The Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is set to withdraw the Tax Reform Bills recently presented to the National Assembly following significant backlash, especially from northern governors and traditional rulers. The opposition is largely centered on changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) distribution model, which many northern leaders argue would disproportionately impact their region. According … Read more
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has faulted the call for a new jet for Vice President Kashim Shettima. In a post via his official X handle, Obi said the lawmaker who demanded a new jet for Shettima “is insensitive and unconcerned about the prevailing economic situation in the … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a two-day working visit focused on enhancing trade and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Sweden, according to his spokesman. In a statement released Wednesday, Stanley Nkwocha announced that the Vice President was accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Minister … Read more
The Presidency has clarified that there is no vacuum in leadership despite President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima being out of the country. Shettima departed today for an official visit to Sweden, while President Tinubu is currently on a working vacation. In response to inquiries from journalists regarding who is in charge during … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the Federal Government empathises with the citizens, especially the poor amid the hardship faced by Nigerians, stating that the government had no option. Shettima made this statement in Abuja on Monday during the 30th anniversary of the Nigerian Economic Summit. He defended the economic policies of the current administration … Read more
During his speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly Debate, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, highlighted 21 critical global issues that demand immediate attention from world leaders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu emphasized the pressing need to tackle poverty on a global scale, while also urging leaders to address … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to creating an investor-friendly environment. Shettima said this in a statement on Monday by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha. He said this at the US-Nigeria Executive Business Roundtable hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce on the sidelines of the EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to addressing the persistent flooding issues in the country. He announced that a comprehensive roadmap has been developed to tackle the problem effectively. Shettima made this commitment during his visit to Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, on Tuesday, where he conducted an … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Robadu and Gov. Dikko Radda, were among the personalities that attended the funeral prayer of the late Hajiya Dada in Katsina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the prayer was led by Sheikh Aminu Yammawa, at about 2:15 p.m., though it … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday commissioned the Benue fashion and ICT hub in Makurdi, the state capital. While inaugurating the project, Shettima said the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) remained the backbone of Nigerian economy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice President, while in the State, also commissioned the Benue Printing and … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima calls for support for President Tinubu’s administration, addresses concerns about Tinubu’s stance towards the northern region and Islam, and highlights key appointments and initiatives benefiting the North. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s policies and programs, assuring that the President’s intentions … Read more
Nigeria plans to integrate 30 million unbanked citizens into the formal financial sector as part of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has announced the federal government’s initiative to integrate 30 million unbanked Nigerians into the formal financial sector. This move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s goal … Read more
The Federal government has mandated government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to prioritize and promote the use of made in Nigeria products. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Vice President Kashim Shettima gave this directive on Tuesday while declaring open the three-day National Manufacturing Policy Summit at the State House Banquet Hall. The Vice President … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima criticized Nigerians who mocked President Bola Tinubu after he stumbled during the Democracy Day celebration, emphasizing that true leadership is about generating solutions, not physical strength. Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticized Nigerians who used the media to ridicule President Bola Tinubu after his stumble during the Democracy Day celebration on … Read more
President Tinubu mourns the death of elder statesman Amadu Na-Funtua, highlighting his contributions, while Vice President Shettima refutes claims that Tinubu is working against Northern Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the death of elder statesman Alhaji Ahmadu Abdulkadir, also known as Amadu Na-Funtua. The deceased was a … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has dismissed speculation about President Tinubu’s health, describing him as a man “full of ideas” and urging Nigerians to support him. Shettima spoke at a town hall meeting by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) at the State House in Abuja, addressing concerns about Tinubu’s health status following a recent … Read more
Vice President Shettima refutes concerns about President Tinubu’s health, emphasizing his capability to lead with innovative ideas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, addressed rumors about President Tinubu’s health on Friday, emphasizing that the President is brimming with ideas. These rumors began after President Tinubu stumbled during the Democracy Day … Read more
Top Political Stories Today feature President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Former Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly Adeyemi Ikuforiji and others. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Tinubu, Governors Meet To Conclude Minimum Wage Proposal President Bola Tinubu is set to discuss the new national minimum wage … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu is working against the North. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Vice President made this known on Wednesday. He asserted that the president is interested in the growth of Northern Nigeria as against a series of insinuations that the President is working to cripple … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio denies reports that the Senate approved the purchase of new aircraft for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima, calling it false and the work of propagandists. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted claims that the 10th Senate suggested procuring new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and … Read more