Senate directs security agencies to intensify security on waterways
The Senate on Thursday charged security agencies to step up their surveillance on Bonny-Port-Harcourt waterways. The upper chamber gave the charge following a motion on […]
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Independence Anniversary: Nigeria’s challenges, stepping stone to greatness – Lawan
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has called on Nigerians not to be discouraged by the current challenges facing the country.He made this assertion in his Independence […]
Senate President wants legislation for budget cycle
President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, on Friday, underscored the need to have a budget reform that will include a law on timeliness in […]
Senate to inaugurate committees on Wednesday – Lawan
#TrackNigeria President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, said on Tuesday that all standing committees of the upper chamber will be inaugurated on Wednesday. Lawan, […]
Senate President congratulates Buhari, APC on victory at Tribunal
#TrackNigeria The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the president’s resounding victory at […]
Senate president congratulates Buhari, APC over victory
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the president’s victory at the Presidential Election […]
9th Assembly will strengthen manufacturing, promote conducive atmosphere – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday assured manufacturers that the Ninth National Assembly would strengthen the sector with enabling laws to […]
Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa: Enough is Enough, By Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan
I note with serious concern the worsening Xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa in which Nigerians have been major victims. Nigeria has had […]
Senate President condemns attack Ekweremadu in Germany
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condemned what he described as the shameful assault on former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike […]
Senate President felicitates with Omo-Agege at 56
#TrackNigeria –The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with the family, friends and political associates of the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, […]
Edo: Senate gives Obaseki ultimatum to issue fresh proclamation
The Senate has given Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo one week to issue a fresh proclamation for the constitution of the Edo State House of […]
The ‘bow and go’ senate of Ahmad Lawan, By Fredrick Nwabufo
#TrackNigeria: Ahmad Lawan has been dutiful in his obligation of inking ‘’rubber stamp’’ on the senate. Though he had said the senate, which he leads, […]
Senate President seeks Britain’s assistance on capacity enhancement of lawmakers
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday sought the assistance of the British High Commission in Nigeria to help in capacity enhancement for […]
Housing: Senate President suggests amendment of Land Use Act
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has suggested the amendment of the Land Use Act of 1978 to address the problems of housing deficit in the country. […]
Shi’ite protest: Lawan commiserates with Channels TV, Police over loss of staff, officer
The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, expressed sadness over the loss of lives in the violent clash between members of Islamic […]
We will be guided by National Interest — Senate President
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan on Monday said Senators would be guided by national rather than personal interest in discharging their responsibilities.The Senate President stated this […]
Senate to revisit Niger-Abuja land compensation payment
Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Sunday said that the Ninth Senate would unravel the obstacle stalling payment of compensation to Niger government as regards part […]
Senate moves to avert impending strike by SSAU, NASU
The Senate on Tuesday, passed a resolution to avert impending strike by Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non Academic Staff of Nigerian […]
Senate President felicitates with ThisDay publisher at 60
President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan on Sunday congratulated Mr Nduka Obaigbena, the publisher of Thisday newspapers and President of Newspaper Proprietors of Nigeria […]
Senate calls for timely remittance of funds by revenue agencies
The Senate on Wednesday urged revenue collecting agencies to ensure timely transfer of funds collected into the Federation Account. President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, […]
Senate President reads riot act at Tinubu’s residence
#TrackNigeria – Senate President Ahmed Lawan has read the riot act to ministries, departments and agencies, saying the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly […]
Minimum Wage: Lawan appeals to NLC over planned strike
The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC)to shelve its proposed industrial action over alleged delay […]
Breaking: Senate President names 8 principal officers
#TrackNigeria: The Senate President, Sen. Ahmad Lawan at resumption of plenary on Tuesday named eight Senators as principal officers for the 9th Senate. According to […]
AFCON 2019: Senate President leads FG delegation, Dalung, 9 others as members
President Muhammadu Buhari has picked the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, as leader of the Federal Government delegation to the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup […]
Senate President wants strengthened partnership between Nigeria, US
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has called for strengthened partnership between Nigeria and the United States (US) in all sectors, especially in the fight […]