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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

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

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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 […]

Politics

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

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… 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

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…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 […]

Politics

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

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…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 […]

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Tinubu’s tax reform will support Nigeria’s revenue drive, investments, says Kalu

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By Msugh Ityokura Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed his support over the tax reform bill saying the major aim is to raise the revenue profile of the country and also support investments both locally and internationally.  The existing tax laws Kalu noted are obsolete and needed to be twerked and streamlined […]

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Kalu pledges support for initiatives to boost education in Nigeria

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By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has pledged his unalloyed support for various lofty initiatives that will boost education in Nigeria saying, education plays critical role in shaping future of the country. Kalu gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the University of Calabar, Cross […]

Politics

Why Kalu wants traditional rulers integrated in nation’s governance structure

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By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has advocated the integration of the traditional institution in the governance structure of Nigeria, highlighting its potential benefits. He said the move would foster peace and unity, leveraging the traditional institutions’ proximity to the people. The Deputy Speaker made the submission

Politics

Deputy Speaker, Kalu receives over 3,000 fresh defectors to APC in Abia

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…assures of more, to join ruling Party By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has welcomed over 3,000 new members from different political parties to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abia State. The mass defection occurred in Akwete, Ndoki in Ukwa East Local Government Area of the […]

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Senator Orji Kalu mourns demise of Ijesha monarch, Oba Aromolaran

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By Tunde Opalana Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu has commiserated with the government and people of Osun state over the demise of Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran. Describing the passing of the prominent monarch as a huge loss to the nation, Kalu applauded the […]

Politics

Paralympics Games: Kalu congratulates gold medalist on sterling performance

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By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated Onyinyechi Mark on her extraordinary performance in the 2024 Paralympics that won Nigeria its first gold medal on Friday. Recall that Mark, 23, from Umuahia, Abia State won the women’s 61kg powerlifting competition, thereby setting a remarkable new world […]

Politics

South East Development Commission: Rt Hon Ben Kalu’s Masterstroke

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Fifty five years after the civil war, the lingering effects of the war is still visible among the Igbo. Ndigbo being the worst hit of the civil war, still bear scars from the war,with ongoing displacement, poverty, trauma, environmental degradation, security concerns, infrastructural deficit and marginalization. At one time or the other, past Nigerian presidents […]

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NELFUND: Deputy Speaker, Assures S/East Students Will Be Included In FG’s Loan Soon, Says Governors, NASS Members On Top Of Situation

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has given assurance that students from the south east geopolitical zone will soon be included in the Federal Government students’ loan. It will be recalled that the South East Caucus in the National Assembly has protested the exclusion of the region after the […]

Politics

Kalu dissociates self from Abia APC chieftain’s remarks

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By Haruna Salami Senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has dissociated himself from different controversial remarks made by the Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Okey Ezeala This is even as the senator warned that the publicity secretary should make efforts to separate personal opinions from

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Benjamin Okezie Kalu: Understanding a Misunderstood Patriot

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In a careful examination of the dynamics in Nigeria’s political stronghold, one will discover that only a selected few possess the courage and conviction to make bold statements that have the potential to profoundly transform the topography of democracy and governance for the better. Among these exceptional individuals, Benjamin Okezie Kalu stands out as a […]

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Deputy Speaker, Kalu Celebrates NSPPD Convener, Pastor Jerry Eze on 42nd Birthday

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated the founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze on the occasion of his 42nd birthday. Kalu in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu admired the commitment and dedication the convener of the New Season Prophetic […]

Opinion

Can Benjamin Kalu Be Trusted? Part I

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 August 2024 0

There once lived a farmer who found a venomous viper while walking home after a busy day at his farm. The snake was freezing to death in the cold evening harmattan breeze. The pitiful snake pleaded with the farmer, begging to be let into his warm coat, where it could rest until it had regained […]

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2027: Like Akpabio, Deputy Speaker, Kalu joins call for Gov Otti to join APC 

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In what appears to be an attempt to attract the Labour Party in Abia State, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has urged the Governor of Abia State to align with the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kalu, like the Senate President, Sen. Goodwill Akpabio, who had earlier made the same […]

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Kalu’s Comments On Otti’s Tenure Merely Politics- Igbo Mandate Movement Group

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•Says Deputy Speaker has committed no wrong A group, Igbo Mandate Movement Group, IMMG has faulted the campaign of calumny in the wake of comments made by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu on Alex Otti as the last Labour Party member who would serve as Governor of Abia State, attributing such to healthy […]

Politics

Senator Orji Kalu backs part-time legislature

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By Tunde Opalana Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has backed calls for part-time legislature at both federal and state levels. Senator Kalu (APC – Abia North) said this would help the nation cut costs and enhance the citizenry’s trust in the polity. The former Abia governor said this in an interview […]