Politics

Defection: Wike to join APC soon-Orji Uzor Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2021 0

Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and current Chief Whip of the Senate has assured members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, will join the ruling party soon. Kalu gave the assurance while addressing journalists after Wike had led him

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We will resolve APC crisis amicably, says Orji Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2018 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and former governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, says that the leadership of the party is currently engaging in discussions to bring back the New APC splinter group. Kalu said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on the sideline of a farewell party […]

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My pension has not been paid for 8 years, says Orji Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2017 0

The former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress , Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has accused Abia State government of withholding his pension and other entitlements for eight years. Kalu, who was reacting to a recent story in the media that 108 former governors are currently receiving pensions from their various […]

Agriculture News

Attention to agric’ll end food scarcity, boost economy – Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2016 0

At a time when the Federal Government is focusing on agriculture, in its diversification programme, former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has stated that Nigeria could overcome recession and food shortage and experience economic boom if it is fully committed to the growth of agriculture as an alternative to oil. In a […]

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Abia Govt Threatens to Sue Orji Kalu over Comments

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2015 0

Abia State government, has threatened to drag the immediate past governor of the state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, to court over an alleged “treasonable and careless” statement by him. Addressing newsmen in Umuahia, on Tuesday, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dr. ACB Agbazuere, said the former governor had threatened in a national newspaper […]