26 h. ago PIA: Nigeria Must Win Battle Against $79.4m Daily Oil Theft — Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon . Benjamin Kalu, on Monday, said Nigeria must win the battle against oil theft, which continued to cost it approximately $79.4 million daily. Kalu said while Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 has revolutionalise the nation’s oil industry, continued legislative attention was absolutely required to address the lingering […]

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28 h. ago Enactment of PIA attracts over $16bn investment commitments — Deputy Speaker

Tribune Online Enactment of PIA attracts over $16bn investment commitments — Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Monday expressed excitement over the pivotal role played by Enactment of PIA attracts over $16bn investment commitments — Deputy Speaker Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Legislature: CoSPal lauds Abbas, Kalu over “open parliament”

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, in opening up the House to the citizens. CoSPal, in a statement by its Secretary General, Dapo Oyewole, lauded the the House leadership for […] The post Legislature: CoSPal lauds Abbas, Kalu over “open parliament” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NASS: Special seats for women  not financial burden on govt – Kalu 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that creating special seats for women in the Federal Legislature will not over burden the Federal Government financially. Kalu, according to a statement by his special assistant, on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, stated this delivering his remarks at a […] The post NASS: Special seats for women  not financial burden on govt – Kalu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘My Party, Our Party Now Is ADC’, Ihedioha Tells Supporters, Followers

Former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has informed his teeming supporters and followers that he had moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after quiting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing the leaders of his grasstoots-based Rebuild Imo Movement (RIM) structure at his Civil Centre residence on Thursday, […]

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1 week ago Lagos LG poll: Deputy Speaker Meranda calls for unity among APC members

By Lukman Olabiyi The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has called for unity among members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the local government poll, slated for Saturday, July 12. Meranda made the call following a strategic meeting held at Lagos House, Marina, between […] The post Lagos LG poll: Deputy Speaker Meranda calls for unity among APC members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sen Kalu lauds Tinubu, Deputy Speaker for establishing federal institutions in Bende

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Abia-North senator, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bills establishing the Federal College of Education, Bende, and the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende, both in Abia State. Coming under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Rules to make a personal […] The post Sen Kalu lauds Tinubu, Deputy Speaker for establishing federal institutions in Bende appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden

Tribune Online Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for debt cancellation mechanisms, including... Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Senate confirms Tinubu’s regional development commissions’ appointments

Tribune Online Senate confirms Tinubu’s regional development commissions’ appointments Among the key confirmations was Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who Senate confirms Tinubu’s regional development commissions’ appointments Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger Assembly delegation visits Lapai over student robbery attacks

Tribune Online Niger Assembly delegation visits Lapai over student robbery attacks A delegation from the Niger State House of Assembly, headed by Deputy Speaker Hon. Afiniki Eunice Dauda, recently visited the Lapai community to express condolences following a series of robbery attacks targeting students... Niger Assembly delegation visits Lapai over student robbery attacks Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu reaffirms commitment to good governance through infrastructure development in FCT, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his unwavering commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian feels the positive impact of good governance. Speaking through his representative, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, at the commissioning of the new Collector Road CN2, popularly known as Zakari A. Kiari Street, on Thursday, […] The post Tinubu reaffirms commitment to good governance through infrastructure development in FCT, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue Killings Barbaric, Disturbing, Totally Unacceptable – Kalu

Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the killings in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma local government area of Benue state, describing them as barbaric, disturbing and unacceptable. Kalu, therefore, urged security agencies to collaborate and act decisively to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators of these heinous crimes. Condoling […]

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4 w. ago Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on collaboration

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Kalu, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, described the killings as barbaric and totally unacceptable. The deputy speaker, […] The post Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on collaboration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Benue killings: Deputy speaker urges security agencies to collaborate

Benjamin Kalu has urged security agencies to collaborate in addressing the growing security challenges in the country. read more Benue killings: Deputy speaker urges security agencies to collaborate

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4 w. ago Constitution review: Kalu seeks stakeholders’ input on security reforms

Tribune Online Constitution review: Kalu seeks stakeholders’ input on security reforms Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Monday emphasised the importance of stakeholders insights in shaping effective security policies in Nigeria. Constitution review: Kalu seeks stakeholders’ input on security reforms Tribune Online

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