8 h. ago Tinubu, Buhari, Kefas, Ododo, Kalu, CAN, others, mourn Pope Francis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Fred Ezeh, Abuja and Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo   President Bola Tinubu; former President Muhammadu Buhari; the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi; Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas; his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed  Ododo; Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have all joined Catholic faithful across […] The post Tinubu, Buhari, Kefas, Ododo, Kalu, CAN, others, mourn Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago You’ve redefined quality leadership – Ignes celebrates Sen Orji Kalu at 65

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Ignes, has congratulated the Lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on the occasion of his 65th birthday, describing the former Abia Governor’s leadership strides as impactful, valuable and indelible. Chronicling Kalu’s business, political and philanthropic […] The post You’ve redefined quality leadership – Ignes celebrates Sen Orji Kalu at 65 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Tinubu hails Orji Uzor Kalu’s patriotism on his 65th birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on his 65th birthday, hailing the former Abia State governor’s unwavering patriotism and transformative impact on Nigeria’s political and economic landscape. In a statement marking the milestone, issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President […] The post Tinubu hails Orji Uzor Kalu’s patriotism on his 65th birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the escalating insecurity across the country, Abia North lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has challenged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to end the scourge. As a way out of the dire situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission, called for investment of more […] The post Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in the country, Abia North Lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for urgent steps by the Government to end the ugly scourge. In light of the prevailing situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission advocated for the investment of additional […] The post Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Abia 2027: Party bigwigs attend Sen Kalu’s unity meeting, reaffirm APC’s readiness for elections

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja   The Aso Villa home of Abia-North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday evening played host to Top stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in the state on the behest of the Party’s National Welfare Officer of the party, Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, in collaboration with the state leadership. […] The post Abia 2027: Party bigwigs attend Sen Kalu’s unity meeting, reaffirm APC’s readiness for elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lawan pays condolence visit to Katsina gov after mother’s death

Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, whose mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru, recently passed away. This was disclosed in a statement issued by his media office in Abuja. Sarafa’u reportedly died on March 23 at the age of 93. During the visit, Lawan expressed Read More

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1 week ago Senator Kalu mourns Pascal Dozie, describes him as a distinguished statesman

Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has paid tribute to late Pascal Dozie, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian and a distinguished statesman who contributed immensely to national development. The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, passed […] The post Senator Kalu mourns Pascal Dozie, describes him as a distinguished statesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kalu demands prosecution of Chinese miners, police officer’s killers in Abia

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Abia State Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen who Read More

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2 w. ago Sen Kalu demands swift prosecution of killers of Chinese expatriates, police officer in Abia

Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission( SEDC) and senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on the Inspector General of Police and Abia State government to ensure an immediate arrest of the killers of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were said […] The post Sen Kalu demands swift prosecution of killers of Chinese expatriates, police officer in Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PHOTOS: Obi, FRSC zonal boss visit Katsina gov over mother’s death

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, paid a condolence visit to Katsina State Governor Mallam Dikko Radda following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Barebari, who died at the age of 93. This was contained in a statement by Radda’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed and made available Read More

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Igbo youths commend Sen. Kalu’s selfless service to constituents

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu   The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), has commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his exceptional dedication to the people of Abia North Senatorial Zone.   In a statement signed by its President General, Goodluck Ibem, COSEYL expressed astonishment and admiration for Senator Kalu’s selfless commitment to his constituents. […] The post Igbo youths commend Sen. Kalu’s selfless service to constituents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate confirms Orji Kalu’s brother as N’Assembly commission member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the second nominee from the South-East, Nnanna Uzor-Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission. Kalu, a former two-term House of Representatives member, is the younger brother of former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu. He joined 11 others who were cleared last week. Kalu’s Read More

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3 w. ago Kalu’s EFCC case: Ohanaeze alleges persecution of Igbo politicians

The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has raised the alarm over the recent Court of Appeal order granting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the latitude to challenge a Federal High Court’s decision that had previously barred the prosecution of former Abia State Governor and senator, representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, over […] The post Kalu’s EFCC case: Ohanaeze alleges persecution of Igbo politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Shettima leads FG’s delegation to Katsina over demise of gov’s mum

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led a delegation of the Federal Government on a condolence visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru, who passed on last Saturday at the age of 93. He was accompanied by the member representing […] The post Shettima leads FG’s delegation to Katsina over demise of gov’s mum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Shettima leads FG delegation to Katsina following Radda’s mother’s demise

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led a delegation of the Federal Government on a condolence visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 93. He was accompanied by the member representing […] The post Shettima leads FG delegation to Katsina following Radda’s mother’s demise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Senator Orji Uzor Kalu extends condolences to Katsina Governor on mother’s passing

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, over the loss of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari. In a statement on Monday , Senator Kalu described the late matriarch as a woman of virtue, selflessness, […] The post Senator Orji Uzor Kalu extends condolences to Katsina Governor on mother’s passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Tinubu, Governors condole with Katsina Governor over mother’s death

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari.    The 93-year-old matriarch passed away late on Saturday.   The post Tinubu, Governors condole with Katsina Governor over mother’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Igbo youths slam Kalu retrial as plot against South East leaders

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri An Igbo group under the aegis of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has described the sudden retrial of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, as a plot to harass and intimidate Igbo leaders. The President General of the group, Goodluck Ibem, reacting to the leave granted by […] The post Igbo youths slam Kalu retrial as plot against South East leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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