacies will remain indelible in the hearts of those he led and his contributions be remembered with deep gratitude. We honor a leader whose wisdom and guidance shaped the entire Ohafia 26 Villages and Amuma…

Feb

02

2024

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Amangwu Ohafia Community Development Union(ACDU) Worldwide Mourn Udumeze

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

The Amangwu Ohafia Community Development Union (ACDU) worldwide and the entire indegenes of Amangwu Ohafia recieve with great shock the demise of HRH Eze Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, Udumeze Ohafia, Chairman Ohafia Council of Monarchs and Chairman and Clan Head of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom. His legacy and leadership will be remembered with great respect. These legacies will forever echo in the hearts of those he led and his contributions be remembered with deep gratitude. We honor a leader whose wisdom and guidance shaped Amangwu Community and Ohafia in general.Our thoughts are with you during this difficult times. May his…

Jan

26

2024

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ADU President General Chief Alum Otis, Oke Aba Ji Mba Mourns Udumeze Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Obituary

ADU President General Chief Alum Otis, Oke Aba Ji Mba Mourn Udumeze Ohafia Prof. E. U. L. Imaga Chief Alum Otis( Oke Aba Ji Mba) President General Amaekpu Development Union Commiserates With Ohafia sons and daughters both in Nigeria and diaspora on the Passage of HRM Udumeze Prof. E. U. L. Imaga. My warmest condolences also goes to the immediate family of the late Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, the Ohafia council of monarchs, and the entire Ohafia community on the passage to glory of Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, our esteemed traditional ruler. Prof Imaga's dedication to the betterment…