6 h. 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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19 h. 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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22 h. 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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33 h. 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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34 h. ago ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness

Tribune Online ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the Presidency’s clarification on Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks that the President does not have the power to remove an elected governor, describing it as “a mere attempt at political correctness.” ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness Tribune Online

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38 h. 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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46 h. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago ADC: Nwosu formally hands over to David Mark as party’s interim chairman

Coalition represents “bad chapter in Nigeria’s past” – Kachikwu From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chief Ralph Nwosu has formally handed over and presented the membership card of the party to former Senate President, David Mark, and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as the interim National Chairman […] The post ADC: Nwosu formally hands over to David Mark as party’s interim chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago NEC Lacks Powers To Elect, Remove National Officers – PDP’s Tunah Declares

Bayelsa PDP Chairman George Tunah says the party’s NEC has no constitutional power to elect or remove national officers, amid controversy over Senator Anyanwu’s reinstatement as National Secretary. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, Tunah dismissed the legitimacy of the move, which was announced a day earlier by PDP Acting Chairman Umar Damagum. Damagum had not […] The post NEC Lacks Powers To Elect, Remove National Officers – PDP’s Tunah Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 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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2 w. ago ‘I Brought Evil Tinubu To Power, I Should Remove Him Now’, El

In a fiery appearance on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime show on Monday evening, former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has distanced himself from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing deep regret over his role in bringing President Bola Tinubu to power. El-Rufai spoke as a guest of the TV show in Abuja. “I […]

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3 w. ago “Tinubu Will Pick 2027 Running Mate After APC Nomination” – Onanuga

The Presidency has addressed growing speculation surrounding the political future of Vice President Kashim Shettima and President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview with news men, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this statement He pressed on syaing Tinubu will choose his running […] The post “Tinubu Will Pick 2027 Running Mate After APC Nomination” – Onanuga appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2027: We didn’t endorse Tinubu/Ribadu presidency — Adamawa APC

Tribune Online 2027: We didn’t endorse Tinubu/Ribadu presidency — Adamawa APC Following the recent controversy within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term without his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and the purported endorsement of a Tinubu/Ribadu ticket for 2027, the Adamawa State chapter of the APC has strongly refuted the media reports. 2027: We didn’t endorse Tinubu/Ribadu presidency — Adamawa APC Tribune Online

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3 w. ago 2027: Acrimony over Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket, distraction — APC chieftain

Tribune Online 2027: Acrimony over Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket, distraction — APC chieftain Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Rufai Alkali has expressed concern over the uproar and tension that trailed a recent meeting of... 2027: Acrimony over Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket, distraction — APC chieftain Tribune Online

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3 w. ago No Tension Between Tinubu, Shettima – APC Vice Chairman Declares

Amid ongoing speculation about a possible rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied any such conflict, calling it the creation of “conflict entrepreneurs.” Salihu, speaking to news men on Monday, emphasized that party matters are not managed in […] The post No Tension Between Tinubu, Shettima – APC Vice Chairman Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2027: Why I Moved For Tinubu’s Endorsement Without Mentioning Shettima — APC North

The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has broken his silence following a wave of backlash over his motion to endorse President Bola Tinubu for second term in office in 2027 without mentioning Vice President Kashim Shettima during the recent APC North-East Stakeholders’ Summit in Gombe State. In an […]

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3 w. ago Why I shunned Shettima while endorsing Tinubu – APC National Vice Chairman

Mustapha Salihu, the National Vice Chairman (Northeast) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has explained why he chose to endorse President Bola Tinubu and not Vice President Kashim Shettima. While speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday, Salihu clarified that Shettima was omitted from his endorsement during Sunday’s APC North-East summit […] The post Why I shunned Shettima while endorsing Tinubu – APC National Vice Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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