Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the Igbos, especially through the creation of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). Henzodaily reports that Kalu while speaking on Saturday during an empowerment programme organised by the lawmaker representing the Ukwa East/Ukwa West federal constituency, Chris Nkwonta, said … Read more
House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, have wished Nigerian Christians a joyful Christmas celebration. In their separate Christmas messages on Wednesday (today), Abbas, Kalu and Mahmoud enjoined Christians to spread the love of Jesus Christ. In his message, Speaker Abbas called … Read more
The House of Representatives announced plans to donate ₦704.91 million to President Bola Tinubu on December 31, 2024, aimed at supporting vulnerable Nigerians facing economic hardships due to the recent fuel subsidy removal. Henzodaily recalls that back in July, the House resolved to donate 50% of their salaries for six months to alleviate the challenges … Read more
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed optimism about the imminent release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kalu made this known during a meeting with the South East Legislators Forum in Abuja on Thursday. The forum, led by Kingsley Ikoro, Majority Leader of the Ebonyi … Read more
The South East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally written to President Bola Tinubu requesting a review of recent appointments made to the South East Development Commission (SEDC). In the letter signed by Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, the APC’s National Vice Chairman for the South East, the party expressed appreciation for the President’s … Read more