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Senator Lawan reacts to reports alleging he attended the plenary session after adjournment
Senator Lawan reacts to reports alleging he attended the plenary session after adjournment
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, has debunks the malicious report fabricating claims against Senator Lawan for allegedly attending plenary session after adjournment. Such unfounded allegations undermine his impeccable integrity and discipline as one of Nigeria’s finest legislators.
In a press statement issued and signed by Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, FAI, FIMC, FCP, and Fsca Media Adviser to Senator Ahmed Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, which was made available to newsmen in Damaturu.
According to the statement, Senator Lawan is a respected statesman and seasoned legislator who adheres to the highest ethical standards and would never be associated with bringing disrepute to his office as Senator representing Yobe North. The baseless allegations are clearly a deliberate attempt by a mischievous fecubent to tarnishing his hard-earned reputation for cheap political points.
Regarding the media reports alleging that Senator Ahmed Lawan attended the plenary session on a non-sitting day, it is imperative to clarify the following:.
The Senate holds plenary sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. However, there was no scheduled plenary session on Thursday in question, following an earlier adjournment on Wednesday by the upper chamber after the joint sitting of the National Assembly.
Senator Ahmed Lawan was present at the National Assembly complex on Thursday, but solely for scheduled meetings in his office. He did not make any attempt to attend any plenary session, as alleged by some online reports. In spite of having held one of the highest offices in Nigeria between 2019 and 2023, Senator Lawan can be considered one of the most vibrant and active lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly.
The media reports that misrepresented Senator Lawan’s presence at the National Assembly as “attendance for plenary” are inaccurate and utterly misleading.
Accordingly, we strongly condemn the publication of false and unsubstantiated reports that attack the reputation and character of Senator Lawan and undermine his integrity. We call upon media outlets to verify information before publishing and to uphold the highest standards of journalistic ethics.
Senator Lawan reacts to reports alleging he attended the plenary session after adjournment
VP Shettima Arrives In Addis Ababa For UN Food Systems Summit
** Nigeria gifts Ethiopia 2,000 cashew seedlings
By: Our Reporter
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, to represent Nigeria at the second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit being held from July 27 to 29.
The Vice President’s aircraft touched the ground around 4:26 p.m. local time at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
On arrival, he was received by the Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy, Ethiopia, Amb. Nasir Aminu, Dr. Suleiman Dauda, Finance Attaché, Wing Commander Gabriel Batubo, Deputy Defence Attaché (Air Force) to Ethiopia, the Deputy Head of Mission, Amb. Macy Ogbede, First Secretary, Mr. Jangado Ishaku, and other top officials of the embassy.
Immediately after his arrival, the Vice President met with members of the Nigerian delegation, including the Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy to Ethiopia, Amb. Nasir Aminu, and the Technical Assistant to the President on Agriculture and Executive Secretary of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), Marion Moon, among others. During the meeting, he was briefed on Nigeria’s expected deliverables at the summit.
VP Shettima will join global leaders at the high-level event on advancing the transformation of the coffee value chain, roundtables and meetings aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s food security drive. #UNFSS2025
The summit will bring together global leaders to reflect on progress made since the inaugural 2021 UN Food Systems Summit and accelerate commitments towards building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems.
The Vice President will also participate in other events on the sidelines of the summit, designed to spotlight real-world examples of food systems transformation, promote knowledge exchange and partnership.
One of the events on the sidelines of the summit is a ministerial roundtable on public finance, trade, and responsible investment to accelerate the transition, field trips, and networking sessions.
At a recent briefing by the Task Force on the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit, VP Shettima had outlined three key objectives for Nigeria’s delegation: positioning Nigeria as a leader of thought on African food systems reform, leveraging international partnerships aligned with domestic priorities, and advancing a private sector-led model for continental food transformation.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has presented Ethiopia with 2,000 cashew seedlings and 100,000 cashew seeds.
The donation, sufficient to cultivate approximately 600 hectares of land, was received by Ethiopia’s Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr. Efa Muleta Boru, as part of a shared commitment between both nations to sustainable agricultural development across Africa.
The exchange builds on Ethiopia’s earlier donation of 2,000 Haas avocado seedlings and 2,000 coffee seedlings to Nigeria in June 2025.
The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agricultural transformation agenda and highlights Nigeria’s commitment to “Green Revolution Diplomacy” as a tool for strengthening diplomatic ties while addressing food security challenges.
VP Shettima Arrives In Addis Ababa For UN Food Systems Summit
Suspect dies in custody after health complication in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
A 44-year-old suspect, Ogunyemi Opeyemi, who was in police custody for a case of conspiracy and stealing, has died after developing breathing difficulties while in detention at a divisional police station in Akute, Ogun State.
Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, during a routine duty tour by ASP Itodo Andrew, the Conflict Resolution Officer attached to the division.
According to police sources, at about 3:25 a.m., the officer visited the divisional cell and found the suspect gasping for breath.
He immediately alerted other personnel at the charge room, and the suspect was rushed to Tamara Hospital along Ajuwon Road, Akute, for medical attention.
However, the suspect was confirmed dead while receiving treatment.
“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) visited the hospital, and photographs were taken for documentation. The body was later deposited at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital morgue in Sagamu for preservation and autopsy,” the police said.
The command said the complainant in the case was informed, and efforts were ongoing to trace the relatives of the deceased.
Meanwhile, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Abeokuta, for discreet investigation.
Suspect dies in custody after health complication in Ogun
VP Shettima To Represent Nigeria At 2nd UN Food Systems Summit In Addis Ababa
By: Our Reporter
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, to represent Nigeria at the second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit being held from July 27 to 29, 2025.
Senator Shettima will join other global leaders at the high-level event on advancing the transformation of the coffee value chain as well as engage in other roundtables and meetings aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s food security drive.
The summit will bring together global leaders to reflect on progress made since the inaugural 2021 UN Food Systems Summit and accelerate commitments towards building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems.
The VP will also participate in other events on the sidelines of the summit designed to spotlight real-world examples of food systems transformation, promote knowledge exchange and partnership, and inspire collective action through evidence-based solutions and creative expression.
One of the events on the sidelines of the summit is a ministerial roundtable on public finance, trade, and responsible investment to accelerate the transition, field trips, and networking sessions.
At a recent briefing by the Task Force on the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit, VP Shettima had outlined three key objectives for Nigeria’s delegation: positioning Nigeria as a leader of thought on African food systems reform, leveraging international partnerships aligned with domestic priorities, and advancing a private sector-led model for continental food transformation.
The summit is organised in collaboration with the United Nations, the governments of Ethiopia and Italy. #UNFSS2025
The Vice President is expected back in Nigeria after his participation in the activities at the summit.
VP Shettima To Represent Nigeria At 2nd UN Food Systems Summit In Addis Ababa
VP Shettima Arrives In Addis Ababa For UN Food Systems Summit
Suspect dies in custody after health complication in Ogun
VP Shettima To Represent Nigeria At 2nd UN Food Systems Summit In Addis Ababa
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