Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday arrived in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on a one-day working visit to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a series of official engagements in the state. Shettima, who departed Abuja earlier in the day, was received at the Ekiti Agro-Allied
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stirred fresh debate over Nigeria’s economic landscape, declaring that Lagos, rather than Kano, was instrumental in producing Africa’s two richest businessmen, Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu. Shettima made the remark while highlighting Lagos’ role as Nigeria’s commercial hub and a key driver of economic success. “It was Lagos that
By: Dr. James Bwala For years, Vice President Kashim Shettima’s restrained demeanor concealed a realm of unspoken challenges, particularly those emanating from within his home state, Borno. These challenges were not merely political skirmishes but deep-seated pains inflicted by individuals who seemingly despised his meteoric rise and harbored intentions to undermine
Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to unveil a new book chronicling Nigeria’s counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations in the North-East, as top security officials, military commanders, diplomats and scholars converge on Abuja for the event on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The book, titled Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency Operations in Northeast Nigeria, was
By: Dr. James Bwala In the realm of political discourse, especially during the critical periods leading up to general elections, rumors and speculative reports often emerge, attempting to sway public perception and influence outcomes. One such instance is the recent report by the Nigerian Tribune Newspapers on May 17, 2026, suggesting intensified efforts within the […]
….Says demographic strength must be matched by strategic national planning The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called for a deliberate and forward-looking framework for youth leadership development, noting that it is the backbone of sustainable progress. He particularly warned that the country’s status as one of the world’s youngest nations










