Ahmed Lawan

December 23, 2022

I’ll reveal my presidential candidate in January – Gov. Wike; Fares soar as petrol sells at N270 per litre | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I’ll reveal my presidential candidate in January – Gov. Wike Collect their money and vote for me – Peter Obi tells supporters ahead of 2023 elections Fares soar as petrol sells at N270 per litre We don’t want poverty, vote APC out – Gov Okowa to Deltans Senate fails to pass 2023 budget, cites errors,... Read More

Bashir Machina

Bashir Machina is the Yobe North Senatorial candidate, not Ahmed Lawan

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has spoken and Ahmed Lawan may just be going home from his loss at the APC presidential primaries after all. Though, he still has a tenure to finish as the Senate President. The electoral has affirmed Bashir Machina as the winner of the ruling All Progressives Congress primary for... Read More

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‘Removal of fuel subsidy will free economy from bondage’; Nigeria beats Cote d’Ivoire | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari: Removal of fuel subsidy increasingly untenable Lagos Task Force to crush 250 power bikes, despatch motorcycles for violating traffic rules Nigeria beats Cote d’Ivoire 3-1, qualifies for Africa U-17 Nations Cup Adamu says Lawan participated in APC senatorial primary for Yobe north Removal of fuel subsidy will free economy from bondage, says NEITI Across... Read More

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Bashir Machina

The Electoral Act 2022 does not allow substituting Bashir Machina’s name

Anyhowness is a norm in Nigeria. Anyone could just wake and say it is my turn to be president because he deserves it. And, another in the same party can decide to illegally substitute names before an election because he’s not done being an absentee leader. Anonymous Ahmed Lawan had lost the APC presidential primaries,... Read More

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Bashir Machina

Who is Bashir Machina? The one bold enough to stop Ahmed Lawan from dancing around

Having contested in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a presidential aspirant and attempted to force his way in, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, is now facing a bold Bashir Machina, who has refused all entreaties to step down and hand over the senatorial ticket to him. Lawan was defeated at the primaries where the party’s... Read More

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October 7, 2020

Wizkid clashes with Buhari’s aide over #EndSARS, Ogun appoints BBNaija’s Laycon as Youth Ambassador | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Ogun State government has appointed the winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Season 5, Olamilekan Agbelesebioba, popularly known as Laycon, as the Ogun State Youth Ambassador; gifting a sum of N5m and a three-bedroom bungalow to the BBNaija winner. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Tuesday while playing host to Laycon in his... Read More

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YNaija Legislators’ Effectiveness Ranking: Here are our good, bad and worse performers for June

Three months into a global pandemic, the Nigerian legislature has been forced to contemplate the intense rot that has permeated the Nigerian government and its public service. In response to the unique challenges that the pandemic and the consequential economic downturn that has fallowed, Nigeria’s legislature has had to adapt by forging new alliances, pushing... Read More

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January 27, 2020

Angelique Kidjo dedicates Grammy win to Burna Boy, Bolt introduces tricycle to Uyo – Here are 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Legendary singer, Angelique Kidjo on Sunday night beat Burna Boy and a host of others to win the Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards that held in Staples Center, Los Angeles. Angelique Kidjo didn’t only just receive the award but graciously dedicated it to Burna Boy in recognition of the hard work... Read More

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October 31, 2019

The YNaija Senators’ Ranking for October

Surprisingly this month, quite a number of senators sponsored motions during plenary, and it’s easy for individual performances to be buried under heavy political conversations that don’t center senators. For October, here’s our definitive ranking: 10. Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North) Abia North senator Orji Uzor Kalu is still embroiled in a 12-year-old case of... Read More

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See full list of President Buhari’s Ministerial nominees sent to the Senate

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, finally forwarded the long-anticipated list of his ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. According to the list read during plenary by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, at exactly 11:12am on the floor of the Red chambers, the list of 43 comprised about 12 of his immediate past Ministers. Others are... Read More

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The Late 5: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification; Gunmen attacked our witnesses going to Presidential Election Petition Tribunal – PDP | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification The Court of Appeal in Abuja has rejected an appeal challenging Buhari’s academic qualification to stand for the last presidential election. Justice Mohammed Idris, who read the lead judgment of a three-man panel, upheld an earlier judgment by a... Read More

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The Late 5: Senate to get ministerial nominees list this week; Court orders forfeiture of Diezani’s land in Port Harcourt | Other stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Senate to get ministerial nominees list this week Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has hinted of the Senate receiving the executive’s ministerial nominees list this week. Since he was sworn in May 29, Buhari is yet to constitute his cabinet about one and a half months after.... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 27th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories on YNaija: New Senate President Ahmed Lawan says his monthly salary is N745,000, but what about allowances? The Big 5: Court nullifies charge against Gbajabiamila; INEC is the most improved public service institution in Nigeria – Yakubu | Other stop stories The Late 5: Super Eagles beat... Read More

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The Late 5: Super Eagles beat Guinea 1-0 in #AFCON2019, qualify for round of 16; Senators’ monthly pay is N15m, Sagay replies Lawan | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Super Eagles beat Guinea 1-0 in #AFCON2019, qualify for round of 16 The Super Eagles of Nigeria have emerged as the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Eagles beat the Syli Nationale of Guinea... Read More

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New Senate President Ahmed Lawan says his monthly salary is N745,000, but what about allowances?

