Ex-Catholic Bishops’ Conference President Augustine Akubeze Dies At 69

'I'm deeply saddened' - Peter Obi mourns  Archbishop of Benin

Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Catholic Archbishop of Benin, Augustine Akubeze. In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said he was deeply saddened when he heard the news. He described the late Archbishop as a remarkable and compassionate shepherd – a courageous voice of […] ‘I’m deeply saddened’ – Peter Obi mourns  Archbishop of Benin

Okpebholo, Oshiomhole, others mourn Catholic Archbishop of Benin

The governor noted that Archbishop Akubeze distinguished himself as a humble shepherd and courageous advocate for justice, peace and good governance throughout his ministry. The post Okpebholo, Oshiomhole, others mourn Catholic Archbishop of Benin appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ex-Catholic Bishops’ Conference President Augustine Akubeze Dies At 69

Former President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City, Most Rev. Augustine Akubeze, has died at the age of 69.His death was announced on Thursday by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, which said the cleric passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.“With hope in the resurrection and complete resignation to the will of God, we announce the passing of Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the Metropol…

Catholic Archbishop of Benin City, Augustine Akubeze dies at 69

Catholic Church in Nigeria has announced the death of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, who passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the age of 69. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria and signed by The post Catholic Archbishop of Benin City, Augustine Akubeze dies at 69 appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.

Catholic Archbishop of Benin Diocese d!es @ 69

The Catholic Archbishop of Benin Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze is de.adHe reportedly d!ed at 69 on Thursday, July 9, 2026.The Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, Very Rev. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh, announced the passing of the cleric in a statement on Thursday.The statement read in part: “On behalf of the Consultors of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, we announce with profound sorrow, yet with a firm hope in t…

Catholic Archbishop of Benin City, Augustine Akubeze, Dies at 69

The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City is in mourning following the death of its Metropolitan Archbishop and former President of Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Reverend Augustine Obiora Akubeze, is dead. In a statement by the Archdiocese and confirmed by the Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Archbishop Akabueze died on Thursday, July 9, 2026, aged 69. And as part of tributes and Funeral plans, the Chu…