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Nsukka Diocese Mourns: Pioneer Bishop Francis Okobo Passes Away At 89
According to Nivo News, Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, Most Rev. Dr. Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo, has died at the age of 89.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that the revered cleric, who was the pioneer bishop of the diocese, passed away early Friday morning following a brief illness. Although the Nsukka Diocese has not yet issued an official statement, several priests confirmed his death.
Bishop Okobo’s passing is being described as the end of an era for the Catholic community in Nsukka, where he was celebrated for his unwavering dedication to the Church’s growth and development. Appointed as the first Bishop of Nsukka on November 19, 1990, and ordained on January 6, 1991, he shepherded the diocese for more than two decades before retiring on April 13, 2013, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 80.
Born on November 4, 1936, Okobo was ordained a Catholic priest on June 4, 1966. His lifelong service to the Church culminated in his episcopal leadership, during which he laid the foundation for the Diocese of Nsukka and guided its spiritual and structural expansion.
Tributes have continued to flood social media from parishioners, clergy, and members of the Catholic faithful, who remember him as a selfless shepherd, visionary leader, and father figure to many.
Former Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Matters, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that Nigeria is not safe amid rising tensions in Iran.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He recalled that the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, killing the country’s Supreme Leader along with other senior political and military officials.
Speaking on Trust TV, Baba-Ahmed criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran, saying it has unleashed chaos and heightened global instability.
He stated, “Nigeria too is in trouble. We are not safe with what is happening in Iran.
“The world now knows that two days ago, the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killing its leader, top political and military officers, and several other citizens.
“The intention was clearly regime change — either removing Iran’s leadership entirely or allowing its citizens to select a new government.
“Unfortunately, such actions rarely go as planned. What we are seeing now is widespread chaos, a prolonged crisis within and around Iran, and unrest across the globe.”
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The Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area, Hon. Eugene Ekpelle, is being accused of assault by his former media aide, Minnie Ogadinma.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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