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Mar

31

2023

Endeley backs Kalu for Senate Presidency, describes him as prudent, transparent

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Endeley backs Kalu for Senate Presidency, describes him as prudent, transparent Alegal luminary, Barr. Henry Endeley, has supported Senate Chief Whip Orji Uzor Kalu to emerge Senate President of the 10th Assembly. He said Kalu, whom he has knew over 40 years ago as his school mate at University of Maiduguri, remains the best person for the job without prejudice to the rights and interest of other contestants. The lawyer, while addressing journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital noted that Kalu possessed exceptional leadership skills, experience and competence for the job. He said that…

Mar

26

2023

By Famous Reporters

SENATE PRESIDENT: My Ambition Is To Serve Nigeria, Orji Uzor Kalu Declares

POLITICS#OrjiUzorKalu

ASENATE PRESIDENT: My Ambition Is To Serve Nigeria, Orji Uzor Kalu Declares By Comrade Bello Osaretin “I will be a senate president for all, irrespective of party affinity, tribe, religion and ethnicity.” Orji Uzor kalu asserts. A fortnight ago, Sen Orji Uzor kalu declared to seek for the highest position in the Senate, and looking at the quality of his leadership disposition, the interest of Nigerians seems to be upmost in his agenda, for the urge to join hands with the president-elect, other senators-elect and well meaning Nigerians to build a great country one could be proud to call Nigeria,…

Mar

24

2023

By Famous Reporters

Selecting Orji Kalu as Senate President ‘ll spearhead inclusion of South-East politically – Yesufu

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Selecting Orji Kalu as Senate President ‘ll spearhead inclusion of South-East politically – Yesufu Chairman, League of Patriotic Lawyers, Abubakar Yesufu, has said the ambition of the Senate Chief Whip , Senator Orji Kalu, to become the Senate President should be supported to expedite the inclusion of the South-East in the emerging political configuration. He also enjoined Igbo to rally round the former Abia State governor to ensure he emerges. Yesufu said this in a statement made available to Vanguard. His words:” Orji Kalu is urbane, experienced and highly cosmopolitan. “He will we accepted in all political zones as a…

Mar

18

2023

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Breaking! President Buhari signs into Law Sen. Kalu’s Bill empowering states to build railways

NATIONAL NEWS#MuhammaduBuhari, #OrjiUzorKalu, railway

Breaking! President Buhari signs into Law Sen. Kalu's Bill empowering states to build railways President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the constitutional amendment Bill sponsored by the Chief Whip of the Senate Senator Orji Uzor Kalu granting States in the country powers to construct railways. The law titled a Bill for an Act to alter the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As amended ) to provide that the Federal Government and the State Governments shall have concurrent Legislative powers on Railway and to provide for matters Related thereto,2021 was among the 16 Constitutional Amendments signed into…

Mar

17

2023

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Quit telling lies to damage my reputation over Senate presidency– Orji Kalu urges colleagues

NATIONAL NEWS#10thSenatePresidency, #OrjiUzorKalu, #SenatePresident

Quit telling lies to damage my reputation over Senate presidency– Orji Kalu urges colleagues As the battle for Senate presidency intensifies, Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has raised the alarm over attacks on his personality. The former Abia State governor who made this known in a statement on Thursday, said people have resorted to telling lies with the aim of damaging his reputation over the position of senate presidency. According to Kalu, the10th Senate should be focused on how to improve the lives of Nigerians they were elected to represent rather than…

Mar

10

2023

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OUK AS THE NEXT SENATE PRESIDENT: A Case for Equity, Fairness, and Justice

POLITICS#APC, #OrjiUzorKalu

OUK AS THE NEXT SENATE PRESIDENT: A Case for Equity, Fairness, and Justice Orji Uzor Kalu is the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District. He is the current Chief Whip of the Senate (4th highest-ranking Senator). He served as the Executive Governor of Abia State from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He also plays a significant role in the private sector. Why Zoning the Senate President to South East is the right thing to do With the 10th National Assembly beginning to take formation, the conversation surrounding the next Senate President is beginning to intensify. Our vibrant compatriots from…

Mar

07

2023

By Famous Reporters

Orji Kalu receives certificate of return (See Photos)

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Orji Kalu receives certificate of return (See Photos) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificate of return to the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The certificate was presented on Tuesday at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja. Kalu was declared the winner of the Abia North Senatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after he defeated his closest rival, Mr. Nnamdi Iroh Orji of the Labour Party. Kalu, a two-term Governor of Abia state polled a total of 30,805 votes to defeat Iroh who polled 27,540 votes and another opponent, Senator…

Mar

01

2023

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Kalu Hails Tinubu’s Victory

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Kalu Hails Tinubu's Victory Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated the President- elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Describing the victory of Tinubu as a good and timely development, Kalu commended the President-elect for his courage, political dexterity and maturity. The former Governor, who is also returning as Senator representing Abia North Senatorial district called on the presidential candidates of other political parties to join hands with the President elect in building a prosperous nation. The Senate Chief Whip cautioned politicians and other stakeholders against divisive utterances, adding that…

Feb

27

2023

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Breaking!!! 2023: INEC Declares Orji Kalu Winner for Abia-North

POLITICS#AbiaNorth, #OrjiUzorKalu

Breaking!!! 2023: INEC Declares Orji Kalu Winner for Abia-North Chief Whip of the Senate and Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been declared winner of the Abia-North Senatorial elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the Nation's Electoral umpire, the former Governor polled a total of 30,805 Votes to defeat his major opponents Mao Ohuabunwa of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) 15, 175 votes and Nnamdi Iroh of the Labour Party who polled 27,540 votes. Declaring the result at the Ohafia collation center, INEC's returning officer for Abia-North Mr. Chinedu Nnamdi Declared…

Feb

24

2023

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2023: APGA, NNPP, APM, AAC, APP Campaign, Endorse Senator Orji Kalu

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2023: APGA, NNPP, APM, AAC, APP Campaign, Endorse Senator Orji Kalu More opposition Parties in Abia State have continued to throw their weight behind the return bid of the incumbent Senator representing Abia-North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to the National Assembly. With days to the much anticipated election , candidates of various major opposition political parties have aligned with Senator Kalu's quest citing his ability to expedite iconic developmental projects in Abia-North during his first tenure. Some of the parties in Include; Presidential candidate Kwakwanso's , New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), African Action Congress (AAC), All Progressives Grand Alliance…