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15/04/2026
Senator Victor Umeh slams INEC’s delisting of ADC leadership as "murder," vowing to proceed with party congresses despite alleged legal interference. https://fidesmedia.org/inec-has-committed-murder-by-delisting-adc-umeh/
Pope Leo XIV visited the Great Mosque of Algiers yesterday, April 13, marking the first time a Roman Pontiff has entered a sacred Muslim space in Algeria. During his visit to one of the world’s largest mosques, the Pope removed his shoes in a traditional gesture of respect and called for "mutual respect and forgiveness" as the foundation for global coexistence.
14/04/2026
Anambra prioritizes luxury runways over essential rail, risking underutilized airports while the masses lack affordable, efficient, and transformative transit solutions. Read full: https://fidesmedia.org/we-need-rail-transportation-over-another-airport-in-anambra/
13/04/2026
Bishop Ezeokafor distributed food and cash to 500 indigent elders at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Awka, providing essential Easter relief and spiritual encouragement. https://fidesmedia.org/500-indigents-underprivileged-elders-benefit-from-bishop-ezeokafors-easter-largesse/
Leo XIV Stands Firm Against Trump’s Rhetoric, continued his global call for "humanitarian sanity" this week, appearing entirely unmoved by a weekend of escalating verbal attacks from President Donald Trump. While the White House characterizes the American-born pontiff as a "partisan actor," the Vatican is signaling that its moral agenda remains independent of Washington’s political pressure.
The friction underscores a fundamental shift in the Holy See’s posture: rather than retreating from the President’s "America First" criticisms, Leo XIV has leaned into a role as the world’s most prominent advocate for diplomatic restraint.
12/04/2026
Today we celebrate the Feast of "Divine Mercy", a day to reflect on the boundless love and forgiveness offered to everyone. Whether you are seeking peace, healing, or a fresh start, remember that no soul is beyond the reach of His grace.
08/04/2026
Hon. Dom Okafor celebrates his birthday at St. Martin’s Home, donating a generator and food to support orphans and seniors.
https://fidesmedia.org/rep-okafor-marks-birthday-with-orphans-aged/
08/04/2026
ICA FCT condemns the "disgraceful" South African Ezeigbo coronation, labeling the illegal move an embarrassment that triggered violent protests and xenophobia.
https://fidesmedia.org/ezeigbo-coronation-in-south-africa-disgraceful-igbo-group/
End Iran War To Avoid Escalation, Pope Leo Warns
Read full featured story here: https://fidesmedia.org/end-iran-war-to-avoid-escalation-pope-leo-warns/
19/02/2026
A viral photo from Lagos X user EJIKEME shows long-shelf-life French brioche packs hitting ₦48,500 (about $36 today), up from ~₦10,000 in 2023. The naira's slide (900 → 1,350 per USD), plus import duties and shipping, has turned this European staple into elite pricing—while the same bread costs just €3-5 in France.
Social media reactions? Pure shock and savage humor: "Does it come with AC?" "Gold dust inside?" Meanwhile, local agege bread remains a lifesaver at ₦800-1,500 as food inflation eases slightly.
18/02/2026
At a health summit in Abuja, Eze Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to Kenya, where he was seized in 2021.
Agubuzu highlighted honors for Sunday Igboho while Kanu who the S/East views as Igboho's counterpart remains detained, drawing praise between the two figures though a presidential aide stressed key differences between the two figures.
18/02/2026
Since assuming office in May 2023 on the Labour Party ticket, former banker Alex Otti has delivered dozens of road projects—including the rebuilt 70-year-old Omenuko Bridge and a new 30-km highway last week.
His administration approved a record N1.016 trillion 2026 budget, emphasizing merit-based appointments and debt reduction in a state plagued by past poor governance. Supporters highlight smoother streets in Aba as proof of practical change, though opposition questions sustainability ahead of 2027 elections.
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