Herbert Wigwe
11 Apr
The family of Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group who died in a California helicopter crash in February, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the US charter company Orbic Air on Wednesday. Ogunbanjo was one of seven people killed in the February 9th crash near the Nevada border, which also claimed…
2 Apr
The altitude and high temperature of Mexico seemed inconsequential to Jairzinho and his Brazilian teammates as the team blazed the scorching Mexican heat as the pacy and athletic Jairzinho emerged the World Cup’s Hurricane..
29 Mar
In light of Apostle Johnson Suleman’s recent remarks alleging a generational curse afflicting the family of the late Access Bank Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Herbert Wigwe, the family has issued a response to rectify and counter the inaccuracies put forth.
21 Mar
I met this young man through his father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, at the headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ebute-Metta, Lagos. He was very committed in his devotion and stood out amongst the rest, given his imposing stature.
17 Mar
The way in which the high and mighty in Nigeria were weeping during the nights of tribute for Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who, at the time of his demise, was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings, is reminiscent of how North Koreans openly wept when their leader Kim Jong-il passed away in 2011
15 Mar
Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the driving force behind Access Bank's success and leader of Access Holdings, was laid to rest in his hometown of Isiokpo, Rivers State.
14 Mar
Ever since February 10, 2024, when I learnt of the tragic death of Herbert, his dear wife, Chizoba; his son, Chizi; and our mutual friend, Bimbo, I have been wanting to write to pay tribute to Herbert, eulogise and mourn him.
13 Mar
Co-founder of Access Bank Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has been named chairman of Access Holdings following the death of CEO Herbert Wigwe. Wigwe, his wife and his son were among six people who died in a helicopter crash in California, United States last month. Abimbola Ogunbajo, former President of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, was also aboard the…
12 Mar
The Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who picked on Fubara for charging politicians to desist from bickering and meaningless struggles for power that can’t impact the society.
9 Mar
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the House of Representatives and Chairman Downstream Petroleum Committee, has lampooned the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, for purportedly turning the burial of late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, wife, and first son, to a political attack. Ugochinyere’s reaction came on the heels of the banter between the Governor…
9 Mar
For many who watched the night of tributes for the late Herbert Wigwe held at the Eko Hotels and Towers during the week, it was a night full of emotions. But one that truly stands out among the expression of emotions was by Aliko Dangote...
7 Mar
The former personal assistant to the late Herbert Wigwe, Sola Faleye, has recounted the tevents that led to his absence from the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of his boss and six others. Wigwe, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, died in a helicopter crash in the United States, on…
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