Reps Unveil 86 Constitution Review Bills, Seek Public Input

Benjamin Kalu at Constitution Review press briefing in Abuja, July 2025

Reps Unveil 86 Constitution Review Bills, Seek Public Input

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has released a summarized compendium of 86 constitution amendment bills currently under consideration. The move marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional reform efforts and aims to foster deeper public engagement in the process. Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the 10th House Benjamin Kalu, made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja, on Wednesday […]

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Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu meets with EU Parliament officials to strengthen Africa-Europe parliamentary ties.

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Deputy Speaker says Africa-Europe partnership key to shared progress

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has led a delegation of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) to the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation and share experiences between the two parliamentary bodies. During the meeting with the Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group of the European Parliament on Monday, Kalu emphasizes the importance of collaboration. The Deputy Speaker […]

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House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announces public hearings for Nigeria’s 2025 constitutional review.

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Nigeria Constitution Review: Reps Schedule Public Hearings for July 2025

By Oluwakemi Kindness The 10th House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee says it will, in July, begin zonal public hearings across the country’s six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. The exercise the committee notes will be conducted in two phases to allow citizens share their views on proposed amendments covering governance, security, fiscal federalism, and inclusive representation. This is according to the Deputy Speaker […]

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Deputy Speaker, Kalu Mourns Highlife Legend Mike Ejeagha

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of renowned highlife musician and folklorist, Mike Ejeagha, who passed away on June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. In a condolence message on Saturday, Kalu described Ejeagha as a national treasure, noting that through his music, he projected and preserved Igbo culture and customs. In the statement by his […]

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Sallah: Kalu Gifts Rams, Rice, and Other Items to Abia Muslims

By Oluwakemi Kindness In the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has donated rams, bags of rice and other food items to the Muslim community in Abia state. Presenting the items to the Muslim faithful led by HRH Sarki Shehu Bello in Bende, Bende Local Government Area of the State, Kalu urges them to use the occasion to spread love to the […]

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Constitution Review: Reps Panel to Engage Governors Forum Over Key Bills

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives is set to meet with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on July 23, 2025, to present bills currently under consideration and seek their support for passage. The Committee will also meet with the Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly in a joint retreat with Senate Constitution Review members to harmonize bills and ensure consistency across the […]

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Constitution Review: Kalu Seeks Global Partnerships to Boost Mining, Gender Equity, and Security Reforms

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called for partnership with the Australian and Rwandan government to support Nigeria's efforts in promoting women's representation in governance, improved security, building resilient mining sector amongst others. Kalu who doubles as the Chairman House Committee on Constitution Review, made the call during separate meetings with the delegations from the Australian and Rwandan Embassies in Nigeria led […]

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Climate Crisis Now a Daily Reality in Nigeria –Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has lamented the devastating effects of climate change on communities in Nigeria, describing the menace as a living crisis. Kalu made the submission when a delegation from the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) led by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Nkiruka Madueke paid him a courtesy […]

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Kalu Advocates U.S. Support for Nigeria’s Gender, Electoral Reform Agendas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu on Wednesday advocated for partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria's efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call at a meeting with a delegation from the U. S Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor and Cassandra Carrony at the National Assembly on Wednesday in Abuja. According […]

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