Ahmed Lawan – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:09:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Ahmed Lawan – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Lawan mourns Tribune Reporter, Adeyemi, condoles with Senate Press Corps https://www.theinfostride.com/lawan-mourns-tribune-reporter-adeyemi-condoles-with-senate-press-corps/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lawan-mourns-tribune-reporter-adeyemi-condoles-with-senate-press-corps/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:07:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356320 The death of Tijani Adeyemi, the Senate correspondent for the Tribune newspaper, has been mourned by former Senate President Ahmad Lawan. Lawan also expressed his condolences to the Senate Press Corps upon hearing the news of Mr. Adeyemi’s passing on Wednesday. The previous president of the Senate sent a statement of sorrow to the Senate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lawan-mourns-tribune-reporter-adeyemi-condoles-with-senate-press-corps/feed/ 0 2023: Senate will support INEC to deliver on transparent, credible elections – Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-senate-will-support-inec-to-deliver-on-transparent-credible-elections-lawan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-senate-will-support-inec-to-deliver-on-transparent-credible-elections-lawan/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:49:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=332752 President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, expressed the willingness of the National Assembly to ensure transparent and credible elections at next year’s polls. Lawan made this known in his speech to welcome lawmakers back from the two-month recess. He said the innovative amendment to the Electoral Act by the National Assembly has provided [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-senate-will-support-inec-to-deliver-on-transparent-credible-elections-lawan/feed/ 0 Lawan, APC North-East Caucus Hail Shettima’s Choice As Vice Presidential Candidate https://www.theinfostride.com/lawan-apc-north-east-caucus-hail-shettimas-choice-as-vice-presidential-candidate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lawan-apc-north-east-caucus-hail-shettimas-choice-as-vice-presidential-candidate/#respond Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328299 Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on Monday hailed the choice of Kashim Shettima as running mate to Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election. Lawan said Shettima, who was Governor of Borno State for eight years, has a combination of private and public sector experience that would help him. In a statement he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lawan-apc-north-east-caucus-hail-shettimas-choice-as-vice-presidential-candidate/feed/ 0 2022 All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Primary Results https://www.theinfostride.com/2022-all-progressives-congress-apc-presidential-primary-results/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2022-all-progressives-congress-apc-presidential-primary-results/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:36:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=326374 The final results of the just concluded presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to select the party’s presidential candidate or flag bearer for the 2023 general elections have emerged. As shown in the number of votes ranked below, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu emerges the party’s candidate for the 2023 presidential election with total [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2022-all-progressives-congress-apc-presidential-primary-results/feed/ 0 Ahmed Bola Tinubu emerges the APC Presidential Flagbearer for 2023 General Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-bola-tinubu-emerges-the-apc-presidential-flagbearer-for-2023-general-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-bola-tinubu-emerges-the-apc-presidential-flagbearer-for-2023-general-elections/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:14:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=326366 The presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to select the party’s presidential candidate or flag bearer for the 2023 general elections has just been concluded. The race was not easy as 14 aspirants jostle for the 2320 delegate votes across the 36 states of Nigeria. 9 aspirants either stepped down or withdrew from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-bola-tinubu-emerges-the-apc-presidential-flagbearer-for-2023-general-elections/feed/ 0 Lawan Mentions Those Behind Nigeria’s Breakup Plot https://www.theinfostride.com/lawan-mentions-those-behind-nigerias-breakup-plot/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lawan-mentions-those-behind-nigerias-breakup-plot/#respond Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289305 Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, said the elites in Nigeria were behind the plot to divide the country. The lawmaker spoke to journalists on Saturday in his home town, Gashua in Yobe State. He disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari would later this month submit a supplementary budget to the National Assembly to request more funds to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lawan-mentions-those-behind-nigerias-breakup-plot/feed/ 0 Tinubu’s 69th Birthday Announces His Presidential Ambition Amid Opposition, Support https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubus-69th-birthday-announces-his-presidential-ambition-amid-opposition-support/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubus-69th-birthday-announces-his-presidential-ambition-amid-opposition-support/#respond Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:30:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288950 On Monday, 29th March, the city of Kano, North-West Nigeria, was agog with the 12th Bola Ahmed Tinubu Colloquium, an annual ritual to celebrate the birthday of former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Colloquium, initiated 12 years ago by a group of loyalists of the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubus-69th-birthday-announces-his-presidential-ambition-amid-opposition-support/feed/ 0 Senate To Amend Laws Infringing On Women’s Rights https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-amend-laws-infringing-on-womens-rights/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-amend-laws-infringing-on-womens-rights/#respond Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=287302 The Senate has resolved to expunge provisions of the law as contained in the Police Act, Federal Character Law, Electoral Act, Labour Act, Political Parties Constitutions, that infringe on the rights of women in Nigeria. Senate’s resolution was hinged on the adoption of a motion on the 2021 International Women’s Day with the theme: “Women [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-amend-laws-infringing-on-womens-rights/feed/ 0 Confirm New Service Chiefs — Buhari Begs Senate https://www.theinfostride.com/confirm-new-service-chiefs-buhari-begs-senate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/confirm-new-service-chiefs-buhari-begs-senate/#respond Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=284301 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged the Senate to confirm the new Service Chiefs as ambassadors. Buhari’s appeal was contained in a letter sent to the Senate and was read by the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan. A statement by Lawan’s spokesman, Ezrel Tabiowo said the letter was dated January 27, 2021. According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/confirm-new-service-chiefs-buhari-begs-senate/feed/ 0 Bisi Akande Made Indelible Contributions To Governance, Political Development — Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/bisi-akande-made-indelible-contributions-to-governance-political-development-ahmed-lawan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bisi-akande-made-indelible-contributions-to-governance-political-development-ahmed-lawan/#respond Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:54:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=281875 President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 82nd birthday. Lawan in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ola Awoniyi on Sunday said Chief Akande made indelible contributions to governance and political development in Nigeria. He said, “His achievements as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bisi-akande-made-indelible-contributions-to-governance-political-development-ahmed-lawan/feed/ 0 Lawan, Gbajabiamila Must Publish Reports On Corruption Probes – SERAP https://www.theinfostride.com/lawan-gbajabiamila-must-publish-reports-on-corruption-probes-serap/ Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:09:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=260677 Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has come out to beg the Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan; and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila to quickly publish all reports of completed public hearings and corruption probes by the National Assembly since the return of democracy in 1999. SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare recently [...]

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]]> I Have No Plans To Succeed Buhari In 2023 – Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-no-plans-to-succeed-buhari-in-2023-lawan/ Sat, 18 Jul 2020 13:32:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=259880 Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to say that he is not planning to run for president in 2023. The Special Adviser on Media to Senate President, Ola Awoniyi revealed this via a recent statement today. According to him, Lawan is not bothered about succeeding Buhari in years to come since it is very premature [...]

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]]> Nothing Could Convince Me To Declare Orji Kalu’s Seat Vacant – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/nothing-could-convince-me-to-declare-orji-kalus-seat-vacant-ahmed-lawan/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:33:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=259029 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to say that Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu’s seat in the Senate was preserved because it was only right. He revealed this via a recent statement by Mr. Ola Awoniyi, Special Adviser to the Senate President (Media). According to him, there was no way he could be convinced otherwise [...]

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]]> The High Number Of Out-Of-School Children In Nigeria Is Unacceptable – Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/the-high-number-of-out-of-school-children-in-nigeria-is-unacceptable-lawan/ Wed, 27 May 2020 15:13:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=255978 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to celebrate with Nigerian children on this year’s Children’s Day. Ahmad recently revealed that the day is meant to highlight the realities of kids in a society with an aim to enhance their well-being and happiness now and for the future. According to him, the only way to [...]

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]]> Only Lagos Has A Standard Isolation Centre For Coronavirus In Nigeria – Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/only-lagos-state-has-a-standard-isolation-centre-for-coronavirus-in-nigeria-ahmed-lawan/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:48:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=250087 Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has urged the Federal Government to set up more standard isolation centers across Nigeria to check the likely spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. He revealed this recently at a meeting with the Health Minister and officials of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) at the National Assembly, [...]

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]]> Ignatius Longjang Was Super Committed To The Nigerian Project – Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/ignatius-longjang-was-super-committed-to-the-nigerian-project-lawan/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:18:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=247957 President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has come out to say that the late Sen. Ignatius Longjang, until he passed on, was a peaceful bridge builder that showed commitment to the Nigerian project. In a recent statement issued by Ahmed’s Special Adviser on Media, Ola Awoniyi, Ahmed Lawan hailed the deceased when he led a [...]

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]]> Our Security Architecture Should Be Restructured — Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/our-security-architecture-should-be-restructured-ahmed-lawan/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 23:36:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=246364 The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has described the security architecture in Nigeria as a failed system that has to be overhauled and reconstructed. Lawan believes that for things to go well in Nigeria, restructuring the security architecture is highly compulsory because it is currently in a very bad state. According to him, the security of [...]

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]]> Revenue Accruals To FG Must Be Emitted – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/revenue-accruals-to-fg-must-be-emitted-ahmed-lawan/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 23:28:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=246341 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said that revenue accruals to the Federal Government have to be remitted to ensure the implementation of the 2020 Appropriation Act. He revealed this in an address at the resumption of plenary today at the National Assembly, Abuja. Ahmed, who said that it was clear that revenue generation was a [...]

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]]> Hope Uzodinma’s Win Is A Victory For Democracy – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/hope-uzodinmas-win-is-a-victory-for-democracy-ahmed-lawan/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:49:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245120 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has congratulated Senator Hope Uzodinma on his Supreme Court victory which declared him the winner of the March 19, 2019, Imo State governorship election. He also hailed the All Progressives Party (APC) in the state for getting things done via the constitutionally stipulated judicial process. According to him, the unanimous decision [...]

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]]> Ahmed Lawan Mourns With Yobe Fire Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-lawan-mourns-with-yobe-fire-victims/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:05:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244634 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has mourned with the family of the mother and her 3 daughters who died in a fire disaster at Red Bricks Quarters on Maiduguri road, Damaturu in Yobe State. The terrible incident happened on Tuesday night, January 7, 2020. Ahmed praised the head of the family who bravely rescued his 5-year-old [...]

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]]> Nigerians Will Determine The Fate Of The Hate Speech Bill – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-will-determine-the-fate-of-the-hate-speech-bill-ahmed-lawan/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:07:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243500 Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan has said Nigerians will determine the fate of the controversial hate speech bill. He revealed this at a media parley in Abuja on the achievements of the 9th Senate in the past six months. According to him, Nigerians would have a specific date during the public hearing on the bill [...]

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]]> National Assembly Officials Do Not Tamper With Job Slots – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-officials-do-not-tamper-with-job-slots-ahmed-lawan/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:49:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243470 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said reports that officials of the National Assembly tamper with employment slots are false. According to him, the National Assembly is fully committed to ensuring the practice of Federal Character principles in matters that concern jobs. He added that job opportunities are there for all qualified Nigerians to apply and [...]

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]]> No New Request For Ibrahim Magu’s Confirmation Before The Senate – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/no-new-request-for-ibrahim-magus-confirmation-before-the-senate-ahmed-lawan/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 08:24:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241574 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said there has been no request before the 9th Senate for the confirmation of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. He revealed this when the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay, visited the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The [...]

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]]> Ahmed Lawan Congratulates Kogi, Bayelsa Governors-Elect https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-lawan-congratulates-kogi-bayelsa-governors-elect/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 23:55:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241196 The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring a level playing field that has helped the people to assert their sovereignty and select their leaders. Lawan then hailed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates on their victory in the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa. He also praised David [...]

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]]> National Assembly Will Demand Accountability In Power Sector – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-will-demand-accountability-in-power-sector-ahmed-lawan/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:26:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240394 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to say that the National Assembly will demand accountability and transparency in the power sector, especially in the application of funds proposed for it in 2020 budget. He said this recently when the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Chiedu Ugbo, led a delegation [...]

