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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

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 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 August 2024 0

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

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 August 2024 0

•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

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 July 2024 0

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 […]

Politics

Kalu congratulates Anyim, says his decision to join APC, best for S/East

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 July 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Kalu has welcomed the former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim into the All Progressives Congress, APC, saying his decision to join the ruling party would further spur development in the south east region and Nigeria in general. Recall that Anyim who was […]

Headlines

Kalu urges massive support for Tinubu’s govt in Igbo land

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 July 2024 0

…calls for collective action to make Abia, Enugu, Anambra APC states By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called on people of the South East in particular and Nigerians in general to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that the region would benefit […]

Headlines

Crises in S’East region reducing under Tinubu, Kalu tells ECOWAS Parliament

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 July 2024 0

…says President is preaching peace through non-kinetic means By Tom Okpe Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said crises in the South East region occasioned by various agitations have drastically reduced. He credited the development to the new approach of non-kinetic, adopted by the administration of President Bola Ahmed […]

News

We are all equal as members of parliament, no discriminations-Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 July 2024 0

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has declared that all members of the parliament are colleagues and equal irrespective of their political affiliations, economic or social backgrounds. He said that being a presiding officer, principal officer or chairman of a committee is a privilege granted by both the leave […]

Headlines

Abia Soldiers’ killing: Kalu inaugurates peace fund for victims

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..Over N30 million generated within 24 hours By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has inaugurated a 7-man Peace Fund Committee to help raise financial assistance for the victims of insecurity in the South East region. Recall that the Deputy Speaker, during his condolence visit to 144 Battalion […]

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Insecurity: We ‘ll engage Peace Marshals across S’East, says Kalu

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..lauds Tinubu’s support for Ndi’Igbo By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said for lasting peace to reign in the South East, Peace Marshals will be engaged, in all wards in the region, for total restoration. Kalu made this known while addressing members of Club 17 Peace […]

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Kalu celebrates Senator Orji at 64

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 April 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated Senator Orji Uzo Kalu on his 64th birthday. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State is currently, serving as Senator, representing Abia North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate. In his congratulatory message, made available to […]

Politics

Murder of Aba bizman: Kalu demands thorough probe, prosecution of Police officer

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 April 2024 0

…appeals to residents for calm By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has described as reprehensible and repugnant, murder of Abia-born businessman, Emmanuel Okocha by a police officer in Aba on Saturday, 20 April, 2024. He therefore demanded a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident, insisting that the police officer must

Headlines

Hike in Electricity Tariff: Reps ‘ll intervene upon resumption of plenary -Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 April 2024 0

…says having brand new constitution is entirely people’s call By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said the House of Representatives will debate the propriety or otherwise of the recent hike in the electricity tariffs upon resumption of plenary later this month. It will be recalled that […]

Politics

Accolades as Sen Kalu graces Domestic staff’s wedding ceremony

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Commendations came the way of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu representing Abia North Senatorial District on Monday as the former Abia Governor graced the wedding ceremony of one of his domestic staff who works as driver. Kalu alongside his personal aides attended and participated actively at the nuptial event which took place in Abuja, The Nation’s […]

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How we’re lobbying FG to secure release of Kanu -Kalu

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…urges support for Tinubu, says he means well for Ndigbo By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has revealed that frantic efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He said while the court processes are […]

Politics

Global Peace: Kalu seeks amendment of IPU rules to allow more emergency items

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 March 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has requested the amendment of Inter-Parliamentary Union, (IPU) General Assembly rules to accommodate more emergency items, especially from Aftica. Incidentally, the proposal has been accepted for consideration alongside others such as raising awareness of the International Court of

Politics

How Nigeria tackled xenophobic attacks, border issues through parliamentary diplomacy – Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 March 2024 0

…calls for gender equality, global peace By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said use of parliamentary diplomacy has helped Nigeria in managing border challenges and other issues arising from xenophobic attacks against its citizens. Rather than going into war which he described as ‘ugly,’ Kalu urged […]

Politics

Reps will ensure Nigerian children gets access to University education – Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 March 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said decision by the parliament to amend access to Higher Education Act 2023, is to grant ultimate opportunity to every Nigerian child to acquire a University education, regardless of economic circumstances of people involved. Kalu made this known, according to […]

Politics

Kalu to NPC: Give Nigeria credible population figures

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 March 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has charged the newly inaugurated commissioners on the Board of the National Population Commission, (NPC) to give Nigeria credible census figures. He said knowing the figure was essential to economic planning and the spread of infrastructure across the country. The Deputy Speaker also […]