12 h. 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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43 h. 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 d. 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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5 d. 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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8 d. ago African pillar of sports Orji Uzor Kalu congratulates Kirsty Coventry on historic election as IOC president

Forbes-rated billionaire and former Governor of Abia State Orji Uzor Kalu has congratulated Kirsty Coventry on her historic election as the first African and first female President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Kalu, in a statement signed on Thursday from Washington DC, hailed Coventry’s achievement as a groundbreaking moment for Africa and global sports […] The post African pillar of sports Orji Uzor Kalu congratulates Kirsty Coventry on historic election as IOC president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Senate drops Orji Kalu’s brother, confirms 12 N’Assembly Service Commissioners

The Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of 12 people as members of the National Assembly Service Commission. The Red read more Senate drops Orji Kalu’s brother, confirms 12 N’Assembly Service Commissioners

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9 d. ago N’Assembly commission: Senate withholds confirmation of Orji Uzor Kalu’s brother

Tribune Online N’Assembly commission: Senate withholds confirmation of Orji Uzor Kalu’s brother The Senate on Wednesday refused to confirm the nomination of Dr. Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). N’Assembly commission: Senate withholds confirmation of Orji Uzor Kalu’s brother Tribune Online

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1 week ago IPOB Condemns Abia Police For Summoning Bende LG Leaders Over Killing Of Fulani Herder In Self

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to the Nigeria Police, urging them to cease intimidating the Igbo people. This comes after leaders from Bende Local Government Area in Abia State were summoned over allegations of killing a Fulani herder. IPOB condemned the summoning, asserting that the Igbo people will defend […] The post IPOB Condemns Abia Police For Summoning Bende LG Leaders Over Killing Of Fulani Herder In Self-defence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator representing Abia North and Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has rejected a call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running […] The post Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sen Kalu rejects NYLF’s call to run for president, reconfirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

By Kenneth Udeh Senate committee chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC) and senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has rejected the call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running mate. […] The post Sen Kalu rejects NYLF’s call to run for president, reconfirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago APC chieftain Ifeanyi Ogbonna applauds Senator Kalu on Amannagwu Arochukwu road

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Abia chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon. Ifeanyi Ogbonna has hailed Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for executing and completing the Amannagwu Arochukwu Road in Arochukwu Local Government Area (LGA). The Ohafia and Arochukwu party chieftain, in a statement issued from his media office on Wednesday, extolled Kalu […] The post APC chieftain Ifeanyi Ogbonna applauds Senator Kalu on Amannagwu Arochukwu road appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “We’re Monitoring You, Don’t Misuse N250bn Allocated For S’East Development” – IPOB Warns Orji Kalu, Others

Indigenous People of Biafra has issued warning to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and other politicians in South-East over N250 billion  allocated for South East Development Commission. The group in a statement by its Spokesman, Emma Powerful on Sunday, insisted that the funds should be used for the region’s development. IPOB emphasised the urgent need for […] The post “We’re Monitoring You, Don’t Misuse N250bn Allocated For S’East Development” – IPOB Warns Orji Kalu, Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Igbo Presidency Not Feasible in 2027, Tinubu Must Finish Tenure – Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a Nigerian federal lawmaker, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will present only one presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. Speaking on the issue, Kalu emphasized the need for an Igbo president but clarified that such a shift would not occur in 2027. He insisted that President Bola Tinubu, […] The post Igbo Presidency Not Feasible in 2027, Tinubu Must Finish Tenure – Orji Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC

Tribune Online 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC Members of the House of Representatives' Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) on Monday, unanimously approved the sum of N250 billion proposed for the South East Development Commission for 2025 fiscal year. 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC Tribune Online

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last month Afenifere backs Kalu, says declaring Abiola President long overdue

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, said declaring of the late winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, as President post-humously was long overdue. Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Justice Faloye,  stated this in an interview with The PUNCH, backing an earlier call on Tuesday by Senator Orji Kalu from Read More

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