Charity grows when prayer includes enemies 🙏🙏 #PurestPurity

When you hate someone, your brain stays in a stressful “fight or fight” mode. #PurestPurity

"To bandits, kidnappers, sponsors of terror: Surrender or face the full force of the Nigerian State. These windows of surrender will not remain open forever." ~Tinubu Imagine an exorcist telling a demon, “Stop your demonic activity in that person, or risk being cast out.” Or a doctor telling malaria, “If you continue tormenting this patient, I will have no choice but to unleash the full force of antimalarial medication on you.” Or a mechanic telling a faulty engine, “Fix yourself, or face the full force of being removed and replaced.” How can the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces be telling terrorists to surrender OR… So, we sit and wait for terrorists to surrender? Is that how it is done? And this “full force of the Nigerian state” applies only if they refuse to surrender? Between when and when will the government decide that the window for surrender has closed? What exactly is the deadline? Do we wait until 2027? Or 2031? Do we wait until more kidnapped children are killed? At what point does the waiting end? And if they surrender, does that mean they are no longer terrorists? Does it mean the “full force of the Nigerian state” will no longer be applied? Friends, you know it, and I know it: this government is in bed with terrorists. They are still at the romance stage; they have not even started the real thing. . . ~ Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu #PurestPurity

The Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain, is now the tallest church in the world, standing at 172.5 metres (566 feet). It was designed by the renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, often referred to as “God’s Architect.” This year marks the centenary of his death; he died in 1926 after dedicating much of his life to the project. Construction of the basilica began in 1882. It has taken 144 years to complete its central and tallest tower, the Tower of Jesus Christ, bringing the structure to its full planned height. However, some elements of the project, including parts of the Glory Façade and the main entrance, are still expected to be completed in the coming years. On the evening of 10 June 2026, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Sagrada Família and blessed the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ during its inauguration ceremony. The event was attended by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Church leaders, and thousands of faithful who gathered to witness this historic milestone, which also coincided with the 100th anniversary of Gaudí’s death. #PurestPurity - Fr. Kelvin Ugwu

Bwala representing the North Okonkwo representing the East Fanikayode representing the West Omokri representing the South-South Complete World Cup strikers. . . Guess what again? They are all CHRISTIANS and followers of Christ in uprightness and in telling the truth. #PurestPurity

If you want to support Peter Obi, support him because of what he stands for and what you believe he can do for Nigeria and not because of what you hope to gain from him personally. Obi will not hand out money to you just like that. No. That is the mistake many of those who eventually fell out with him made. Let me give a practical example. You see those things we often do when people visit us and about to take their leave, how we will go inside and bring money and give them, Obi will not likely do such. Obi gives money for something specific: a job done, a service rendered, a project to be executed, or something he considers noble. If you are his biological son and you are contesting for a political position, he is not going to call someone who will call someone else to ensure you get the position. You will have to go through the process like every other person. If you travel with him, you will most likely pay for your own flight ticket and accommodation unless he specifically needs your services and asks you to accompany him. If he becomes president, much of his attention will likely be directed toward the North. He has said this repeatedly. This is because the North possesses enormous resources that can drive the country’s economy if properly harnessed. Those in the East should take note. And if he appoints you to any position, it will not be because you followed him around, campaigned for him, or shouted “Vote Obi.” It will be because you genuinely merit the appointment. Obi will reduce the size of government. He will cut down some of the excesses in the Senate. He will automatically end the political careers of many people who have no profession or source of livelihood outside politics. That is why many politicians do not want him and will do anything within their power to ensure he is not made the president. Kenneth Okonkwo knows this. Yet somehow, he managed to convince himself that by working and speaking for Obi in 2022/2023 elections, his own case would be different. . . a classic example of someone living in bondage. #PurestPurity

If, according to Bayo Onanuga, “VDM needs to face the weight of the law for being the conveyor and disseminator of a fake audio of President Tinubu,” now that it has become clear that Bayo Onanuga himself is actually the conveyor and disseminator of a fake video about VDM, will he also face the full weight of the law? Fr. Kevin Ugwu #PurestPurity

Non-Physical Forms of “Killing” Against the Fifth Commandment 1. Character Assassination Destroying another person’s reputation unjustly. Examples: false accusations, gossip, defamation, and malicious rumours. The Church teaches that a person’s reputation is part of human dignity. When you defame others, you sin against the Fifth Commandment which says, “Thou shall not kill.” You remember when Alex Ekubo was bullied and labelled “Agege” (homosexual) by bloggers? Many people do not realise that they had already “killed” him long before his actual death. While I am not saying that this caused his death, it is important to understand that such defamation is also a form of murder. I have also had a taste of it myself. People take pride in defaming others or even joining in promoting stories that are never verified. Right now, there is an unverified story in the internet claiming that a priest was caught having sex with a student in a university. See how quickly it became a feasting moment for bloggers and many of you Catholics. If you are not sure about a story and cannot prove it, do not join in spreading defamatory claims. The teaching of the Church is clear: it is a sin. In a moral sense, it is also a form of murder. Memento mori (remember you MUST die.) #TenCommandments #PurestPurity

