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Mar

2024

Ghana’s High Commissioner To Nigeria Dies In FCT

Abuja, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Obituary

Ghana’s High Commissioner To Nigeria Dies In Abuja Rashid Bawa, Ghana’s high commissioner to Nigeria, is dead. He was reported to have died in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, on Thursday. Bawa was appointed high commissioner to Nigeria in 2017 by President Nana Akufo-Addo. A Ghanaian politician, diplomat and a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bawa was Ghana’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia between 2005 and 2008. He was a member of the Ghanaian parliament for Akan constituency from 2001 to January 2005 as an independent candidate. Bawa’s death comes days after the passing of John Kumah, Ghana’s deputy minister…

Mar

2024

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Nigerian Oldest Traditional Ruler Dies At 108

News Flash, Obituary

Nigerian Oldest Traditional Ruler Dies At 108 The Imo state longest-serving and inarguably the oldest monarch in Nigeria, H.R.H. Eze Philip Onwuka Anyanwu, is dead. This was according to a statement on Wednesday by the late monarch’s son, Prince Greg Anyanwu, titled, ‘The King Says Goodbye.’ Anyanwu had been on the throne as the Chinyereugo IV of Ohoba Kingdom in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State for over 48 years before his demise. The statement read, “After 48 years on the throne as the Traditional Ruler of Ohoba Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State and…

Mar

2024

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ABIA Lawmaker, Etiokwe Loses Mum

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

ABIA LAWMAKER, ETIOKWE LOSES Mum Sad moment, as Hon. Chief Kalu Mba Nwoke alias Etiokwe, Member representing Ohafia South State Constituency just lost his beloved mother to the cold hands of death. Our heartfelt condolences go out to him and his family during this difficult time. Burial Arrangements will be announced soon by the Family May her soul rest in peace. Nelson AnyaMedia Aide

Mar

2024

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Police Speak On Herbert Wigwe’s Father Slumping, Dies At Son’s Burial

Gossips, News Flash, Obituary

Police Speak On Herbert Wigwe’s Father Slumping, Dies At Son’s Burial Reports have it that Herbert Wigwe’s father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, did not slump during the funeral of his late son as published in some quarters. Earlier, there was apprehension as an unconfirmed report noted that the father of late Access Bank Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe, collapsed during his son’s funeral service at Isiokpo in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers state. Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, in his 80s, was said to have slumped following the shock of his billionaire son, Wigwe; daughter-in-law, Chizoba, and grandson, Chizzy. They died in an…

Mar

2024

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Gov Otti And Other Top Dignitaries Across The Country Paid Last Respect To Wigwe, Wife, And Son In Isiokpo Rivers State

News Flash, Obituary, People & Events, South South

Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizi have been buried in his hometown Omueke, Isiokpo in Rivers State. Preceding the burial was a funeral service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Isiokpo in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. The trio of Herbert, Chizoba and Chizi Wigwe alongside former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo, as well as two pilots were all in the Airbus Helicopter EC 130B4 with registration number N130CZ, which crashed near Halloran Springs, California, on February 9, 2024.Comrade, Amaechi Nnamdi.

Mar

2024

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Economic Hardship: 80-Year-Old Man Commits Suicide In Lagos

Crime, Economy, Gossips, Obituary

80-Year-Old Man Commits Suicide In Lagos AttNews reports that an 80-year-old man, Isiyaka Ayinde, has reportedly committed suicide at the Watch Tower in the Araromi Imota area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 7. The deceased hung himself with a rope in the kitchen. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the tragic incident. He said: “The scene has been visited by the DCB personnel of the division, and photographs were taken. “The family of the deceased is not interested in depositing the body at the mortuary but rather prefer burying the corpse immediately as…

Mar

2024

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Kiddwaya Refuses Birthday Celebration In Honour Of Late Friend, Wigwe’s Son

Birthday, Entertainment, Gossips, News Flash, Obituary

Kiddwaya Refuses to Celebrate Birthday to Honour Late Friend, Herbert Wigwe’s Son: “U Get Sense” BBNaija star Kiddwaya has marked his birthday with an emotional tribute to the late Herbert Wigwe’s son, Chizi The reality show star noted that he would not be celebrating his birthday in honour of the late Chizi, who was his friend, and others who lost their lives Kiddwaya’s touching post drew a series of reactions from netizens, with many of them comparing him to RCCG Pastor Siju Iluyomade BBNaija star and billionaire’s son, Terseer Waya, aka Kiddwaya, has honoured the memory of the late Herbert…

Mar

2024

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Lamido Sanusi Breaks Down In Tears As He Pays Tribute To Late Wigwe

Gossips, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events

Sanusi Breaks Down In Tears As He Pays Tribute To Late Wigwe He went on to recall how the late banker stood by his side all through his travails after being removed as Emir of Kano by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, could not hold back tears while paying tribute to his late friend and former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe on Wednesday, March 6. Addressing the crowd present for the night of tribute held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos state on Wednesday, March 6,…

Mar

2024

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Wigwe’s Daughter Pays Tribute To Dad – You’re Simply Extraordinary

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary

You’re Simply Extraordinary - Wigwe’s Daughter Pays Tribute To Dad Tochi, along with several other friends and relatives, shared their condolences for the 57-year-old during the Night of Tributes at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Tochi Wigwe, the daughter of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, delivered a poignant tribute to her father on Wednesday night. Tochi, along with several other friends and relatives, shared their condolences for the 57-year-old during the Night of Tributes at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The funeral rites for Wigwe, his wife, and his son commenced on Monday,…

Mar

2024

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President Tinubu Mourns Mr Ibu & Sisi Quadri

Entertainment, News Flash, Obituary

President Tinubu Mourns Mr Ibu, Sisi Quadri President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of two ace Nigerian comic actors, John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, also known as Sisi Quadri. In a statement issued on Sunday, March 3, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu, while mourning the two losses with their love ones, noted that both acts would always live on through their works. “President Bola Tinubu receives with deep sadness the news of the passing of two of Nigeria’s ace comic actors, John Okafor, famously known as…