Tag: Ahmad Lawan
Lawan mourns as Senator Teslim Folarin’s wife Angela dies
Reacting to her death, Lawan expressed shock and deep sadness at the tragic news, describing the deceased as a pillar…
Anti-graft war must be won against all odds – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the war against corruption by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government must…
Electoral Act: Lawan reveals Senate’s next line of action
Buhari had in a letter dated Dec. 13, 2021, written to the Senate President said he is withholding assent to…
Lawan, NEMA donate N10m, relief materials to Nguru fire victims
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has donated N10 million to victims of the fire incident at the Nguru central…
2022 budget: Lawan rejects padding allegation by President Buhari
Senate President Ahmed Lawan said the National Assembly was right in its judgment over the recently signed 2022 Appropriation Bill.
Lawan appoints Senator Biobarakuma as Chairman of new Committee
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has appointed Senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eriemenyo as the first Chairman of the Oil, Gas and…
Lawan, Gbajabiamila get ultimatum to probe ‘missing’ N10bn NASS funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued 14-day deadline to Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House…
NASS will ensure Defence, Security get highest vote in 2022 budget – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Thursday that the National Assembly will ensure that the issue of defence…
NASS will ensure Nigerian professionals’ participation in projects: Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has said that the National Assembly will want more participation of Nigerian professionals in…
‘How seven powerful MDAs are sabotaging Buhari’s effort on infrastructure’
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has raised the alarm that some Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government are out…
Lawan reconstitutes leadership of Committees
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has reconstituted the leadership and membership of some standing and special committees of the…
MDAs must be made to generate N1trn annually to fund budget – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly would mount more pressure on revenue generating agencies…
Buhari diversifies economy than past leaders: Lawan
Lawan said no past government had invested as much resources particularly in agriculture as the Buhari government has done.
PIA: Allegation of $10m bribe, our Story – Senate President
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has described as false the 10 million dollars bribe allegedly offered to members of the two…
Lawan breaks silence: ‘Why we voted e-transmission of results with conditions’
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has advanced reasons to justify the position taken by the Senate on the electronic…
Lawan, Gbajabiamila meet Finance Minister over 2022-2024 MTEF/FSP
President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on…
Nigeria must continue to borrow: Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has explained that it is necessary for Nigeria to continue to borrow to fund…
Leaky Assembly: N37bn was never approved for NASS renovation – Senate
The Senate has protested a media report by Channels Television alleging that its leadership approved the sum of N37 billion…
Lawan predicts serious problems for APC after Buhari’s exit
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may face challenges after the exit…
Assessing Lawan’s unrivaled accomplishments in two years
Whilst going through the news feed of my social platforms on Friday evening, an analysis written by a Senate Correspondent…
Senate President delivers moving tribute to ‘Mama Taraba’
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, paid a moving tribute to Late Senator Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan also known…
Constitution Review: NASS holds no predetermined position – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly holds no predetermined position on any issue of…
Senate President Lawan knocks Governors calling for restructuring
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has cautioned States’ Governors and other elected leaders against joining the agitations for secession or calling…
Lawan, Sanwo-Olu, Wike, Abiodun mourn death of Adeboye’s son
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and three governors have mourned the death of Pastor Dare Adeboye, one of the sons of…
Senate in ‘closed door’ session with Service Chiefs
The Nigerian Senate is currently in 'closed door' session with Service Chiefs over rising insecurity across the nation.
Service Chiefs to appear before Senate Thursday over insecurity
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday disclosed that the Service Chiefs and Heads of Security Agencies would, on…
NASS will never pass law to inhibit press freedom: Lawan
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, felicitates with Nigerian journalists as they celebrate this year's World Press Freedom Day.
Lawan, Mala Buni head to Kano, Sokoto on condolence visit
The Senate President and Yobe State Governor, on Thursday, paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado…
Ibezim takes over as Senator representing Imo North
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, swore in Chukwuma Frank Ibezim to represent Imo North Senatorial District.
Senate President Lawan shines at soccer finals in Yobe
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Saturday, won the hearts of young Nigerians at the closing ceremony of a…