13 h. ago 2027: Group Decries Attempts To Cause Rift Between Tinubu, Shettima

The Northern Vanguard (NV), a political advocacy group based in Abuja, has issued a stern warning to what it described as “desperate elements” attempting to disrupt the growing synergy between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, as Nigeria approaches the 2027 election cycle. In a statement on Thursday, President of the Northern […]

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19 h. ago How Tinubu directed me to visit Buhari on sickbed in London –VP

Vice President Kashim Shettima has explained how President Bola Tinubu directed him to visit the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari, on his sickbed in London, the United Kingdom. Shettima made this known after a brief prayer for the repose of Buhari’s soul at the deceased’s residence in Daura, Katsina State, yesterday. He said Tinubu was […] The post How Tinubu directed me to visit Buhari on sickbed in London –VP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Shettima leads delegation to Daura for prayers at Buhari’s residence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   A day after the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Kashim Shettima, acting on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, is leading a delegation comprising ministers, governors, and mourners to Daura for prayers in honour of the late leader. According to the statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, joining […] The post Shettima leads delegation to Daura for prayers at Buhari’s residence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Sea of heads as Buhari’s state funeral features full military honours, 21

Tribune Online Sea of heads as Buhari’s state funeral features full military honours, 21-gun salute • Tinubu, Shettima, govs, African leaders, family, ex-aides, others pay last respect • He was interred on the spot he used to relax — Family friend Amidst a plethora of tributes and consolations, enmeshed with visits of solidarity and payments of homage and last respects to the memories and legacies of late former President Muhammadu […] Sea of heads as Buhari’s state funeral features full military honours, 21-gun salute Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Buhari’s Body Arrives Nigeria As Tinubu, Shettima Lead Tributes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina, following their arrival from London. Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82, passed away in the United Kingdom after a brief illness. His body […] The post Buhari’s Body Arrives Nigeria As Tinubu, Shettima Lead Tributes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Shettima departs London with Buhari’s family to Nigeria for burial in Daura today

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has left London accompanied by members of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s family, heading to Nigeria for the burial ceremony scheduled today in Daura, Katsina State. Following directives from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shettima is leading the delegation tasked with bringing Buhari’s remains back to his […] The post Shettima departs London with Buhari’s family to Nigeria for burial in Daura today appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: VP Shettima Pays Condolence Visit To Buhari’s Family, Mamman Daura In UK

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London, following his arrival in the United Kingdom. Shettima, who led a presidential delegation dispatched by President Bola Tinubu to the UK, met with members of the bereaved family to convey the President’s heartfelt […]

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3 d. ago Shettima arrives in London to escort Buhari’s body to Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in London following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He was received at the airport by Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. Shettima’s trip to the United Kingdom was ordered by President Bola Tinubu after Buhari […] The post Shettima arrives in London to escort Buhari’s body to Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders VP Shettima, Gbajabiamila To Escort Remain Back To Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the former president died in a medical center in London, at the age of 82. The development was disclosed by Buhari’s Spokesman, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Sunday. Following the death of the former head […] The post Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders VP Shettima, Gbajabiamila To Escort Remain Back To Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu mourns Buhari, directs Shettima to UK to accompany body back to Nigeria

Tribune Online Tinubu mourns Buhari, directs Shettima to UK to accompany body back to Nigeria “Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness... Tinubu mourns Buhari, directs Shettima to UK to accompany body back to Nigeria Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Shettima forced to deny criticising Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara, LP claims

Tribune Online Shettima forced to deny criticising Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara, LP claims The National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Labour Party (LP) claimed on Saturday that Vice-President Kashim Shettima might have come under pressure to clarify that his recent comments on the powers of a President to remove a duly elected state governor were.. Shettima forced to deny criticising Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara, LP claims Tribune Online

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5 d. ago VP Shettima warns ‘detractors’: Stop fabricating conflict between me and Tinubu

Tribune Online VP Shettima warns ‘detractors’: Stop fabricating conflict between me and Tinubu The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has warned media organisations and political actors to desist from what he called the “practice of wrenching statements from context in order to fabricate nonexistent conflicts” between him and President Bola Tinubu. The Vice President gave the warning in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the […] VP Shettima warns ‘detractors’: Stop fabricating conflict between me and Tinubu Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Shettima right, Tinubu has no power to remove governor – ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Vice President Kashim Shettima was right in his postulation that the president has no power to remove an elected governor. The ADC, in a statement by its interim Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Friday, implored Shettima “ to stand by his forthright and courageous statement, […] The post Shettima right, Tinubu has no power to remove governor – ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ADC To Tinubu: VP Shettima Right Over ‘Illegal Suspension’ Of Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has charged President Bola Tinubu to harken to what it called the truth expressed by Vice President Kashim Shettima about the “illegality” over the suspension of Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The party stated this while dismissing the Presidency’s clarification on Shettima’s remarks that the president does not have the […]

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6 d. ago VP Shettima Didn’t Compare Jonathan, Tinubu On Removal Of Gov — Presidency

The Presidency has debunked claims that Vice President Kashim Shettima drew comparisons between the actions of former President Goodluck Jonathan and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the removal or suspension of a state governor during their times, describing such narratives as deliberate misrepresentations aimed at stirring needless controversy. In a statement issued on Friday by […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu sent Shettima to visit Buhari in London hospital – Report

President Bola Tinubu sent his deputy, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, to visit former President Muhammadu Buhari in a London hospital on read more Tinubu sent Shettima to visit Buhari in London hospital – Report

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2 w. ago VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano

Tribune Online VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano Tinubu, during a condolence visit to the family of late business mogul Alhaji Aminu Dantata, described his demise as a great loss—not just to the Dantata family, but to Nigeria and the entire Ummah. VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano Tribune Online

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2 w. ago “Stop Distracting Tinubu, Shettima, Let Them Face Their Jobs” – Arewa Group Warns Politicians

Northern group, identified as Arewa 19 Pyramid for Grassroots Development, has cautioned political stakeholders to stay away controversial topics that can distract President Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Kashim Shettima. The group noted that distractions from different politicians can affect governance. The group’s leader, Ahmed Abdulraheem, led this out during a news conference in Gombe […] The post “Stop Distracting Tinubu, Shettima, Let Them Face Their Jobs” – Arewa Group Warns Politicians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu, Shettima mourn Dantata, hailing him as national institution

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have led tributes to the late Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, describing the passing of the renowned business mogul, philanthropist, and elder statesman as a monumental loss to Nigeria.  Dantata, aged 94, died in the early hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab […] The post Tinubu, Shettima mourn Dantata, hailing him as national institution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria undergoing silent, bold transformation under Tinubu — Shettima

Tribune Online Nigeria undergoing silent, bold transformation under Tinubu — Shettima VICE-president, Kashim Shettima, says Nigeria is witnessing a silent but bold transformation under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. According  to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports, Shettima said this on Wednesday at the Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum tagged, ‘Roots to revenue: The Nigeria–Brazil Corridor,’ held in Abuja. The vice-president said the renewed strategic alliance […] Nigeria undergoing silent, bold transformation under Tinubu — Shettima Tribune Online

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