When I traveled to Nigeria, I discovered how quick and easy it is for people on the streets to throw insults at anyone over the slightest provocation. You drive slowly. Insult. You drive fast. Insult. You drive neither too fast nor too slow. Insult. The streets are painted and decorated with: “God punish you!” “Thunder fire you!” “Your father nyansh!” And if you don’t hear the above, you will hear: “You are mad!” “Shege!” “Uwaka!” “Idiot!” That year, I had just returned from visiting three African countries. The contrast while driving around Nigeria was too obvious to ignore. People don’t have patience with one another. People don’t give others the benefit of the doubt. People seem so frustrated and ready to pour that frustration on anyone. To navigate and join moving traffic, nobody gives you space. You have to force your vehicle through. You obey the traffic light and stop at the red light, and the driver behind you is insulting your mother for doing what ought to be the right thing. Everybody is in a hurry. Survival of the fittest. That is why we die quickly. Nigeria’s life expectancy is 54, one of the lowest in the world. We are not kind. We don’t know the difference between constructive criticism and insults. We don’t know how to talk to one another. Go and check the Facebook pages of people from other countries. You see decorum even in disagreement. People make their points and move on. Come to Nigeria… you will hear: ashawo, he-goat, monkey, Ewu-Gambia. We laugh over things like this, but it says everything you need to know about a people who claim to be religious. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu #PurestPurity

Vatican News: 28 new recruits into the Pontifical Swiss Guard The pontifical Swiss Guard was established in 1506 under Pope Julius II. The Swiss Guard is one of the oldest military in the world. They take oaths to protect the Pope and the Vatican even with their lives. To be a Swiss Guard, you must be male, Catholic, Swiss citizen, single, between 19 and 30 years old, and at least 1.74 meters tall. You must also have completed basic military training with the Swiss Armed Forces. #PurestPurity - Fr. Kelvin Ugwu

Happy birthday wawulence Padre. The nightmare of tumbom tumbom prophets. The Ewu Zambia ndị Zion. The brother to madam ofe agbolo orba road. Cheers Purestpurity. Keep blazing Padre Happy 40th birthday @FrKelvinUgwu

Never forget the role Atiku played in getting us into this mess that we are in as a country. Before 2023, Buhari was finishing his 8 years in office. Buhari is from the North. The next president ought to come from the South. It is an unwritten law, but it has been a gentleman’s agreement for the sake of unity in the country. But the greed of Atiku, the thirst for power, would not let him. That was how he did all he could to get the PDP ticket. He did not consider that he is also from the North, like Buhari. It was this very act of his that made Obi leave for the Labour Party. It was this act that divided the PDP and possibly signed the gradual death of the PDP. It was this act of his that gave us this other side of Wike. This act of Atiku made it easy for Tinubu to finally rig himself into office because, obviously, votes were divided. Atiku is on for the same thing again. Doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different result—what do we call people like that? If he pushes himself to get the ADC ticket, Obi will leave, and what happened in 2023 will repeat itself again. Atiku is not only selfish and greedy; he lacks patience, calculation, and common sense. I am not for the ADC. I don’t care. But if, by any silliness, you put Atiku against Tinubu, even staunch haters of Tinubu will vote for Tinubu instead. Then, Atiku will fail again. As usual, he will jet out to Dubai and wait for the next election cycle. I believe that even if Atiku dies, his spirit will still be pushing to be on every ballot paper in Nigerian elections. #PurestPurity

The ministry of Pope Leo is a quiet but powerful lesson for us all. He pays attention to those who are often forgotten: the poor, the elderly, the sick, the students, the children. Not in theory, but in presence. He goes to them. He listens. He stays. He preaches firmly, yet without noise. He visits homes for the aged, hospitals, and schools, constantly pointing people to Christ. His life reminds us that the true measure of ministry is not visibility, but fidelity. And then, there is the language part. So far, he has spoken English, French, Latin, Portuguese. He speaks Spanish as well as Italian. To me, this is the real speaking in tongues - the kind that reaches the ears of the people. It makes them feel that you are not an outsider, but one of them. It was this same spirit that marked the apostles on the day of Pentecost, when people heard them in their own languages and were moved deeply enough that about three thousand were converted in a single preaching. This is a challenge. . .to me first, and to every minister of the Gospel. To learn the language of the people. To meet them where they are. To speak in ways that heal, that invite, that bring them closer to Christ. Anything less risks becoming performance. Sadly, we have, in many places, reduced ministry to spectacle. It is now measured by who sees more visions, who sounds more prophetic, who commands more attention. And so, what should be sacred begins to look like a show. But Christ did not call us to impress. He called us to serve. That is why this missionary journey of the Holy Father feels timely. It is not just a trip; it is a reminder. A call back to the heart of our mission. Perhaps what we need now is not more noise, but a deeper conversion of mindset, one that brings us back to the simplicity, humility, and purpose of the Gospel. #PurestPurity -Fr. Kelvin Ugwu

