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Archbishop Patrick Ekpu of Benin City Dies at 92
Archbishop Patrick Ebosele Ekpu, the Emeritus Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, has passed away at the age of 92. His death occurred on the evening of Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 7:09 PM, following a brief illness.
The news of his passing was communicated by Most Reverend Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the current Archbishop of Benin City Archdiocese.
The announcement was made through a statement signed on behalf of Akubeze by Very Rev. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh, the Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin.
In the statement, Archbishop Akubeze requested that priests, religious leaders, and the lay faithful of the archdiocese keep the late Archbishop Ekpu in their prayers. Details regarding the funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
Archbishop Ekpu was born in Uromi, located in the Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, in 1931. He was ordained a priest on July 7, 1963.
His leadership in the Catholic Church was marked by his appointment as Bishop of Benin City on July 5, 1973, and later as Archbishop of Benin City on March 26, 1994.
He served in this capacity until his retirement on November 21, 2006. His legacy will be remembered by the Catholic community he served so faithfully throughout his life.
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Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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