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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Vice President Kashim Shettima led the nation in mourning the untimely passing of former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Chief Herbert Wigwe, and his family in a tragic helicopter crash in the United States of America. In a poignant tribute, Senator Shettima hailed the …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Daughter of the late Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, Tochi Wigwe, has expressed the profound impact of her father’s passing, acknowledging the significant legacy he leaves behind. In a poignant tribute shared on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Tochi reflected on …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE , NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the appointment of Mrs. Kemi Nandap as the new Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), as well deserved. Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to Nandap, described the new NIS boss as a thorough professional …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, said the 2023 Man of the Year Award by the Silverbird Group is a testimony to the efforts of his administration to reposition the State for more economic prosperity. Receiving the Award held at the …

Recent revelations have shed light on the meticulous preparations made by the late Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, for his death. It has been disclosed that he constructed a mausoleum for himself prior to his tragic death. Wigwe, along with his wife, Chizoba, and son, …

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, will on Sunday, 3 March, receive the 2023 Silverbird ‘Man of the Year’ award. Prince Abiodun emerged the 2023 Silverbird Man of the Year award, beating four other nominees after a rigorous voting process. A statement signed by Jacob Akinyemi-Johnson, Chief Creative Officer/Chairman Editorial …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In an unprecedented move, the Harvard Business School, the graduate business school of Harvard University, is set to cast the spotlight on the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), recognising the Foundation’s extraordinary philanthropic achievement in a ground-breaking case study. The case study, first of its kind on any …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach is a distinguished figure in Nigeria, known for his multifaceted roles as an author, activist, and journalist. With a fervent dedication to societal progress and advocacy for positive change, Shadrach has made significant contributions in various domains. As an author, Shadrach has penned insightful …

By Simon A. FAKEYE In his purported investigative report, Fisayo Soyombo aimed his arrows at Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, known as IBD, alleging his involvement in smuggling proceeds to build IBD International Hotels, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State. However, across his extensive 4,519-word narrative, Soyombo provides no concrete evidence to support his …

…Community Urges Minister Tunji-Ojo To Take Action BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, Ogun State – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is a vital Nigerian institution responsible for overseeing the nation’s identity management systems. Established under Act 23 of 2007, its mandate encompasses the creation, ownership, operation, maintenance, and management of …