64 h. ago Benjamin Kalu sympathises with victims of Onitsha market fire

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed sympathy for the victims who lost valuable items to the fire incident at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra recently. Recall that a fire outbreak broke out on Saturday at the popular Onitsha main market in the state’s commercial hub, from one of Read More

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3 d. ago Benjamin Kalu: From Studying Under Tree Shade To Building Classrooms

The life of Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has over the years been defined by this biblical injunction as charity is at the forefront of his personal and official life. For those who keep pulse on Deputy Speaker Kalu’s trajectory, will agree that he lives a life […]

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5 d. ago Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies

Tribune Online Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies The House of Representatives on Thursday rescinded its resolution on a bill seeking to strip vice president, governors and deputy governors of immunity. The lawmakers passed the resolution in response to a motion sponsored by the Majority Leader, Honourable Julius Ihonvbere. While speaking on the bill, Deputy Speaker, Honourable Benjamin Kalu, explained that the bill […] Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Anambra Rep Clara Nnabuife Dumps YPP For APGA In House Of Reps

The lawmaker representing Orumba North/Orumba South Federal Constituency of Anambra State in the House of Representatives, Clara Nnabuife, has officially defected from the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Her defection was announced during Thursday’s plenary session, with Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who presided over proceedings in the absence of […]

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5 d. ago Senate Approves Bills To Establish Federal Varsity Of Medical Sciences, COE In Abia

The Senate has approved the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende (Establishment) Bill and the Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Bill, for third reading, marking a significant step towards the establishment of the two tertiary institutions in Abia State. Sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, […]

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6 d. ago Reps, Ikwerre group hail Tinubu for endorsing S’South, S’West Development Commission bills

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The House of Representatives, yesterday, commended President Bola Tinubu for assenting to the South-South and South West Development Commission Bills. Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary, thanked the president for ensuring that all geo-political zones have their respective development commissions. Kalu said the creation of the development […] The post Reps, Ikwerre group hail Tinubu for endorsing S’South, S’West Development Commission bills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Reps propose varsity degree as minimum qualification for LG chair

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill proposing a first degree as the minimum qualification for the position of local government chairman, among other provisions. The bill, one of 42 passed for second reading during Wednesday’s plenary, was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, along with eight other lawmakers. Read More

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9 d. ago Kalu seeks gender equality in varsity admission, hails Tinubu’s education initiatives

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin  Kalu has called for gender parity in admission into the nation’s universities. This is just as he commended the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for its commitment to education particularly  the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act as an important initiative. . Delivering a lecture at Read More

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Blue Economy potential not fully tapped — Benjamin Kalu

Says continent can rake in £576bn annually, create 127m jobs by 2063 From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has argued that the country and the continent at large have not fully tapped into the resources of the blue economy. He said the sector remained largely untapped, […] The post Nigeria’s Blue Economy potential not fully tapped — Benjamin Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Reps probe delayed disbursement of conditional cash transfer

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate the delay in the disbursement of conditional cash transfers to some nominees under the Household Upliftment Programme of the Federal Government. During a plenary session presided over by Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, the House agreed to constitute an ad hoc committee to probe the delay in Read More

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1 week ago Reps to probe delay in conditional cash transfer disbursement

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate the delay in disbursing the conditional cash transfer to some nominees of the Household Upliftment Programme of the Federal Government. This is just as the House during a plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to probe the Read More

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4 w. ago State creation: Reps panel sets new deadline for submission of proposals

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has set March 26 as  the new deadline for the submission of proposals for the creation of new states and new local government areas. The deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu,on Monday, said the extension […] The post State creation: Reps panel sets new deadline for submission of proposals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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