Vice-President Kashim Shettima has charged the Sokoto State government to guard His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, jealously. Eko Hot Blog reports that Shettima issued this public warning amidst alleged deposition attempt by the state government. Speaking at the North West Peace & Security Summit on Monday, the Vice President emphasized the importance of … Read more
‘I Saved Tinubu’s Political Career, My Support Was Crucial’ – Atiku Makes Fresh Claims. Vice President Kashim Shettima acknowledged Atiku’s and Nuhu Ribadu’s support from Tinubu during times of persecution. Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, counters Shettima’s claim, asserting that it was Tinubu who benefited from Atiku’s goodwill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Atiku Abubakar, the … Read more
Tinubu Inaugurates Three warships, Two helicopters In Lagos. Tinubu, represented by Shettima, encouraged the Navy to build strategic partnerships to support the Africa Blue Economy project during its 68th anniversary celebrations. Tinubu highlighted the alignment of maritime security efforts with UN SDG 14, Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy 2050, and Africa’s Agenda 2063. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Shettima Forfeits Summit Continues National Duties Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar representing President Tinubu at the event. Shettima continuing with other national duties in absence from the summit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima is unable to attend the US-Africa Summit 2024 due to technical issues with his aircraft. … Read more
Shettima has departed for Dallas to represent Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Economic Summit . The summit, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Shettima’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Dallas, United States, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 … Read more
VP Shettima Vows Impartiali In Anti-Corruption Battle. The government addresses unemployment issues. Dignitaries gather to analyze Tinubu administration’s transformative agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Thursday declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is firmly committed to combating corruption impartially, without bias. Shettima made this assertion during the Second Edition of … Read more
Chess Grandmaster Tunde Onakoya, receives support from top Nigerian officials including President Tinubu. He aims to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon, surpassing 30 hours. His resilience and ambition have garnered global admiration. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chess Grandmaster Tunde Onakoya has garnered support from President Bola Tinubu and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has expressed concern over the perceived delay in the establishment of state police forces, attributing the slowdown to the actions of governors across the nation. Frowning at the snail-like speed by the National Economic Council’s (NEC) Ad-hoc Committee on State Policing Initiative, Vice President Kashim Shettima observed … Read more
16 state governors back state police to tackle Nigeria’s security issues. Federal police overwhelmed by rampant crime, leading to calls for state-level security. Regional security outfits like Amotekun face effectiveness challenges due to lack of federal support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, 16 state governors have supported … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not continue to import food as his administration strives to invest in agriculture to boost food production in the country. The Nigerian leader made this remark on Friday, during a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday, arrived in Kaduna State to assess the situation following the abduction of 280 school children and teachers from the joint Government Secondary and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area. Upon arrival, Shettima was welcomed by Governor Uba Sani, Minister of Environment Malam … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has revealed the identification of 32 routes through which food items are smuggled out of Nigeria. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing a conference on Public Wealth Management held in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He said on the midnight of Sunday, 45 trucks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has banned protocol officers of government agencies from facilitating trips by their Principals and Officials at airports across the country. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, during her maiden interactive session with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending two weeks in France on a private visit. Recall that the President had on Wednesday, 24th of January departed Abuja for Paris, France. In a statement by the special Adviser to the President On Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Vic President, Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja, Nigeria for Beijing in China to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum. This was made known in a statement issued on Sunday by the presidential spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha. According to Nwokocha, Shettima would join … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that with the hitherto abandoned Ajaokuta Steel Complex now nearing completion, the project will have the capacity to employ 500,000 Nigerians once designated as a free trade zone. The President further promised to fully harness the potentials of the Complex once it is completed, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the commitment of Nigeria towards collaborating with China and other African countries to ensure that the partnership’s objectives are achieved for the mutual benefit of both parties. Speaking while representing President Bola Tinubu at the BRICS Summit, in Johannesburg at the China-Africa Leaders’ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of 1,000 houses in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger and Benue States. Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Mr Olusola Abiola, in a statementon Friday, said Shettima stated this at the commissioning of projects executed by Borno State Government in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the camp of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has urged Vice President Kashim Shettima to decide if he wants to be a statesman or a comedian. The Special Assistant to Atiku on Public Communications, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, added that Shaibu failed abysmally during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and a former governor of the state, Senator Rochas Okorocha were seen entering the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday evening, accompanied by the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje. The trio, joined by the Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, departed the Villa shortly … Read more