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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday, extolled the virtues of the late former Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Dr. Wantaregh Paul Iyorpuu Unongo, saying he demonstrated that leadership can transcend time and generations. Born on September 26, 1935, Dr. Unongo, a former Minister of Steel Development in the Second Republic, died at the…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, called for the adoption of technology-driven strategies to combat terrorism, cybercrime and border security challenges facing Nigeria and Africa. According to Shettima while Africa and Nigeria are navigating some of the most troubling times in security and economy, the challenges requires innovative solutions. The Vice President, speaking during a courtesy…
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To fast-track Nigeria’s industrialisation, Vice President Kashim has urged state governments to patronise technological innovations developed by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). Shettima stated this during the 146th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, which he chaired at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He was responding to a presentation by the Executive Vice…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday canvassed the adoption of technology-driven strategies to combat terrorism, cybercrime, and border security challenges facing Nigeria and the entire African continent. Shettima said while Africa and Nigeria are currently navigating some of the most troubling times in areas such as security and economy, the challenges require innovative solutions. The…
19 Nov
The Federal Government on Tuesday revealed plan to establish a National Youth Development Bank and a Youth Data Bank. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his vice, Kashim Shettima, disclosed this at a Stakeholders Roundtable on Northern Youth Development organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, in Abuja, The President described the banks as crucial…
17 Nov
President Bola Tinubu is determined to change the fortunes of Nigeria, regardless of the challenges confronting the country, says Vice-Pres
16 Nov
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday declared that the country's economy is on the path of growth due to the government's policies, regardless of the challenges confronting the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. This is as he charged all Presidential aides to work towards assisting the administration to deliver on its mandate, adding, "the country is…
15 Nov
With heavy hearts, President Bola Tinubu on Friday led mourning Nigerians to the Military Cemetery in Abuja, for the burial of the late Chief of Army staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja who died on 5 November, 2024. Vice President, Kashim Shettima, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas,…
12 Nov
Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has stressed the need for a sustainable investment mindset, addressing climate change and energy transition through partnerships that benefit the economy, environment, and society. He said Nigeria is reforming its regulatory framework to attract foreign direct investment, aligning with the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement to enhance…
12 Nov
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led the Federal Government delegation to grace the inauguration of Sen. Monday Okpebholo as the fifth democratically elected governor of Edo. Shettima was joined by governors across the country, who were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC governors include Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Dapo…
5 Nov
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday charged the 119 suspects in the August 1 protests in Kano and Kaduna States to use the opportunity given them by his presidential pardon to become responsible citizens of the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima passed the charge to the pardoned suspects, just as he advised them to desist from…
5 Nov
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday declared that his principal, President Bola Tinubu ordered the release of the minors facing trial for treason on compassionate grounds. This is even as he revealed that the nation lost over N300billion from the destruction and halting of economic activities ochestrated by the protesters. Shettima said there was incontrovertible…
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CSP Adetayo Akerele, the Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce), says its operatives have apprehended 53 suspected criminals in the Gowon Estate area of the state. Akerele made this known in a statement, signed by the agency’s Director, Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, on Tuesday in Lagos. He said…
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THE stage is set at the Borg El Arab Stadium, in Alexandria, where Egypt’s Al Masry FC will host Enyimba Football Club of Aba, in their opening game of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Enyimba arrived in Egypt, on Sunday, and had their first training session in Ismaila, off Cairo, on Monday ahead of…
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RIVERS United and Remo Stars will resume their battle to dethrone reigning champions, Rangers Football Club of Enugu at the summit of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) when the Week 14 games are held across the country today. Both teams have been interchanging the leadership position in the league, with Rivers United currently topping…
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Citing both scripture and cultural values that reject same-sex marriages, the leadership of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) stated that the church has not conducted or endorsed such acts. In a statement on Wednesday, made available to journalists in Taraba State in preparation for its upcoming election of a new bishop for the…
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Members of the Kano State Caucus in the House of Representatives have canvassed the support of members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in the lawmaking process in the country. Led by Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the caucus, at a parley with FIDA at the National Assembly complex on Tuesday, stressed the importance of…
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Experts and stakeholders have discussed organising credible local government (LG) elections in Nigeria. The experts spoke on Tuesday in Abuja during a session at the ongoing Media and Development Conference (MDC 2024) organised by the Centre for Journalism and Innovative Development. The MDC 2024 is a three-day event and is themed, “Navigating Global Shifts: Media…
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The death has been announced of Comrade Benedicta A. Madunagu, who passed away at the age of 77. Born in 1947, the late Comrade Madunagu passed peacefully yesterday, November 26, 2024, at her residence in Calabar. In a statement yesterday, the Chair of Bot-Solar ,Jeyifo Biodun, described her as universally and affectionately known simply as…
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Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has arrived at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja where he's being tried for alleged N110 billion fraud. During the hearing on the case on Tuesday, the EFCC sought an adjournment to Wednesday and admitted his co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, to administrative bail.…
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The Lagos State government has unveiled plans to collaborate with Oando Clean Energy to address the challenge of methane emissions from dumpsites and landfills across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by Oando Clean Energy to Alausa. Wahab emphasised that the partnership would…
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As the wave of insecurity continued to blow across the West African region, stakeholders have also remained resolute in their commitments to designing the best approach to bringing situations. Beyond the conventional approach, the Nigerian military has been collaborating with other organizations and agencies to train personnel on alternative means of dousing violent extremism through…