It was a moment of symbolism and inspiration at the Presidential Villa on Monday when teenager Joy Ogah took over the seat of the Vice President for a day ā a gesture that underscored the Tinubu administrationās commitment to empowering the girl-child and promoting gender inclusivity in leadership. The symbolic takeover, facilitated by PLAN International,…
President Bola Tinubu says that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured over 7,000 convictions and recovered assets worth over N500 billion within the past two years under his administration. Speaking on Monday at the seventh edition of a three-day capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, organised by the EFCC and the National…
The Federal Government says Nigeriaās economy expanded to $372.8 trillion in 2024, up from $309.5 trillion in 2023, reflecting stronger fiscal performance and policy impact. Total revenue collection also climbed from N19.9 trillion in 2023 to N25.2 trillion in 2024. Declaring open the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#31) in Abuja yesterday, Vice President Kashim Shettima…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says it was unnecessary for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to hold the nation to ransom over āa minor labour disputeā. Shettima spoke on Monday at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) held in Abuja. On September 28, PENGASSAN…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, delivered Nigeriaās national statement, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, at the ongoing 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. In the speech, Tinubu demanded that the UN include Nigeria as a permanent member. Nigeriaās president also urged countries hosting strategic minerals to fairly benefit from them through…
The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. ā āThis is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Governmentās commitment to transforming Nigeriaās education sector through strategic support and reforms. He gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit by the management of the University of Ibadan led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. During the visit, Mr Shettima was…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum and Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Vice President, has warned that President Bola Tinubu would risk significant political backlash if he decides to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed stated that any attempt to…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have arrived in Katsina State. Mr Buhariās remains arrived at the Katsina airport, at about 2:07 p.m., shortly after President Tinubu touched down at the same place. The body was accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila,…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the death of immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammad Buhari. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. Following the death of Buhari, President Bola Tinubu has ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to United Kingdom to accompany the…