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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Reps Target Rural Agriculture to Strengthen Food Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed through second reading a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act. The amendment seeks to expand its mandate through the establishment of specialised training institutions across the federation to deepen national agricultural productivity capacity and ensure innovation is not confined to a […]
Kalu @ 54: You are a Dependable Co-pilot – Speaker Abbas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has hailed the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, for being a “dependable partner.” In a congratulatory message ahead of the 54th birthday of the Deputy Speaker on Monday, Speaker Abbas commended Kalu for being “a reliable co-pilot in the affairs of the 10th House,” […]
2027: Monarchs Pledges To Deliver 70% of South-East for Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness Traditional rulers across Igbo land in the South east of the country have pledged to deliver at least, 70 percent of the region’s vote to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The monarchs under the aegis of Ndi Igbo Progressive Traditional Rulers Council, stated this when their chairman, His […]
Easter: Emulate Christ’s Love – Deputy Speaker Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called on Nigerians to embody the selfless love and sacrifice exemplified by Jesus Christ as Easter joy resonates across the nation. In a statement on Saturday to commemorate the 2025 Easter celebrations, Kalu emphasizes Christ’s teachings of compassion, forgiveness, and kindness, urging […]
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Condemns Plateau Massacre
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has unequivocally condemned the recent killings in Plateau State by unknown gunmen. The gunmen had recently invaded Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos local government area of the State as well as Manguna and Dafo villages, launching brutal attacks on many homes and […]