Monthly Archives: December 2020

Ndidi Labelled Brick Wall by Teammate

…’He Caged Tottenham Stars Kane, Son’ Nigeria Star, Wilfred Ndidi, has won appraisal for his Man of the Match performance during Leicester City’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash over the weekend. Fides learnt that Foxes won the game thanks to a Jamie Vardy penalty and a Toby Alderweireld own goal either side of half time. ...

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Fides in 2020- a Challenging Story With A Beautiful Ending

2020 for Fides is what I would describe as a ‘Happy Ending’. It reminded me of movies that begin in a tragic note but end in romantic or happy way. I am tempted to write that 2019 was the most outstanding year ever but on another thought, 2020 was filled with so many lessons that we’ve never had since the ...

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Eleke: the Journalist Who Draws Inspiration from his Children

…contd from last edition By Mercy Hill So, when I walked into that place, it turned out to be a Christian producer of a magazine. I told them I can write but I don’t have a previous experience of being a journalist. They said okay, so long as you have enthusiasm in the job, you can give it a trial. ...

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In the Spirit of the Season

It is Christmas, that season when Christendom celebrates the birth of our lord and saviour, Jesus Christ. It is supposedly a season of love and sharing; a season when we also celebrate our humanity. Down here, it is a season that means a lot more to our people who use the opportunity to return from their various places to reunite ...

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SABAA Fetes Longest Serving Formator at Isuaniocha Seminary

By Precious Ukeje Very Reverend Monsignor Sylvester Mgbemfulu, the longest serving formator at the St John Bosco Seminary, Isuaniocah, has clocked the canonical age of retirement after putting more than forty-five years of service. Following this development is the celebration of the retiring priest by the Savio-Bosco Alumni Association last Thursday at the school’s premises. Fides reports that Msgr Mgbemfulu ...

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I Will Use Innovation to Reduce the Citizens’ Tax Burden – Azubogu

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the people’s Democratic Party, PDP, Hon Chris Azubogu, says he will leverage on innovation and technology to avoid the citizens being overtaxed, reports Jude Atupulazi. Speaking with Fides in Nnewi, Azubogu who represents Nnewi North and South in the House of Representatives, said once innovation and technology were brought in, wastages would be ...

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Anambra LFCs Receive Christmas Largesse from Fmr Caretaker Boss

By Jude Atupulazi The Local Government Football Councils (LFCs) in Anambra State, have taken delivery of Christmas gifts from the Anambra State Football Association. Receiving the gifts which were bags of rice at the FA Office in Udoka Estate, Awka, last Monday from Mr Chijioke Onyedika, on behalf of the donor, Dr Emeka Okeke; former caretaker chairman of Anambra Football ...

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Shun Polygamy, Cardinal Arinze Charges Christians

….  As Igwe Mbaukwu Weds Hearthrob By Cynthia Igbokwe Francis Cardinal Arinze has charged all Christians to desist from polygamous lifestyle. This was coming as the Catholic Cardinal graced the wedding of H.R.M Igwe Peter Nwokike Anugwu, the traditional ruler of Mbaukwu, and His heartthrob, Mrs Virginia Chinyere Anugwu, nee Eze, on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St Domini’s Catholic ...

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Agbelu Village Wins 11 Year Legal Tussle

By Jude Atupulazi At long last, the eleven year legal tussle between Umueze (plaintiff) and Agbelu (defendant) finally ended on Monday, December 21, 2020, when an Aguata High Court presided over by Justice B.A. Ogbuli, gave judgement in favour of Agbelu Village, thus ending the crisis over the headship of the community between Agbelu and Umueze Villages in Akpo, Aguata ...

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Uruokofia Dev Union Leadership Tussle: Elected Chairman Demands Enforcement of Court Judgement

When elections were held into the leadership positions of Uruokofia Development Union (UDU), Nimo, Njikoka LGA, Anambra State, in January 2014, little did anyone expect that it would usher in a period of leadership crisis in the community, as six years after, the elected officials are yet to take over the reins of office, reports Jude Atupulazi. The inability of ...

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