4 d. ago Sokoto Assembly Lauds Gov Aliyu For Executing Projects Without Borrowing

The deputy speaker of Sokoto State House of Assembly, Kabir Ibrahim Kware, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for executing numerous developmental projects without taking loans from any financial institution. He gave the commendation when he led the members of the legislature on Sallah’s homage to Gov. Aliyu. A statement issued by the press secretary to […]

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5 d. ago Sen Kalu has done so well for us, we are proud of him – Ifeanyi Uchendu

By Seyi Babalola The former Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu has commended Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senator representing Abia North (APC), for his remarkable contributions and acknowledged that he has done well for his constituency. Hon. Uchendu, made these known in a statement sent to Daily Sun […] The post Sen Kalu has done so well for us, we are proud of him – Ifeanyi Uchendu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. 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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8 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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1 week 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reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies The House of Representatives on Thursday rescinded its resolution on a bill seeking to strip vice president, governors and deputy governors of immunity.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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1 week ago UNICAL alumni affirms support for Justice Agim amid convocation controversy

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The University of Calabar Alumni Association has come to the defence of an alumnus of the institution and Supreme Court judge, Justice Emmanuel Agim, over the controversy about his participation in the 37th convocation ceremony and 50th anniversary celebration of the institution. The alumni in a statement by its national president, […] The post UNICAL alumni affirms support for Justice Agim amid convocation controversy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago From student to statesman: Deputy Speaker, Kalu blazes a trail at UNICAL’s 37th convocation lecture

By Levinus Nwabughiogu The crowd surged forward into the hall, adorned with elegance. From the staircase, imposing banners and retractable flex stands littered the environment, setting the tone for a grand occasion. It was a day for scholars from the ivory towers, elites, and political juggernauts to gather. Incidentally and fortunately, the skies had unleashed […] The post From student to statesman: Deputy Speaker, Kalu blazes a trail at UNICAL’s 37th convocation lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Watch your words, Onanuga warns Peter Obi over democracy comment

A presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, has cautioned former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, to be mindful of his statements after the former governor claimed that democracy in Nigeria had collapsed. Obi, while speaking at the 60th birthday colloquium for former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, in Abuja on Monday, said the Read More

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1 week ago Presidency slams Peter Obi over ‘democracy has collapsed in Nigeria’ remark

By John Ogunsemore Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has berated 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi over his remarks about democratic governance in Nigeria. Onanuga urged Obi to watch his utterances and stop playing to the gallery. Speaking at the 60th birthday colloquium for former Deputy Speaker of the House […] The post Presidency slams Peter Obi over ‘democracy has collapsed in Nigeria’ remark appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Wike hails Tinubu’s ‘transformative’ interventions in education

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to advancing higher education in Nigeria, describing his interventions as transformative. Speaking on Saturday at the University of Calabar after receiving an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Law during the institution’s 50th anniversary and 37th convocation ceremony, Wike praised Read More

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago It’s not in Osun’s interest for Aregbesola, Oyetola to be friends —Ex

Tribune Online It’s not in Osun’s interest for Aregbesola, Oyetola to be friends —Ex-Deputy Speaker, Lasun Yusuf A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Lasun Yusuf, in this interview by SAM NWAOKO, speaks on his absence from the Nigerian political scene and on a number of issues in the polity. You’ve been quiet for some time. What have you been involved in? I’ve been quiet politically but as an […] It’s not in Osun’s interest for Aregbesola, Oyetola to be friends —Ex-Deputy Speaker, Lasun Yusuf Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago ‘Illegal move’, Falana condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara, others

Tribune Online ‘Illegal move’, Falana condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara, others He further pointed out that even if a Governor’s office becomes vacant, the Deputy Governor must assume office, and in cases where both the Governor and Deputy Governor vacate their positions, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly must act as Governor for a maximum of three months before a new election is conducted. ‘Illegal move’, Falana condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara, others Tribune Online

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