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Gov Otti accepts using Sen Kalu’s blueprint to develop Aba, Abia

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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State said he stands on his earlier statement crediting Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s development blueprint as the foundation for the ongoing infrastructural transformation in Aba and other parts of the state. He said Senator Kaku introduced a workable model for governance

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Fwd: My Support For Tinubu, Not For Personal Gain – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2025 0

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has said that his public support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is not driven by personal ambition or political sycophancy. He made this known on Monday during an interview on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television hosted by Seun Okinbaloye. […]

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Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda has recorded growth in nation’s GDP says Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has said that the Renewed Hope Agenda of president Bola Tinubu has recorded notable achievements, including a 3.84% Gross Domestic Product, GDP growth in Q4 2024, with annual growth rising to 3.40% in 2024 from 2.74% in 2023. He noted that inflation has dropped […]

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Kalu: Tinubu, Pope Leo XIV’s Buddy, They Met In Chicago

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a close, personal friend of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV. He added that both personalities met in the United States of America where the former lived while studying Accounting at the Chicago State University. Tinubu was said to have graduated […]

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Tinubu has laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s prosperity, growth says Kalu

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By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu said Monday in Abuja that President Bola Tinubu has laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s prosperity and growth through his reforms He spoke at the inaugural National Policy Dialogue on the Legislative Agenda of the House organized by the leadership of the House in […]

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2027: Why I’m rallying support for Tinubu’s re- election-Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has said that his decision to rally support for the second bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conspicuously stemmed from his display of statesmanship and the sense of belonging extended to the South East geopolitical zone. He said that despite scoring low vote from […]

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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Congratulates Pope Leo XIV, Seeks Global Peace

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, has extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, on his election as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. In a statement released on Thursday, Senator Kalu […]

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2027: Deputy Speaker, Kalu assures of Tinubu’s return

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By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has assured members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of president Bola Tinubu’s return in 2027 He emphasized that President Tinubu’s inclusive approach to governance, evident in his strategic appointments, has earned him the support of the South East region. He spoke while

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Deputy Speaker, Kalu commissions devt projects in Abia

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 April 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, Saturday commissioned several development projects in Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State. The commissioning which commenced last Friday saw Kalu visiting 3 Wards of Bende town, the headquarters of the constituency which also serves as the local government headquarters of the Bende;

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South East Must Align with Centre for Renewed Hope – Deputy Speaker, Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 April 2025 0

…highlights Tinubu’s achievements in 2 years  …Urges FG to construct gas pipeline in S/East, dredge Onitsha River, expand Onne port,  Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has emphasized the need for the South East region of the country to align decisively with the centre. He made the call while unveiling […]

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Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 April 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in the country, Abia North Lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for urgent steps by the Government to end the ugly scourge. In the light of the prevailing situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission advocated for the investment of […]

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Kalu Shapes Nigeria’s Global Image in Tashkent

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Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, recently displayed a performance that resonated across continents. His address at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Tashkent, was no ordinary political speech – it was a carefully composed thoughts that harmonised Nigeria’s achievements with global aspirations, elevating the nation’s standing before the

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Deputy Speaker Seeks Uzbekistan’s Partnership For Nigeria’s Solid Minerals, Mining Sector Development

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By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has advocated for a strategic collaboration between Nigeria and Uzbekistan, to bolster Nigeria’s solid minerals and mining industry. Kalu made the call during a high-level meeting with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Mining and Geology, Yusupov Ural Sadullayevich, at

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Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu praises media’s role in Nigeria’s democracy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 March 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura   The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu has praised the role of journalists in educating the public on the fundamentals of democracy   He spoke while speaking with journalists at the National Assembly in Abuja where he reflected on his past role as a spokesperson of the House   He […]

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Constitution: Kalu Re-Emphasizes Need to Provide Roles for Traditional Rulers’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 March 2025 0

…receives proposal from Igbomina State applicants By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has reiterated his commitment towards ensuring, traditional rulers are assigned constitutional roles. Kalu stated this when he received Royal Fathers in Ila/Boluwaduro/Ifedayo Federal constituency and some Southwest lawmakers, led by

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IWD: Kalu congratulates Nigerian women, urges support for Seats Reservation Bill

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By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated Nigerian women on the International Women’s Day, IWD, emphasizing on importance of economic empowerment and inclusion for the female gender. Extolling ingenuity of Nigerian women, the Deputy Speaker who also celebrates their cultural, political, social, and economic

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Lenten Season: Deputy Speaker, Kalu Urges Christians To Pray for Nigeria, Forgive One Another

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 March 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called on Christians to forgive one another and pray for Nigeria during the Lenten season. In a press statement in Abuja on Thursday, signed by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, urged Christians to use the period […]

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2027: Tinubu ‘II secure second term ticket – Senator Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

… Declares IBB’s account of June 12 incomplete BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia-North) has expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not only secure his second term ticket but go ahead to complete his tenure in office. Considering the level of successes recorded in bold economic, social and political policies, Kalu […]

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Nnamdi Kanu: Temper ustice with mercy, Kalu appeals to Tinubu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 February 2025 0

…says IPOB leader’s release will end insecurity in S’East By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to temper justice with mercy and give freedom to leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu made the appeal while addressing […]

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Enugu Tanker Explosion: Kalu mourns victims, condoles with State Govt

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 January 2025 0

…wants FG to rehabilitate 9th mile expressway By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed deep sadness over the fuel tanker explosion, which caused death of several people, with many, injured in Enugu State. The horrific incident occurred on Saturday, on 9th Mile 82 Division Expressway, Ugwuonyeama […]