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Senator Kalu seeks establishment of Agricultural Research Council in Abia North, as bill passes first reading
By Ranmilowo Ojalumo As part of efforts to strengthen agricultural research and productivity in Nigeria, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has sponsored a bill seeking to pave the way for the establishment of a federal institution in Ohafia, Abia State Senator Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, spoke on Tuesday following the first reading of…
Owerri Club @50: Leo Stan Ekeh to Deliver Keynote Lecture as Uzodimma Set for Club Presidency
OWERRI, October 20, 2026 — Owerri Club (1976) has unveiled plans for its Golden Jubilee celebration, with technology entrepreneur, Prince (Dr.) Leo Stan Ekeh, scheduled to deliver a keynote inspirational talk, while Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, is expected to be installed as President of the Club. The announcement was made by the Club’s…
Kalu Mourns Uduaghan, Greg Ibe, Says Nigeria Has Lost National Assets
C.I. Duke Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has mourned the deaths of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, and the founder of Gregory University, Uturu, Professor Gregory Ibe, describing their passing as painful losses to Nigeria. In separate condolence statements, Kalu said both men made significant contributions…
NAF Crash, Katsina Senator: Kalu Demands Fleet Audit, Mourns Colleague as Senate Resumes Plenary
By Saeed Tijjani Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday paid tribute to a deceased former colleague from Katsina State while demanding a comprehensive safety audit of military and presidential aircraft following the tragic Nigerian Air Force (NAF) plane crash in Ondo State. Speaking as…
VIDEO: Senator Kalu Calls for Peace Amid Feud Between APC Governors and Minister Wike
Former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has appealed for calm following the growing dispute between the Progressive Governors’ Forum and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Speaking on the political friction, Senator Kalu described the exchange of words as part of the democratic process…
Senator Kalu Mourns Ex-PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has mourned the passing of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, CON. Kalu described the late Tukur as an accomplished businessman, seasoned public administrator and elder statesman whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic, political and maritime development would…
FUTO Disowns Facebook Account Impersonating Vice-Chancellor, Warns Public
The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has disowned a Facebook account using the name and photograph of its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. I.N.S. Dozie, warning members of the public against possible fraud. The university, in a disclaimer issued on August 7 and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Orakwe Ezugwu, anipr, said the Vice-Chancellor does not…
Senator Kalu Greets Vice President Shettima At 60
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Kalu described the Vice President as a committed public servant whose years of service have been marked by dedication to national development, peace and unity. In a statement on Wednesday,…
2027: Step Down, Support Orji Kalu, Cleric Tells Bourdex, Nkole
A Baptist cleric, Reverend Samson Okoro Elekwa, has urged the Labour Party candidate, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, and Uko Nkole of the NDC to step down and support Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Abia North senatorial seat. Elekwa said Senator Kalu’s record of representation and development across Abia…
Abia North Youths in Diaspora Salute Orji Kalu, Says He is the Father of Modern Abia – as the State Marks 35 Years
As Abia State celebrates its 35th anniversary since creation on 27th August 1991, the Abia North Youths in Diaspora, a global youth body for the Senatorial Zone, has joined in the commemoration by paying tribute to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, describing him as the architect and father of modern Abia State. In a statement released…