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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

The CEO of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, their son, and four others, including the Group Chairman of the Nigerian Export Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, tragically lost their lives in a chopper crash in California on Friday night, February 9. The chopper was en route to Las Vegas when it crashed near the border

Peter Obi, Former Governor and Businessman, Receives Letters from Queen & UK Prime Minister for £5m Annual Business Turnover In a recent revelation, former Work Party 2023 official applicant, Peter Obi, shares insights about his business in the United Kingdom, where he receives letters from both the Queen and the Prime Minister acknowledging his business’s

The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Group has made strong statements regarding the wealth of opposition leaders and the state of poverty in Nigeria. The group, led by director-general Mohammed Kailani, criticized Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the PDP for allegedly having millions stashed away while Nigerians suffer

Retired Brigadier General Jones Oladeinde Arogbofa, who served as Chief of Staff to former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, has passed away at the age of 72. Arogbofa died on Saturday morning, although details of his death are still unclear. Arogbofa was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1973 and served as Chief of Staff to

The Delta State Police Command has taken action following the shooting of the commander and two members of the Idjerhe Kingdom’s vigilante group. Two policemen have been arrested and detained for their alleged involvement in the incident, which occurred on January 30, 2024, in Jesse town. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has

President Bola Tinubu has made the decision not to attend the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Abidjan on Sunday, despite earlier indications that he would be present. Instead, he has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead the Nigerian delegation to the highly anticipated match between the Super Eagles and the Elephants. This

Two Dead in Florida Plane CrashTwo passengers have died in a plane crash that occurred on a South Florida highway on Friday afternoon. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying five people crashed on the highway near Naples at around 3:15 p.m. Three people were able to exit the plane,

Head coach of the South African national team, Hugo Broos, has set his sights on the 2026 World Cup qualifiers… Despite the imminent third-place playoff against Congo DR in the Africa Cup of Nations, Broos is already looking ahead to the World Cup qualifiers, where South Africa will compete against Nigeria, among other teams. Broos

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late musician Mohbad, was captured in a heart-wrenching video posted on Instagram by @temilolasobola. The video, accompanied by the caption “Adabi will judge- Baba Mohbad sings as he sheds uncontrollable tears to God,” shows Aloba sobbing uncontrollably as he listens to one of his son’s unreleased songs. This emotional

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Margaret Emefiele, the wife of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, and three others wanted for money laundering. The anti-graft agency made the announcement on its official Twitter account on Friday night. According to the EFCC, the four individuals were declared

Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has taken a decisive step to address food scarcity within the state by banning the sale and distribution of food items and farm produce in bulk to other Nigerian states. During a press briefing, the governor emphasized that the sale of food items in bulk has led to scarcity

Nigerians in Osun State have taken to the streets to protest against the economic hardship inflicted by the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government. The protesters, mostly youths, wielded placards with inscriptions such as “change the unfavourable policies”, “Nigerians are suffering, we can’t cope again”, and “We are humans, stop mistreating the citizens”, among others. They

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has emphasized the need for the regulation of social media, labeling it a “societal menace.” Speaking at the launch of a book by Babatunde Fashola, the former minister of works, Gbajabiamila highlighted the importance of accurate information in policy formulation and national development. Gbajabiamila stressed the

Super Eagles Goalkeeper Receives Threats After Nigeria’s Victory Against South AfricaSuper Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has allegedly been threatened following Nigeria’s qualifying match win against South Africa. Former Super Eagles International footballer, Idah Peterside, revealed that Nwabali has received messages warning him not to return to South Africa. Peterside stated; “The biggest problem we have

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have promised to lift the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in honour of four Nigerians who died while watching their semi-final match against Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The captain of the national soccer team, Ahmed Musa, made the promise while leading a solemn session by the Super