Benjamin Kalu
Benjamin Kalu is a Nigerian politician serving as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. He has been involved in various legislative initiatives and is known for his advocacy on issues affecting the South-East region of Nigeria. Recently, Kalu has voiced his support for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, appealing to President Bola Tinubu to facilitate Kanu's freedom as part of efforts to restore peace in the area.
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Benjamin Kalu is the Deputy Speaker who championed the proposal to amend the Constitution for simultaneous elections.
N'Assembly May Shift 2027 Presidential Poll Date to Feb 13
Nigeria· 2026-02-16
Benjamin Kalu co-chaired the committee that deliberated on the creation of an additional state for the South-East.
N'Assembly committee okays additional state for South EastNigeria· 2025-10-25
Benjamin Kalu referred to the incident on Instagram, calling for a thorough investigation into the tragic event.
"Saltó para tratar de escapar"
Argentina· 2025-10-05
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday.
Oluremi Tinubu Celebrates 65th Birthday: Deputy Speaker's TrNigeria· 2025-09-21
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for a shift in Africa’s international trading pattern.
Shift from Raw Materials, Says KaluNigeria· 2025-06-30
Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has called for a shift in Africa’s international trading pattern.
Shift from Raw Materials Urged — KaluNigeria· 2025-06-29Benjamin Kalu has called for an African-led security initiative in the continent’s partnership with the European Union.
EU Parliament Backs Kalu's ModelNigeria· 2025-06-25
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu was elected as the Deputy Speaker House of Representatives.
Electoral Reform: Senate's 2027 PledgeNigeria· 2025-06-15
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, donated rams, bags of rice, and other food items to the Muslim community.
Sallah: Tinubu promises economic rebound, urges prayers for soldiersNigeria· 2025-06-06
Benjamin Kalu is the Deputy Speaker who spoke in favor of the compulsory voting bill.
N’Assembly divided as compulsory voting bill advancesNigeria· 2025-05-16
Benjamin Kalu commended the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
House committed to deepening democracy, addressing national challengesNigeria· 2025-05-12
Benjamin Kalu assured President Bola Tinubu that the Igbo ethnic group will give him more than 70 per cent votes in the 2027 election.
Igbo'll give Tinubu over 70% -votes in 2027Nigeria· 2025-05-02
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, was quoted as the source of the news.
Nigeria’s geopolitical zones as development centresNigeria· 2025-04-23
Benjamin Kalu is the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives who proposed the controversial Indigene Bill.
Why Kalu’s Indigene Bill must be rejectedNigeria· 2025-04-16
We have also come to beg Abia APC leaders, starting with the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who is the number six citizen in the country.
Abia APC stakeholders unite, endorse Tinubu for 2027Nigeria· 2025-04-11
Benjamin Kalu has expressed sympathy for the victims who lost valuable items to the fire incident at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra recently.
Benjamin Kalu sympathises with victims of Onitsha market fireNigeria· 2025-03-30Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu commended the President for supporting him politically in 2019.
I nearly withdrew from 2023 presidential race -TinubuNigeria· 2025-03-30
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu congratulated Tinubu for his courage in taking necessary economic steps.
Speaker, Benjamin Kalu celebrate Tinubu at 73Nigeria· 2025-03-29
Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, presided over the plenary session in the absence of the Speaker.
House under fire for reversing immunity withdrawal billNigeria· 2025-03-28
He is the Deputy Speaker who notified members about the deadline for state creation requests.
Reps push bill to return Nigeria to parliamentary govtNigeria· 2025-03-28
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu notified members about the deadline for state creation requests.
Reps pass bill to establish prime minister's office for second readingNigeria· 2025-03-27The Timelines for Justice Administration Bill, 2025, was sponsored by Benjamin Kalu.
60-year age limit bill for presidential, gov candidates passes second readingNigeria· 2025-03-27
Benjamin Kalu presided over the House during the absence of the Speaker.
YPP rep defects to APGANigeria· 2025-03-27
Benjamin Kalu presided over the plenary session in the absence of the Speaker.
Reps rescind decision on death penalty, immunity clause billsNigeria· 2025-03-27Benjamin Kalu presided over the House during the second reading of the bill.
States oppose bill seeking immunity removal from VP, govs, deputiesNigeria· 2025-03-27
Benjamin Kalu is the Deputy Speaker who sponsored the proposed laws regarding citizenship by investment.
Reps propose Nigerian citizenship for major foreign investorsNigeria· 2025-03-27
Benjamin Kalu presided over the plenary session where the bill was considered.
Bill to strip VP, governors of immunity passes second readingNigeria· 2025-03-26
Benjamin Kalu presided over the plenary where the motion was put to a voice vote.
Reps to probe N1.24tn Sukuk-funded road projectsNigeria· 2025-03-26
Benjamin Kalu has called for gender parity in admission into the nation’s universities.
Kalu seeks gender equality in varsity admission, hails Tinubu's education initiativesNigeria· 2025-03-23Benjamin Kalu has called for overhauling of outdated curricula in Nigerian Universities.
Deputy speaker calls for overhaul of varsity curriculaNigeria· 2025-03-21