The Jeju Air Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737-800 crash in Muan County on Sunday, which resulted in the deaths of 179 people, marks the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea’s history. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the incident occurred during a year that saw several significant aviation accidents worldwide. Here are some of the biggest aviation accidents … Read more
The Lagos High Court’s Probate Registry has summoned Christian Chukwuka Wigwe to appear within eight days to address a legal dispute concerning the estate of the late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Bank. Christian, who claims to be a cousin of the deceased, is contesting the provisions of Herbert Wigwe’s will and how his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Access Holdings Plc (‘the Holdco’), has announced the appointment of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its non-executive chairman. This is following the tragic passing away of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who died in an helicopter crash alongside his wife and son in the United States. Editor’s Picks “No … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a pall of grief hung over the community today as His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, joined friends and loved ones in paying their final respects to Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen, and their son Chizi, during a solemn funeral service and internment ceremony. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the remains of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizi have been buried in his hometown of Omueke, Isiokpo in Rivers State. The 57-year-old banker Plc, his wife and his son were laid to rest in a private interment following … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the burial arrangements for the late former CEO of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, are in place, and the ceremony is scheduled to take place today(Saturday) in his hometown, Omueke, located in Isiokpo, Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State. Editor’s Pick Renewed Hope: Harnessing the Power of Property Related … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife, Chizoba, and son Chizi, have been transported to Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State for burial. EDITOR’S PICKS Hoodlums Vandalize BUA Truck, Loot Spaghetti Cartons In Zaria JUST IN: SSANU, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Central Bank Governor of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, broke down in tears while paying tribute to the late Herbert Wigwe and his family. Sanusi reflected on his deposition as the Emir of Kano and used it to highlight Wigwe’s loyalty to those who were close to him. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the evening of Monday was filled with deep emotions as political, business leaders; friends, family, and associates gathered at the Eko Hotel in Lagos to pay their final respects to the late Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the chairman of Dangote business group, Aliko Dangote has renamed the road leading to his Lagos refinery after the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe. The businessman and Africa’s richest man said he took the action to keep the legacy of Wigwe. Editor’s Picks ‘Shameless Bloody Serpent’ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the former group managing director of Access Bank, has visited the parents of the late Herbert Wigwe, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc. Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group; Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun; Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc; and Pat … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State caucus in the House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation by the United States Government and relevant agencies into the helicopter crash that led to the tragic demise of Access Holdings Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife and son. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano … Read more
Reports have revealed that the Aircraft model, Eurocopter EC 130B4, which crashed and claimed the lives of the Chief Executive of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and three others crashed five times in 2023. Naija News reports that Wigwe died following a chopper crash on Friday, February 9, in California, United States. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has provided details on the tragic helicopter crash that led to the death of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and other crew members onboard. The NTSB is an agency charged by the US Congress to investigate … Read more
Herbert Wigwe was the revolutionary cofounder of Access Bank. He died in a helicopter crash on Friday night. His demise was contained in media reports on Saturday but his company has now confirmed he was a victim of the ill-fated chopper. Eko Hot Blog reports that Access Bank Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that It is no longer news that the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, and his family died in a helicopter crash in the United States of America on Friday. This online earlier reported that Wigwe, his wife and son died in the helicopter crash alongside the Group Chairman of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, has reportedly died following the crash of a helicopter conveying him and five others on Friday night near the California-Nevada border in the United States of America. According to several media reports, others involved in the fatal crash were his wife, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States federal aviation administration (FAA) says it will be a part of the investigations into the crash of a chopper that had Herbert Wigwe, group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, on board. TheCable understands that Wigwe, his wife and son were onboard the helicopter when … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Access Holdings Plc has on Saturday revealed that it lacks specific information regarding the crash of a helicopter, believed to be carrying, Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank Chief Executive Officer, CEO, his wife, son and three other passengers, in a Southern California desert. Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba, his son, and Ogunbanjo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in California on Friday night. According to The New York Times, a total of six people were in the helicopter that crashed near the California-Nevada border. Editor’s Picks ‘We Lack Specific Information’ — Access Holdings … Read more