Kalu Sympathizes with victims of Onitsha Main Market Fire incident
Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed sympathy for the victims who lost their valuables to the fire that occurred at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State. According to reports, a fire outbreak broke out at the weekend at Onitsha Main Market in the state’s commercial hub, […]
Deputy Speaker Hails President Tinubu’s Bold Economic Reforms on 73rd Birthday
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, praising his courageous decisions that have saved Nigeria from economic collapse. Kalu specifically highlighted President Tinubu’s removal of the fuel subsidy, which he described as a “whited sepulcher” that has deceptively appeared economical on […]
Become Catalysts For Societal Development, Kalu Tasks Universities
Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has tasked Nigerian universities to close the gap between academia and real-world challenges to drive national progress. This is as he stressed the need for education to go beyond theory. He stated this while speaking at the University of Calabar’s 50th anniversary, 37th […]
Reps Extends Submission Deadline for Memoranda on State Creation
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended) has announced the extension of the deadline for submission of memoranda on the creation of additional states and local governments in Nigeria. According to a circular signed by the Deputy Speaker and Chairman […]
Deputy Speaker Decries Absence Of Women Lawmakers In 15 States
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Monday made a strong case for the passage of the Seat Reservation for Women Bill, emphasizing it is but about justice, strategy, and national prosperity. Kalu highlighted the alarming fact of 15 States in Nigeria not having any female lawmakers, lamenting that at […]
Reps Constitution Panel Reviews over 150 Bills
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that the 10th National Assembly is committed to delivering a people-oriented Constitution. He stated this at the end of a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State to review bills, incorporate input from consultants, familiarize members with the bill contents, […]
State Creation; 31 Request Did Not Meet Constitutional Criteria say Kalu
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, says none of the 31 requests it received for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Friday during a two-day retreat for members of the Committee in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Kalu […]
IPU Appoints Deputy Speaker, Kalu into WTO”s Steering Committee
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has been invited to join the Steering Committee of the Parliamentary Conference on the World Trade Organization (PCWTO), a significant development that will enable Nigeria to benefit from African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) global trade policies and boost trade across Africa. The invitation […]
Speaker Abbas Emphasizes Importance Of Parliamentary Oversight of Security Agencies
Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says effective parliamentary oversight of security agencies will help to guarantee adherence to the rule of law and uphold human rights. Abbas stated this on Thursday at a two-day workshop on the development of a legislative oversight manual: security agencies as case studies, organized […]
Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges President Tinubu to Facilitate Kanu’s release
Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu made the call during a press briefing at the National Assembly following the inaugural meeting of the House Committee on […]