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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…

Following the recent announcement on the zoning formula for the Leadership of the 10th Assembly by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its aftermath. The Center for Excellence and Performance in Governance have reacted to some comments by unknown and unregistered groups sponsored to cast aspersions on the candidates nominated by the leadership of the APC. The convener, Henry Onyema Madubuike highlighted this in a statement made available to the press, saying that the faceless group is sponsored by jealous and desperate politicians who are out to destroy the Southeast for their selfish reasons. He added that the loyalty of…

Following the official announcement on the zoning formula for the 10th National Assembly Leadership, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) appreciated the Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for nominating Reps Spokesperson and Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu for the Office of the Deputy Speaker. In a statement signed by the Secretary in the Southeast, Comr. Frank Eme Orji, the association thanked the party for deeming it fit to choose a man of competence and capacity to represent the Southeast in the leadership of the 10th House of Representatives. They highlighted that the performance of…

Following the official announcement of the zoning formular of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 10th National Assembly, a frontline candidate for the Office of the Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has officially withdrawn from the race and has now declared his intention to run for the Office of Deputy Speaker in line with the party’s nomination. Rep. Kalu, stated this today in a press statement made available to the press. In the statement the Reps Spokesperson and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State, extended his gratitude and appreciation to all who supported him while he vied for the…

The Leadership of the All Progressives Congress have announced the zoning formula for the leadership positions of the 10th Assembly. In a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka, the Party released the zoning arrangement after series of meetings with the National Working Committee and the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Statement reads; PRESS STATEMENT: NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ZONING FOR LEADERSHIP OF 10TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met today, Monday, May 8, 2023 to consider reports of consultations and meetings held with the President- Elect, His Excellency,…