Opinion

Kalu’s many benevolence while in prison

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

While the return of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu continues to trend in the media, little is known about some of the benevolent activities of the former Governor of Abia State during the time he was in prison. But ask any inmate or staff of the Kuje Correctional Custodial Centre and you will receive

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Law Reform Commission backs Supreme Court verdict on Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Supreme Court judgement quashing the sentencing of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been commended and backed by the Nigerian Law Reform Commission ( NLRC ). Acting Chairman of the Commission , Professor Jummai Audi said the judgement of the lower court against Orji Uzor Kalu was an absurdity on account of […]

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I will dedicate my life to ensuring justice for Nigerians – Senator Orji Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2020 0

…Commends Supreme Court justices Former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has vowed to dedicate rest of his life to championing justice for Nigerians irrespective of status, tribe or creed. The senator said this on the occasion of the Supreme Court judgment quashing the judgment of a lower court entered against him on […]

Crime Featured

Breaking: EFCC seals Kalu’s properties

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2019 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday,has sealed properties belonging to former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu. According to EFCC, the marking is to ensure that the properties are not dissipated, following the December 5, 2019 order of Justice Muhammed Idris sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos that Kalu’s […]

Crime

Orji Uzor Kalu will receive full salaries, allowances in prison – Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2019 0

The Nigerian Senate has disclosed that its Chief Whip and convicted former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu will receive his full salaries and allowances in prison until the Supreme Court backs the judgement issued by the Federal High Court days ago.  READ ALSO: Orji Kalu’s conviction: We are disappointed, angry with judgment – […]

Politics

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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A’ Court hear Orji Kalu’s Appeal on ‘No case submission’, February 7

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2018 0

Hearing, in an appeal filed by a former Abia State Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, against the ruling of Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos dismissing his no case submission has been fixed by the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division. The appellate court, presided by Justice Garuba Lawal, fixed February 7,2019 […]

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Court gives ex-Abia Gov, Kalu, 7-day ultimatum to open defence in alleged N7.6bn fraud trial

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2018 0

Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, ordered a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, to return to the country within the next seven days to open his defence in an alleged N7.6 billion fraud trial. Kalu is standing trial alongside his former Commissioner for Finance, […]

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Money Laundering: Court declines Orji Kalu’s request to stay proceedings

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2018 0

A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Thursday declined to stay further proceedings in the matter brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former governor of Abia state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu saying it is in conflict with the law. Instead, Justice Mohammed Idris, asked the erstwhile governor to open his defence […]

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Alleged N7.1bn fraud: Court to rule on Orji Uzor-Kalu, Others, no case submission

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2018 0

Ruling, on the no case submission filed by the former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor-Kalu, in a case of N7.1 billion fraud brought against him alongside other defendants has been fixed by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos. Justice Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday fixed July 31, 2018 to deliver ruling in the matter filed […]

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N3.2bn fraud: Court rules on Orji Kalu’s application today

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2018 0

A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos will on Tuesday (today) take a position on the application against the amended charge filed by the former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor-Kalu, Slok Nigeria Limited and the state’s former Commissioner for Finance, Udeh Jones Udeogu. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had filed a second amended […]

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At June 12 anniversary, Nigerians commend Buhari, demand restructuring

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2018 0

It was a roll call of who is who in the civil society world on Tuesday as eminent Nigerians, including former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; Senator Shehu Sani, Dr. Amos Akingba, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (rtd), Tony Uranta, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, among others, called on President […]

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Herdsmen menace: Governors are insincere, says Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2018 0

Former governor of Abia state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has called on governors in the country to tackle the menace of herdsmen in the states by judiciously utilizing their security votes. Speaking with aviation Correspondents at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Ikeja on national issues on his way from the United Kingdom, Kalu said the […]

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N3.2 billion Fraud: How Orji Kalu diverted Abia state funds into company’s account- Witness

Ihesiulo Grace 18 April 2018 0

A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday heard that funds were moved from the joint account and major account of Abia state government domiciled account in United Bank for Africa (UBA) and then to Slok Nigeria Limited, a company linked to the embattled former governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu. A prosecution witness, […]

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N3.2b fraud: How millions were paid into Slok’s account- Witness

Ihesiulo Grace 6 March 2018 0

A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos was on Monday told how several millions were paid into the account of Slok Nigeria Limited, a company belonging to the former governor of Abia State, Mr. Orji Uzor Kalu, during the period he was the governor of the state. Kalu, his company, Slok Nigeria Limited and one his […]

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Court Adjourns trial of Orji Kalu over EFCC failure to produce major witnesses

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2018 0

A Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos has adjourned the trial of a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu to January 22 and 23rd. Justice Mohammed Idris adjourned the proceedings after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to produce one of its major witnesses in court. The former governor is being […]