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Lawan, APC salute Tinubu @68

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2020 0

…He is an inspirational political leader – Lawan …Tinubu, an icon of democrscy – APC President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has joined other Nigerians to felicitate with the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who turned 68 on

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Out-of-school children: Time to act is now

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2020 0

Though the alarm raised by President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on the danger posed to the well-being of Nigeria by the increasing number of out-of-school children may not be new, his concern and that of other senators show that it is time for all hands to be on deck to eliminate the syndrome once […]

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Lawan assures of speedy passage of Electoral Act

Ihesiulo Grace 6 March 2020 0

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has assured of the determination of the National Assembly toward ensuring the quick passage of the amended Electoral Act because they have a duty of providing an atmosphere for democracy to thrive. Represented by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, the Senate president gave the assurance at the retreat organized by […]

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Lawan charges media on constitutional role

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has charged the media to brace up to their constitutional responsibility of educating the populace with the intendment of fostering national cohesion. This was even as he assured that the National Assembly on its part has taken up the challenge of living up to the expectations of Nigerians by […]

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Insecurity: Nigeria is at a crossroad – Lawan

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

…Wants leaders to do less of talking and show more action in tackling challenges President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday, said Nigeria is at a crossroad and more than ever now requires the unity of the people. He stated this in his remarks at the 60th birthday celebration of the Kaduna State Governor, […]

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Insecurity: N’Assembly remains resolute in finding solutions – Lawan

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Sunday reiterated the resolve of the National Assembly in finding solutions to the security challenges in the country by continuing to work with the Buhari administration to change the narrative. Lawan stated this at Malumfashi in Katsina state, while gracing the occasion of the constituency empowerment programme sponsored […]

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Senate president felicitates with gov. El-Rufai at 60

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

 Senate President Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on the occasion of his 60th birthday on Feb 16. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja on Saturday,  Lawan said that El – Rufai’s life underscored the importance of vision, focus, tenacity, wisdom and […]

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Lawan seeks partnership on fishing, cultural festival

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged ministries and agencies of government as well as corporate bodies to partner the Yobe state government on the Mauyi Ganga fishing and cultural festival. This year’s event, which held at River Alkamaram, Mauyi Ganga, featured colourful cultural display and was widely attended by dignitaries including the Yobe […]

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Lawan, APC mourn late Senator Longjam

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and the All Progressives Congress (APC) were among early mourners that commiserated with the federal government, people and government of Plateau state over the death of Senator Ignatius Longjan, who died at a Turkish hospital in Abuja on Sunday. The Senate President acknowledged the contributions of Senator Longjan, who […]

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Senate President mourns late Sen. Longjan

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has commiserated with the family of late Sen. Ignatius Longjan who died at a Turkish hospital in Abuja on Sunday. Mr Ola Awoniyi, Special Adviser on Media to Lawan, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. READ ALSO: Who Will Save The Senate? Lawan also condoled […]

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Lawan inaugurates ad hoc committee on national security

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2020 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has inaugurated the Senate ad hoc committee on security challenges and stressed the urgent need to restructure, review and reorganise the current security architecture. The ceremony was performed on Tuesday by the President of the Senate at the National Assembly. The Senate had on January 29 set up the […]

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Senate to ensure passage of PIB, review of electoral act – Lawan

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday disclosed that the senate would ensure the passage of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) into law  before the end of the year. Lawan made this known at a news conference in Abuja. Buhari positioned to build stronger economy – Report Lawan, who said senate on resumption […]

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Lawan flags-off empowerment programme in Yobe

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2020 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has flagged- off his empowerment programme particularly, for youths in Yobe North Senatorial District of Yobe state. Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Senate president, Ola Awoniyi, in a statement, said the programme was launched at the weekend in Lawan’s country home of Gashua and witnessed by the […]

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Nigeria has made substantial progress in 20 years of democracy – Lawan

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2020 0

President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, said on Thursday that Nigeria has made significant progress over the last 20 years since the country’s return to democratic rule in 1999. Lawan stated this in a speech delivered at the 17th edition of the Daily Trust Dialogue with the theme: “20 years of democracy in Nigeria: […]

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Buhari greets Senate President Ahmad Lawan @ 61

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has on behalf the Federal Executive Council and all Nigerians, felicitated with Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on his 61st birthday. The President joins the National Assembly and all members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in celebrating the milestone, which has been lined with many years of contributions to Nigeria’s development, with fruitful

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Why we’re in a hurry to perform – Senate President

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2019 0

…Commends NASS staff for hard work, dedication to duty President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Sunday, advanced reasons why the ninth Senate is in a hurry to deliver on some of the targets set in its legislative agenda. Lawan said the Senate is conscious of the need to act very fast before the 2023 […]

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2020 Budget: Senate receives report

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2019 0

The Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Jibrin Barau, on Wednesday ha presented the report of the 2020 Appropriation Bill before the Senate. A motion to present the report was moved by the Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Jibrin Barau and seconded by Senator Bassey Albert Akpan. ALSO READ Kogi West: Senate swears in […]

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Lawan, Omo-Agege applaud Bamidele’s membership of body of benchers

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2019 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, led other senators, friends and well-wishers to rejoice with Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who was recently elevated as a member of the body of benchers. Sen. Bamidele, who is the chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, was recently […]

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Senate receives six executive bills from Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2019 0

The Senate on Tuesday received six aviation sector bills from President Muhammadu Buhari for consideration and passage into law. The request was contained in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and read on the floor during plenary. The letter reads: “Pursuant to Section 58 of the constitution (as amended), I […]

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Unity in National Assembly in national interest, says Lawan

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has said the ninth National Assembly has chosen to unite in the national interest despite the fact that its members are from different political parties. “This ninth National Assembly is a different National Assembly,” Lawan told members of the University of Maiduguri Alumni Association at the weekend. “We have […]