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Orji Uzor Kalu Loses First Wife

DailyDatesNG — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:58:38 +0000

Ifeoma, wife of Orji Uzor Kalu, Chief whip of the Senate, is dead.

Kalu announced her demise in a Facebook post on Monday.

The former governor of Abia did not give details about her death.He also said a memorial service would be held in her honour in the US.

“With a heavy heart and pain, we announce the passing on to eternal glory of Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu aged 61 years,” he said.

“She was a woman of virtue who was committed to the service of God and humanity. A memorial service in her honour is scheduled to be held in the United States of America (USA).

“Please remember her and loved ones in prayers at this difficult period. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”

Uzor Kalu is a Nigerian politician and businessman who is the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District.

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It’s My turn To Be Senate President- Orji Kalu

DailyDatesNG — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:03:26 +0000

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, who won the re-election to represent Abia North in the Red Chamber, has declared his intention to contest for Senate presidency in the 10th National Assembly.

Orji Kalu’s party, All Progressives Congress (APC) maintained a majority in the Senate, having secured 57 seats.

Kalu while briefing newsmen at the National Assembly on Tuesday said: “It is my turn to become the Senate President. If I’m elected Senate President, I will be team Nigeria. I’m going to work in every corner of Nigeria.

“I schooled in Maiduguri, Borno State. I started my business in Lagos and spread it across all state capitals. My first name will be team Nigeria, my last name will be team Nigeria.

Aside from Kalu, who has publicly declared interest in the position, Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom); Sani Musa (Niger); Barau Jibrin (Kano); and Dave Umahi (Ebonyi) are also said to be interested in running for the coveted office.

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EFCC Vows To Arrest Orji Kalu Again

DailyDatesNG — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:40:04 +0000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,(EFCC) has said the commision would prosecute a former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, again.

Chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, disclosed this development on Thursday while speaking with State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

EFCC had earlier prosecute Kalu and had convicted him up to the Court of Appeal before the Supreme Court set him free on technical grounds.

Bawa added that the commission was set to begin prosecution of 800 new corruption cases.

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