Orji Kalu Mourns Tolulope Arotile

Orji Uzor Kalu

The Senate Chief Whip, Dr Orji Kalu, has described the death of Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, as a national loss. A statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the office of the Senate Chief Whip quoted Kalu as saying that the late pilot died in her prime while serving … Read more

7.65bn Loot: Orji Kalu Hires Six SAN

Nnamdi Kanu

As part of an effort to secure his release from prison, former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has hired 12 lawyers, including six Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs). The embattled former governor is at the moment serving a 12-year jail term at the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja for looting N7.65billion belonging to … Read more

Orji Kalu Released: Orji Kalu Set To Resume At Senate Tomorrow After 5 Months In Prison

Orji Kalu is set to resume at the senate tomorrow Tuesday, May 11 after 5 Months In Prison. Ekohotblog recalls that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu the former Abia State governor was jailed in December 2019 over allegation of misappropriation of Abia’s state funds to the tune of N7.6 billion during his tenure; between 1999 and … Read more

‘My Belief In Nigeria Reaffirmed’, Says Orji Kalu On Supreme Court Verdict

The Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Kalu, has said the supreme court judgement that overturned his conviction by a federal high court for corruption has reaffirmed his belief in Nigeria justice system. The former Abia state governor said he took with him from prison  what he called ‘invaluable lessons’. He was released from the Kuje … Read more

BREAKING: Supreme Court Cancels Ex-Abia Gov Uzor Kalu 12 Years Imprisonment, Orders Fresh Trial

The conviction and sentencing of former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor-Kalu, to 12 years imprisonment on Friday have been stopped by the Supreme Court. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a seven-man panel of Justices led by Justice Amina Augie, held that the Federal High Court in Lagos acted without jurisdiction when … Read more