Buhari’s second tenure has newly-elected politicians seemingly running with excited steam. Case in point Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whose regime markedly kicked off with LASTMA imposing new rules and penalty for those who flout traffic laws. Accordingly, the new Senate President Ahmed Lawan, perhaps in a bid to show transparency and lead by example, recently... Read More

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The Big 5: It’s criminal for parents to keep children out of school – Buhari; NAFDAC to ban paraquat, atrazine products, curtail use of Sniper | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Lawan bows to pressure, rescinds Festus Adebayo’s appointment The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has reversed his appointment of Festus Adedayo as his special adviser for media and publicity. This was made known in a statement by his special assistant on media and publicity, Mohammed Isa.... Read More

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The Late 5: No gorilla in Kano zoo – Ganduje; Lawan appoints Chief of Staff, media aide | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: No gorilla in Kano zoo – Ganduje Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has rejected claims that a Gorilla swallowed N6.8million in a Kano zoo. He said the zoo in question had no gorilla. Lawan appoints Chief of Staff, media aide Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has appointed a Chief... Read More

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The Late 5: No more ‘wife of the president,’ I am now First Lady – Aisha Buhari; Sanwo-Olu increases LASTMA officers’ allowance | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: No more ‘wife of the president,’ I am now First Lady – Aisha Buhari Wife of the President Aisha Buhari on Thursday, announced her decision to be addressed as the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She disclosed her new official title at the presentation... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 12th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Buhari’s govt driving Nigeria towards disaster, instability – Obasanjo; Atiku, PDP seeks permission to inspect INEC’s server | Other top stories The Late 5: I didn’t contest to win – Ekweremadu; Erastus Akingbola’s money laundering trial resumes June 13 | Other stories BREAKING:... Read More

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BREAKING: Ahmed Lawan scales PDP ambush, elected President of 9th Senate

Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan representing Yobe North Senatorial District has been elected President of the 9th Senate. Lawan, a member of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and Majority Leader in the 8th Senate was elected as Presiding officer of the red chamber on Tuesday, having scored 79 of the votes cast to defeat his only... Read More

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The Big 5: Don’t attack Buhari, obey constituted authorities and shun violence, Kumuyi tells Christians; US demands social media handles from visa applicants | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Don’t attack Buhari, obey constituted authorities and shun violence, Kumuyi tells Christians The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, on Sunday urged Christians not to attack the President of the country through any means. Kumuyi, who gave the admonition during... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 27th of May

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Minimum wage will be paid from April 18 – Ngige; Four persons critically injured as building collapses in Imo | Other top stories

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October 17, 2018

Having only resumed last week, this is how Nigerian senators decided to spend today

After all the political rumblings that took place the past few weeks, the Nigerian Senate, who after postponing their resumption for the party primaries, resumed Wednesday’s sitting with arguments over sitting arrangements. The confusion started after the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, refused to allow former minority leader, Godswill Akpabio, contribute to a point of order.... Read More

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The Big 5: We evacuated football fans in Russia with $1 million- FG; Akpabio rounds off consultations, meets Tinubu I More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government says the evacuation of 355 stranded Nigerian football fans in Russia after the 2018 World Cup cost $1 million, and has urged Nigerians to travel out of the country in a regular and legal manner. Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, who made... Read More

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Despite the court ruling, PDP will remain in “diaspora” – Lawan

Senate Majority Leader, Ahmed Lawan, on Wednesday said that the ruling by the Supreme Court was an indication that President Muhammadu Buhari’s government believed in separation of powers. He claimed that most court rulings during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan were written in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Lawan, a member of the All Progressives... Read More

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OPENNASS

Acting SGF, Habibat Lawal apologises to the Senate for constitutional breach

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Acting Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Habibat Lawal, has apologised to the Senate for allowing the Director-General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, to resume office without due confirmation by the Senate. Leader of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, in a Point-of-Order at Thursday’s plenary, reported that the SGF made the apology... Read More

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N’Assembly did not pad 2017 budget – Lawan

The National Assembly has stated that the addition of $2 to the $42.5 oil benchmark originally estimated by the executive in the 2017 budget is no padding. Senate Leader, Senator Ahmed Lawan, stated this while addressing State House reporters on Friday after observing juma’at prayer at the Presidential Villa mosque. According to him, the legislature... Read More

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2017 budget may be ready next week – Senate leader

by Dolapo Adelana The Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan Thursday said the National Assembly ensure that the 2017 budget was laid before President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent next week. Lawan said this while speaking with State House correspondents shortly after meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The senate leader said the upper legislative chamber... Read More

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Again! Senate mandates Customs CG to appear before it in uniform on Wednesday

by Dolapo Adelana The Senate on Tuesday mandated the Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service Hameed Ali to appear before it unfailingly on Wednesday by 10:30am. The decision of the Senate followed a letter sent by Ali saying he would not be able to honour the invitation because of a prior meeting he had. But... Read More

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Just In: Customs CG dishonors call to appear before Senate

by Dolapo Adelana The Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service Hameed Ali says he will not appear before the Senate on Wednesday. Ali said this in a letter he sent to the red chamber. The letter read by the clerk of the Senate quoted the Customs CG as saying he would not be able to... Read More

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