Kashim Shettima – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:03:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Kashim Shettima – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 APC Unveils Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate for 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-unveils-shettima-as-tinubus-running-mate-for-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-unveils-shettima-as-tinubus-running-mate-for-2027/#respond Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487998 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally unveiled Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, announced the development in a post on his X handle on Friday after receiving the presidential nomination forms of Tinubu [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-unveils-shettima-as-tinubus-running-mate-for-2027/feed/ 0 Shettima Hints at Disagreement with Tinubu Over Rivers Emergency Declaration https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-hints-at-disagreement-with-tinubu-over-rivers-emergency-declaration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-hints-at-disagreement-with-tinubu-over-rivers-emergency-declaration/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461805 Vice President Kashim Shettima has suggested he was not in agreement with President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State earlier this year. President Tinubu, on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state, citing what he described as a deteriorating political crisis. He accused Governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-hints-at-disagreement-with-tinubu-over-rivers-emergency-declaration/feed/ 0 Arewa Group Urges Political Stakeholders to Stop Distracting Tinubu, Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/arewa-group-urges-political-stakeholders-to-stop-distracting-tinubu-shettima/ https://www.theinfostride.com/arewa-group-urges-political-stakeholders-to-stop-distracting-tinubu-shettima/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460789 The Arewa 19 Pyramid for Grassroots Development has called on political stakeholders and interest groups to stop distracting President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from their mandate of delivering good governance. Speaking at a press conference in Gombe on Saturday, the group’s convener, Mr. Ahmed Abdulraheem, described the Tinubu-Shettima partnership as a symbol [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/arewa-group-urges-political-stakeholders-to-stop-distracting-tinubu-shettima/feed/ 0 Tinubu Approves Federal University for Southern Kaduna, Says Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-approves-federal-university-for-southern-kaduna-says-shettima/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-approves-federal-university-for-southern-kaduna-says-shettima/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399260 President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna, Vice President Kashim Shettima announced during a condolence visit to the Kukah family. Shettima, who also disclosed ongoing discussions to set up a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, stated that the university’s approval underscores the Tinubu administration’s commitment to the development [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-approves-federal-university-for-southern-kaduna-says-shettima/feed/ 0 VP Shettima Inaugurates National Road Safety Advisory Council, Urges Global Best Practices https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-inaugurates-national-road-safety-advisory-council-urges-global-best-practices/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-inaugurates-national-road-safety-advisory-council-urges-global-best-practices/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390845 Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) with a mandate for members to align with global best practices in reducing traffic crashes across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Vice President Shettima emphasized the critical importance of road safety, stating, “Road safety [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-inaugurates-national-road-safety-advisory-council-urges-global-best-practices/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Outlines Strategic Reforms to Boost Nigeria’s Economy Amidst Challenges https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-outlines-strategic-reforms-to-boost-nigerias-economy-amidst-challenges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-outlines-strategic-reforms-to-boost-nigerias-economy-amidst-challenges/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388917 President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s economy by implementing strategic measures aimed at reducing inflation, stabilising the foreign exchange market, and improving fiscal management. Speaking at the 17th Annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, Tinubu outlined his vision for economic recovery amidst [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-outlines-strategic-reforms-to-boost-nigerias-economy-amidst-challenges/feed/ 0 Vice President Shettima inaugurates $115 million operational terminal in Onne seaport https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-shettima-inaugurates-115-million-operational-terminal-in-onne-seaport/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-shettima-inaugurates-115-million-operational-terminal-in-onne-seaport/#respond Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:34:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388620 Vice President Kashim Shettima has commissioned $115 million worth of operational terminal equipment at the Onne Seaport in Rivers State. The upgrade was spearheaded by the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), a key terminal at the port and a subsidiary of APM Terminals. The inauguration took place on Wednesday at the Onne Port, where the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-shettima-inaugurates-115-million-operational-terminal-in-onne-seaport/feed/ 0 VP Shettima Inaugurates $115m Upgrade of APM Terminals West Africa Container Terminal