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Mar

2024

Popular Nollywood Actor, Mr. Ibu Is Dead

Popular Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu Is Dead Mr Ibu, Nollywood veteran has died. The actor whose real name is John Okarfor was 62. According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare hospital. Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing movies the late actor has featured. His death is coming less than a day that Nollywood lost a multi-talented actor, comedian, and content creator, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, also known as Sisi Quadri.

Mar

2024

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Gov Sanwo-Olu Singlehandedly Brought Akeredolu’s Corpse From Germany – Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu

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Governor Sanwo-Olu singlehandedly brought Akeredolu’s corpse from Germany – Betty.February 29, 2024. Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has disclosed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State “singlehandedly brought back” the corpse of her husband from Germany. Akeredolu, aged 67, died in Germany on December 26, 2023 after a prolonged illness and buried in Owo, his country home, on February 23, 2024. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday visited the family of the late Akeredolu in Owo . Tinubu, accompanied by Chief Bisi Akande and Chief Pius Akinyelure, was received by the widow…

Feb

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

2024

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

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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

2024

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

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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

2024

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

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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

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

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

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

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…