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Livestock industry critical to economy, says Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the development of the livestock industry in Nigeria is critical to the diversification and growth of economy.  Lawan made this known

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Senate probes Customs invasion of rice traders’ shops at Bodija market

The Senate, on Tuesday, mandated the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the alleged invasion of Rice Traders’ shops by men of the Nigerian Customs that resulted

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Senate investigates CCT Chairman over assault allegation

The Senate, on Tuesday, waded into assault allegations leveled against the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar in a petition received to that effect. The Petition was

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Arms probe: Group urges Reps to extend searchlight on alleged looting of the N2.5 Billion Military Pension Fund

An Abuja based Group has charged the Ad Hoc committee of the House of Representative investigating the Purchase, Use and Control of Arms, Ammunitions and related Hardware by the Military,

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Senate passes bill to establish National Food Reserve Agency

The Senate, on Wednesday, passed a bill seeking to establish the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA). The passage of the bill followed the consideration of the report of the Committee

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GOVERNOR LALONG CONDOLES WITH FAMILY OF LATE HON. MAITALA

Governor Simon Bako Lalong on Sunday 4th April 2021 visited the residence of late Hon. Haruna Maitala, Member Representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency at the National Assembly to commiserate with

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Yobe: Lawan donates N8m to victims of market fire disaster

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday donated the sum of N8 million naira to victims of the Yan harawa market fire disaster.  The Senate President made the donation

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Senate President preaches love, hope, tolerance at Easter

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan felicitates with Nigerians, particularly the Christian faithful, as they join the rest of the Christian world in celebrating Easter. Lawan notes that Easter

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COVID-19: How Nigeria can successfully vaccinate its over 200 million population – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said that for Nigeria to provide ‘herd immunity’ for its over two hundred million population, efforts must be made by the Federal

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Lawan warns officials not to misadvise President on bills awaiting assent

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has warned Ministry officials against misadvising President Muhammadu Buhari on bills passed by the National Assembly and forwarded to him for Presidential assent.  Lawan

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