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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Kalu’s conviction shows Buhari’s sincerity – BMO

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2019 0

Abuja – The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) says  the conviction and sentencing of the former governor of Abia Orji Kalu, on N7.56 billion fraud is further proof that the war against corruption is in full swing, In a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju in Abuja on Thursday, BMO said Kalu, being a member […]

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Kalu knows fate Dec 2 in alleged N7.6bn fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2019 0

Judgment in the trial of a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, and two others over an alleged fraud of N7.65 billion has been fixed by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos. Justice Mohammed Idris on Tuesday fixed December 2, 2019 as judgment day after the prosecution and the defence counsels adopted their […]

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Nigeria is towing towards a down path – Orji Uzor

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2019 0

“The country – Nigeria – is towing towards a down path due to religious intolerance and misunderstanding…’ the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said Kalu speaking at a public lecture organized in commemoration of Nigeria’s 59th Independence Day Celebration held at the Abuja National Mosque said “most of our youths have […]