Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Candidate for the Office of the Deputy Speaker for the 10th Assembly, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has celebrated children across the Nation on this year’s Children’s Day celebration. The Representative in a congratulatory message stated that children are the hope for a brighter tomorrow and a sustainable nation and as such a conducive environment for growth should be secured for them. He added that it is a task for the older generation and they should remain committed to it. Rep. Kalu further stated that the 10th House of Representatives will also commit to strategic legislative…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and APC Frontline Candidate for the Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Reps, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has extended his good wishes to Prof. Victor Ukaogo, a Professor of History and International Relations at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, describing him as a true ally and one of the great minds Bende has produced. Rep. Kalu in a congratulatory message applauded the academic for his numerous achievements, particularly in the education sector while acknowledging him as one of Bende’s shining stars. Rep Kalu further commended Prof. Ukaogo for his dedication and unwavering commitment…

The recent certificate saga involving Ben Kalu, a member of the House of Representatives representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, has once again brought to the fore the issue of political opposition attempting to tarnish the reputation of their opponents.   It is obvious that the recent request for the verification of Ben Kalu’s NYSC discharge certificate is a calculated attempt by political opposition both within and outside his party to discredit him and his nomination for the position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.   Ben Kalu, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and APC consensus candidate for the Office of the Deputy Speaker of the 10th Assembly received a delegation from the Southern Kaduna Youth Development Association who paid him a courtesy visit in solidarity with the decision of the party on the zoning arrangement of the 10th Assembly Leadership. Speaking on behalf of the team, Tabitha Iwaslshik said that they had come to identify with the representative who they believe, having followed his track records and pedigree will make a good Deputy speaker in the 10th Assembly. They added that in the bid to show their…

Frontline Candidate for the Office of the Deputy Speaker and Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu received the Certificate of Valuable Parliamentary Performance by the Order paper of the National Assembly. The event, a first of its kind in the history of lawmaking in the nation was held at the Nigerian Airforce Centre on the 21st of May, 2023. According to Oke Epia, the Executive Director of the Order Paper, the event is aimed at boosting the productivity of National Assembly members by recognizing exceptional parliamentarians who have served distinctively adding that the process of selection for the…

Members of the Ndigboamaka Progressives Market Association consisting of all market unions in Lagos, Nigeria were in Abuja on Friday, May 19th, 2023 to pay a courtesy visit to the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the APC Consensus Candidate for the Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Reps, Rep. Benjamin Kalu at the Joint Task secretariat. The Association which is made up mostly of southeasterners across the various markets in Lagos State stated that they have come all the way to honour the outstanding lawmaker who has continuously represented the southeast excellently. Speaking on behalf of…

The Consensus Candidates for the Office of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 10th Assembly as nominated by the ruling All Progressives Congress party (APC) Rt. Hon Tajudeen Abbas and Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu were warmly received by the Governors of Bauchi, Borno, Kogi, and Plateau alongside Members of the Joint Task Team as they continued consultations in preparation for the election for the leadership of the 10th House of Representatives. The team was warmly welcomed by their various residents in the Federal Capital Territory as they discussed with the Governors on their plans for the 10th Assembly. More Photos;…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and APC Consensus Candidate for the Office of the Deputy Speaker for the 10th House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu have assured women of inclusion and equal opportunity for all gender in the 10th House. The Lawmaker made this statement as he received the former Woman Leader of the APC and the Head of the Secretariat of the President’s Inaugural Committee Mrs. Stella Okotete who was at the Joint Task Secretariat to advocate for women’s inclusion in the coming administration. Mrs. Stella urged the Representative to pay attention to the representation and visibility of women…

The Forum of South East Professors and Professionals (FOSEPP) has commended  President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the NWC of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) for not just zoning the  position of Deputy Speaker to the South East but for nominating a credible son and representative of the zone, Hon. Ben Kalu to the said position. This was communicated in a release made available to news men at the close of their quarterly meeting held in Enugu midweek. In the release signed by the convenor and President of the Forum, Professor Victor Ukaogo, the Secretary Professor (Mrs) Florence Orabueze and …

As Nigeria prepares for the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its next President and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the search for a competent Chief of Staff has become a pressing concern. The role of Chief of Staff is pivotal in managing the President’s affairs and ensuring the smooth running of the office of the Presidency. Finding the right person for the job is paramount, and usually marks the difference between a successful or ineffective administration. One name that has emerged as a leading contender for the position is Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila is a member of…