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Benjamin Kalu
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Bende monarchs support Benjamin Kalu for third term, discard zoning talk
Bende traditional leaders have endorsed Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu for a 2027 re-election, rejecting claims of a zoning agreement for the federal constituency seat.
July 30, 2026
Benjamin Kalu Appointed to Lead APC Security Secretariat for Osun Gubernatorial Poll
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has been named Secretary of the APC Security Committee for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election.
July 27, 2026
Abuja Igbo Community Requests EFCC Investigation into N780 Million Church Budget Allocation
The Igbo Community Association in Abuja has petitioned the EFCC to probe a N780 million budget allocation for church projects in Abia State, criticizing the move as a misplacement of priorities.
July 24, 2026
Benjamin Kalu Refutes Claims of N1 Billion Budget for Church Musical Equipment
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has refuted reports of a N1 billion budget allocation for church musical instruments in Bende, clarifying that the funds are for a broader youth re-orientation program.
July 22, 2026
Financial Expert Criticizes Benjamin Kalu Over N1 Billion Church Allocation
Financial analyst Kalu Aja has criticized Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu for dedicating N1 billion of the 2026 budget to churches, arguing the funds should have supported public infrastructure.
July 22, 2026
Benjamin Kalu Clarifies N1 Billion Budget Allocation for Bende Youth Programs
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu clarifies that a N1 billion budget provision for Bende is for a youth re-orientation program via churches, not just for musical instruments.
July 22, 2026
House Committee starts detailed evaluation of State Police Bill
The House of Representatives has initiated a section-by-section review of the executive-sponsored State Police Service Bill to ensure alignment with Senate amendments.
July 20, 2026
House of Representatives fast-tracks state police bill, aligns with Senate amendments
The House of Representatives has begun reviewing President Tinubu’s state police bill, utilizing the Senate's version to expedite the constitutional amendment process.
July 20, 2026
Aisha Yesufu Criticizes Benjamin Kalu’s Approach to Governor Alex Otti
Activist Aisha Yesufu has criticized Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu for his confrontational stance toward Abia State Governor Alex Otti, arguing it reflects a poor political strategy.
July 18, 2026
Benjamin Kalu Calls for Objective Journalism and National Development Support
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has challenged Nigerian journalists to balance reports on national challenges with progress to help strengthen democracy and public trust.
July 10, 2026