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Wigwe, born on August 15, 1966, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, was a prominent Nigerian banker and businessman. He served as the Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading banking institutions.Joyce Wigwe, elder sister of the late Herbert Wigwe, has spoken about the family tensions that arose after his passing, particularly regarding access to his children and handling his estate.Wigwe, born on August 15, 1966, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, was a prominent Nigerian banker and businessman. He served as the Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading…

Technology company, Globacom, has collaborated with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy and other stakeholders to host the 2025 International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja. The summit aimed to drive innovation, collaboration, and tangible actions among international stakeholders and experts in the telecommunications sector. The event was organized in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), with Globacom as a co-sponsor. Globacom, the sole owner of the Glo 1 submarine cable, joined other global stakeholders in the telecommunications and digital landscape in the discussions focused on bolstering the resilience of…

In a grand and prestigious ceremony, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Golden Grand Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) National, hosted a warm reception in honor of the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olanrewaju Ogunlowo, PhD. The event, held at his residence, brought together top law enforcement officials, esteemed royal fathers, community leaders, and distinguished dignitaries from various sectors.The gathering emphasized the importance of community policing and the collaboration between security agencies and the public. Speaking at the event, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking highlighted the crucial role of synergy in ensuring effective policing and fostering a…

A former Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, and four others were on Friday arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before the Abia State High Court over alleged misappropriation of N47bn.Orji was arraigned alongside his son, Chinedum Orji, a former Commissioner of Finance for Abia State, Dr. Philip Nto, a government contractor, Obioma King, and a former Director of Finance for Abia State, Romas Madu.They are facing 16 counts of conspiracy to steal and conversion of billions of naira meant for various government programmes preferred against them by the EFCC.When the matter which was before the Chief Judge…

Speaking in an interview on ARISE TV on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio had made unwanted advances toward her and is now retaliating against her refusal.Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging that she is facing political punishment for rejecting his advances.Speaking in an interview on ARISE TV on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio had made unwanted advances toward her and is now retaliating against her refusal.She also revealed that she has substantial evidence, including screenshots of their conversations, and challenged security agencies to investigate.“He was always calling me on WhatsApp,”…

Former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joy Nunieh, has reignited a damning allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of sexually harassing her during her tenure at the commission.In a shocking interview on Arise TV, Nunieh revealed that the harassment occurred at Akpabio’s guest house in Abuja in 2020. She claimed that she slapped the then Minister of Niger Delta Affairs in response to his sexual advances, describing the act as an assertion of her “intolerance for nonsense” as a woman from Rivers State.Akpabio has categorically denied the allegations through a statement issued by…

Afuel tanker explosion has reportedly claimed the lives of multiple passengers in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.The incident occurred on Friday morning.SaharaReporters monitored a live video posted by a Facebook user, Orioye Chanter Ijobaibile, showing the raging fire at Iyemanja community, along the expressway in Okolowo axis, Ilorin.In the video, Orioye narrated the horrifying scene, saying, “People are inside the cars, and it is burning. What is even worrisome is that many other trucks that always carry fuel are passing near the fire. That is risky. They may also catch fire. We are just waiting for security operatives to show…

The Consumer Protection Desk (CPD) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the leadership of Mr. Yahaya Ibrahim who is the Acting Director is facing mounting criticism over its inability to enforce regulatory compliance within Nigerian banks. As trust in the department deteriorates, banks are increasingly ignoring the guidelines designed to protect consumers, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the apex bank oversight.Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor has been urged to address the escalating situation, where several banks have shown blatant disregard for consumer protection standards. Despite the CBN’s robust regulatory framework aimed at promoting fair treatment and safeguarding…

…Signs MOU with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)Reinforcing its reputation as an institution committed to empowering SMEs, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has undertaken an initiative to empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses; following its MOU Signing with Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on February 25th, 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria.SMEDAN is a national agency established in 2003 with the goal of promoting the development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector of the Nigerian Economy. The partnership with Wema Bank is focused…

The general overseer of INRI, Primate Elijah Ayodele made a statement some weeks ago that the All Progressive Congress (APC) will be destroyed and its destruction will start from Lagos state.As a political commentator, I found this prophecy or prediction funny and unattainable because if not for anything, Lagos state owns APC and APC owns Lagos. The foundation of APC started from Lagos and its roots will forever be in Lagos.As a matter of fact, by political reasoning, if every state chapter would scatter across the country, APC Lagos will survive because the ultimate leader of the party, President Bola…