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Deputy Speaker explains Why He’s Partnering UNICAL, to Build Convocation Pavilion

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By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said he is committed to the noble cause of building a pavilion for purposes of convocation ceremonies and other important functions in the University of Calabar, Cross River State. He expressed displeasure

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PAP: Deputy speaker, advocates for fairness in African Union Commission

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 February 2025 0

..calls for equal opportunities for all member States By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called for fairness, equity, and equal allocation of slots and opportunities in the African Union Commission, AUC, among member countries. Speaking at a Joint Orientation Workshop for the Committee on Audit and […]

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Give Nigeria Permanent Seat at UN Security Council, Deputy Speaker, Urges World Powers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 February 2025 0

….calls for Inclusive Multilateralism By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on world powers to give Nigeria a permanent seat at the United Nations, UN, Security Councils, emphasizing the need to redefine multilateralism, to accommodate pressing needs of developing countries. Representing Nigeria at the Heads

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Deputy Speaker congratulates Azuta-Mbata, new President-General, EXCOS of Ohaneze Ndigbo

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By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his unanimous election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Worldwide.  Azuta-Mbata, a former Senator, representing Rivers East Senatorial Zone, was elected by the General Assembly of the apex socio-cultural organization of

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Our diversity not call for division – Deputy Speaker

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…seeks lasting solutions to ethnic tensions, religious divides in Nigeria By Tom Okpe As the nation journeys towards nationhood, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said Nigeria’s diversity is not a call for division but a beautiful coloration that signifies strength and unity of a people. He said though, […]

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Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader, Chief Whip, others disobey House resolution

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2020 0

Abuja – No fewer than 47 members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday disobeyed a resolution of the House to dress in black in solidarity with rape victims across the country. The House had on June 4, resolved to wear black in their next sitting scheduled for Tuesday in Abuja. Among the lawmakers who […]

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Confusion in Edo as lawmakers impeach Deputy Speaker

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2018 0

Suspected political thugs on Monday invaded Edo State House of Assembly following the impeachment of the deputy speaker, Hon Victor Edoror. The member representing Owan East and Etsako West 11 constituencies, Folly Ogedegbe and Gani Audu were also suspended for three months respectively over alleged unruly behaviour. Former speaker of the House, Justin Okonobo,

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Kano Assembly swears in new Deputy Speaker

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2018 0

Kano State House of Assembly resumed seating on Thursday after days of crisis which led to the removal of some principal officers. The embattled speaker Honourable Yusuf Abdullahi Atah, after a unanimous decision of the law makers, observed the swearing in of the former speaker Honorable Kabiru Alhasan Rurum as the new Deputy Speaker. The […]

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Delta speaker harps on devt. for oil Producing communities, sues for leaders’ Synergy

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2018 0

The Delta State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Mr. Friday Osanebi has harped on the need for development in the state oil producing communities, insisting that development would enhance peaceful co-existence in the areas. The Deputy Speaker who spoke to journalists in Asaba at the weekend, however called on Host Communities of oil and gas […]

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Mixed reaction trails Lagos Eviction of former Deputy Speaker from residence

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2017 0

On Friday, November 3rd, 2017 Policemen from the office of the Lagos State Governor without the order of the Court invaded the No 3, Sasegbon Street, GRA, Ikeja residence of the Tejuoshos, evicted some of the occupants while others were imprisoned within the premises and finally sealed off the property on the excuse that the […]

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Reps deputy Speaker harps urgent need for balanced agricultural economy

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2017 0

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Lasun Yusuff, has said that Nigerian needs a balanced agricultural economy for the country to survive. He said this after the presentation of ‎three sets of tractors worth N60m to All Farmers Association Of Nigeria (AFAN) in the Osogbo/Olorunda,Orolu/Irepodun federal constituency of Osun state. The deputy Speaker explained