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Wigwe buried with wife, son in private cemetery as dignitaries extol his legacies
Wigwe buried with wife, son in private cemetery as dignitaries extol his legacies
- Gov Fubara says power struggle meaningless
The remains of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, co-founder and Chief Executive of Access Bank Group, his wife Chizoba and 29-year-old son Chizzy were on Saturday buried in a private cemetery of a palatial home he built inside the Wigwe University in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
They had died in the ill-fated helicopter that crashed between the boundaries of Nevada and California in the United States after 11-hour flight from London on February 9, 2024.
Governor of Rivers State and chief host, Siminalayi Fubara, challenged the political class to reflect on the essence of a power struggle when it is not deployed in impacting society positively.
“Here lies our brother, his wife and son; everyone has come to celebrate them. It means even in the short period that they lived, they lived impactful lives. They made great contributions to humanity.
“Here is a man, though not a politician; he made his money through our investments. He had the world in his palm financially. He even controlled the political class. This takes me to my question to the political class: What is all this struggle all about? You want to kill and bury, to what end?
“But today, with all the power financially, he couldn’t control life. Is it not enough for us to ask ourselves, why are we struggling? Why are we not making enough impact in the lives of our people? Please, let the political class reflect on this.”
Also speaking at the funeral, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who attended the funeral ceremony at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo, described Wigwe as a great mentor who positively impacted the younger generations to greatness.
The Senate President noted that Wigwe’s passion for human capital development prompted him to support many in acquiring tertiary education across the world, as well as establishing a university in his hometown.
He said the late Access Bank boss had left behind indelible legacies that would be difficult to equate in the education and financial sectors respectively and enjoined all to imbibe the positive virtues of the late billionaire.
“I believe he was a great mentor. He mentored a lot of younger people and he was a serious role model to the future generation that you can build from nothing and get to greatness.”
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives and immediate past Governor of Sokoto State, Waziri Aminu Tambuwal, said Wigwe gave his best to the financial sector in Nigeria.
Dignitaries who attended the funeral service include a former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, Governor of Abia State, Mr Alex Otti, a former Central Bank Governor, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections.
Others are President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Aigboje Aig-Imuokhuede, co-founder of Access Bank; Pastor Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State Governor; Dr Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation; Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri; Mr Celestine Omehia, a former Governor of Rivers State; Senator Seriake Dickson, a former Governor of Bayelsa State; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Mr Timi Alaibe, a former NDDC Managing Director; and Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Publisher of Thisday Newspaper.
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Anambra: Vigilante arrested for torturing 60-year-old man to death
Anambra: Vigilante arrested for torturing 60-year-old man to death
Two persons have been apprehended in Anambra State over their alleged involvement in the death of a 60-year-old man.
The incident happened in Nza Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the south east state, according to the police.
The deceased, identified as Mr. Kenneth, was tortured to death by some of his kinsmen, including members of the vigilante operatives over a property dispute.
He was said to have sold a water tank in the family house to resolve some family issues, an act that allegedly prompted his younger brother to arrest him with the help of a vigilante group.
The victim was said to have been subjected to corporal punishment as he was continuously flogged by members of the vigilante operatives engaged by his younger brother.
The wife and children of the deceased have continued to face intimidation and threat over their quest for justice, a source familiar with the development disclosed.
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The source in the community said, “The incident happened some days ago, the man was accused of selling their family water tank. His younger brother went to engage about five vigilante operatives who came to flog him.
“They tied his two hands and continuously flogged him with sticks and other weapons until he became unconscious. They left him after they had seen that he was no longer breathing.
“His wife and children have been subjected to fear and intimidation as they have vowed to deal with them if they continue to seek justice for the death of their father.”
The state police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident on Friday said one vigilante operative and a relative of the deceased have been arrested.
Ikenga said, “Yes, the incident happened. We have two suspects, one vigilante operative and a relative of the deceased in our custody and they are at the state criminal investigation department at the headquarters.
“Investigation is still ongoing on the matter and we assure you that nothing will be swept under the carpet. More details will be communicated please.”
Anambra: Vigilante arrested for torturing 60-year-old man to death
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Friends swap wives for sex weekend in Lekki, activist claims
Friends swap wives for sex weekend in Lekki, activist claims
Nigerian activist, Comrade Israel Joe, has shaken the table again as he claimed that friends now swap their wives for sex in some parts of Lagos State, Lekki to be precise.
He said this abominable act is not only limited to men as some married women in this same Lekki area of Lagos State, bring in their unmarried friends for three some sex romp just to satisfy their husbands sexual urge and propably keep their marriage.
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The activist who has been a prominent advocate for social justice and moral integrity said on his social media handle that in some parts of Lagos, (Lekki), friends now exchange their wives during weekends based on mutual agreement and this needs to stop.
He wrote: “In some parts of Lagos (Lekki), friends now exchange their wives during weekends. #TableBreaker”
“Some wives now bring their unmarried friends to do 3-sum with their husband to satisfy his urge”
Friends swap wives for sex weekend in Lekki, activist claims
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Bandit leader who forced community to give him chieftaincy title, 2 other kingpins killed in Zamfara
Bandit leader who forced community to give him chieftaincy title, 2 other kingpins killed in Zamfara
Three bandit kingpins terrorizing Zamfara State, along with some of their fighters, have been killed by a joint security taskforce operating in the state.
According to security expert and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the bandit kingpins included Kachalla Mati, Jammo Baki, and a former police officer, Kachalla Yada.
In a post on X handle Saturday morning, Zagazola Makama said: “Update: Security Intelligence, in joint efforts with the Militia Joint Task Force, have neutralized 3 bandit kingpins in the North West on April 26, 2024.
The kingpins included Kachillaha Mati, Jammo Baki, and one other ex-police personnel, Kachallah Yada, as well as several other fighters in Tidibale in Gangara villages of ISA and Sabon Birnin LG Zamfara State.
Jammo was very dangerous and ruthless, to the extent that he forced the community to give him a chieftaincy title.
On the other hand, Kachallah Yadda, who was an ex-police officer, is in charge of training the bandit on weapons handling as well as illicit arms trafficking.
The ‘suyanization” of the three terrorists was a huge blow to the bandits in Zamfara State and a relief to the people of the North West.
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This also got to show that the initiative of the Zamfara state government in collaboration with the security forces since it vowed to never negotiate with bandits but to crush them by any means is yielding positive results.
The recruitment of the Civilian Joint Task Force, popularly known as Askarawa, to go after the bandits in their enclaves and their hideouts was a major game changer.
Just like in the case of the North East, the worst nightmare of the bandits are the “Askarawa,” or Yansakai, as they are popularly called. This was because they have knowledge of the terrain and know the bandits who have in the past operated openly with impunity.
Within the past few months, the Askarawas have captured and killed hundreds of bandits, their informants, and collaborators. They have also recovered thousands of livestock rustled by the bandits, as well as rescued dozens of abducted victims.
This was why the pressure mounted on the bandits in both military, air, and ground offensives is forcing them to beg for “negotiations” through several videos on social media.”
Attempts by PlatinumPost reporters to confirm the killings of the terrorists by relevant security bodies have not yielded the desired results as of the time of filing this report.
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