The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for unity and reconciliation within the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging Igbo people to be strategic in their political choices and “invest their votes” for greater political relevance. Kalu spoke Monday during courtesy visits to key APC leaders […]
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives Hon. Benjamin Kalu has proposed a three pillar framework aimed at repositioning the European Union, Africa relationship for deeper, long term transformation. Kalu spoke Wednesday while speaking virtually at the Meeting of the Conference of Delegation Chairs (CDC) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France with his presentation focusing […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for closer collaboration between the National Assembly (NASS) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to advance ongoing judicial reforms. Kalu made the call when he received the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), and his delegation during a courtesy visit to his office […]
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 during his tenure as governor of Abia State from […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 addressing […]
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; Itumbauzo as […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 world’s most discerning audience. […]
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 Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining […]
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 […]
…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 His Royal Majesty Oba (Barr) […]
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 achievements, acknowledges their invaluable […]
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 […]