in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-inaugurates-115m-upgrade-of-apm-terminals-west-africa-container-terminal-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-inaugurates-115m-upgrade-of-apm-terminals-west-africa-container-terminal-in-rivers-state/#respond Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:33:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388709 Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday officially inaugurated a comprehensive USD 115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State. Our Correspondent reports that this monumental investment underscores APM Terminals’ unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth and solidifies its position as a key trade hub in West Africa. With [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-inaugurates-115m-upgrade-of-apm-terminals-west-africa-container-terminal-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 Vice President Shettima Urges Rural Electrification Agency to Accelerate Nigeria’s Power Access https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-shettima-urges-rural-electrification-agency-to-accelerate-nigerias-power-access/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-shettima-urges-rural-electrification-agency-to-accelerate-nigerias-power-access/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387197 Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to intensify its efforts to fast-track Nigeria’s journey towards universal electricity access. In a clear message of support, Shettima granted the REA’s request to collaborate with the National Economic Council (NEC), enabling the agency to engage state governors more effectively in the nationwide [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-shettima-urges-rural-electrification-agency-to-accelerate-nigerias-power-access/feed/ 0 FG Inaugurates Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit to Address Food Security https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-inaugurates-presidential-food-systems-coordination-unit-to-address-food-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-inaugurates-presidential-food-systems-coordination-unit-to-address-food-security/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383231 The Federal Government has inaugurated the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) to tackle the persistent hardship and food insecurity in the country. The unit was launched by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as part of the Tinubu administration’s efforts to curb hunger. Vice President Shettima emphasized the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-inaugurates-presidential-food-systems-coordination-unit-to-address-food-security/feed/ 0 VP Shettima Praises Tinubu’s Support for Northerners, Announces New MSME Initiatives https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-praises-tinubus-support-for-northerners-announces-new-msme-initiatives/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-praises-tinubus-support-for-northerners-announces-new-msme-initiatives/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380019 Vice President Kashim Shettima lauded President Bola Tinubu on Thursday for his steadfast support of northerners in their political pursuits, describing him as “a man who has shown commitment to the well-being of Nigerians.” Speaking at the 3rd Expanded National MSMEs Clinics in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Shettima highlighted Tinubu’s dedication to improving governance and his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-praises-tinubus-support-for-northerners-announces-new-msme-initiatives/feed/ 0 Nigeria Joining BRICS: Another Step Towards Independence? https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-joining-brics-another-step-towards-independence/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-joining-brics-another-step-towards-independence/#respond Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:04:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374558 One of the most discussed news events in Nigerian media in recent weeks was the official visit of Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar to Russia, during which he hinted at his country’s possible intentions to join BRICS. It’s pertinent to note that earlier the Vice President of Nigeria Kashim Shettima attended another BRICS summit which was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-joining-brics-another-step-towards-independence/feed/ 0 President Bola Tinubu Directs Vice President Kashim Shettima to Lead Delegation to AFCON Final https://www.theinfostride.com/president-bola-tinubu-directs-vice-president-kashim-shettima-to-lead-delegation-to-afcon-final/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-bola-tinubu-directs-vice-president-kashim-shettima-to-lead-delegation-to-afcon-final/#respond Sat, 10 Feb 2024 09:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370044 President Bola Tinubu has instructed Vice President Kashim Shettima to head a presidential delegation to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice-President, announced this in a statement. The Super Eagles will face hosts [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-bola-tinubu-directs-vice-president-kashim-shettima-to-lead-delegation-to-afcon-final/feed/ 0 Shettima Heads to Switzerland to Represent Nigeria at the World Economic Forum https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-heads-to-switzerland-to-represent-nigeria-at-the-world-economic-forum/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-heads-to-switzerland-to-represent-nigeria-at-the-world-economic-forum/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:13:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367454 In a significant diplomatic move, Shettima is set to depart for Switzerland to represent Nigeria at the World Economic Forum. This participation underscores Nigeria’s engagement with the global community and positions Shettima as a representative at a forum focused on critical economic and geopolitical discussions. The decision for Shettima to attend the World Economic Forum [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-heads-to-switzerland-to-represent-nigeria-at-the-world-economic-forum/feed/ 0 Vice President Kashim Shettima Departs for World Economic Forum in Davos