The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to reinforce the implementation of the National Electrification Strategy in a bid to end the collapse of the nation’s power grid. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is Chairman of NEC, told members of the Council that access to energy is a fundamental right and … Read more
The All Progressives Congress on Wednesday held a mega rally in Akure in its last efforts to mobilise votes for its governorship candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, ahead of Saturday’s election. Mr Aiyedatiwa, an incumbent, is up against Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party and 15 other candidates of other political parties. President Bola Tinubu represented … Read more
A group of Islamic clerics have appealed to young Nigerians to shelve the planned protest schedule for August, saying it won’t yield any positive result. The clerics said this following their meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday. The president held separate meetings on Thursday with APC governors, traditional rulers from around the country, and … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said a business environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and productivity must be built on the pillars of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 8-point agenda. He implored members of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) as well as Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to be driven by the dreams of all … Read more
The Sokoto State Government says the speculation about an alleged plan to dethrone the Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad, was the work of mischief makers. The government’s spokesperson, Sambo Danchadi, in a statement on Tuesday, said an executive bill forwarded to the State House of Assembly has no provision (s) to dethrone the Sultan. The … Read more
A federal lawmaker, Philip Agbese, has justified the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence’s recommendation for purchasing new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Mr Philip, a member of the House of Representatives and deputy chairperson of the House Committee on Information, cautioned that failure to comply with … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the absolute confidence of the Tinubu administration in the new Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, to deliver the dividends of good governance to the people of the state. He said the “change of baton from one progressive to another will not disrupt the dividends of good governance”, noting … Read more
The Tinubu administration will not rest on its oars until victims of the gruesome attacks on communities in Barkin Ladi and Bokkos Local Government Areas of Plateau State get justice and the residents are safe. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, gave the assurance when he visited crisis-ravaged communities in Plateau State to condole with the … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has challenged graduates to embrace their potential and contribute to building a brighter future for Nigeria instead of jetting out of the country in search of greener pastures. He gave the charge when the Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, led … Read more
In a bid to address severe acute malnutrition in the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a high-powered Nutrition Core Working Committee (NCWC). The critical body, dubbed the “intellectual powerhouse” by the vice president, will spearhead the fight against hunger and malnutrition across Nigeria. Speaking during the inauguration of the Nutrition Core Working Committee … Read more
