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Orji Kalu declares amidst tears with senators, “This country is not fair”

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2023 0

Former Governor of Abia state and Chief Whip of the 9th Senate Orji Kalu has declared that Nigeria is unfair to him considering his contributions to the growth of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). While speaking at the Senate at a valedictory session, Kalu recounted his ordeal in prison at

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Obasanjo hungered for third term, wouldn’t have succeeded if he dared, Orji Kalu reveals

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has carpeted former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his denial of ever harbouring the intention to tinker with the nation’s constitution in order to elongate his tenure in office. The Abia North Senator who played a leading role to derail the Obasanjo’s third term […]

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FG begs Appeal Court to order ex-Gov Orji Kalu’s retrial over alleged fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2021 0

The Federal Government on Monday asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to order the fresh trial of two-term former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in an alleged N7.1 billion money laundering corruption charges. The government pleaded with the appellate court to set aside the September 29, 2021 judgment of the Federal […]

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Sit-at-home order in South-East counter-productive, says Orji Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2021 0

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has described the sit-at-home in the South-East, ordered by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as counter-productive Kalu, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, said that it is not the right thing to do as it would […]

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2023: Abaribe, Rochas Okorocha, others back youths to clinch presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2021 0

Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, Rochas Okorocha, Orji Kalu and others say they will work towards ensuring that youths clinch the presidential position and other key posts in the 2023 general elections. The Senators disclosed this at a one-day summit and award recognition programme of the Nigerian Diaspora Youth Ambassador (NDYA) on Thursday in Abuja. Abaribe, the […]

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Alleged 7.1bn fraud: Court adjourns Orji Kalu’s Coy suit against EFCC until July 13

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2021 0

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed July 13 for hearing in a suit filed by Slok Nigeria Limited, a company belonging to former Governor of Abia, Orji Uzor Kalu, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The plaintiff is seeking the court order restraining the EFCC from prohibiting retrial in the N7.1 […]

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Orji Kalu: Nigeria will not move forward with violence

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2021 0

Senator Orji Kalu, the Senate’s Chief Whip, said that the country would not progress if thuggery, crime, and vices are tolerated. He said this in response to the violent attack on the Uzuakoli Police Station in Abia state’s Bende Local Government Area. Gunmen set fire to the Uzuakoli Police Station on the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Ohafia highway in […]

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Abia: Kalu sure of APC’s victory in Saturday’s House of Reps bye-election

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2021 0

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, says he is optimistic the All Progress Congress (APC) will clinch Saturday’s bye-election for Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency. Kalu said this on Thursday when he hosted some clergymen in the state to a breakfast meeting in his Camp Neya country home in Igbere, Bende Local […]

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BREAKING: 2023 speculation grows as Orji Kalu visits Babangida

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2020 0

The Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has arrived Minna, Niger state for his visit to his political leaders. Kalu arrived at the power state at exactly 2 pm alongside political friends, associates, and aides. The Senate Chief Whip is currently with the former Military head […]

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NDDC not paid contractors of roads project I handled since 2016 – Orji Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2020 0

Dr Orji Kalu, Senate Chief Whip, , said on Monday that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) had not paid contractors that handled  roads he facilitated in Abia. Kalu stated this in a statement issued by Mr Emeka Nwala of Office of the Senate Chief Whip and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria […]

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BREAKING: Court orders Orji Kalu’s release from prison

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2020 0

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Monday ordered immediate release of former Abia State Governor and Senator, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu from correctional services centre. The order was sequel to the application brought on his behalf by his lawyers led by Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did […]

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Just in: Protesters in NASS ask Senate President to declare Orji Kalu’s seat vacant

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2020 0

Protester, under the aegis of Concerned Citizens of Abia North, Abia State Tuesday stormed the National Assembly, calling on the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, to as a matter of urgency, declare vacant, the seat of the Senate Majority Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, All Progressives Congress, APC, Abia North. read also: Delta […]

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That S’Court nullification of Orji Kalu’s conviction

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2020 0

On December 5, 2019, a Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, to 12-year imprisonment. READ ALSO: CBN urges banks to design impactful business models That was after the trial court found him guilty on all the 39-count charge of stealing N7.1 billion belonging to the people of […]

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Court grants Orji Kalu’s co-defendant post-conviction bail

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted post-conviction bail to a former Abia State Commissioner for Finance Udeh Udeogu, who was convicted of N7.65billion fraud alongside former Governor Dr Orji Uzor Kalu. Last December 5, Justice Mohammad Idris sentenced Udeogu to 56 years imprisonment while Kalu bagged 133 years imprisonment. Just In: Buhari […]

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Declaring Orji Kalu’s seat vacant presumptuous – Onuoha-Bourdex

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2020 0

Abuja – Chief David Onuoha-Bourdex, member Board of Trustees, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has condemned the call to declare Abia North senatorial seat vacant, saying it is presumptuous. A statement issued on Thursday by Mr Umunna Amara, Director of Press, David Onuoha-Bourdex Media Office, said that due process should be observed in declaring the […]

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My ill-health requires services of a herbalist-Orji kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2019 0

Former Abia State Governor Orji Kalu, on Tuesday, prayed the Federal High Court in Lagos to grant him bail because of his ill-health adding that his health requires the services of a herbalist. Kalu, who is serving a 12-year imprisonment for N7.65billion fraud and money laundering, hinged his request on two grounds: ill health and […]

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Breaking: EFCC kicks as convicted Orji Kalu begs court for bail

Ihesiulo Grace 17 December 2019 0

Lagos – Convicted Senator and former Governor of Abia, Orji Kalu, on Tuesday prayed  a Federal High Court in Lagos to grant him bail from the Ikoyi Custodial Centre pending determination of an appeal against his conviction. Justice Mohammed Idris had convicted Kalu and sentenced him  to a concurrent jail term of 12 years for  […]

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Orji Kalu’s conviction: We are disappointed, angry with judgment – APC

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2019 0

Umuahia – Mixed reactions from two political party chieftains in Abia greeted Thursday’s judgment of a Lagos High Court, which sentenced the Senate Chief Whip and former Abia governor, Sen. Orji Kalu, to 12 years in prison over N7.65 billion fraud. The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Chief Donatus Nwankpa, said […]

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SERAP, others hail ex-Gov. Orji Uzor Kalu’s prison sentence

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2019 0

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and some other civil society groups on Thursday lauded the 12-year prison sentence handed down to ex-Gov. Orji Kalu of Abia, by a Federal High Court in Lagos. Kalu is currently a Senator. Justice Mohammed Idris convicted Kalu on  39 counts of N7.2 billion fraud and money laundering […]

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Update: Orji Uzor Kalu gets 12 years jail for fraud, money laundering

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2019 0

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday sentenced a former Governor of Abia, Orji Kalu, to 12 years’ imprisonment for N7.2 billion fraud and money laundering. Justice Mohammed Idris who delivered the sentence had earlier declared him guilty of the charge in the case that had been on for 12 years. Mr Orji Uzor […]