Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday announced a N5 billion federal government intervention for traders affected by the fire that ravaged parts of the Singer Market in Kano. The vice-president made this known during a sympathy visit to the market, which was gutted by fire on Saturday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Shettima …
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are to spend a combined ₦8.74 billion on local and international travels in 2026, according to provisions in the appropriation bill. His frequent overseas trips have drawn growing criticism, with opponents arguing that he has not devoted similar attention to domestic travels, except for visits linked to …
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has kicked against moves to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 general election, warning that such a decision would amount to a grave "political miscalculation." The Forum’s position followed recent indications that some elements within the ruling party are pushing …
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, ahead of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), where he will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the global event scheduled for January 19 to 23, 2026. A statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima flew into Switzerland from Conakry, Guinea, after representing …
In a gesture to promote mentorship and gender inclusion, Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, ‘vacated’ his seat for a teenage girl, Joy Ogah, allowing her to act as Vice President of Nigeria for one day. The event took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a courtesy visit by a delegation from PLAN …
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, presided over the second meeting of the National Council of State since he assumed office, with notable absences recorded among Nigeria’s former leaders, including General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. The hybrid session, held inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, commenced around …
