Tinubu Orders Review of Security Operations, Deployment of Drones Against Terrorists Vice President described the attack as a heavy loss to both the state and the nation. Shettima offered prayers for the bereaved families President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces to review ongoing security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware and … Read more
Shettima Lauds Tinubu’s Political Will in Driving Economic Reforms Highlighted the President’s recent trip to Brazil, which produced five MOUs Urged NES to provide practical solutions to Nigeria’s economic challenges Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s determination to diversify Nigeria’s economy, describing him as a leader with the political will to take … Read more
Tinubu’s Confidence in Shettima Silences Critics, Says Arewa Think Tank Yakubu said Tinubu’s words had effectively silenced those nursing ambitions of replacing Shettima Adighije lauded Shettima’s commitment to infrastructure development The Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reaffirming his confidence in Vice President Kashim Shettima, describing it as a decisive … Read more
I Will Never Take Our Bond for Granted – Shettima to Tinubu Kashim Shettima expressed his deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu Appreciate countless Nigerians from every walk of life who have felicitate with Jim ok his birthday Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed his deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, vowing never to take … Read more
As we near the end of 2024, Nigeria has experienced several major political events that have significantly impacted the nation. Eko Hot Blog reports that some of the most notable include: 1. Introduction of Old National Anthem In May 2024, Nigeria made a historic decision to adopt a new national anthem titled “Nigeria, We Hail … Read more
Extends condolences to families Calls for understanding and support for members of the armed forces Assures people of the state of the Federal Government’s support Vice President Kashim Shettima has apologised to the families of the victims of the bombing in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The was contained in a statement by … Read more
The Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo has said that Nigeria’s aviation sector is poised to play a pivotal role in driving economic transformation, fostering regional integration, and enhancing community connectivity. Ekohotblog reports that Najomo cited the country’s improved ranking on the Aviation Working Group’s Cape … Read more
Popular Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has called on President Bola Tinubu to caution his vice, Kashim Shettima against further attacks on the leader of the British Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch. Igboho’s call as contained in a statement on Sunday, followed Shettima’s remarks about Badenoch and her view of the … Read more
Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has called on African leaders to ban British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch from entering the continent. He went further, advocating that Badenoch be jailed should she set foot in Africa, accusing her of disrespecting African people and their ancestors with her remarks about colonialism. Kuti’s comments come in … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima will depart Abuja on Friday for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning and naming ceremony of a $315 million oil production and storage facility. The facility, acquired by Oriental Energy Limited, a fully Nigerian-owned oil and gas company, is set to be commissioned … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved a marginal increase of 0.05% in workers’ emoluments for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: … Read more
The United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has said that she would not do Public Relations, PR, for Nigeria. This is as she stood by her past comments about Nigeria, after the vice-president Kashim Shettima accused her of denigrating it. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Kemi Badenoch has defended her previous remarks about Nigeria after the country’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, accused her of denigrating the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Conservative Party leader, born in the UK but largely raised in Nigeria, has consistently spoken about growing up in a country plagued by corruption, insecurity, and fear. She … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) will review reports on the establishment of state police during its meeting today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The session, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, aims to deliberate on findings and recommendations from committees tasked with evaluating the feasibility of state policing as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire where he attended the inaugural International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money Laundering Shettima … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Wednesday morning, departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. A statement by Senior Special to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha on Wednesday, said Shettima will be attending the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE) 2024 conference. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, represented by Chief of Staff Alhaji Shehu Sagagi, handed over 76 minors arrested during the October 1, 2024, #EndBadGovernance protests to their parents on Thursday. The minors, who had been held in detention and later treated for various ailments at Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, were reunited with their families during … Read more
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a National Youth Development Bank and a Youth Data Bank to provide financial and informational support to young Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, revealed this at a Stakeholders Roundtable on Northern Youth Development in Abuja, organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello … Read more
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu is determined to change the fortunes of Nigeria, regardless of the challenges confronting the country. 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 is on the path … Read more
Kano State Government has commended the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which struck out the charges against some #EndBadGovernance protesters arrested from Kano. The state government team led by the spokesman to the Governor, Sanusi Bature was at the court in Abuja to show solidarity with the teenagers who are being moved to … Read more