World News

FLASH: Access Bank Founder, Wigwe, Wife, Son, Others Die In Chopper Crash

Voice Air Media, News Update

A chopper conveying the CEO of Access Holdings, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and 3 others has crashed in California.

According to reports monitored by VAM, no one survived the crash.

Sources said the chopper was headed to Las Vegas when it crashed near a border city between Nevada and California on Friday night.

The US government has also confirmed all on board dead.

“No survivors were located,” according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

It was further gathered that the Eurocopter EC 130 crashed near Nipton on the edge of the Mojave Desert Preserve at about 10 p.m. The crash site was east of the 15 Freeway near Halloran Springs Road.

The helicopter is registered to a Burbank-based tour company called Orbic Air.

Details about a cause of the crash were not immediately available.

VAM News

Recent Posts

Ex- NPC Commissioner Ayodeji Ajayi Congratulates New NPC Ekiti Nominee, Hon. Kolawole Alabi

Hon. Ayodeji Ajayi the immediate past Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC) representing…

1 hour ago

Ondo: Aiyedatiwa Unveils Plans For Rufus Giwa University – UNASTO

News Update ...proposed UNASTO to take off with five faculties Governor of Ondo State, Dr…

2 hours ago

Gov Mutfwang confirms 28 killed in Jos attack, vows action

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has confirmed that 28 people were killed during Sunday’s attack…

3 hours ago

BREAKING: Protest hits South Africa streets over installation of Nigerian king

Protesters have burned vehicles and buildings allegedly belonging to foreign nationals in protest against the…

3 hours ago

VP Shettima commiserates with El-Rufai over mother’s death

The Vice President was received at the residence by a former Governor of Bauchi state,…

3 hours ago

Yilwatda’s Victory a Milestone for Nigeria, Adamawa Elders Pledge support for APC National Chair

The Adamawa Progressive Elders Council (APEC) has formally congratulated Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda following his…

5 hours ago