Senator Orji Kalu has asked the Federal Government of Nigeria to give him permission to fly to the United Kingdom to speak with Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of…
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2023: I’ll build a 20th century economy if Nigerians make me President – Orji Uzor Kalu
Former Abia state governor and current Senate chief whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said he will build a 20th-century economy in Nigeria if Nigerians make him president come 2023. While…
Senators Orji Kalu and Okorocha meet on Igbo Presidency
Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has called on all Igbo leaders to work together ahead of the 2023 presidential election. The senator representing Imo West senatorial district stated this on Thursday…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu explains his links to some NDDC contracts
Former Abia state governor and current Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, has come out to explain his link with some of the projects executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission…
Orji Ozor Kalu welcomed like a hero on first arrival to Abia since his release from prison (Photos)
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu received a hero’s welcome when he returned to Abia state on Monday, July 27, months after he was released from prison. In December 2019, the former Abia…
“Going to prison is a badge of honour” – House of Reps tell Orji Uzor Kalu
The leadership of house of representatives, during a solidarity visit to Senate Chief Whip Orji Uzor Kalu, has described going to prison as an honor for politicians. Orji Uzor Kalu was…
EFCC applies for reassignment of Orji Kalu’s case for commencement of retrial
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to commence fresh trial of the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, saying it is waiting for the Federal High Court Chief…
Senate President Lawan leads senators to visit Orji Uzor Kalu after his release (Photos)
Senate President Ahmad Lawan led other senators to the residence of their embattled Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu after he was released from prison. Recall that the Chief Whip…
Finally, Orji Uzor Kalu walks out of Kuje Prison (Photos)
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has finally walked out of the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja after the Federal High Court in Lagos ordered his released yesterday. The former Abia Governor…
Just in: Abia indigenes take protest to NASS, demand Orji Kalu’s seat declared vacant
A group known as Concerned Citizens of Abia North on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly complex, calling on Senate President Ahmad Lawan, to as a matter of urgency, declare vacant,…
Just in: Court gives Orji Kalu a date to hear argument for release
The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed June 2 to hear an application by a former Abia State governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, seeking his release from prison. The…
Breaking: Orji Uzor Kalu hires 12 lawyers, including 6 SANS to get him out of jail
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s case seems to have gotten tougher as the former Abia state governor goes for services of 12 lawyers, including six Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to…
Breaking: Supreme Court issues a Warrant of Release for Orji Kalu’s co-convict
The supreme court has issued a warrant of release for Ude Jones Udeogu, a former director of finance and account at the Abia government house who was convicted alongside former Abia…
Breaking: Orji Kalu still in prison, Supreme Court didn’t order his release
Embattled former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is reportedly still in Kuje Prison as the judgement of the Supreme Court which ordered his retrial did not say…
Breaking: It’s an ambush; We are set for immediate retrial Orji Uzor Kalu – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to commence the immediate retrial of Senator Orji Kalu after his 2019 conviction was set aside by the Supreme Court on…
Video: Jubilation in Igbere as Supreme Court annul Orji Uzor Kalu’s conviction
Igbere community in Bende local government in Abia State went agog as men, women, and children took to the streets in jubilation to celebrate the Supreme court judgement which annulled…
SAN reveals how Supreme Court’s judgment on Kalu will affect more cases
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Ebu-Olu Adegboruwa has revealed that the Supreme Court’s judgment, which set aside the conviction and 12-year imprisonment sentence of Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu, will affect more…
Breaking: Orji Kalu hails S’Court, speaks on effect of Abba Kyari’s death on Nigeria
Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu has commended the Supreme Court after it delivered a judgment setting aside his conviction and 12-year imprisonment sentence. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a…
Breaking: Supreme Court sets Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Free
The Supreme Court, on Friday set aside the judgement that convicted and sentenced the former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor-Kalu, to 12 years imprisonment. Kalu who is the chief…
Jailed Sen Orji Uzor Kalu writes IGP, demands justice for constituent killed by police officer
The convicted Chief Whip of Nigeria Senate and the Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu has written the Inspector General of Police, demanding justice for Mr. Ndukwe Arunsi from…