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Apr

04

2023

Tinubu commiserates with Senator Orji Kalu over wife’s death

NEWSBola Tinubu, death, Ifeoma Ada Uzor Kalu, orji Uzor Kalu

Tinubu commiserates with Senator Orji Kalu over wife's death The President-elect, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, has expressed his sympathy and condolences with the Chief Whip of the Senate who is also a former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, over the passing of his first wife, Mrs. Ifeoma Ada Kalu, at 61. While noting that the death of a loved one, like a wife, is painful and saddening, he urged the former governor to accept the loss as the will of God. "Please be consoled by the memories of the good time you both shared and the fact…

Jun

22

2022

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NASS: Workplace safety in Nigeria to improve as Kalu’s Bill gets first reading

NATIONAL NEWSChartered Institute of Environment and Safety Management, Environmental and Safety Management Bill, orji Uzor Kalu

NASS: Workplace safety in Nigeria to improve as Kalu’s Bill gets first reading Concerned with the poor state of environmental safety standards in the country, most especially at workplaces, the Senate on Tuesday passed the first reading a bill to regulate and control the training, basic skills development, registration and practice of environment and safety management in Nigeria with a view to ensure improved and quality service delivery. Through the the establishment of a Bill sponsored by the Senate Chief Whip Orji Kalu titled; "Environmental and safety management institute Bill, 2022 (SB. 1015)" an effective legal and institutional framework…

Jun

18

2022

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2023: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Abia North And You By Eberekpe Ogho

OPINION, POLITICSAbia north senatorial zone, orji Uzor Kalu

2023: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Abia North And You By Eberekpe Ogho Politics is here and electioneering is ongoing and fever and passion are pitching. One such pitches is the recent primaries that took place in the country, prominent was the *APC*. Reason? Senator Orji Uzor Kalu was a factor. Expectations were high; his fans, his disciples, his believers and followers expected nothing from him save the highest prize of the presidency. Because he has the clout, the riches, the wealth, the power and influence and contacts of most relevance, and more. But do all these count without…

Jun

17

2022

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Why Credible Leaders Like Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Should Be Re-elected

OPINION, POLITICSCredibility, orji Uzor Kalu

Why Credible Leaders Like Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Should Be Re-elected Credibility in leadership paves a long way for all politicians holding any post in the federation. When assigned to duty to serve your people and you show credibility, re-election is rest assured. Credible leadership is the ability to steer the wheels of good governance aright for the masses, implicitly the many decisions and actions of the leader goes a long way to determine to a very large extent the successfulness of the masses. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has proven to be credible by engaging in various strategies and specialties…

Jun

13

2022

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KALU LAMENTS KIDNAP OF ANGLICAN BISHOP, ADEROGBA, CATHOLIC PRIEST, KANTOMA

CRIMEBishop Oluwaseun Aderogba, Gunmen, kidnap, orji Uzor Kalu

KALU LAMENTS KIDNAP OF ANGLICAN BISHOP, ADEROGBA, CATHOLIC PRIEST, KANTOMA Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has condemned in strong terms the abduction of Bishop Oluwaseun Aderogba of Jebba Diocese, Anglican Church of Nigeria and wife. Lamenting the abduction of Catholic Priest in charge of St. Anthony Parish, Angware community in Jos East local government area of Plateau state, Kalu called on security agencies to put in their best in ensuring safe rescue of the victims. The former Governor, called on Nigerians to be vigilant, adding that the perpetrators of kidnapping, terrorism…

Jun

04

2022

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ORJI UZOR KALU: A ROUND PEG IN A ROUND HOLE

OPINION, POLITICS#Abia North Senatorial District, orji Uzor Kalu

ORJI UZOR KALU: A ROUND PEG IN A ROUND HOLE By: Koké Alozie Nwoko One of the worthy sons of Igbo land today is Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK), the Chief Whip of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He came to limelight when he was elected into the House of Representatives in 1991. The annulment of the 1993 presidential election by the then Federal military government and the subsequent institution of interim national government truncated the legislative dreams of the young lawmaker, Orji Uzor Kalu. Young OUK went back to his business…

May

25

2022

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2023: Do not field candidates against Senator Orji Uzor, Abia stakeholders to political parties

POLITICSabia state, orji Uzor Kalu

2023: Do not field candidates against Senator Orji Uzor, Abia stakeholders to political parties Abia political stakeholders have urged political parties in Abia state not to field candidates against the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The group included traditional rulers, youth groups, Abia professionals, academics, prominent members of the political class, and top businessmen, under the aegis of Abia Stakeholders for Peace and Development (ANSPEN). In a statement issued on Wednesday , made available to newsmen, the group drummed support for the re-election of Kalu who is the Chief Whip of the Senate. The leader…

Feb

23

2022

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“You deserve to be Nigeria’s President” Southwest Magazine declares for Orji Kalu

POLITICSendorsement, orji Uzor Kalu, Southwest magazine

"You deserve to be Nigeria's President" Southwest Magazine declares for Orji Kalu Leading Southwest Media group today declared the Chief Whip of the Senate , Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as the Most qualified to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari 2023. The media group, publisher's of Southwest first alert magazine said that the achievements of the former Governor within his first tenure in the 9th Senate and his impact as Governor of Abia (1999-2007), stressing that Orji Kalu's national appeal and close relationship with major ethnic groups in the country will unite the country. The Southwest based media organisation made this disclosure…

Feb

23

2022

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2023 Presidency: Group Endorses Orji Kalu

POLITICS#2023 Presidency of Igbo Extraction, 2023 general election, endorsement, orji Uzor Kalu, OUK movements, The National Grass Movement of Nigeria

2023 Presidency: Group Endorses Orji Kalu A political pressure group, The National Grass Movement of Nigeria, has endorsed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State to succeed President MuhammaduBuhariin2023. The National Coordinator, Mrs Ngozi Akaniru, who presided over the national conference of the movement in Awka, Anambra State, held last weekend, heartily appealed to the Senator to join the presidential race, saying, "Nigerians are impatiently waiting for him to rescue the country." Akaniru, while addressing over 2,000 delegates drawn from the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said the Senate Chief Whip’s acceptance nationwide…

Nov

30

2021

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You’re Progressive, Detribalised Nigerian, Group Hails Orji Kalu

POLITICS#Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Abia North, Detribalism, Igbo political elites, orji Uzor Kalu, Tribalism

You're Progressive, Detribalised Nigerian, Group Hails Orji Kalu Following the visit of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, at DSS Custody, a group, under the aegis of Abia North Peace Foundation, ANPF, has commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his outstanding leadership traits. The group expressed over the show of love, noting that the former Abia governor has continued to champion the cause of Ndigbo. According to the group, his recent visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was commendable. In a statement signed…