Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated the winner of the just concluded APC Presidential Primary election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu describing him as the right peg for the Nigerian hole.  The lawmaker also described the Presidential Candidate as a leader who has, over the years, raised men across the nation regardless of tribe and religion adding that he is well deserving of the loyalty he has received. While saluting President Muhammadu Buhari for demonstrating the true principles of democracy in the party throughout the process, he applauded  all other aspirants…

A recent report on social media has come to our attention, said to have been released by the Chief of Russian Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Force, containing allegations: That “there are four US-controlled biological laboratories operating in Nigeria”. That “WHO reports that the Monkeypox (MPX) virus responsible for outbreaks in Europe and elsewhere was imported from Nigeria where the United States of America deployed its biological infrastructure. In order words, MPX virus is generated in these laboratories”. The statement is not backed by any evidence. The designation and activities of Nigerian public health laboratories are known to the supervising…

The Member representing of Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu received a delegation of Ugwu Nkpa development Union as they paid him a courtesy call to celebrate his victory at the just concluded APC primary elections. Recieving the delegation, led by President General of Ugwu Nkpa Development Union Chief Amaechi Ikenyirimba at his country home in Agbamuzu Bende, Rep. Benjamin Kalu appreciated them for finding time to falicitate with him highlighting that they are the first community in Bende Federal Constituency to formally congratulate him on his victory at the primaries held on Friday 27th May, 2022. He challenged them…

From Kenneth Udeh Current member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu and eminent business mogul Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke have both been announced winners of the House of Representatives primary election of the All Progressive’s conducted on Friday in Abia North Senatorial district of Abia state. While Benjamin Kalu currently representing Bende Federal constituency is seeking a second term in office,  his counterpart Daniel Okeke also aims to represent Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency as a first time legislator if he eventually emerges. According to the result as declared and authenticated by APC Chairman primary election committee, Joe Eze Aruh…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has emerged candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to represent Bende Federal Constituency at the green chamber of the National Assembly. The election which was conducted under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral  (INEC), and monitored by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), The Department of Security Service (DSS), and Nigerian Civil Defence Corps began at about 11am with accreditation of Delegates commencing at 11:58am, voting began at 12:29pm and was concluded by 1:43pm. The APC Delegates from the 13 wards of Bende Federal Constituency gathered at Agbamuzu Bende in Bende…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu is set to launch an Ultramodern ICT center in Bende. Hon. Kalu made this known when he visited the center to inspect the progress of ongoing project. While speaking to a Drum Africa Correspondence, Rep. Kalu expressed satisfaction at level of progress recorded in the project, stating that it is a dream come through as he had long anticipated a time when the youths of Bende will have access to well-equipped ICT training centre to enhance their proficiency and training in the use of…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu celebrates Prof. Victor Ukaogo, a Professor of History and International Relations at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, describing him as one of the great minds of Bende. Rep. Kalu in a press statement expressed delight in celebrating the academic who has been a strong supporter to his mandate, appreciating him for his support over the years while congratulating him on his achievements in the education sector. While wishing him a happy birthday, the Representative prayed that God grants him more wisdom and long life in his journey through life. He wrote;…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu, today paid a condolence visit to a frontline aspirant for the PDP Gubernatorial election to commiserate with him on the death of his father-in-law, Late Sen. Francis Arthur Nzeribe who was recently laid to rest. The former PDP candidate for Bende Federal Constituency received the representative and his entourage at his country home in Igbere, Bende. Rep. Kalu while speaking during his visit expressed sadness on the news of the demise of the late Senator describing him as a great man who made giant political strides in the nation, especially at…

Following the outpouring of love, wishes and prayers for the Representative, Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has penned down a heartfelt message to his constituents, friends and well wishers. In a statement signed by the lawmaker, he acknowledged the prayers that came from far and wide in various mediums, expressing his delight as he read through the messages and wishes. He further reaffirmed his commitment to continue in his duty of delivering the dividends of democracy and good governance to the people, adding that what they have seen is just a tip…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu today April 4th, 2022 received delegates from Apuanu Item Development Union, Abuja branch as they paid him a courtesy visit at his office in the National Assembly Complex. The Vice President of the Association, Mr. Daniel Nwachukwu while introducing the delegates from the association thanked the Representative for being receptive and always opening his doors to his constituents at any given time, describing  him as a compassionate leader, one who is ever willing to listen to the problems of Bende constituents irrespective of his…