46 h. ago Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A bill seeking to establish the Social Welfare Service of Nigeria to combat extreme poverty and strengthen social protection systems has passed its first reading in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission, was […] The post Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago 2027: Why Atiku, Obi, Jonathan can’t defeat Tinubu — Orji Kalu

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Kalu, believes that former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will be unable to overcome President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The former Governor of Abia State stated this hope in an interview with […] The post 2027: Why Atiku, Obi, Jonathan can’t defeat Tinubu — Orji Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago ‘Obasanjo Lied About Third Term, He Personally Told Me About It’, Says Orji Kalu

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of “lying” about his alleged attempt to secure a third term in office during his presidency. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday night, Kalu described Obasanjo’s recent denial of the third-term agenda as a […]

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63 h. ago Alleged Forgery: Senate ‘Not Supposed To Vet’ Presidemtial Nominee’s Certificates — Orji Kalu

The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said that the Senate was not mandated to verify the academic certificates of ministerial or any nominee, stressing that the legislative chamber’s role ‘is limited to screening and confirmation of persons nominated for appointment by the president. Kalu stated this while reacting to the recent controversy […]

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64 h. ago “If God Gives Me Life, I’ll Be Nigeria’s President Someday” — Orji Uzor Kalu

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said that he could become Nigeria’s president at any age as long as he remains alive and healthy. Kalu made the remark on Wednesday,  during an interview on Channels Television’s political programme, Politics Today Speaking about his political ambition, the lawmaker […] The post “If God Gives Me Life, I’ll Be Nigeria’s President Someday” — Orji Uzor Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Nigeria Will Not Develop Until Igbos Are Treated Fairly — Orji Kalu

Former governor of Abia State and incumbent Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for the fair treatment and full reintegration of the Igbo people into the Nigerian political and economic system, saying the country cannot make meaningful progress while marginalising the South-East. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday night, Kalu […]

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64 h. ago ‘Even If I Wanted Igbo Presidency, I’m Caged In APC To Back Tinubu’s Reelection’ — Orji Kalu

Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has admitted that his political allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tied his hands regarding the long-standing agitation for an Igbo presidency. Kalu, who spoke on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday night, said that despite personally believing that the South-East deserved a shot at the […]

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1 week ago Independence Day: Senator Kalu urges Nigerians to renew commitment to unity, justice

Senator Dr Orji Uzor Kalu (MON), representing Abia North Senatorial District, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and imbibe the spirit of patriotism on the occasion of the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In a concise national message issued on Wednesday through his media office, the lawmaker urged citizens to draw strength from the nation’s […] The post Independence Day: Senator Kalu urges Nigerians to renew commitment to unity, justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sen Kalu sends 5th batch of scholars to China, applauds Chinese Government’s educational partnership

In a strong affirmation of China’s commitment to global education and human capital development , former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial zone, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has applauded President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China He said the growing number of Nigerian students in China and Nigerian’s engagement […] The post Sen Kalu sends 5th batch of scholars to China, applauds Chinese Government’s educational partnership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Abia North: Why we want Orji Kalu to return in 2027 — Cleric

Reverend Kalu Ukpai Ota, a respected cleric from Abia State, has thrown his weight behind the return of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to the Senate in 2027, stating that the people of Abia North are eager to see him continue his legislative service. Speaking to journalists at the weekend, Rev Ota described Senator Kalu as […] The post Abia North: Why we want Orji Kalu to return in 2027 — Cleric appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago I Was Already Made Before Advent Of 4th Republic, Says Orji Kalu

Former governor of Abia State and incumbent Senator representing Abia North in the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK), has dismissed suggestions that he amassed his wealth from holding political offices, saying he was already a rich man before the advent of the 4th Republic in 1999. LEADERSHIP recalls that Kalu was the first elected governor […]

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