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Cote D’Ivore on Sunday defeated Nigeria to win the African Cup of Nations. The Ivorians won by two goals to Nigeria’s one. Nigeria scored first when Troost-Ekong headed into the net of the Ivorians in the first half of the encounter. The Ivorians came back into the second half of the match more determined. Their determination and fighting spirit paid off as they put two goals behind the Nigerian Nwabali leading them to victory in the competition. OUR EARLIER POST: 1:00pm – The kick off whistle goes life 5:45 – An incursion into the goal mouth of Nigeria 7:15 -…

By Halimah Olamide Access Bank of Nigeria has broken its silence over the death of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Herbert Wigwe. The bank, in a terse statement Sunday morning, said it does not have information yet but added that it is collaborating with authorities in the Unites States to know what happened. “We have received numerous inquiries concerning an airplane crash in the USA. Presently, we lack specific information, however, we are actively collaborating with US authorities who will furnish updates. “Your understanding and support are valued and we commit to keeping you informed promptly as we receive updates…

By Kamil Opeyemi Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo, has revealed that late Chairman of Access Holdings and Co-founder of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe left his office before going to the airport to jet out of the country. Wigwe met his death in the early hours of Saturday in the United States. He, son and wife were killed in an helicopter crash that killed three others including the Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Abimbola Ogundapo. Keyamo said Wigwe visited him in his office while on his way out of the country saying it never occurred to him that was would…

By Halimah Olamide Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday reminded Nigerians how the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Mr. Herbert Wigwe admonished everyone to number his days. Atiku, while expressing sadness over the death of Wigwe, quoted one of the sayings of the late banking guru just as he prayed for the repose of the soul of the dead. Atiku, who took to his X handle to express grief, wrote, “In the words of one of Nigeria’s finest CEOs, Herbert Wigwe, ‘Today and always, let us remember that life is a precious gift – a chance to breathe,…

By Halimah Olamide A combination of many weather factors may have been responsible for the crash that killed the Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe on Saturday. Local media reports suggest that rains and wintry mix may have affected the helicopter about an hour after take off though there are no official reports of the findings yet. CNN reports that while preliminary findings may be released soon, final reports of what transpired leading to the crash may take up to two years. The chartered Airbus EC130 helicopter had taken off from Palm Springs, California, to Boulder City, Nevada,…

By Halimah Olamide A helicopter in which the Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, the has crashed, killing him as well as about five others in California, United States. NPO Reports could not confirm at press time, but it was gathered that Wigwe’s son and wife were aboard with him at the time of the crash. Also said to be aboard was Abimbola Ogunbajo, the boss of the Nigerian Exchange Group. The chopper carrying six people has crashed near the California-Nevada border late Friday night — just days after five Marines were killed when their chopper went down…

By Halimah Olamide The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has on Friday declared wanted the wife of the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele, Margaret Emefiele. Others declared wanted along the Margaret Emefiele, said to be the Chief Executive Officer of Dummies Oil and Gas are Eric Ocheme Odoh, Anita Joy Omoile and Jonathan Omoile. While Odoh is said to be a staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Anita Omoile is the CEO of DeepBlue Energy Services Limited and Lipam Investments Limited. Jonathan Omoile is said to be the CEO of Exact Quote BDC…

By Halimah Olamide A prominent Nigerian sports journalist and analyst, Mr. Kayode Tijani has died. Though there is no official family confirmations of the death of veteran journalist, one of his colleagues in the sports journalism community Colin Udoh broke the news via his X handle late Wednesday night. Udoh wrote “Another sad news today. Our friend and colleague Kayode Tijani has passed on.” Tijani was a television sports analyst as well as a magazine publisher. His death is believed to have thrown the sports world into Mourning as many get the information about his passing late Wednesday. Details later…

By Halimah Olamide A non-for-profit organisation, the Worship-for-Change Foundation, has donated a sum of ₦33 million to four schools dedicated to caring for children with disabilities. A statement made available to the NPO Reports said the donation were presented on February 6th, 2024 at a ceremony in Lagos. It said the presentation aims to empower these institutions and provide much-needed support to the under-privileges. “Each of the four beneficiary schools – Joy in Africa Foundation (Asaba), Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn Foundation (Lagos), Seedo Initiative for Children with Special Needs (Abuja), and To Omo Re Centre for Special Empowerment (Ilorin)…

By Halimah Olamide Amidst mourning and condolences in Ekiti state after the killing of traditional rulers and abduction of school pupils, the Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere on Tuesday visited Governor Biodun Oyebanji as part of the ongoing moves to strengthen security in the state and other parts of Yoruba land. The Afenifere delegation, led by the Ondo State Chairman of the group, Chief Korede Duyile, were said to have been sent by the National Leader of Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti to commiserate with the Government and people of Ekiti State over the killing of two traditional rulers and abduction of…