Ronaldo Comforts Messi to Stay Strong Following Father’s Death

Cristiano Ronaldo the Portugal forward has sent a heartfelt message of support to Lionel Messi, offering words of encouragement to his longtime football rival during a difficult moment as the Argentine mourns his dad.
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The Portuguese superstar reached out to Messi with a message focused on strength and solidarity, extending his support to the Argentine forward and his loved ones.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Wednesday, Ronaldo was quoted as saying, “Huge hug to you and your loved ones in this difficult moment, Leo. Stay strong.’

Ronaldo Comforts Messi

Despite their legendary rivalry on the pitch, the pair have repeatedly shown admiration for each other away from the game.

Online media had reported that the Argentina football icon had bid farewell on Sunday to his father, the global star’s emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68.
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ICPC, NIQS Deepen Anti-Corruption Collaboration With Proposed MoU

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) have taken steps to formalise over a decade of strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public infrastructure sector.

This followed a courtesy visit by the NIQS President, QS Dr. Aminu M. Bashir, FNIQS who led members of the Institute’s National Executive Council to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on April 22, 2026.

Central to the engagement was a shared commitment to institutionalising the partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that would provide a structured legal and operational framework for joint anti-corruption interventions.

Receiving the delegation, ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, described the proposed MoU as a natural progression of an already impactful relationship, particularly under the Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative (CEPTI).

He noted that the technical expertise of NIQS professionals has significantly enhanced the Commission’s capacity to detect contract inflation, identify abandoned projects, and ensure value for money in public expenditure.

The Chairman also referenced ongoing inter-agency collaboration through a joint technical framework with the Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders of Nigeria (IMBLN), underscoring the Commission’s commitment to strengthening institutional mechanisms that safeguard public resources.

In his remarks, Dr. Bashir traced the partnership’s evolution since 2015, highlighting key milestones including joint professional engagements and the nationwide deployment of NIQS experts under CEPTI.

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He noted that members of the Institute have, over the years, provided pro bono services in cost verification, forensic quantity surveying, and project monitoring across the six geopolitical zones—efforts that have contributed to safeguarding trillions of naira in public funds and facilitating the completion of critical infrastructure projects.

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He further advocated for the adoption of the International Cost Management Standards (ICMS) and the development of unified national standards for Bills of Quantities (BOQs) to strengthen cost transparency and prevent procurement-related fraud.

Both institutions expressed optimism that the proposed MoU would consolidate existing gains and usher in a more structured, sustainable phase of collaboration in advancing integrity in public sector project delivery.

Umahi: The Passing Of Bishop Peter Nworie Is A Monumental Loss To Nigeria

The work minister David Umahi. I received with profound grief and a heavy heart the news of the passing of Most Reverend Dr. Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu, the revered Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki.

The departure of Bishop Chukwu marks the end of an era characterized by selfless service, deep spirituality, and an uncommon dedication to the work of God. He was not only a spiritual father to his flock but also a moral compass to society, an embodiment of discipline, and sacrificial leadership.

As a teacher of the Word and a shepherd of souls, Most Rev. Dr. Chukwu distinguished himself through his calm wisdom, pastoral care, and his ability to reach both the high and the low with equal compassion.

At a time when moral clarity and spiritual guidance are most needed in our society, his passing leaves a significant void. Yet, even in death, his legacy remains a guiding light, etched in the lives he touched, the faith he strengthened, and the enduring impact of his ministry across Ebonyi State and beyond.

On behalf of my family and the Federal Ministry of Works, I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Catholic faithful, the clergy and religious of the Diocese of Abakaliki, and the immediate and extended family of the late Bishop. I also commiserate with all who were privileged to encounter his remarkable life and ministry.

Bishop Peter Nworie

I pray that the Almighty God, whom he served will grant his gentle soul eternal rest in His heavenly kingdom, and grant the Church and all who mourn him the strength, and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

Senator Engr. David Nweze Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE
Honourable Minister of Works
April 12, 2026.