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Access Holdings Plc has named Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the company, succeeding the late Group CEO, Herbert Wigwe, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash. The announcement, made on Monday, comes after the Board of Directors’ decision to appoint Ms. Agbede to lead the company in the […]

President Bola Tinubu’s attempt to inspire Nigerian youths has backfired as his message was met with criticism due to the country’s growing economic challenges. In his message to Nigerian youths on social media, Tinubu wrote, “Dear Nigerian Youth, Do not relent in your pursuit. You too can be our heroes of tomorrow,” he said. “To

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that the Nigerian government has resumed the payment of subsidies on petrol, despite President Bola Tinubu’s promise to end the subsidy during his swearing-in speech on May 29, 2023. The IMF expressed concerns that the government had capped the prices of fuel at retail stations, partially reversing the

Nigerian youths have declared a national prayer against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, for allegedly rigging the 2023 presidential election. The youths claimed that Yakubu’s cash-and-carry 2023 presidential election was the reason for the current hardship Nigerians were going through because of the anti-people’s policies of President Bola

The recent death of Mansur Abdullahi, a promising graduate turned farmer and trader, has sparked protests in the Rigachikun community on the outskirts of Kaduna city. Mansur, who was hit by a bullet during a political skirmish, tragically passed away, leading to demonstrations and road blockades by aggrieved youths demanding justice. The community was engulfed

Good morning, and welcome to today’s summary of key events from Nigerian Newspapers. Super Eagles Lose to Elephants in AFCON Final The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, losing to the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire. Despite taking the lead in the 38th minute

Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has blamed former President Muhammadu Buhari for the current hardship in Nigeria. Speaking during a virtual religious event on Sunday, Sanusi said that Buhari’s administration failed to heed his counsel on how to salvage the country from economic woes. However, Sanusi also stated that it would be unfair to

Benue State, known as Nigeria’s food basket, is grappling with an escalating crisis as heavily armed herdsmen, reportedly clad in military camouflage, target residents in over 200 villages. The toll over the past three months has been staggering, with over 500 lives allegedly lost in three local government areas within Benue South Senatorial District. Villages

The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has taken a strong stance against the hoarding of essential commodities in the state. The commission confiscated several warehouses in Dawanau International Grains Market, Singer Market, and Kwari Textiles Market, which contained a significant amount of hoarded food items, including spaghetti, rice, pasta, sugar, and more.

Access Holdings on Sunday confirmed that its group CEO Herbert Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in the United States. “Dr. Wigwe died alongside his wife and son on Friday, February 9, 2024 in a helicopter accident in the United States of America,” said Sunday Ekwochi, Access Holdings company secretary, in a statement. “The entire

“The NTSB about an hour ago arrived at the scene of the accident for investigation. Last night at 8.45 pm, an Airbus, EC130 helicopter departed Palm Springs, California enroute to Boulder in Nevada. At about 10.8pm, the helicopter impacted Halloran Springs , California.  Halloran Springs is about 75 miles northeast Boulder. “Two crew members and

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. 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

21 days before his tragic death in a helicopter crash, Herbert Wigwe, the CEO of Access Holdings, shared a profound message on his official X handle, urging his followers to cherish life as a precious gift. In the tweet, he expressed the importance of living with purpose, kindness, and gratitude, and making every moment count.

Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Roosevelt Herbert Wigwe, the Co-founder of Access Bank and founder of Wigwe University. Wigwe, his wife, son, and lawyer, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, died in a helicopter crash on Friday while en route to

Nigeria is reeling from the devastating news of the passing of Hilbert Wigwe, the esteemed CEO of Access Bank, along with his wife, son, and three others. The group tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash while en route to California for the Super Bowl. The nation is engulfed in grief as it mourns