Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for collective action by African leaders to address recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa. Shettima stated this while presenting Nigeria’s position on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. He warned…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has vowed that the Federal Government will not permit terrorists to establish any sanctuary or occupy Nigerian territory, following renewed insurgent attacks in Borno State. Reacting to recent incidents, including abductions in Ngoshe community and assaults on military formations in Konduga, Marte, Jakana, and Mainok, Shettima said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Kashim Shettima, Vice-President of Nigeria, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), scheduled for February 14–15, 2026. The summit, themed “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals…
The Federal Government will on Monday convene a National Economic Council (NEC) conference aimed at boosting economic coordination and accelerating inclusive growth across Nigeria’s 36 states. The two-day conference, scheduled for February 9–10, 2026, will hold at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and will be chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, in…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strong rebuttal to growing media speculation regarding the possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The party categorically denied these rumors, calling them “purely speculative, untrue, and utterly baseless.” The statement also warned media outlets against…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of the inauguration of President Alassane Ouattara, who secured a fourth term in office following the country’s October 2 presidential election. The 83-year-old Ouattara was declared winner with 89.77 percent of the votes and will be sworn in on December 8 at the Presidential…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised Vice President Kashim Shettima for siding with Dangote Refinery in the dispute with PENGASSAN. In a statement marking World Day for Decent Work, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused Shettima of prioritizing corporate interests over the welfare of Nigerian workers. He called the ongoing violations of workers’ rights a…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside top government officials including Finance Minister Wale Edun and Budget & Planning Minister Atiku Bagudu, attended the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit on Monday in Abuja. The summit, themed “The Reform Imperative: Building a Prosperous and Inclusive Nigeria by 2030,” drew stakeholders from across sectors, including lawmakers, business leaders, and traditional…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for New York to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The high-level event, which runs from September 22 to 28, will feature Shettima delivering Nigeria’s national statement and participating in key debates and side events. He is also expected…
Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, have landed in London to receive the body of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday. They are leading a Nigerian delegation, which includes Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum. President Bola Tinubu had…
