As far as an evaluation of actors in the public space go, it is fairly obvious that neither Nigeria nor Ndigbo
know exactly what to do with (or about) Orji Uzor Kalu, the former
Governor of Abia State.But he is doing something with himself, with Ndigbo
and with Nigeria, so it is impossible to write him off. To pocket him
is out of the question. To use him without his having a say in the
matter is not to be contemplated at all. that is why many have said ‘we
don't know what to do with that Orji fellow’, with a mixture of dismay
and consternation.
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Friday, 3 May 2013
Ibori looses Appeal to reduce jail term in London
The former Delta State Governor, James
Ibori, Thursday lost an appeal before a London court for a reduction in
his jail term following his conviction for money laundering-related
offences.
Justice Anthony Pitts of the Southwark Crown Court had sentenced Ibori last year to a 13-year jail term, after he had pleaded guilty to charges that he embezzled £50 million during his eight-year tenure as governor of the oil-rich state.
Justice Anthony Pitts of the Southwark Crown Court had sentenced Ibori last year to a 13-year jail term, after he had pleaded guilty to charges that he embezzled £50 million during his eight-year tenure as governor of the oil-rich state.
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Kalu insists on press freedom in Nigeria
Following an impassioned presentation at
the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce, a former governor of Abia State,
Orji Uzor Kalu, expressed concern over the United States of America’s
Consular General Jeffery Hawkins´ recent remarks on media freedom in
Nigeria.
Friday, 26 April 2013
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Name NIIA after Obosi High Cheif -Kalu
With garlands around the neck following his 80th birthday
celebrations,super diplomat Chief Emeka Anyaoku Wednesday got another
plume on his cap as former Abia state governor Dr.Orji Uzor Kalu called
on President Goodluck Jonathan to name the Nigeria Institute of
International Affairs [NIIA] after the Obosi High Chief.
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Orji Kalu, a democrat and bridge builder – Awujale, Soun
Two paramount rulers in Yorubaland, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.)
Sikiru Adetona Ogbagba 11; and the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba (Dr.)
Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade 111, have described a former Governor of
Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, as a true democrat and bridge builder who
believes in fighting for the people.
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