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Delays that usually characterised presentation, consideration and passage of appropriation bills on yearly basis, will be a thing of the past in the 9th National Assembly under my leadership said the Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan ( APC Yobe North). Senator Lawan who stated this Wednesday at the Head office of Blueprint Newspapers in AbujaContinue reading “Senate presidency: Lawan storms Blueprint head office, says ‘budget passage delays under me ‘ll be addressed’”

With less than forty days to the inauguration of the 9th Senate and the coming on board of new presiding officers, Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has said that the Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan is not a stooge who enjoys the backing of majority of the senators-elect.Continue reading “9TH SENATE: LAWAN IS NOT A STOOGE, BANKS ON MOST SENATORS ‘ENDORSEMENT Senate Spokesman Sen Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi”

Nigerian lawmaker Senator Ahmed Lawan has said his ambition to be Senate president in the 9th National Assembly is with the intent of making a difference in the legislative arm of government for the citizens. “I want to go there to make a difference,” Lawan said in an interview published in Daily Trust newspaper. “WeContinue reading “My Senate presidency ambition is in national interest, says Lawan”

Senate Leader Ahmad Lawan, a major contender for the office of Senate President in the incoming 9th Senate in this interview bares his mind on the contest, what he has to offer, and other issues. Excerpts: Daily Trust: How does it feel, coming from a tough general election, to face another tough battle for SenateContinue reading “I never imagined I’d be in politics – Sen. Lawan”

The people of Bade emirate in Yobe, on Saturday appealed to Senators Ali Ndume and Danjuma Goje, to step down and support the endorsement of Senator Ahmad Lawan for the President of the ninth senate. Alhaji Mamman Suleiman and Alhaji Mohammed Gagiyo, prominent title holders who spoke on behalf of the emirate, said the endorsementContinue reading “9th Senate: Step down for Lawan, Yobe prominent title holders tell Ndume, Goje”

The National Chairman of the Presidential Advisory on the Elimination of Drug Abuse(PACEDA),  Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) and his entourage arrived Yola,  the capital city of Adamawa State. The Committee is in Adamawa state as part of its nationwide consultation with crucial stakeholders on how to address the alarming rate of substance abuse inContinue reading “DRUG ABUSE: MARWA ARRIVES YOLA, TO BEGIN 5-DAY CONSULTATIONS”

• How President met with Lalong, Wase• May meet Bago after London trip• El-Rufai opens talks with Ndume• Southeast APC demands review of zoning arrangements President Muhammadu Buhari has personally taken charge of lobbying incoming members of the 9th National Assembly in the bid to install Dr. Ahmad Lawan as the next Senate President andContinue reading “9th NASS: Buhari Takes Over Lobby For Lawan, Gbajabiamila”

 . A major contender for Senate President in the incoming 9th Assembly, Ahmad Lawan, has said that he will bring a lot to the table and make a difference if elected in June. Lawan, the current Senate Leader, said as a lawmaker who would be marking his 20th year as a member of the National Assembly,Continue reading “Senate presidency: Nigerians will have better deal under me – Lawan”

The leading contestant and anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the presidency of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, has said that he will not be a figure head of the Upper House and a puppet of the Executive arm of government. Lawan, who is the Senate leader of the outgoing RedContinue reading “NASS Leadership: I Won’t Be A Rubber Stamp Senate President – Lawan”

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno State, praised the efforts of outgoing administration of Governor Kashim Ibrahim Shettima in promoting education as counter strategy to Boko Haram ideology and insurgency. President Buhari gave the commendation at a ceremony to commission six model schools, out of 40 world class facilities established to provide quality educationContinue reading “EDUCATION: WISE RESPONSE TO BOKO HARAM TERRORISM, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI”