Tag: Lawan
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Lawan congratulates Kyari, Mustapha
The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan has congratulated Malam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha over their re-appointments by the President. Lawan, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa said…
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Minimum Wage: Shelve proposed nationwide strike in public interest, Lawan begs NLC
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 in implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage. Lawan made the appeal when the executives of the NLC and the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, (PASAN) led by Mr Ayuba Waba…
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JUST IN: Buhari, Lawan meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with Senate President Ahmad Lawan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Lawan arrived the forecourt of the State House around 3.25pm. He was still in the President’s office at the time of filing this report. Details shortly…
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Ninth NASS: PDP constitutes committee to ascertain roles played by members in emergence of Lawan, Gbajabiamila
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a fact-finding committee on the role played by some of its members at the election of the presiding officers of the National Assembly. The party disclosed this in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, on Monday…
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Lawan bows to APC pressure, drops Adedayo as media adviser
Dr Festus Adedayo, who was appointed Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President of the Senate on Tuesday, has been dropped. A statement from Office of President of the Senate on Thursday in Abuja, said that it reviewed the appointment of Adedayo and rescinded its earlier decision on it. The statement was signed by…
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NASS Elections: Tinubu congratulates Lawan, Gbajabiamila, urges harmonious relationship with Executive
All Progressives Congress National Stalwart, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday urged the new 9th National Assembly to extend hands of fellowship and friendship to the Executive to achieve progress in the country. Tinubu made the call in a congratulatory message entitled: “Nurturing and Deepening National Assembly Institution, Democracy,” released by his media adviser, Mr Tunde…
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NASS election: PDP, APC congratulate Lawan, Gbajabiamila
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the victory of its candidates at the election of principal officers of the 9th National Assembly is a triumph of democracy and party politics. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, APC National Publicity Secretary, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He added that it was a triumph…
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Ninth Senate: Ndume congratulates Lawan, promises to work with him
Senator Ali Ndume on Tuesday pledged to work with the newly elected Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and his deputy, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Speaking immediately after the election, which he lost to Lawan, the Borno South Senator said that he will work with Lawan in the interest of the country. He described Lawan as a well…
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BREAKING: Lawan defeats Ndume, emerges Senate President of 9th assembly
Senator representing Yobe North, Ahmed Lawan has been elected the Senate President of the 9th Senate, as he defeated his contestant, Senator Ali Ndume. At the end of counting, Lawan polled 79 votes to defeat Ndume, who scored 28 votes. TNG correspondent, Jonas Ike narrates how Lawan’s victory happened: Voting at the inauguration of the…
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BREAKING: Battle ready Lawan, Ndume arrive NASS for 9th Assembly inauguration/election
Two major strong contender for the position of the Senate President in the 9th National Assembly, Ali Ndume, and Ahmad Lawan have arrived at the premises of the federal parliament on Tuesday. According to reports, Ndume arrived at exactly at 7:20 am and exchanged pleasantries with some of his supporters and went straight to the…