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Election
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…
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Breaking: APC suspends Orji Kalu
Less than 24 hours to the National Assembly election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu(Abia North) over alleged anti-party activities and other offenses. APC, in a letter conveying Kanu’s suspension, said it was with immediate effect. Kalu had been at loggerheads with the leadership and members of Abia APC over allegations that…
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Presidency: I will consider contesting if APC zones ticket to South-East—Orji Kalu
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, says he will consider contesting for president if the All Progressives Congress (APC) zones its presidential ticket to the South-East region. Kalu disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday after Christmas and…
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2023: Group plans one-million-man march to compel Kalu to declare for president
The Leader of an Orji Kalu pro-group in Abia, Mr. Josiah Kalu, says the group is mobilizing other affiliate groups in the country for a one-million-man march to persuade the Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, to declare for president in 2023. Kalu said this in Umuahia on Wednesday during a news briefing by the group, called “Orji Kalu Speaks…
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Orji Kalu rejoices with President Buhari at 79
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu on Friday in Abuja, said that President Muhammadu Buhari has taken Nigeria to enviable heights, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Kalu, who said this in his goodwill message to rejoice with Buhari on his 79th birthday anniversary, described the President as a rare leader with strong passion for the…
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2023 Presidency: Group endorses Orji Kalu
Ahead of the 2023 General Elections, a pro-democracy group under the aegis of Political Movement Alliance (PMA), has endorsed the Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, for the presidential race. The National Secretary of PMA, Mr. Akinpelumi Bode, in a communiqué issued after the group’s monthly convention on Monday in Abuja, said that the leadership of the group,…
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Dowen College: Orji Kalu laments death of 12 -year-old Oromoni
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has expressed sadness over the death of 12-year-old student- Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr) of Dowen college, Lagos. Kalu, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, described the events leading to his death as wicked, unacceptable and highly condemnable. The former governor of Abia commended the Lagos State government for shutting down…
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Orji Kalu commiserates with Igbinedion family over Maria Igbinedion’s death
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has condoled with the Igbinedion family in Benin, over the death of Mrs. Maria Igbinedion, mother of former Gov. Lucky Igbinedion of Edo. Kalu, in a condolence message issued on Friday in Abuja, described the deceased as a woman of virtue. The former governor of Abia acknowledged the outstanding attributes of the…
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Politics
Orji Kalu hails Arthur Eze @ 73
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the founder and Chairman of Atlas Oranto Petroleum Ltd, Chief Arthur Eze on his 73rd birthday. Kalu, in a congratulatory message on Thursday in Abuja, described the celebrant as a rare gem with passion for humanity. The former governor of Abia, acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the philanthropist to…
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News
Orji Kalu hails Arthur Eze @ 73
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the founder and Chairman of Atlas Oranto Petroleum Ltd, Chief Arthur Eze on his 73rd birthday. Kalu, in a congratulatory message on Thursday in Abuja, described the celebrant as a rare gem with passion for humanity. The former governor of Abia, acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the philanthropist to…
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Sports
I’ll handle Super Eagles better than Gernot Rohr, says Sen. Orji Kalu
Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, says he will handle the Super Eagles better than its present coach, Gernot Rohr, following the disappointing 1-1 draw the team played with Blue Sharks of Cape Verde. The outcome of the match played in Lagos, though disappointing, ensured that the Super Eagles qualified for the Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off. The…
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2023 Presidency: Why northern youths are supporting Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate. Sen. Orji Kalu, on Friday in Abuja, said that northern groups were drumming support for him to vie for president in 2023 because they found him worthy to deliver good governance to the nation. Kalu, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that credibility, honesty and the capacity to deliver…
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NEWS
Orji Kalu renews call for Igbos to support Buhari on infrastructure development
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has renewed the call for Igbos to work with President Muhammadu Buhari and appreciate him for the infrastructure in the South-East. Kalu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, said that supporting Buhari would attract more federal projects to the region. The lawmaker representing…
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Jonathan@ 64: Former president’s attributes worthy of emulation, says Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on the occasion of his 64th birthday anniversary. Kalu, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, acknowledged the contributions of the former president to the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria and beyond. While noting that Jonathan is a strong advocate of…
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Orji Kalu mourns Sani Dangote
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has commiserated with the President of Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, over the death of his younger brother, Alhaji Sani Dangote. Kalu, in a condolence message issued on Monday in Abuja, described the deceased, who was until his death the Vice Chairman of Dangote Group of Companies, as…
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Kalu congratulates Ladoja at 77
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has congratulated former Governor of Oyo State, Sen. Rashidi Ladoja at 77, describing him as a consummate politician and statesman. Kalu, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, acknowledged Ladoja’s contributions to the social, economic and political development of Oyo State and Nigeria in general. While extolling Ladoja’s virtues, Kalu urged politicians…
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Orji Kalu calls for better united, peaceful Nigeria
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. , has called for a more united and peaceful Nigeria to ensure a prosperous nation. Kalu made the call when Chief Frank Umeh, a business mogul hosted him to a dinner on Thursday in Abuja. He urged Nigerians to always be patriotic, imbibe forgiveness, sacrifice, piety and brotherhood in their daily endeavours. “I…
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