Buhari providing great leadership for Nigeria – Lawan EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Ahmad Lawan said President Muhammadu Buhari has provided great leadership for Nigeria and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) since he was elected in 2015. Lawan said this in Gombe on Sunday while inaugurating the Gombe North Senatorial District Empowerment … Read more
Senate President Lawan has revealed the salaries and emoluments of members of the National Assembly to the public. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday, revealed the salaries and emoluments of members of the National Assembly to the public in Abuja. Lawan also said the Buhari has surpassed … Read more
Buhari, El-Rufai, Lawan attended the passing-out parade of NDA cadets among other dignitaries. The commissioned cadets included personnel of the Army, Navy and Air Force Ekohotblog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, the governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, and Senate president Ahmad Lawan were among the dignitaries who attended the passing-out parade of cadets of … Read more
The plot to impeach President Buhari, Lawan and Gbajabiamila has gathered momentum as opposition parties join the impeachment call. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has urged the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari. The spokesperson, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere made the call on Wednesday at … Read more
The Senate has on Thursday passed the (Petroleum Industry Bill). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has passed the conference report of the National Assembly on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The report as passed by the upper chamber on Thursday pegged contributions to the host communities development trust fund at three percent of … Read more
President Buhari will today (Tuesday) hold dinner with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari has invited members of the Senate to a dinner at the Presidential Villa today (Tuesday), EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was learnt that the dinner will hold at the Aso Rock by 8pm. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Senate … Read more
“Before plenary tomorrow, the leadership of the Senate has decided to invite NNPC GMD to come and brief us in a closed session.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has summoned the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari. This was disclosed by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, during … Read more
Three PDP Senators have dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) EKO HOT BLOG reports that three Senators, including a principal officer, elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, announced their decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (PDP). The latest defection is … Read more
Another Senator has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Mohammed Gusau has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Senator representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District announced his defection from the PDP at plenary on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, … Read more
The National Assembly is looking to give legislative approval to the Executive loan request to fund the 2021 Appropriation Act before it embarked on a recess in July. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has explained why it is important for the Nigerian government to continue to borrow responsibly to fund critical projects in the … Read more
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has called for the rehabilitation of the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly Complex is overdue for rehabilitation. Lawan made this known on Wednesday following a point of order moved by the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu … Read more
Lawan, while probing the multi-billion naira fuel subsidy fraud in 2012, has been accused of soliciting and collecting a $3 million bribe from billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola. A High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has sentenced the former Chairman of the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Petroleum Subsidy, Farouk Lawan to … Read more
Lawan, who trained in Land Surveying at the Ahmadu Bello Universit, Zaria and in Remote Sensing and GIS at Cranfield University in United Kingdom, after the award pledged his support for the growth of the profession. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan was on Wednesday conferred with honourary fellowship award of the Nigerian Institution of … Read more
President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan has decried recent attacks on Police formations and Correctional facilities in Imo. A statement by Mr Ola Awoniyi, the senate presidents Special Assistant on Media, said Lawan described those responsible for the attacks as enemies of the people and country. Read Also: Ortom Inaugurates N1.6bn Tor Tiv Palace He … Read more
On Saturday, Senate President Ahmad Lawan accused Nigerian elites of instigating secessionist movements in various parts of the country. According to a statement issued by his Special Assistant (Press), Ezrel Tabiowo, in Abuja, Lawan made the accusation while speaking to journalists in his hometown of Gashua., Eko hot blog gathered. He further disclosed that President … Read more
Lawan will never be a party to such unfortunate and insidious act, and that such is bound to fail if attempted. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has described as ‘ignoble mischief’ claims that he’s advocating an unconstitutional third term for president Muhammadu Buhari. Lawan was, in a tweet authored by one mayor on … Read more
“As a leader of leaders, political strategist and astute administrator, Asiwaju Tinubu has in three decades of active roles in the politics of Nigeria impacted many lives and greatly contributed to improving the polity. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has sent his best wishes to former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a legal action against Ahmed Lawan, senate president, and Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, over failure to probe alleged missing N4.4 billion budgeted for the national assembly. The group said it filed the suit following the publication of the annual audited reports for … Read more
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says its time to rein in on the criminal elements who have brought the country to the precipice with their diabolical and nefarious activities. The number three man said this in reaction to the abduction of over 300 schoolgirls from a secondary school in Jangebe, Zamfara state. The state government and … Read more
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the myriad of perennial security challenges bedeviling Nigeria will soon become a thing of the past. The number three citizen made this known after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja. Lawan said the government was working towards improving security within the next two months, adding … Read more