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Bishop Ukwuoma, a gentle, humble man of God recognised at home, says Uzodimma

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GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE

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Bishop Ukwuoma, a gentle, humble man of God recognised at home, says Uzodimma

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has described the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Rev (Dr.) Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma as a humble man of God who is completely gentle and recognised both at his home and outside.

The Governor gave the description, Sunday, in his remarks at the end of Church Service to celebrate the 40th priestly ordination of the bishop, at St. Patrick Parish, Ebenese Amucha in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State.

Governor Uzodimma expressed delight being part of the ceremony and described the celebration as “a day of victory of light over darkness.”

He enjoined leaders in the society to be guided by the needs of their people, regretting that corruption has taken over the rationality of most of them.

He congratulated the Bishop, and his Parents, for giving the Church “a prophet who is recognised in his own home,” saying, “Bishop you have done well.”

Governor Uzodimma challenged Orlu zone to differentiate between politics and Church, insisting that the insecurity in Imo State is largely fueled by people who are equally members of the Church.

“Those who destroy private and public property in the State are known to us because they are members of our communities. They are also Church members.”

The Governor therefore advocated collaboration between the Church and Government to combat crime in the society, noting that “moral decadence has gone down so badly.”

Inviting all to join hands to protect Government, Church and private property
in our environment, Governor Uzodimma promised to look into the demands of the Parish Council that Government should handover schools in their community to the Church.

In his appreciation, Bishop Ukwuoma thanked all who honoured his invitation, especially Governor Uzodimma, whom he said has been of immense support, through special love, to him, his ministry and the Diocese of Orlu.

In their address, the Parish Council had expressed gratitude to God for their son, Bishop Ukwuoma, and thanked the Governor for all his support to him.

They requested the Governor to approve the handover of public schools in their community to the Mission for improved morals and security.

Earlier in his homily, Rev Fr. Anthony Osuji highlighted the significance of the epiphany in the Christendom and asked all the faithful to continue to live the Jesus Christ way.

Bishop Ukwuoma was assisted in celebrating the mass by the Catholic Bishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Fr. Anselem Omorem, and many others.

The Church Service was attended by the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru and the husband, Chukwuma, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr Nnamdi Anyaehie, members of the Imo State expanded Executive Council and many other personalities.

Highlights of the Mass were the confirmation of some Catholic faithful of the Diocese, administration of sacrament of the Holy Communion, and issuance of Certificates to the newly confirmed.

Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor
January 5, 2025.

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Alleged fake prophecies: Pastor gives 48-hour ultimatum to podcaster, KAATalks

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The Senior Pastor of Power World Ministries International, Rev. Dr. Uche Ume, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Mr. Kel Armstrong Amobi, host and producer of the KAATalks Podcast, over his claims that he was engaging in fake miracles.

The cleric demanded a full and public retraction of what he called defamatory statements made against him in videos posted on social media between April 8 and 9, 2025.

He spoke in a statement made available to Ekwutosblog through his legal counsel, Barr. Maxwell Opara.

 

Among other things, Amobi had claimed that, “There is nobody close to me that he hasn’t called, begging me to forgive him. But what he needs is to stop the staged miracles, false prophecies, and extortion.

“He is manipulating poor people in Ebonyi State, collecting money from children and their mothers.

“You’ve been ruining people’s lives with your so-called nonsense miracles and fake prophecies in Ebonyi, Aba, and other places. Do you know how many people may have lost their lives because of you?”

Rev. Ume’s legal team asserted that those statements were not only unfounded but had caused significant harm to his personal and ministerial reputation.

He said that failure to comply within 48 hours upon receipt of the letter, he would be left with no option but to explore all legal remedies available “to protect our client’s name and reputation.”

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Daddy Freeze reacts as Femi Fani-Kayode lays hands on people in Church

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Media personality Daddy Freeze has reacted to a viral post of former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode laying hands on people in a church.

Fani-Kayode, popularly called FFK, had on Monday shared pictures from his thanksgiving ceremony on Sunday at the Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly in Piwoyi, Abuja.

The politician was seen laying hands on people during the church service. The development raised concerns among netizens.

Reacting to the development in an Instagram post, Daddy Freeze, who was surprised to see the pictures, told his followers to be close to their phones for them not to miss God’s call.

Sharing the photos, Freeze who sarcastically announced that God is currently on a calling mission, challenged his followers to also consider picking God’s call.

“God is truly working wonders in this generation. May His name be praised in Jesus name. God don call FFK o. God dey call o; hold your phone make e no be say God don call you you miss the call. If God never calls you, check yourself.”

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Pope makes surprise appearance during Mass in St. Peter’s Square

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Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday morning during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health care workers.

The pontiff, who was rolled into the square on a wheelchair, was making his first public appearance at the Vatican since being released from hospital two weeks earlier.

As he made his way to the altar at the square, he waved at the crowd. “Good Sunday to everyone,” said the pope. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

The pope’s voice sounded louder and stronger than when he spoke outside Gemelli hospital on 23 March, the day of his release. He had been battling life-threatening pneumonia during a five-week stay there.

In an Angelus Sunday prayer written by the pope himself and read out by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff said: “I pray for doctors, nurses and health care workers, who are not always able to work in adequate conditions and are sometimes even victims of aggression.”

“Their mission is not easy, and they must be supported and respected. I hope that the necessary resources will be invested in treatment and research, so that health care systems will be inclusive and attentive to the poor and the most fragile.”

He also thanked the inmates of Rebibbia women’s prison, who had sent him a card wishing him a quick recovery. “I pray for them and for their families,” he wrote, before wishing for peace in places affected by war, as well as more aid for Myanmar and Haiti.

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