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Access Holdings Plc has on Saturday revealed that it lacks specific information regarding the crash of an helicopter, believed to be carrying Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank Chief Executive Officer, his wife, son and three other passengers in a Southern California desert. The U.S Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Saturday confirmed the helicopter crash in California near Las Vegas. But, in a statement released to journalists, Access Holdings confirmed receiving numerous inquiries regarding the crash of an airplane in the USA but insisted it lacked specific information on whether the company’s CEO was involved. “We have received numerous inquiries concerning an…

Eminent businessman and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Kalu has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Mr Herbert Wigwe, who alongside his wife and son died in a helicopter crash in the United States of America this weekend. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization while lamenting the demise of the renowned banker, condoled with the Board, Management, Staff and stakeholders of Access Holdings, adding that the death of Wigwe is a huge loss to the country. Kalu who described the late banker as a thoroughbred professional with a proven…

A search is on for Herbert Wigwe, the group Managing Director of Access Bank Corporation and other members of his traveling party after a helicopter in which they were traveling in California went down. The accident also claimed the lives of other individuals. ABC News reports that survivors have been found in the crash that occurred in the Mojave Desert shortly after 10:00 pm PST on Friday. “The scene of the crash was determined to be east of the 15-Freeway, near Halloran Springs Road,” ABC News quoted a statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to have said on…

Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has applauded Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for flagging off the reconstruction of the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia road. The lawmaker, who made the commendation in a statement in Abuja, yesterday, said such people-oriented projects and initiatives must be commended and supported by all Abians. Osonwa noted that the governor’s action has once again proven that he was well prepared to transform Abia State and impact positively on the lives of the people. He said Governor Otti’s effort to strengthen road network across the state showed that the…

Yuba Abdullahi, the Deputy Bursar of Kwara State University, Malete, tragically passed away on Wednesday night while watching the semi-finals between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to sources close to the deceased, Abdullahi was at a sports centre in the Sango area, watching the match when he began to feel uneasy. He watched the Nigeria/South Africa match until the end of extra time and during the penalty shootout. Subsequently, he complained of feeling dizzy and returned home to rest, unaware that his blood pressure had risen significantly. Upon reaching home, Abdullahi collapsed…

Former Governor of Abia State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization has commiserated with the government and people of Delta state over the passing of Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty (Prof.) Chike Edozien. Acknowledging the exemplary leadership qualities of the late monarch, Kalu called on leaders to emulate the selfless attributes of the late traditional ruler. The former Governor emphasized that the late paramount ruler will be remembered for his wise and unbiased counsel on national issues, adding that the late Asagba left behind a worthy legacy. In a condolence message, Kalu stressed that the late monarch lived a…

Three persons have been arrested in connection with suspected currency racketeering by operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-corruption agency had set up a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands to tackle the menace of the dollarisation of the economy. The anti-graft agency in a statement on Wednesday, said it had also invited proprietors of private universities and other schools of higher learning in Nigeria charging fees in dollars. A statement signed by EFCC's Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, explained that the task force would ensure the…

A former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Cairo Ojougboh, is dead. A family source, who confirmed his death to Channels Television, said he slumped in his Abuja office while watching the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa late Wednesday. President Bola Tinubu has sent a condolence message to the family of the former NDDC Executive Director. In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed. The President also comforted his family members and urged them to find strength and hope in God…

Citizens Awareness Against Corruption and Social Vices Initiative (CAACASVI), an Anti-Corruption Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has written a petition to President Bola Tinubu over the board of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA)'s interference and demand for unlawful privileges. A copy of the petition made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, accused the FERMA board members of interference in the day-to-day running of the agency and conferring undue and unlawful privileges on themselves. In the petition, signed by CAACASVI’s Executive Director, Mr Olumuyiwa Onlede, the CSO said that the attention of the organisation was drawn to the unlawful designation…

The people of Abiriba, Ohafia and Nkporo communities in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, have petitioned the House of Representatives over the alleged denial of electricity, harassment and extortion by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). https://youtu.be/Xuyq2LORPEY?si=E6qZBsVw0F6vRfEx The petition was presented before the House during the plenary on Tuesday by Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, a Labour Party (LP) member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State. Ohafia Connect, in the petition on behalf of the communities signed by Mr Emmanuel Ibekwe (Chairman) and Barr. Eme Ekpu (Legal Adviser), the group accused EEDC of denying the communities of power supply…