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]]> Ahmed Lawan Sympathizes With Victims Of Maiduguri Market Fire Outbreak https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-lawan-sympathizes-with-victims-of-maiduguri-market-fire-outbreak/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 01:19:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240336 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has commiserated with the victims of the recent fire outbreak in a major market in Maiduguri, Borno. He conveyed his message in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja on Sunday. Various shops and other properties were damaged in the fire incident at Kasuwar [...]

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]]> The Senate Will Guarantee The Security And Safety Of Citizens – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/the-senate-will-guarantee-the-security-and-safety-of-citizens-ahmed-lawan/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 11:46:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238304 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to say that a partnership between State Governors and the National Assembly is needed to redefine good governance in the interest of the masses. Ahmed Lawan revealed this when members of the Progressive Governor’s Forum comprising the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors met with the leadership of the [...]

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]]> NFIU Begins Investigation Of Ahmed Lawan, Gbajabiamila’s Accounts https://www.theinfostride.com/nfiu-begins-investigation-of-ahmed-lawan-gbajabiamilas-accounts/ Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:44:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237532 The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has begun the investigation of the bank accounts of all judges in the country, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; his deputy, Ovie Omo-Agege; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; his deputy, Idris Wase are also not excluded in this investigation. According [...]

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]]> Ahmed Lawan Celebrates Omo-Agege Ahead Of His 56th Birthday https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-lawan-celebrates-omo-agege-ahead-of-his-56th-birthday/ Sat, 03 Aug 2019 17:27:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236504 Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has celebrated with his Deputy, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, for of his 56th birthday today. The Senate leader prayed to God to give Ovie the grace to remain committed to the principles of democracy. In a congratulatory statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Ola Awoniyi, Lawan said, “I [...]

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]]> Senate Will Focus On National Interest – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-will-focus-on-national-interest-ahmed-lawan/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:36:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235956 Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Lawan has said the 9th Senate would focus on the interest of Nigeria rather than personal interest as they perform their duties. Ahmed Lawan revealed this as he hosted chairmen of state chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. He was quoted as saying, “This Senate will subsume any [...]

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]]> I Am Not Buhari’s Yes Man – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-not-buharis-yes-man-ahmed-lawan/ Sat, 13 Jul 2019 20:34:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235670 Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has revealed that he is no yes man for Buhari and the executive. He said reports suggesting that are “sentimental and laughable.” He bared his mind in a recent statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa, addressing a group, Women Parliamentarians, led by Senator Joy Emordi in [...]

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]]> The 8th National Assembly Did Not Do All That Was Expected – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/the-8th-national-assembly-did-not-do-all-that-was-expected-ahmed-lawan/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 19:52:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234673 Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has revealed that the 8th National Assembly’s performance was not up to full capacity. He disclosed that this is the reason why the 9th Assembly must work harder to ensure they make up for “lost ground.” Ahmed was the Senate Majority Leader in the 8th Assembly which had a weak relationship [...]

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]]> All Budgets Will Be Passed Within 3 Months From Now On — Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/all-budgets-will-be-passed-within-3-months-from-now-on-ahmed-lawan/ Fri, 14 Jun 2019 22:45:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234628 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has revealed that from now on, National Assembly will make sure passage of Nigeria’s appropriation bill happens within 3 months of its submission by the executive. Mr. Ahmed disclosed this when he answered questions from State House correspondents today. He then shared his hope that the executive will always guarantee early [...]

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]]> I Wish Lawan, Gbajamila A Successful And Impactful Tenure – Tinubu https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-lawan-gbajamila-a-successful-and-impactful-tenure-tinubu/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 02:52:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234468 APC leader, Bola Tinubu has begged the new 9th National Assembly to partner with the Executive to move Nigeria forward. He revealed this in a congratulatory message entitled: “Nurturing and Deepening National Assembly Institution, Democracy,” released by his media adviser, Mr Tunde Rahman, in Lagos. He urged the assembly to do all they can to [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki: A Distinguished Legacy built on the Sands of Time https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-a-distinguished-legacy-built-on-the-sands-of-time/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:58:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234352 Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki presided over the 8th Nigerian Senate for the last time on June 6, 2019 and took a graceful bow from the red chamber. Four years ago, Saraki upset permutations and predictions to edge out his former party, All Progressives Congress (APC) anointed candidate, Ahmed Lawan, for the coveted Senate President seat. [...]

