10 states yet to pay minimum wage – union
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) on Thursday said that 10 states had yet to implement the National Minimum Wage signed into […]
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Buhari sends Executive Bill on extension of teachers’ retirement age to NASS
President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted an Executive Bill to the Senate, seeking extension of retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years. Senate President, […]
Senate passes bill upgrading Ilaro Poly to University
The Senate has passed a Bill upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro in Ogun to a University of Technology. This followed the consideration of the report […]
Maiduguri residents rejoice over alleged death of B’Haram leader, Shekau
Some residents of Maiduguri, Borno have expressed delight over media reports on the alleged death of a Boko Haram Leader, Abubakar Shekau. A cross-section of […]
SERAP writes Lawan, Gbajabiamila over ‘fresh missing N4.1bn NASS funds’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to “use their […]
NHRC lauds NASS for bill on 111 special additional seats for women
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended the National Assembly (NASS) for proposing a law for the constitutional amendment of 111 special additional seats […]
Senate postpones meeting with Service Chiefs over security concerns
By Haruna Salami The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has announced the postponement of a scheduled meeting with the service chiefs and other security agencies over […]
NASS remains committed to welfare of Nigerians -Lawan
The National Assembly has restated commitment to good governance to enhance protection and welfare for Nigerians. The Senate President, Sen. Ahmed Lawan made the commitment […]
Lawan canvasses prayers for Nigeria to overcome challenges
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged Nigerians to keep praying for the leaders in government as they tackle the various challenges facing the […]
Lawan pledges support for surveying profession
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan was on Wednesday conferred with honourary fellowship award of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors. Lawan, who trained in Land […]
Attackers of Police formations, Correctional facilities enemies of people – Lawan
By Haruna SalamiThe Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has described those responsible for the recent attacks at some Police formations and Correctional facilities in Imo state […]
Senate President donates N8m to victims of Yobe market fire disaster
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday, donated the sum of N8 million to victims of the Yan Harawa market fire disaster in Yobe […]
Senate President disowns call for Buhari to have ‘unlimited term’
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has dissociated himself from a tweet purportedly from him seeking “unlimited term” for President Muhammadu Buhari. Reacting to a tweet, Ola […]
Saraki, Lawan, Speaker, El-Rufai, Mark, others To Storm Lagos for National Pilot’s Book Launch
What is the way out of the perennial economic crisis that is stifling the nation’s growth and development? And how should Nigeria resolve the issue […]
UPDATE: Senate President takes Covid-19 vaccine
– Calls for more sensitisation, advocacy By Haruna SalamiPresident of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan took the lead at the National Assembly on Tuesday when he […]
UPDATE: Senate confirms Buhari’s appointment of Service Chiefs
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the Service Chief with a strong message that expectations of Nigerians are high for […]
WTO: Lawan, Ekweremadu congratulate Okonjo-Iweala
President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her emergence as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Lawan, in […]
NDLEA nets another cocaine trafficker at Lagos airport
…Busts cannabis warehouse in Nasarawa … Raids drug spots in Abuja Few days after at least three cocaine cartels were bursted at the Murtala Mohammed […]
‘Missing N4.4bn NASS funds’: SERAP writes Lawan, Gbajabiamila, seeks probe
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to “use their […]
Buhari greets Senate President Ahmad Lawan at 62
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on his 62nd birthday, cherishing the maturity and purposeful leadership that the lawmaker has brought […]
Nigeria to get more oil revenue with PIB -Lawan
President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan says Nigeria will generate more revenue with the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). Lawan made this known […]
Tinubu greets Senate President, Lawan, at 62
Sen. Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, has congratulated the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, as he clocks 62. He commended Lawan […]
Northern governors congratulate Lawan @62
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has congratulated the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on his 62nd birthday. NGF Chairman, Plateau Gov. Simon Lalong, in […]
Senate President preaches love, tolerance, sacrifice @Christmas
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, felicitates with the Christian faithful and Nigerians generally as they join the rest of the world in celebrating Christmas. […]
Lawan wins 2019 Zik Prize in Leadership Award
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, was on Dec. 6 night awarded the 2019 Zik Prize in Political Leadership. Ola Awoniyi, his Special Adviser […]