https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-kashim-shettima-departs-for-world-economic-forum-in-davos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-kashim-shettima-departs-for-world-economic-forum-in-davos/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:46:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367276 Vice President Kashim Shettima has embarked on a trip outside the country to participate in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Shettima’s departure from Abuja on Sunday marks his attendance at the week-long event scheduled for January 15–19, 2024, where he will join global leaders from politics, business, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-kashim-shettima-departs-for-world-economic-forum-in-davos/feed/ 0 VP Shettima Visits Displaced Victims of Christmas Eve Attack in Plateau State https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-visits-displaced-victims-of-christmas-eve-attack-in-plateau-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-visits-displaced-victims-of-christmas-eve-attack-in-plateau-state/#respond Tue, 26 Dec 2023 20:30:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365647 Vice President Kashim Shettima paid a visit on Wednesday to displaced victims of the Christmas Eve attack in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. His plane landed at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos at 1:00 pm, marking the commencement of his on-the-spot assessment of communities affected by recent attacks in Bokkos and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-shettima-visits-displaced-victims-of-christmas-eve-attack-in-plateau-state/feed/ 0 Senate Vice President Shettima Pledges Strong Support for Nigerian Creative Industry https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-vice-president-shettima-pledges-strong-support-for-nigerian-creative-industry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-vice-president-shettima-pledges-strong-support-for-nigerian-creative-industry/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364234 Vice President Kashim Shettima has thrown his support behind the Nigerian creative and entertainment industry during a meeting with key stakeholders, led by the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, in Abuja on Wednesday. Expressing the government’s commitment to the sector’s growth, Vice President Shettima assured substantial support through the Investment in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-vice-president-shettima-pledges-strong-support-for-nigerian-creative-industry/feed/ 0 Federal Government Pledges Intervention in Building and Manufacturing Sectors, Says Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-pledges-intervention-in-building-and-manufacturing-sectors-says-shettima/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-pledges-intervention-in-building-and-manufacturing-sectors-says-shettima/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:12:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362701 The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has expressed confidence in the current administration’s economic policies, emphasizing their potential to revive economic activities in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. At the opening ceremony of the 2023 National Engineering Conference, Exhibition, and Annual General Meeting in Abuja, Shettima pledged a commitment to unlocking the country’s full economic potential [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-pledges-intervention-in-building-and-manufacturing-sectors-says-shettima/feed/ 0 Tinubu directs immediate Action Plan to halt flooding in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-directs-immediate-action-plan-to-halt-flooding-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-directs-immediate-action-plan-to-halt-flooding-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356691 To prevent a statewide flood calamity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an urgent Action Plan. This was announced on Tuesday by Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President’s Senior Special Assistant for Media and Communications. During an urgent meeting at Aso Villa in Abuja, Tinubu allegedly made the accusation through Vice President Kashim Shettima. The President [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-directs-immediate-action-plan-to-halt-flooding-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 EU reiterates support for Tinubu’s developmental policies https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-reiterates-support-for-tinubus-developmental-policies/ https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-reiterates-support-for-tinubus-developmental-policies/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356363 In a press conference held Friday in Abuja, EU officials reaffirmed their commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s development goals and programmes. When briefing Vice President Kashim Shettima on the next Ministerial Dialogue on October 19, NAN reported that the union’s Managing Director, External Action Service, Rita Laranjinha, announced the support. While in Nigeria [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-reiterates-support-for-tinubus-developmental-policies/feed/ 0 Tinubu inaugurates NEC, appoints VP Shettima as head https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-inaugurates-nec-appoints-vp-shettima-as-head/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-inaugurates-nec-appoints-vp-shettima-as-head/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:30:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=348940 President Bola Tinubu officially inaugurated the National Economic Council (NEC) today at the presidential villa, marking a significant step towards addressing the economic challenges facing Nigeria. The council, headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, will play a crucial role in formulating policies and strategies to drive economic growth and development across the nation. This was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-inaugurates-nec-appoints-vp-shettima-as-head/feed/ 0 Tinubu-Shettima groups form alliance to defend election victory