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]]> I Have No Ill Feelings Against Ndume, Goje – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-no-ill-feelings-against-ndume-goje-ahmed-lawan/ Sun, 12 May 2019 16:35:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232609 Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan has revealed that he has nothing against Ali Ndume or Danjuma Goje, even as they are also eyeing to become the next Senate President in the ninth assembly. Mr Lawan, an All Progressives Congress (APC) senator, representing Yobe- North, revealed this as a guest at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) [...]

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]]> There Is No Going Back On Ahmed Lawan, Femi Gbajabiamila – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/there-is-no-going-back-on-ahmed-lawan-femi-gbajabiamila-apc/ Sat, 11 May 2019 11:16:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232555 The All Progressives Congress has revealed that it does not plan to change its mind about the endorsement of Senator Ahmed Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila as the next President of the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. Even with APC’s support for Lawan, Senator Ali Ndume (Borno) and Senator Danjuma [...]

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]]> I Am Pitching My Tent With Senator Ahmed Lawan – Ifeanyi Ubah https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-pinching-my-tent-with-senator-ahmed-lawan-ifeanyi-ubah/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 10:01:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229764 Anambra South Senator-elect, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah has sided with a group of elected lawmakers in the incoming 9th Senate led by Sen. Ahmed Lawan. Elected under the Young Progressives Party (YPP) on Feb. 23, Ubah is one of the 11 senators-elect who were with Lawan at an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja. He revealed [...]

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]]> 2018 Has Been A Great Year For The Senate – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/2018-has-been-a-great-year-for-the-senate-ahmed-lawan/ Fri, 21 Dec 2018 09:59:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223765 This came after a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Sen. Ahmed Lawan (APC Yobe), at plenary and seconded by Sen. Philip Aduda (PDP-FCT) on behalf of the minority. In a few statements before his motion, Lawan described 2018 as a successful one for the Senate in terms of bills and motions passed. “I believe [...]

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]]> PDP Should Not Put Pressure On Buhari To Sign 2018 Electoral Act Amendment Bill – Ahmed Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-should-not-put-pressure-on-buhari-to-sign-2018-electoral-act-amendment-bill-ahmed-lawan/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 05:42:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222276 Alhaji Ahmed Lawan has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop putting pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the 2018 Electoral Act Amendment bill into law. Lawan gave the advice when he fielded questions from State House correspondents in Abuja on Friday. He warned that the president would not be stampeded into signing [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate suspends Security Summit in Honour of Late Alex Ekwueme https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-suspends-security-summit-in-honour-of-late-alex-ekwueme/ Sat, 03 Feb 2018 13:35:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198333 The National Summit on security being organised by the Senate has been postponed in honour of the late former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme who will be buried on Saturday. The summit, scheduled to hold on February 1 and 5 at the Banquet Hall of the State House was to be declared open by President Muhammadu [...]

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]]> Buhari Is In Good Health – Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-is-in-good-health-bukola-saraki/ Wed, 22 Feb 2017 12:19:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157251 The Senate President, Bukola Saraki has insisted that President Buhari is in good health. Saraki said this on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, while briefing members of the Senate on his trip to London. The Senate President was accompanied on the trip by the House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki Addressing constituents at [...]

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]]> Ahmed Lawan Was Elected To Lead APC Senators – Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-lawan-was-elected-to-lead-apc-senators-akpabio/ Sat, 14 Jan 2017 01:31:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153968 Ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said the new Senate leader, Senator Ahmed Lawan, was elected to lead only APC Senators. Senator Akpabio challenged Lawan while the new majority leader was addressing his colleagues after his emergence as the new Senate Leader saying he will run a fair Senate. Akpabio said: “I want [...]

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]]> APC Makes Peace With Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-makes-peace-with-bukola-saraki/ Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:55:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=150688 Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has made peace with APC. Saraki fell out with the APC after he emerged Senate President on June 9, 2015, despite being excluded from contesting by the party. The disagreement was resolved at a peace meeting between Saraki and the APC’s National Working Committee (NWC) on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. [...]

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