Kashim Shettima

September 29, 2022

2023 Elections: Tinubu absent as Obi, Atiku, other presidential candidates sign peace accord

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, was absent on Thursday when other presidential candidates signed a peace accord ahead of the 2023 elections. Kashim Shettima, Tinubu’s running mate, attended the ceremony at the International Conference Centre (ICC) Abuja on his behalf. Atiku Abubakar, representing the Peoples Democratic Party, Peter Obi,... Read More

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January 18, 2022

Shettima explains why Tinubu deserves APC presidential ticket | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: PDP governors ask National Assembly to override Buhari’s veto Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on National Assembly members to hasten their decision on the controversial Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021.... Read More

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December 15, 2020

Shettima weighs in on insecurity, asks that President Buhari be called to order

In recent times, the rising insecurity in the country has been a major subject of discussion among Nigerians. For the umpteenth time, Nigerians are calling out the Muhammadu Buhari administration to prioritise the security of lives and property of Nigerians, following the kidnap of the schoolboys from Government Science School in Kankara, Katsina. And, former governor of Borno and... Read More

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Minimum wage

January 8, 2019

The Big 5: Minimum Wage: NLC to hold protest Tuesday; FG, ASUU reach agreement | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today. Minimum wage: NLC to hold protest Tuesday Following the president’s delay in transmitting the new minimm wage of N30,000 to the National Assembly, the National Labour Congress (NLC) has planned to commence nationwide protest on Tuesday. The NLC general secretary, Peter Ozo-Eson, said this in a statement... Read More

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November 22, 2018

The Big 5: Endorse Buhari now and 2023 Presidency is yours – SGF tells South East; Saraki wants judicial inquiry to investigate death of Offa robbery suspect | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Governors of the South East geopolitical zone on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi who spoke with journalists after the meeting, said the visit of... Read More

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November 21, 2018

The Late 5: Jonathan’s book, nothing but a presidential tale by midday – Gov. Shettima; Otedola appears in court, testifies against Lawan | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said the security challenges confronting Nigeria are both internal and external factors. Speaking on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President on receiving a security report from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), who were commissioned to take... Read More

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October 4, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari meets APC Governors over chaotic primaries; Governors Shettima, Al-Makura emerge as APC Senatorial candidates | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with nine governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governors who met with the President are Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi),... Read More

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August 17, 2018

The Late 5: Premium Times reporter regains freedom; One feared dead, children trapped in Abuja building collapse | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Samuel Ogundipe, a journalist and reporter with online medium, Premium Times who has been detained in the custody of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) since Tuesday, has been released. One person has been reported dead and about eighteen others, including children and food vendors trapped beneath the... Read More

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Northern governors set up committee to expose Boko Haram sponsors | YNaija.com

December 3, 2017

Why I won’t contest for any position in 2019 – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said it would be a “great disservice to humanity” if he contests any position in 2019. Shettima said this in an interview on the Osasu Show by Osasu Igbinedion. What he said: The governor said to go back to school, earn a PhD and learn French. “What am I vying for,” he... Read More

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December 3, 2017

Why did you conceal your findings on Chibok girls probe? | Borno govt asks Jonathan

The Borno State government has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to release the findings of his committee set up to investigate the abduction of Chibok schoolgirls. The state Commissioner for Education, Musa Kubo said this in a statement on Saturday. Background: Borno governor, Kashim Shettima during a recent book launch had said Jonathan wanted to sack him over... Read More

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December 1, 2017

You exposed Chibok girls, frustrated Boko Haram fight | Jonathan tells Shettima

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima frustrated the fight against terrorism in his state. Background: During a recent book launch, Shettima had said Jonathan wanted to sacked him over the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls. He added that Jonathan thought he was behind the kidnapping of the girls. Jonathan’s response:... Read More

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December 1, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 1st of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The way Jonathan reacted to oil scams shook me – Saraki I take responsibility for Maina’s reinstatement – Perm Sec AU, EU, UN set to establish a task force in Libya to tackle slavery

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December 1, 2017

The way Jonathan reacted to oil scams shook me – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki said on Thursday that former President Goodluck Jonathan was not prepared for leadership. Highlights: He described him as a man who never wanted to unnecessarily cling on to power. The Governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima blasted the former President for his inaction when the Chibok schoolgirls were abducted. They spoke in... Read More