https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-shettima-groups-form-alliance-to-defend-election-victory/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-shettima-groups-form-alliance-to-defend-election-victory/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 17:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346514 Different groups that supported the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and the Vice President-elect, Kassim Shettima, in the Feb. 25 presidential elections have formed an alliance to defend the election victory. Sen. Ita Enang, Coordinator, All Progressives Congress (APC) Renaissance Team for Tinubu-Shettima Presidency, made this known Thursday evening at a meeting with other associated bodies. “We [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-shettima-groups-form-alliance-to-defend-election-victory/feed/ 0 Shettima reveals issues to get priority under Tinubu https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-reveals-issues-to-get-priority-under-tinubu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-reveals-issues-to-get-priority-under-tinubu/#respond Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:48:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346203 Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima has disclosed that gender-based issues will get priority under the administration of President-elect Bola Tinubu. Shettima spoke at the reading of “Stepping on Toes, My Odyssey at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)” by ex-Managing Director Hadiza Usman. At the event held on Saturday in Abuja, the Borno Central described Hadiza as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-reveals-issues-to-get-priority-under-tinubu/feed/ 0 Acceptance Speech: The Era of Renewed Hope by Nigeria’s President-Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu https://www.theinfostride.com/acceptance-speech-the-era-of-renewed-hope-by-nigerias-president-elect-asiwaju-bola-ahmed-tinubu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/acceptance-speech-the-era-of-renewed-hope-by-nigerias-president-elect-asiwaju-bola-ahmed-tinubu/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:57:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=342572 This being an acceptance speech tagged “The Era of Renewed Hope” by the Nigeria’s President-Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was elected during the presidential election of 25th February 2023. Read the speech below:  “THE ERA OF RENEWED HOPE“ By The President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. My fellow Nigerians, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/acceptance-speech-the-era-of-renewed-hope-by-nigerias-president-elect-asiwaju-bola-ahmed-tinubu/feed/ 0 2023: Now is time for North to repay Tinubu’s support – Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-now-is-time-for-north-to-repay-tinubus-support-shettima/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-now-is-time-for-north-to-repay-tinubus-support-shettima/#respond Sun, 22 Jan 2023 19:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340223 The vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kashim Shettima said President Muhammadu Buhari wouldn’t have been the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria without the support of Bola Tinubu. Shettima stated this while addressing supporters at the APC presidential rally in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa on Saturday. He said 2023 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-now-is-time-for-north-to-repay-tinubus-support-shettima/feed/ 0 A word for Bola Tinubu! By Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/a-word-for-bola-tinubu-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/a-word-for-bola-tinubu-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:28:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=339857 Without being immodest, the structure of political campaigns in Nigeria has shown that Bola Tinubu’s dexterity and mastery of the game of politics is actually solid. The organisation of his campaigns, the strategy and the choice of the places he has been going, either for consultations or campaigns; and the responses he has been getting, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/a-word-for-bola-tinubu-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Wike: Atiku who can’t unite PDP shouldn’t be President – Tinubu’s running mate, Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-atiku-who-cant-unite-pdp-shouldnt-be-president-tinubus-running-mate-kashim-shettima/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-atiku-who-cant-unite-pdp-shouldnt-be-president-tinubus-running-mate-kashim-shettima/#respond Sat, 22 Oct 2022 20:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334682 The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential running mate, Kashim Shettima has said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar should not aspire to be president. Shettima said Atiku who can’t unite the PDP should not aspire to be president of Nigeria. He spoke during the unveiling of the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-atiku-who-cant-unite-pdp-shouldnt-be-president-tinubus-running-mate-kashim-shettima/feed/ 0 Nigeria Elections: Tinubu’s Running Mate, Kashim Shettima Explains Abacha Reference https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-elections-tinubus-running-mate-kashim-shettima-explains-abacha-reference/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-elections-tinubus-running-mate-kashim-shettima-explains-abacha-reference/#respond Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=332561 Kashim Shettima, the running mate to Bola Tinubu, has clarified his reference to Nigeria’s former Head of State, Sani Abacha. Tinubu and Shettima are on a joint ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 elections. The Borno Central Senator is under fire for suggesting that Nigeria needs the type of Abacha’s leadership. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-elections-tinubus-running-mate-kashim-shettima-explains-abacha-reference/feed/ 0 It’s Time We Pull Together, Rebuild APC In Rivers State – Peterside https://www.theinfostride.com/its-time-we-pull-together-rebuild-apc-in-rivers-state-peterside/ https://www.theinfostride.com/its-time-we-pull-together-rebuild-apc-in-rivers-state-peterside/#respond Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:50:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328938 Sequel to recent developments in the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a stalwart of the party, Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside has barred his mind about the events that have seen some faithful resign their party membership. Dakuku who spoke at the Rivers State APC Stakeholders meeting said “I am a proud [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/its-time-we-pull-together-rebuild-apc-in-rivers-state-peterside/feed/ 0 Tinubu: I Never Supported APC Presidential Candidate To Be His Running Mate – Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-i-never-supported-apc-presidential-candidate-to-be-his-running-mate-shettima/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-i-never-supported-apc-presidential-candidate-to-be-his-running-mate-shettima/#respond Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328896 Kashim Shettima, All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 Vice-Presidential candidate has insisted that he never supported the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in order to be his running mate. Shettima disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when he was formally presented as the party’s Vice-Presidential candidate by Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, the APC National Chairman. Commenting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-i-never-supported-apc-presidential-candidate-to-be-his-running-mate-shettima/feed/ 0 I’ll Respond To Your Statement When Handing Over In 2023 – Buhari Tells Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-respond-to-your-statement-when-handing-over-in-2023-buhari-tells-shettima/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-respond-to-your-statement-when-handing-over-in-2023-buhari-tells-shettima/#respond Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:30:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328882 President Muhammadu Buhari has told Kashim Shettima, the running mate of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, that he will respond to him when he is handing over to them in 2023. According to a statement signed by Garba Shehu, the President’s aide on Media and Publicity, Buhari was responding [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-respond-to-your-statement-when-handing-over-in-2023-buhari-tells-shettima/feed/ 0 2023: Nigerians react as Tinubu reportedly picks Shettima as running mate https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-nigerians-react-as-tinubu-reportedly-picks-shettima-as-running-mate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-nigerians-react-as-tinubu-reportedly-picks-shettima-as-running-mate/#respond Sun, 10 Jul 2022 19:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328286 A cross section of Nigerians have frowned at the reported decision of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, to pick a northern Muslim running mate. Tinubu reportedly picked Borno Central Senator, Kashim Shettima as his vice presidential candidate. He had earlier submitted the name of Kabiru Masari to the Independent National Electoral [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-nigerians-react-as-tinubu-reportedly-picks-shettima-as-running-mate/feed/ 0 2023: Tinubu Will Stop APC Lawmakers From Dumping Party – Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-tinubu-will-stop-apc-lawmakers-from-dumping-party-shettima/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-tinubu-will-stop-apc-lawmakers-from-dumping-party-shettima/#respond Sun, 26 Jun 2022 20:30:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327399 A former Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has nipped the crisis in the Senate caucus of the party in the bud. On Sunday, Shettima led some APC senators to meet with Tinubu in Abuja. Speaking with reporters after the meeting, he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-tinubu-will-stop-apc-lawmakers-from-dumping-party-shettima/feed/ 0 2023: North Must Give Power To South — Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-north-must-give-power-to-south-shettima/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-north-must-give-power-to-south-shettima/#respond Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:30:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299256 A former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, has said after President Muhammadu sees out his eight years as president of Nigeria, the South should be supported to produce his successor. This came as Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari, tasked Nigerians on unity, saying there was hope for a better future under the president. Kashim [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-north-must-give-power-to-south-shettima/feed/ 0 Service Chiefs: Buhari Made Informed Decision — Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/service-chiefs-buhari-made-informed-decision-shettima/ https://www.theinfostride.com/service-chiefs-buhari-made-informed-decision-shettima/#respond Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:26:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=283222 Former Governor of Borno State and Senator representing Borno central, Kashim Shettima, has described the appointment of the new service chiefs as well informed and good choices for the country’s challenging security situation. Speaking on Thursday evening in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Shettima while reacting to the appointments, said Buhari apparently took his time [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/service-chiefs-buhari-made-informed-decision-shettima/feed/ 0 Even Obama’s Government Had Cabals – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/even-obamas-government-had-cabals-kashim-shettima/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:31:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245245 Ex Borno state governor, Sen. Kashim Shettima has said he is ready to be one of the cabals in Abuja. He revealed this as a guest speaker at the 17th Edition of the Daily Trust Dialogue held in Abuja entitled: 20 Years of Democracy in Nigeria: Strengths, Weakness, and opportunities. According to Kashim, it is [...]

