............𝒂𝒔 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒈𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒂𝒍 By Iyke Mba 08/09/2024 The deputy speaker of the house of representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Miss Onyinyechi Mark, a proud daughter of Abia State, for securing Nigeria's first gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics.  Onyinyechi Mark emerged victorious in the women's 61kg powerlifting competition, setting a remarkable new world record in the process. This remarkable achievement is a true testament to Onyinyechi's resilience, determination, and unwavering courage.  Her dedication and hard work have not only brought immense honor and pride to our nation but have also served as an inspiration to all Nigerians, especially women. Onyinyechi's success on the world stage serves as a reminder of the incredible strength and capabilities of Nigerian women.  Her achievement is a shining example of what can be accomplished through hard work, persev...

...........𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒃𝒊𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒏 𝒏𝒂𝒗𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂  The prestigious title of Navy Captain is not easily achieved, and even more so for a Nigerian-American to reach such heights in the United States Navy.  That is why Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the house of representatives, is thrilled to congratulate his dear constituent and brother, Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe, on his promotion to Navy Captain.  This remarkable achievement not only reflects Ndukwe's personal determination and resilience but is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of our nation's citizens. Captain Ndukwe's promotion is a significant milestone, not only for him but also for his hometown of Item in Bende Federal Constituency Abia state and the entire nation of Nigeria.  It is a proud moment for our country to see one of our own reach such a prestigious rank in the U.S. Navy. It is a true refl...

. ..........𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒆 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏'𝒔 𝑮𝑫𝑷 Rt hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu advocates for promoting cross-border education through collaborative efforts with government agencies, education stakeholders, and other relevant bodies.  His goal is to establish a legislative framework that will drive sustainable growth in the education sector. As part of this initiative, the Deputy Speaker's office plans to establish an International Education Commission to enhance educational excellence and international cooperation.  Rt hon Benjamin Kalu believes that education should be treated as an export commodity for Nigeria, just like other popular destinations for Nigerian students. Recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows a decrease in the amount spent on foreign education by Nigerians, highlighting the need for a legislative roadmap to boost the educ...

.........𝒂𝒔 𝑨𝒃𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓  Hon Obi Aguocha's recent attack on the deputy speaker of the house of representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, is a clear example of the negative impact of political rivalry and personal vendettas on the democratic process.  In a video that has since gone viral on social media, the deputy speaker can be seen making a friendly gesture towards the governor of Abia state, suggesting that he should return to his former party, the APC. However, instead of interpreting this gesture in a positive light, Hon Obi Aguocha chose to twist the narrative and launch a scathing attack on Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu.  His unguarded utterances were clearly aimed at creating mischief and misleading the public, all in an attempt to score cheap political points and remain relevant in Abia state po...