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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has felicitated the Lead Pastor, Streams of Joy International, and Convener of Global Prayer Platform, New Seasons Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), Pastor Jerry Eze on his 41st birthday. Kalu in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu praises God for Eze’s Pastoral call through which the gospel is being expanded across across the globe. He noted that for many years, Pastor Eze has remained committed, impacting lives and restoring lost souls to the Kingdom of God. Kalu expressed gratitude to the…

Action Alliance candidate for Bende federal constituency, Abia State in the February 2023 general elections, Ifeanyi Igbokwe has distanced himself from the ill-fated struggle to upturn the peoples mandate for the deputy speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu at the National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting at Umuahia, the State capital. Appearing on a Radio programme on Rapid FM in Umuahia after filing a withdrawal motion on notice before the tribunal, Igbokwe expressed shock that someone used his name to file a suit against Kalu. He announced that he was impersonated by someone yet to be identified at the tribunal,…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his choices of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Kalu also commended Tinubu for fulfilling his promise of having more women and youths in his cabinet. While expressing optimism, that the appointees would deliver on the renewed hope agenda of Mr President, the Deputy Speaker however appealed to him to give the Southeast region more slots in line with the federal character principle. The Deputy Speaker said, “I commend our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his choices of…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has urged the leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the south east and indeed, Igbo leaders to unite as one and pursue their common destiny against all odds. Kalu made the appeal, Wednesday, when the APC leaders in Abia led by Senators Chris Adighije and Nkechi Nwogu paid him a courtesy visit in his office. He said: “These are men and women of capacity that the state and nation needs. I’m most delighted to have you here. The realization that we are all in this together, whether it’s in…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has assured the leadership of Ohabuike Amamba Community of Uzuakoli, that plans to rescue them from the erosion menace is already in the pipeline. The Leadership of Ohabuike Amamba, a social cultural group in Uzuakoli Bende LGA of Abia State, led by the President General, Mr. Chilasa Kanu and Secretary General, Barr. Ikedieze Ekpe paid a courtesy visit, to the Office of the Deputy Speaker at the House of Representatives Complex in Abuja. Other Ohabuike leaders who joined in the visit today are Chief…

As the world celebrates Fathers today, the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has appreciated all fathers and father figures in Bende and across the Nation wishing them a Happy Father’s Day. Rep. Kalu in his message, acknowledged that fatherhood is a significant role that builds the core of the society through their experience, lessons and support and should be celebrated, adding that fathers are pivotal to the growth and development of not just the family, but communities and the nation at large. Rep. Kalu prayed for God’s grace and blessings for all fathers while urging them to…

It was an evening of glitz and glamour as the newly elected Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Honourable Benjamin Kalu was celebrated by his constituents, colleagues, family friends and well wishers as he embarked on a new phase in his political career. Recognizing this recent elevation as a stepping stone rather than a culmination, the Deputy Speaker was joined by an array of prominent Nigerian political leaders, Generals, business tycoons, and celebrities at what was a double celebration  held in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023. Arriving the venue in his resplendent white…

The Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, and Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has said that the Forum has resolved to back the choice of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Office of Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the 10th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudern Abbas PhD, and Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. The Governor made the disclosure when he hosted the campaign team of the Abbas/Kalu joint ticket led by the Joint Task –10th Assembly Coalition at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge on Monday evening in Asokoro Abuja. He said the party has made the…

As engagements and consultations continue ahead of the inauguration of the 10th Assembly, the anointed candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Office of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Benjamin Kalu accompanied by members of the Joint Task committee paid a courtesy visit to the Former President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at his private residence in Abuja on Saturday, June 3, 2023. The duo were warmly received by the former President who was visibly delighted to have them in his home. Introductions and discussions…

APC Consensus Candidates for the Office of Speaker and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Tajudeen Abbas and Rep. Benjamin Kalu today paid a courtesy visit to the wife of the President, Senator. Oluremi Tinubu at their private residence in Abuja with other members of the Joint Task team and women in parliament to congratulate her on a successful inauguration and transition into the new administration. The First Lady who was joined by the wife of the Speaker of House of Representatives Mrs Salamatu Gbajabiamila, the APC women leader Dr Betta Edu, Senator Aishatu Binani APC Guber Candidate in Adamawa and other…