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]]> Ahmad Lawan Should Be Senate President – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmad-lawan-should-be-senate-president-kashim-shettima/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:42:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231099 Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has revealed his support for Senator Ahmad Lawan to become Senate President of the Ninth National Assembly. Shettima, who is also a senator-elect, hails from the same state with Senator Ali Ndume, who is also contesting the position. The governor who spoke to the press in Abuja also said the [...]

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]]> Kashim Shettima Calls For Emergency Security Meeting To Tackle Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/kashim-shettima-calls-for-emergency-security-meeting-to-tackle-boko-haram/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:06:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224579 Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima has gathered an emergency security meeting to tackle growing Boko Haram attacks in the state. Special Assistant to the governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mallam Isa Gusau, disclosed this recently. “The governor has summoned an emergency extraordinary security meeting ‎to be attended by heads of security establishments, Civilian Joint [...]

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]]> APC Is One Family – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-is-one-family-kashim-shettima/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:27:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223177 Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno and Chairman, APC South-West Reconciliation Committee says the party will bring on board all members to achieve victory in 2019 general elections. He said this in Ibadan when he led the committee to meet with aggrieved members of the party from Oyo and Osun states. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) [...]

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]]> Kashim Shettima Visits Late Hauwa Liman’s Family https://www.theinfostride.com/kashim-shettima-visits-late-hauwa-limans-family/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:58:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218843 Kashim Shettima has visited the family of Hauwa Liman, the aide worker killed by Boko Haram. Liman was killed by a faction of the terror group known as Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Monday, October 15, 2018. The aid worker was kidnapped along with some of her colleagues in March 2018, in Rann, [...]

