Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has sent his warm wishes to the Lead Pastor, Streams of Joy International, and Convener of Global Prayer Platform, New Seasons Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze on his 40th birthday today August 22, 2022. In a heartfelt message, the representative expressed gratitude to God for choosing his constituency to produce this great gift to humanity appreciating him for his impact on the lives of Christians globally. Rep. Kalu stated that in the last three decades of his life, the global…

Coming at the heels of the gathering of Bende APC stakeholders early this month at Nkpa at the behest of Dr K. O Ononogbu,  the cerebral State Chairman  of APC,  all roads leads to Item tomorrow morning by same Bende stakeholders to receive the gubernatorial candidate of the party to the local government. In the last few weeks,  there has been a flurry of activities across the state by the High chief with the sermon that Abia can be great again. Not yet the period of campaigns,  Ikechi Emenike,  a celebrated political strategist is taking turns across the local governments…

Last night in Abuja, the ‘heavens’ literally ‘kissed the earth’ when the spokesman and ‘magician’ of the House of Representatives,  Hon Benjamin Kalu once again mounted the podium to receive yet another Award of excellence  as the Most Outstanding Rep Member of the year in Nigeria by Democracy Heroes Award Africa. Flanked by friends notably Chief Daniel Akwari and Chief Ikenna Ariwodo amongst others and in a glittering and well attended ceremony, Hon Benjamin Kalu beamed with satisfaction as his accomplishments were brought before the global audience for recognition. For seven months short of four years in office, the Bende…

It was an evening of pomp and pageantry as the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives received the Democracy Heroes Award Africa as the Most Outstanding Rep. member of the year 2023 at the awards ceremony held at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on the 18th of August 2023. The Democracy Heroes Awards which also celebrated its 10th anniversary is held annually to recognize leaders who have upheld the ethos of democracy in their nation and across Africa. Rep. Kalu who was nominated and voted as the winner by the general public…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has celebrated the Youths of Bende and Nigeria I’m commemoration of the International Youth Day, held on the 12th of August 2022. In a statement released by the Representative, he acknowledged that the youths are an integral part of the society as they are surtees of sustainability in the nation. He added that regardless of the daunting challenges that confront them, Nigerians youths have remained relentless in their pursuit to stay purposeful, achieving the highest potentials adding that his belief in the Nigerian youth spurred him to…

The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) the elite club of professors in advanced humanities will today 11th August induct Prof.  Victor Ukaogo and thirty three other professors inside Professor JFA Ajayi auditorium,  University of Lagos at the 24th  convocation and induction ceremony  of the highly revered body. Another eleven highly revered academics including Odia Ofeimun and Akin Osuntokun will receive investiture  as Fellows of the Academy of letters. The investiture of 11 scholars and induction of 34 scholars is across disciplines commenced yesterday  through Friday,  the10th of August 2022. Akin Osuntokun and Odia Ofeimun are among the new Fellows to…

The electronic, print and online media is awash with campaign slogans, posters, bills and write-ups,  by the supporters, constituents, political jobbers, sycophants, and hangers-on of desperate politicians. These people unapologetically invaded our privacies,  inundating us with lies and often offensive materials, all in desperate attempts to sell to us, their bread-winning  candidates, most of whom only visualize their portraits in the country’s currency notes, which may be the only motivating factor in their quest for political office. Any keen observer of the political landscape in Nigeria would’ve noticed the restiveness among the electorates that which often  precedes mass democratic shifts…

Back in my days in the university in Nigeria, there was this female professor, vocal, audacious, and forthright in her dealings with everyone including the university management.  In the university senate meetings, her presence elicits a measure of dread, especially for the underperforming and ill-prepared vice-chancellor. She was reputed to have always said ‘in doing my things, I do not walk, I run. In like manner,  the spokesman of the HoR, Hon. Benjamin Kalu seem to have a verifiable disdain for walking but developed and adapted an admirable capacity to run even as a first-timer. And for three years plus,…

The House of Representatives has adopted the motion raised by the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Benjamin Kalu on the urgent need to improve the quality of malaria intervention by prioritizing local content to prevent the high mortality rate of malaria in Nigeria today, July 27, 2022. While presenting the motion to the House, the lawmaker stated that the recent 2021 Malaria Indicator survey analysis shows that Nigeria is sliding back with a parasite prevalence of 32% and the Impact of Malaria in the country has caused the country huge…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House has sent his wishes to the Fmr. President General Ohaneze Ndi Igbo South African region, Chief Daniel Akwari a.k.a Osuuzor on his birthday, describing him as a true friend and dependable ally. The lawmaker in his statement appreciated Chief Akwari for his commitment to the development of Item and Bende Federal Constituency through his dedication and hard work. He prayed for God to grant him long life and good health in his journey through life. He wrote; July 27, 2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIEF DANIEL AKWARI A.K.A OSUUZOR With great delight,…