By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East Stakeholders Forum in Gombe ended in disarray on Sunday after a disagreement over the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s presidential bid for 2027 without mentioning Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate. The APC...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR , Maiduguri – The North East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed the Tinubu/Kashim ticket for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made on Sunday during the North East All Progressives Congress Consultative Meeting in Gombe, the Gombe State capital. Governor...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that history has returned the baton of democratic struggle to President Bola Tinubu, decades after the June 12 struggle led by Moshood Abiola. Representing President Tinubu at the Democracy Day lecture in Abuja, Shettima described Abiola as a patriot who gave everything for Nigeria....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with his family and the people of the state. Before departing Abuja, Shettima joined other Muslim faithful in observing Eid-Kabir prayers at the National Eid ground. Upon arrival at the Muhammadu...
Vice President Kasshim Shettima on Wednesday said that Taraba was an agricultural power house yet to be harnessed. Shettima made the remarks at the Taraba State International Investment Summit (TARAVEST) 2025 held in Jalingo. He said that the state was endowed with rich agriculture potentials for investors to tap....
Vice-President Kashim Shettima said with critical reforms in key sectors of the economy, Nigeria is ripe for investments. Shettima stated this on Tuesday when he hosted a delegation from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation...
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Friday, launched the 2025 national Hajj pilgrimage, urging the intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the country. In a speech at the ceremony, held at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Owerri, Shettima called for collective efforts to ensure a hitch-free exercise. He...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Vice President Kashim Shettima has dismissed allegations that he was barred from accessing the Presidential Villa by armed security men. VP Shettima in statement by his Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, attributed the...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has noted that the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Kaduna State is due to Governor Uba Sani’s result-oriented leadership. The Vice President who made this known at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SAPZ at Dakin...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria needs patriots, including citizens, leaders and institutions, ready to be counted with a view to establishing a federation that serves the people. Shettima said this on Tuesday in Abuja during the 7th edition of Annual Leadership Conference and Awards, held at the State...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, as well as the peace, stability, and progress of the country, as Ramadan ends. Shettima made the call on Friday during the closing ceremony of Tafsir (Quranic reading) for Ramadan at the State House Mosque, Abuja....
The Federal Government has partnered with United Kingdom’s Zander Corporation Ltd., to transform agricultural practices and restore degraded lands in the country’s most vulnerable ecological zones. Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated this on Thursday during a meeting with the management of the bio-technology company, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja....
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Vice President Kashim Shetima, is expected to pay a one day working visit to Nasarawa State on Friday, where he will lay the foundation stone for ‘one stop investment center’ in Lafia, the state capital. During the visit, Senator Shetima, is also expected to...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has paid tribute to former Executive Secretary, Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), Ahmadu Kurfi, and former Director-General, Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Ibrahim Zakari. The two elder statesmen, who were from Katsina State, recently passed away at the age of 93 and 81, respectively. A statement issued...
President Bola Tinubu is determined to change the fortunes of Nigeria, regardless of the challenges confronting the country, says Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Shettima said this on Saturday in Abuja at a one-day retreat for presidential aides and heads of units in his office. According to him, the nation’s economy...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said he is optimistic about the ability of new Governor of Edo, Monday Okpebholo, to transform the state. Shettima in his address at the swearing-in ceremony of the governor on Tuesday in Benin, emphasised the significance of the mandate given by the people and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday. In a birthday message, Governor Zulum praised Vice President Shettima as an icon and mentor who has inspired many with his values of integrity, perseverance, and service....
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the Naira will continue to stabilise in the coming weeks and months. Shettima gave the assurance at the inauguration of the National Design and Innovation Competition, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as President is not by chance but a Divine blessing base on purity of his heart. Shettima stated this on Friday when he hosted a delegation of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) on a courtesy...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed confidence of President Bola Tinubu led administration on the ability of the newly inaugurated Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, to deliver good governance in the state. Shettima spoke during the inauguration of Ododo at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja. The News Agency...