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]]> Chris Ngige, Kashim Shettima Inculded In APC National Convention Committee https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-ngige-kashim-shettima-inculded-in-apc-national-convention-committee/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205107 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its National Convention Committee. The list of the committee members was released by APC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi in a statement issued on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Also named as members are: Senator Ben Uwajomogu – Secretary, some state Governors, Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Kashim Shettima (Borno), Aminu Masari (Katsina), [...]

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]]> Thousands Of People Were Killed Due To The Boko Harm Insurgency – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/thousands-of-people-were-killed-due-to-the-boko-harm-insurgency-kashim-shettima/ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 23:35:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199118 Alhaji Kashim Shettima recently praised the Nigerian military for the successes recorded so far in the war against Boko Haram. He said that the military had through its counter-insurgency campaign, facilitated a return to normalcy and the resurgence of social and economic development in the northeast. “In the past three years, Boko Haram insurgents took [...]

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]]> The Ugly Situation Changed For The Better Because Of Our Army – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/the-ugly-situation-changed-for-the-better-because-of-our-army-kashim-shettima/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:29:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198829 Alhaji Kashim Shettima recently praised the Nigerian military for the successes recorded so far in the war against Boko Haram. He said that the military had through its counter-insurgency campaign, facilitated a return to normalcy and the resurgence of social and economic development in the northeast. “In the past three years, Boko Haram insurgents took [...]

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]]> GEJ Surrounded Himself With An Assorted Crop Of Religious Bigots – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/gej-surrounded-himself-with-an-assorted-crop-of-religious-bigots-kashim-shettima/ Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:48:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=191307 Kashim Shettima of Borno state has listed reasons the immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan cannot be compared to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. “Comparing (former President Olusegun) Obasanjo and the people he worked with and those Jonathan worked with, you will understand why. “If you look at Obasanjo, hate him or love him, you have to respect [...]

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]]> Kashim Shettima Represents The Kind Of Leader No State Should Ever Have – Ijaw Group https://www.theinfostride.com/kashim-shettima-represents-the-kind-of-leader-no-state-should-ever-have-ijaw-group/ Sun, 03 Dec 2017 14:50:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=191219 The Save Ijaw Nation Group has said the Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima lacks the mental capacity to criticise former President Goodluck Jonathan on any matter whatsoever. Mr. Shettima recently said “Jonathan’s fairytale rise to power, his sheer display of bad governance, lack of political sagacity and willpower, he squandered the array of goodwill [...]

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]]> Buhari Has Reversed The Neglect Of The North-East – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-has-reversed-the-neglect-of-the-north-east-kashim-shettima/ Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:28:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=187065 Kashim Shettima on Sunday said the establishment of North-East Development Commission (NEDC) was an immediate response to the large scale destruction caused to the North-East by Boko Haram insurgents. Shetiima said, “Having a commission like the NEDC is a direct response to large scale devastation which no geo-political zone should wish to experience.’’ ‘’A comprehensive [...]

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]]> Buhari’s Passion For The North-East Is Clearly Understandable – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-passion-for-the-north-east-is-clearly-understandable-kashim-shettima/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:16:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=186966 Kashim Shettima recently said the establishment of North-East Development Commission (NEDC) was a direct response to the large scale devastation caused to the North-East by Boko Haram insurgents. According to him, the effect of Boko Haram insurgency is such that no geo-political zone wishes to go through. Shetiima said, “Having a commission like the NEDC [...]

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]]> We All Owe It To The Black Race To Make Nigeria Work – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/we-all-owe-it-to-the-black-race-to-make-nigeria-work-kashim-shettima/ Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:25:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182670 Northern governors have called on their counterparts from the Southeast to visit their states to interact with Igbo communities as a way of promoting peace and communal harmony among various groups in the country. Kashim Shettima announced this recently. “The visit will afford them the opportunity to assess first hand, efforts made by their colleagues [...]

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]]> We Are Proud Of The Igbo Nation – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-proud-of-the-igbo-nation-kashim-shettima/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:14:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182582 Alhaji Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria leaders have a huge role to play in ensuring peace and stability in the country. Shettima said this on Monday when members of Forum paid Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia a visit in Government House, Umuahia. “We are working assiduously. We are here to talk to the Northern [...]

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]]> Kashim Shettima Set To Boost Girl-Child Education In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/kashim-shettima-set-to-boost-girl-child-education-in-borno-state/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:42:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177648 The Borno State Government on Wednesday said it would begin a Conditional Cash Transfer scheme to help girl child enrolment in schools. Alhaji Musa Kubo, the Commissioner of Education, made the statement at a news conference in Maiduguri. “The state government is to introduce a Conditional Cash Transfer to support girl child enrolment and retention [...]

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