Tag: Senate President Ahmad Lawan
Lawan: Count me out of race for 10th NASS Presidency
By Kingsley Okoye President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan has denied media report that he has joined the race for the…
Lawan commiserates with Nnamani over wife’s death
He prayed to God to comfort the former senate president and the family over the irreparable loss and urged them…
May Day: Lawan commends Nigerian workers’ resilience
According to Lawan, the workers have helped develop answers to problems and have supported the government's attempts to address the…
Buni’s re-election well deserved, says Lawan
Lawan said the victory above all, was for the good people of Yobe, who have freely renewed the mandate they…
‘This victory is very sweet’ – Lawan congratulates Tinubu
The Senate President said this in a congratulatory message to the Tinubu and the Vice President-elect, Sen. Kashim Shettima on…
How I regained ticket for Yobe North – Lawan
Lawan said this when he received a congratulatory card from the Senate Press Corps on Tuesday in Abuja.
Yobe North: Senate President Lawan re-elected
Lawan scored 91,318 votes to defeat the PDP candidate in the battle for the Yobe North Senatorial District election,
Lawan predicts landslide victory for Tinubu, APC NASS candidates
Lawan described the Supreme Court Judgement affirming him as Yobe APC Senatorial candidate as a victory for APC in Yobe…
President Buhari congratulates Senate President Lawan
According to him, Lawan has a profile of being one of the most experienced legislators in the country, having served…
Why Senate delayed passage of 2023 budget: Lawan
Lawan said this at the commencement of plenary on Thursday against the backdrop of an earlier announcement that the Bill…
Lawan felicitates with Yakubu Gowon
According to Lawan, the former head of state’s legacy of keeping Nigeria united and indivisible will forever be appreciated by…
INEC rejects Lawan, Akpabio as APC senatorial candidates
“In these two constituencies, two names were forwarded and the commission made a determination that the names were not persons…
Updated: Lawan frustrates move to impeach Buhari, as PDP Senators walk out
Aduda had raised a point of order to draw the attention of President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan to bring to…
Lawan wishes Osinbajo quick recovery
Lawan joined other Nigerians and well-wishers of Osinbajo in expressing relief and joy at the success of the surgical procedure.
Tinubu’s choice of Shettima as running mate excellent- Lawan
Lawan said the North East Caucus of the APC attest that Senator Kashim Ibrahim Shettima is the right man for…
Senate resumes plenary after 5-week recess
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan promised that the upper chamber would continue to refine Electoral Act to make it…
Lawan will make a good president – Sen. Sani Musa
According to him, Lawan deserves the presidential seat because he has year's of experience as a lawmaker.
Orji Kalu: Why I cannot lead Ahmad Lawan presidential campaign
Orji Kalu said he also running for election in his senatorial district and would rather recommend a sitting Governor who…
Atiku: Orji Kalu asks Buhari to pick Lawan as his successor
Kalu urged the National Chairman of the party and the entire NWC to stamp their feet and zone APC presidential…
Lawan bags Sun Political Icon of the Year 2021 award
Lawan dedicated the award to the past presiding officers of the National Assembly.
We wish VP Osinbajo good luck in this endeavour: Senate president Ahmad Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan sounded non-committal when he spoke with reporters after an Iftar dinner with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…
Osinbajo meets APC Senate Caucus, seeks support
The meeting held behind closed doors but the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan who led the APC senators to…
Lawan to Kwara voters: Do one more ‘Otoge’ to Saraki gang
"They are smart people. You know that. Chase them far away, if you can, up to the Atlantic Ocean if…
Fuel Subsidy: Lawan urges Buhari to transmit PIA bill
According to Lawan, a request seeking an amendment to the PIA, would enable the National Assembly to extend the subsidy…
Lawan calls for probe of driver’s killing in Yobe
The incident ignited violent protests in the neighbouring town of Gashua, the headquarters of Bade Local Government on Saturday.
Lawan: We will reduce level of Nigeria’s borrowing
Lawan said that the senate would support and supervise the agencies and keep them on their toes “for us to…
Lawan urges Nigerians to pray for military
According to him, Nigerians have to do this, to support the military in carrying out their constitutional responsibilities.
Buhari providing great leadership for Nigeria – Lawan
He appealed to Nigerians not to be deceived during campaign, noting that APC’s continuity would bring more dividends of democracy…
Lawan: 9th Assembly most successful since 1999
"We have broken many ‘jinxes’ and done many ‘firsts,’ overcoming traditional obstacles through consensus building and clever political brinkmanship,” Lawan…
Lawan: We’ll ensure prudent use of COVID-19 funds
Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Monday said that the National Assembly will insist on prudence in the use of the…