Father Kelvin Ukwú wrote this. . . FEDERAL ALLOCATION TO STATES “Padre, fuel subsidy removal is good just that we can't trust our leaders to make good use of its proceeds for the masses. Many Governors now receive double or triple of what they used to receive.“ My response: People praise Tinubu because the allocations to states have doubled or tripled. So, I decided to pick a random year representing three presidents of Nigeria to compare the allocation in dollars, since dollar is more stable. I used Enugu state. Year: 2013 President: Goodluck Jonathan Enugu State total annual federal allocation for 2013 was approximately ₦53.11 billion. In 2013, Naira to dollars was ₦155 per $1 In 2013, amount allocated to Enugu state in dollars was: Total Naira: ₦53,110,000,000 Exchange Rate: ₦155 Formula: 53,110,000,000 / 155 Total US Dollars: $342,645,161.29 342 Million dollars Year: 2022 President: Mohammadu Buhari Enugu State's total annual federal allocation in 2022 was approximately ₦65.51 billion. In 2022, Naira to dollar was Approximately ₦460/$1. In 2022, amount allocated to Enugu state in dollars was: Total Naira: ₦65,510,000,000 Exchange Rate: ₦460 Result: $142,413,043.478... 142 Million Dollars Year: 2025 (After the removal of subsidy) President: Bola Tinubu In 2025, Enugu State received approximately a total of ₦230 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). In 2025, Naira to dollar was approximately ₦1,520.47/$1 In 2025, amount allocated to Enugu state in dollars was: Total Naira: ₦230,000,000,000 Exchange Rate: ₦1,520 Total US Dollars: $151,315,789.47 151 Million dollars Summary: 2013: 342 Million dollars 2022: 142 Million Dollars 2025: 151 Million dollars Hmmmmm I leave you to make your comments. #PurestPurity

In 2002, Miss World beauty pageant in Nigeria was disrupted and ultimately moved to London following religious riots triggered by what was described as a controversial article in ThisDay newspaper. The article, published on November 16, 2002, suggested that if the Prophet Muhammad were alive, he would have approved of the beauty pageant and might have "chosen a wife" from among the contestants. This remark was deemed deeply offensive and blasphemous by Muslims in northern Nigeria, fueling riots that led to over 200 deaths and prompted the relocation of the contest to London. The article sparked severe violence in Kaduna and Abuja. I remember it very well because I was preparing to enter the seminary then. The Kaduna office of ThisDaynewspaper was set on fire on November 20, 2002. A religious decree (fatwa) was briefly issued against the journalist, who subsequently resigned and went into exile. I imagined if it was Muhammad that was depicted like a frog. We forgive you, but let us respect each other please. #PurestPurity

In 2002, Miss World beauty pageant in Nigeria was disrupted and ultimately moved to London following religious riots triggered by what was described as a controversial article in ThisDay newspaper. The article, published on November 16, 2002, suggested that if the Prophet Muhammad were alive, he would have approved of the beauty pageant and might have "chosen a wife" from among the contestants. This remark was deemed deeply offensive and blasphemous by Muslims in northern Nigeria, fueling riots that led to over 200 deaths and prompted the relocation of the contest to London. The article sparked severe violence in Kaduna and Abuja. I remember it very well because I was preparing to enter the seminary then. The Kaduna office of ThisDaynewspaper was set on fire on November 20, 2002. A religious decree (fatwa) was briefly issued against the journalist, who subsequently resigned and went into exile. I imagined if it was Muhammad that was depicted like a frog. We forgive you, but let us respect each other please. #PurestPurity

