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Unemployment: Kalu mulls bill for national apprenticeship scheme

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 November 2023 0

…sponsors 3000 youths across Nigeria for programme By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has again, pulled two Bill’s in the House that will enhance National Apprenticeship Scheme. The bills are ultimately contemplated to give a legal

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Nigerian Govt committed to innovation, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence – Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 November 2023 0

…seeks collaboration towards protection of digital rights By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emphasized commitment of the Federal Government in the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, (AI) to improve the economy. He however, warned that the Government will not condone any form of abuse that will

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Kalu calls for more female representation in parliament

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 November 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called for better empowerment of women in politics, especially as members of parliament. Kalu also stated that African countries must make democracy adaptive to their peculiarities and not copy and paste governance systems of foreign countries. The Deputy Speaker made […]

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Kalu advocates better funding for Justice, social welfare institutions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 November 2023 0

..assures implementation of rights-based legislations By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said inadequate funding of critical justice and social welfare institutions is hampering their ability to carry out their mandates effectively, thereby, compromising welfare of most citizens, the vulnerable. Kalu stated this on

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Kalu says sit at home, gun men unknown, foreign to Igbo land

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 October 2023 0

…as Ohanaeze Ndigbo PG calls for unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has stated that observance of sit-at-home is unknown, gunmen and other social vices are alien and abhorrent to Igboland socially, economically and culturally. He revealed that his office has unveiled […]

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NASS Committed to Biotechnology Innovations for Crop Improvement – Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2023 0

..seeks collaboration with int’l organisations on food security By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has assured that the National Assembly’s unwavering commitment to developing in-house capacity for the advancement and utilization of biotechnology innovations in crop improvement. Kalu who gave the assurance while

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Benjamin Okezie Kalu: Another era of political detractions

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2023 0

By Levinus Nwabughiogu It is a feeling of déjà vu, coming rather from a place of fluffy political calculations than a plausible, defensible legal poise with some precision and exactitude. Call it a hogwash or a display of some irascible thoughts, you won’t be mistaken. But whichever way, it is intrinsically fueled up by ego. […]

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Abia Polls: Igbokwe Disowns Petition Against Reps’ Deputy Speaker Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2023 0

…alleges impersonation, writes Police, DSS Action Alliance (AA) candidate for Bende federal constituency of Abia State in the February 25, 2023 House of Representatives elections, Ifeanyi Igbokwe, has disowned a petition against the winner of the election, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. He said he never attempted to upturn the election of the deputy speaker […]

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Open Parliament: Reps to commence town hall meetings, encourage civic participation – Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2023 0

…says accessible, accountable legislature will thrive democracy By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Kalu has reiterated readiness of the House to commence Town Hall meeting soon, saying it encourages civic participation in its proceedings, which are imminent. He said the development is part of measures adopted by the House […]

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Hope for Igbo Senate Presidency alive…as Kalu teams with Yari

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2023 0

….says what happened during Saraki era cannot be repeated By Haruna Salami As the race for principal officers of the National Assembly gathers momentum, the hope for a Senate President of Igbo extraction was rekindled Tuesday when one of the front runners for the plumb job, Orji Uzor Kalu said his team was in discussion […]

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House Speakership: Northern Youths urge G-7, aspirants to back Abbas/Kalu ticket

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Northern Youth Forum for Good Governance, (NYFGG), has called on aggrieved aspirants in the 10th House Speaker-ship position, otherwise, known as G-7 to drop their individual ambition and support the candidacy of Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Benjamin Kalu as opined by the party, All Progressives Congress, (APC). The Forum, led by […]

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PDP chieftain gives reasons why Orji Kalu can’t lead Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2023 0

The former senator of Abia North Senatorial District, Mao Ohuabunwa, has expressed opposition to the Senate Presidency ambition of Orji Kalu, the current senate chief whip. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Ohuabunwa, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made his opinion known while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday. […]

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Senate Presidency: Kalu most qualified, committed to party, National devt – APC group

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana As more groups have continued to identify with the ambition of the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to lead the 10th Senate , a prominent support group of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of United Nigeria Movement who have endorsed the former Abia Governor to become […]

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Orji Kalu attacks Edwin Clark for “betraying” southeast

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2022 0

The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Orji Kalu, on Thursday slammed elder statesman and former Federal Information Commissioner, Chief Edwin Clark. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Clark had taken Kalu to the cleaners, describing him as a “traitor”. While accusing the former Abia Governor of betraying the Igbo cause, the nonagenarian said that although Kalu […]

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There is hope, says Kalu as he resumes duty at the Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2020 0

Abuja – Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia-APC), on Tuesday resumed duty at the senate by attending plenary after his release from Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Kalu, who represents Abia North pledged better days for his constituents, while speaking with newsmen shortly after his arrival at the National Assembly Complex. The lawmaker, who was a former […]

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We will release Kalu when, Nigerian Correctional Service explains

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2020 0

The Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS has said that it was holding unto Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu whom the Supreme Court, on Friday, had nullified the judgment that convicted and sentenced the former governor of Abia State, to 12 years imprisonment and also ordered fresh trial. due to the fact that his release papers was yet […]

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Kalu’s release: Kinsmen hail Supreme Court’s judgment

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2020 0

Abuja – Dr Orji Kalu’s kinsmen on Friday hailed the verdict of the Supreme Court, which nullified the conviction of the former governor of Abia, who was handed down 12-year jail term for corruption. In separate interviews, they described the judgment as apt and well served. Elder Uwakwe Okoronkwo, President-General, Igbere Welfare Union, expressed delight […]

Breaking: Corruption charges against Kalu still subsist, says EFCC

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2020 0

The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that the corruption charges against former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu still subsist because the Supreme Court did not acquit him of them. The entire prosecutorial machinery of the EFCC would be launched in a fresh trial where justice is bound to be served in due course […]

Breaking: I’ve learned invaluable lessons, says Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2020 0

Today, the Supreme Court of Nigeria gave a judgment in my favor, quashing the conviction which the lower court had entered against me. By today’s judgment, the Apex court of our dear country affirmed my right to fair hearing and equal protection of the law.the former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, whose […]

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My regret about Kalu’s incarceration — Ohuabunwa

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2020 0

Umuahia – Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, who represented Abia North Senatorial District in the Eighth Senate, has said that his regret over the incarceration of Sen. Orji Kalu is the abandonment of constituency projects begun in the area during his tenure. Ohuabunwa contested the 2019 poll on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party but lost […]

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