Tag: Shettima
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Shettima Warns Against Propaganda Shielding Aggressors From Justice
By George Omagbemi Vice-President Kashim Shettima has delivered a stark warning to world leaders at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, cautioning against a global order where propaganda can blur the line between victims and aggressors and shield perpetrators from justice. Shettima delivered the warning on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in New York, while presenting…
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No Vacancy In Aso Rock, Tinubu Won’t Hand Over to Shettima – Akpabio
By George Omagbemi Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to formally transfer presidential powers to Vice President Kashim Shettima, insisting that there is no leadership vacuum despite Tinubu’s extended working vacation abroad. The Senate President said Tinubu remained in power and continued to discharge his constitutional responsibilities while outside…
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Shettima Arrives New York to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation at 81st UNGA
By George Omagbemi Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Shettima arrived on Monday, September 21, 2026, alongside Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of State for Budget and Economic…
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JUST IN: Shettima Returns To Nigeria After BRICS Summit
By Opeyemi Adelakun Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after using his participation in the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi to push a broad economic and diplomatic agenda centred on trade, investment and technology. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, Shettima participated in high-level sessions and held…
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Shettima Meets Modi as Nigeria, India Target $15bn Trade Revival
By George Omagbemi Vice-President Kashim Shettima has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as Nigeria and India seek to rebuild bilateral trade towards its previous peak of nearly $15 billion. The meeting took place on Monday, September 14, 2026, on the sidelines of the recently concluded BRICS Leaders’ Summit. Modi called for…
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Shettima, Six Governors Visit Benin to Study Textile Industry Revival
By Paul Joseph Vice President Kashim Shettima has led a high-powered Nigerian delegation, including six state governors and senior government officials, on a working visit to the Republic of Benin as part of the Federal Government’s drive to revive Nigeria’s struggling textile industry. According to a statement from the Office of the Vice President, the…
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APC Confirms Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate for 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election after submitting their nomination forms to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The submission was completed ahead of the electoral body’s deadline for political parties to upload the names…
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Tinubu, Shettima Preach Unity and Tolerance Ahead of 2027 Politics
By George Omagbemi Sylvester President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have called on Nigerians to embrace unity, tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and shared sacrifice as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to intensify across the country. The appeal formed part of their Eid-el-Kabir messages delivered during prayers and public engagements…
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Some people told Tinubu I planned to kill him and take over power – Shettima
By Paul Joseph Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that false allegations were once made against him shortly after the current administration came into power, claiming that some individuals attempted to pitch him against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at an event in honour of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, Shettima said unnamed…
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Aiyedatiwa Joins Shettima, APC Governors as Tinubu Submits Nomination Forms in Abuja
By Paul Joseph Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday joined Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors, ministers, lawmakers and other top members of the ruling party at the official submission of Nomination and Expression of Interest forms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. The event, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference…
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Shettima Pledges Federal Support as MTN Foundation and UNODC Launch Youth Protection Initiative
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to youth development and protection, pledging institutional support for initiatives aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s young population as MTN Foundation and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) deepen collaboration on social impact programmes. April 29, 2026 — Speaking at…