This basilica has an interesting story and history. It is perched quietly on a hill above the sea, watching over the city of Algiers. Long before it became a basilica, the site was just a cliff. . . A windy, lonely place overlooking the Mediterranean. In the mid-19th century, during the early years of French presence in Algeria, two women reportedly claimed to have seen visions of the Virgin Mary on that very hill. That moment stirred something. A decision was made: a shrine would rise there. The construction of the basilica began in 1858 and, after years of labour, the church was completed in 1872. Looking at the style of the building, it is a blend of Roman and Byzantine styles, standing like a crown above the city. Inside it was placed a dark-colored statue of Mary - Our Lady of Africa. Her arms open, not just to Christians, but symbolically to an entire continent. When you step inside the church, you will find a simple inscription near the altar written in French: “Notre Dame d'Afrique, priez pour nous et pour les Musulmans". “Our Lady of Africa, pray for us and for the Muslims.” Christians came to pray, muslims also came, calling her “Lalla Meriem” (Lady Mary). Sailors prayed before journeys. The sick left testimonies of healing. It soon became less of a “Catholic building” and more of a meeting point of faiths. #PurestPurity

Peter Obi will never be president 👇 Regardless of what you say, Peter Obi won the 2023 presidential election. I have no doubt about that. Tinubu knows it. INEC knows it. The judges know it. Even you, who is about to argue with me, know it. If you are wondering why Obi is constantly on their lips, that is the reason. But let us let that slide for now. And to be clear, I am even happy for you that your Tinubu “won” the election and installed himself there. If he were performing well, perhaps there would be something tangible to boast about. But since the very first day he took office, you have remained in deep hardship. So let the joy that he “won,” and that Obi “can never be president,” provide you with food, electricity, and security. The obsession with Obi is beginning to look like a sickness. Every single APC loyalist talks about Obi. Shettima wants to give a speech, it is Obi. Bwala is invited for an interview, it is Obi. Reno is looking for engagement, it is Obi. The City Boys movement was built around opposing Obi. Even the issues within ADC somehow circle back to Obi. They fear him. They tremble. Yet they pretend otherwise. If you cannot see it, so be it. Why am I writing this? Obi is actually doing Nigerians a favour by still putting himself forward for 2027. Honestly, I would have wished he just take a bow. Mock him all you want, insult him if you wish, you are, in reality, mocking yourself. Because as things stand, you cannot even revolt or organize a protest. You cannot even fully express your anger about killings and the lack of electricity or the rising cost of living. The only slim and manageable option you have left is Obi. Or, tell me what other option you have? Tinubu??? You all have not seen anything. And here is the point: Obi is not a saint. He is not your messiah. But one quality you can count on is that he will be approachable as a president. You can speak, and he will listen. You can question him, and he will respond. He will give account and attempt to explain what he is doing. That is the difference you did not see in Buhari or in your Tinubu. Imagine how you cry here, but your Tinubu does not even behave like he knows you. An army General is killed by Boko Haram, Oga is still relaxed like nothing happened. Enjoy your Bulaba. #PurestPurity Fr Kelvin ✍️

JUST BEFORE YOU SLEEP TONIGHT Regardless of what you say, Peter Obi won the 2023 presidential election. I have no doubt about that. Tinubu knows it. INEC knows it. The judges know it. Even you, who is about to argue with me, know it. If you are wondering why Obi is constantly on their lips, that is the reason. But let us let that slide for now. And to be clear, I am even happy for you that your Tinubu “won” the election and installed himself there. If he were performing well, perhaps there would be something tangible to boast about. But since the very first day he took office, you have remained in deep hardship. So let the joy that he “won,” and that Obi “can never be president,” provide you with food, electricity, and security. The obsession with Obi is beginning to look like a sickness. Every single APC loyalist talks about Obi. Shettima wants to give a speech, it is Obi. Bwala is invited for an interview, it is Obi. Reno is looking for engagement, it is Obi. The City Boys movement was built around opposing Obi. Even the issues within ADC somehow circle back to Obi. They fear him. They tremble. Yet they pretend otherwise. If you cannot see it, so be it. Why am I writing this? Obi is actually doing Nigerians a favour by still putting himself forward for 2027. Honestly, I would have wished he just take a bow. Mock him all you want, insult him if you wish, you are, in reality, mocking yourself. Because as things stand, you cannot even revolt or organize a protest. You cannot even fully express your anger about killings and the lack of electricity or the rising cost of living. The only slim and manageable option you have left is Obi. Or, tell me what other option you have? Tinubu??? You all have not seen anything. And here is the point: Obi is not a saint. He is not your messiah. But one quality you can count on is that he will be approachable as a president. You can speak, and he will listen. You can question him, and he will respond. He will give account and attempt to explain what he is doing. That is the difference you did not see in Buhari or in your Tinubu. Imagine how you cry here, but your Tinubu does not even behave like he knows you. An army General is killed by Boko Haram, Oga is still relaxed like nothing happened. Enjoy your Bulaba. #PurestPurity