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Jun

2023

Kalu is a shinning light, he will rise again.

Kalu is a shinning light, he will rise again. By Eke Okogbue Despite Orji Uzor Kalu's recent setback in losing the bid for the position of Senate President, there is reason to believe that he will rise again and continue to play a significant role in Nigerian politics. Kalu, known for his charismatic personality and strong leadership qualities, has demonstrated resilience throughout his career, and this setback is unlikely to dampen his ambitions or deter his political aspirations. Orji Uzor Kalu, a prominent Nigerian businessman and politician, has had a colorful political journey. He served as the governor of Abia…

May

2023

By Famous Reporters

Oshiomhole Recounts Relationship With Orji Kalu As NLC Boss

POLITICS#NLC, #OrjiUzorKalu, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

Oshiomhole Recounts Relationship With Orji Kalu As NLC Boss A former National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has recounted his relationship with former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu when he held sway as the Labour Union leader. Oshiomhole, a former Governor of Edo State described Kalu as a hard working and forthright leader. In a chat with Journalists in Abuja, Oshiomhole hailed Kalu as one of the governors the NLC had a good working relationship with from 1999-2007 due to Kalu's ability to pay workers salaries promptly. Oshiomhole noted that unlike what is happening…

May

2023

By Famous Reporters

10th NASS: Stop Campaign Of Calumny Against Orji Kalu, South-South Group Warns Afegbua

POLITICS#10thSenatePresidency, #APC, #OrjiUzorKalu

10th NASS: Stop Campaign Of Calumny Against Orji Kalu, South-South Group Warns Afegbua A pro-democracy group under the aegis of Niger Delta Political Assembly (NDPA), has said the campaign of calumny against the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu by Kazeem Afegbua is total disappointment to the South South region A statement on Friday by the leader of the group, Dr. Offiong Offiong warned Afegbua to desist from campaign of calumny against the former Abia State Governor in his desperate bid to becomes "Akpabio's SA on Media". Kazeem Afegbua, a former Commissioner of Information in Edo State says…

May

2023

By Famous Reporters

Senate President: What Should Not Happen Between Bola Tinubu and Orji Kalu

POLITICS#10thSenatePresidency, #BolaTinubu, #Democracy, #OrjiUzorKalu

Senate President: What Should Not Happen Between Bola Tinubu and Orji Kalu Since I am not a spokesperson for any politician, I worked harder than any other intellectuals of my calibre to see Tinubu's presidency to fruition robustly just in the interest of Nation-Building and National Interest. The argument against the choice of South East's Senator-Elect Orji Kalu for the Senate Presidency should not be lightly centred on parochialism. We must rather advocate for the right thing to do at this time of our evolving democracy. Having written a few paragraphs on this platform yesterday, I need to say that…

May

2023

By Famous Reporters

Kalu writes APC NWC, 108 Senators-elect of Intention to be Next Senate President

NATIONAL NEWS#10thSenatePresidency, #OrjiUzorKalu, #Pragmatism

Kalu writes APC NWC, 108 Senators-elect of Intention to be Next Senate President Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has written personal letters to the members of National Working Committee of All Progressives Congress(APC) and 108 Senators elect of his interest to be the next Senate President. This is even as he refuted the news making round that the South East Senators elect endorsed him , explaining that the Senators -elect of the South East only met to make a demand from the President-elect and the party and…

May

2023

By Famous Reporters

10TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: CALL FOR RIGHT MAN THAT’LL SUPPORT INCOMING PRESIDENT …as call for Senator Orji Kalu widens, ganners more support

OPINION#10thSenatePresidency, #OrjiUzorKalu

10TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: CALL FOR RIGHT MAN THAT'LL SUPPORT INCOMING PRESIDENT ...as call for Senator Orji Kalu widens, ganners more support By Law Emenike As the 10th National Assembly gets underway to be inaugurated, many Nigerians are calling on the ruling party, All Progressive Congress, APC not to dispense with the balance of power Nigeria has been known with since independence. Some youth activists based in the Northern part of Nigeria known as *Nigerians for a Better Future* has pleaded with the President - elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to ensure that the next President of the Senate…

May

2023

By Famous Reporters

Orji Uzor Kalu: The Embodiment of Inclusive Leadership and Progress for Nigeria

OPINION, POLITICS#10thSenatePresidency, #OrjiUzorKalu

Orji Uzor Kalu: The Embodiment of Inclusive Leadership and Progress for Nigeria Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK), a highly accomplished and influential figure in Nigerian politics, stands as a compelling choice for the esteemed position of Senate President. His extensive political experience, unwavering dedication to national unity, commitment to economic development, and representation of the South East geopolitical zone make a strong case for his elevation to this pivotal office. By ensuring equitable representation for the South East, Nigeria's democracy would be strengthened, fostering national unity and inclusiveness across all regions. Currently serving as the Chief Whip of the…

Apr

2023

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu, Orji Kalu meet behind closed doors

POLITICS#BolaTinubu, #OrjiUzorKalu

Tinubu, Orji Kalu meet behind closed doors Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is currently meeting with the former Lagos State Governor and President-elect of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the farmer's Asokoro home in Abuja. Kalu leading contender for the Senate Presidency, according to sources arrived Tinubu’s residence at exactly 5:31pm. Shortly after disembarking from his Black Toyota Land cruiser SUV, the former Governor decked in white attire was ushered in straight to meet with Tinubu. The APC stalwart, who was officially out of Nigeria since March 22, returned about one month…

Apr

2023

By Famous Reporters

You have blazed many trails, Rep. Onuigbo hails Sen. Kalu at 63

NEWS#OrjiUzorKalu, Rep.SamOnuigbo

You have blazed many trails, Rep. Onuigbo hails Sen. Kalu at 63 Rep. Sam Onuigbo, the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State has felicitated with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu MON, the Chief Whip of the Senate. In his hearty message, Odozi-Obodo commended the former Governor of Abia State for the feats he had achieved during his days as a Governor. "Happy 63rd birthday celebrations to the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, and the Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu MON. "Over the course of…

Apr

2023

By Famous Reporters

10th NASS: Opusunju backs Igbo Senate Presidency, Drums Support for Orji Kalu

NATIONAL NEWS#10thNationalAssembly, #10thSenatePresidency, #OrjiUzorKalu

10th NASS: Opusunju backs Igbo Senate Presidency, Drums Support for Orji Kalu By Ogochukwu Isioma Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr Silva Opusunju says the South-East geo-political zone should be allowed to produce Senate President for justice, fairness, equity and greater political inclusion. Opusunju made the call in an interview with METROWATCH over the weekend in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. He said allowing the South-East to produce the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly would help calm nerves in the…