# Deaths of Nigerian journalists

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deaths-of-nigerian-journalists
> Updated: 2026-10-24T16:15:57.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, two prominent Nigerian journalists were honored at their respective funerals.

Patrick Odey, a 62-year-old Akwa Ibom State correspondent for The Punch newspaper, was laid to rest in Mbube, Cross River State. Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno described his passing as a “significant loss,” noting his role in communicating state developments. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) also attended the service.

Later in the month, Anietie Ben Akpan, the former South South Deputy Bureau Chief of The Guardian Newspapers, was laid to rest in Ekpeneobo, Akwa Ibom State. Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu paid tribute to Akpan, describing him as a “seasoned professional” who provided a voice to the Niger Delta.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Journalist Anietie Ben Akpan laid to rest in Akwa Ibom

Former Guardian Newspapers Deputy Bureau Chief Anietie Ben Akpan has been laid to rest in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, amid tributes to his professional integrity and service to the Niger Delta.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalist-anietie-ben-akpan-laid-to-rest-in-akwa-ibom

### 2026-10-03: Journalist Patrick Odey laid to rest in Cross River State

Patrick Odey, the 62-year-old Akwa Ibom State correspondent for The Punch, has been laid to rest in Cross River State following tributes from government and media officials.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalist-patrick-odey-laid-to-rest-in-cross-river-state

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