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October 14, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 14th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: “Nigeria is now more divided than ever before” | Fayose attacks Buhari over World Bank request 3 governors from the South were present during Buhari’s request to the World Bank – Shettima What Buhari told me to do with Baru – Kachikwu

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October 14, 2017

3 governors from the South were present during Buhari’s request to the World Bank – Shettima

The governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima said five Governors, three of them representing the Southsouth, Southeast and Southwest and the late Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Professor Adebowale Adefuye were present when President Muhammadu Buhari held a meeting with President of the World Bank in Washington back in July, 2015, during which the president... Read More

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September 24, 2017

IDPs in Maiduguri stage peaceful protest

An NGO, the Bama Initiative for Human Development Sunday, staged a peaceful protest in Maiduguri. Their demands: The group’s Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Hassan, said that the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) would want to return to their respective communities in Bama and continue their normal activities in view of the prevailing peace in the state. “We have been... Read More

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Northern governors set up committee to expose Boko Haram sponsors | YNaija.com

August 26, 2017

Why governors were at the Igbo quit notice meeting – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said Northern leaders attended the meeting of the coalition of Arewa Youth to ensure that the quit notice to Igbos is withdrawn as agreed. Shettima was present at the Press Conference where the youth withdrew their quit notice. The Indigenous People of Biafra had alleged that the northern group... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Igbo quit notice: Shettima meets Northern elders, youth

Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday met with a group of Northern Elders and key members of the Arewa Youth group in Abuja. Why it is important: The meeting was based on the quit notice issued by Arewa Youth to Igbos living in the north to leave before October 1. The notice has... Read More

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Boko Haram killed 31 fishermen – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said Boko Haram insurgents killed 31 fishermen at Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of the state. Shettima made the confirmation at the presentation of relief materials donated to the state by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the Internally Displaced Persons in Maiduguri. He said the... Read More

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Northern governors set up committee to expose Boko Haram sponsors | YNaija.com

Shettima takes the #1 position, Ortom spews garbage | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Borno governor, Kashim Shettima has taken the number one position in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors. Despite battling Boko Haram insurgents in the state, Shettima has been able to steady affairs in the state. The Borno governor recently slammed his other colleagues for amassing the wealth of their states, calling on them to desist... Read More

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Northern governors set up committee to expose Boko Haram sponsors | YNaija.com

Attack on oil exploration team is a setback in the fight against Boko Haram – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has described the attack by Boko Haram insurgents on an oil exploration team as shocking. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mallam Isa Gusau on Thursday, Shettima said the attack was a setback in the fight against the terrorist group. He said, “I haven’t been... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Nigeria May Stay Longer In Recession – Emefiele Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, says Nigeria may stay longer in recession if bold policies are not activated to support the current fragile growth. 2. 1999 Constitution Review: Immunity For Lawmakers, Restriction Of Tenure... Read More

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Northern governors set up committee to expose Boko Haram sponsors | YNaija.com

Stop stealing public funds…work for the people | Shettima tells governors

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has advised other governors to stop stealing from the public treasury. The governor gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2017 graduation of Internally Displaced Girls under the Organisation of Female Students Scholarship Scheme. He urged them to focus on enhancing the well-being of the masses instead. “The... Read More

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Osinbajo meets security chiefs, Borno governor over reconstruction of Bama

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met security chiefs and the Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima over the situation in Bama. The meeting of the Bama Initiative (Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of North-East) was held behind closed door inside Osinbajo’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Those at the meeting included the Chief of Defence Staff;... Read More

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Just In: Osinbajo currently in a meeting with Security Chiefs

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently in a meeting with service chiefs at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The attendees include the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Abayomi Olonishakin, the Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Burata and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. Also present at the meeting... Read More

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My will has been written, I’m prepared to die for Borno people – Shettima

The Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima has said that he already wrote his will and he’s prepared to die with Borno people in order to end insurgency in the state. The governor, who appeared on the TVC Big Talk Show said he shunned traveling to Mecca and stay with his people. He said, “I... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Stop bailout to states owing salaries, Senate tells FG The Senate on Thursday urged the Federal Government to suspend payment of bailout funds to states still owing salaries. 2. Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he has... Read More

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Jonathan never showed commitment to fight against insurgency – Shettima

by Azeez Adeniyi Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said former President Goodluck Jonathan did not show commitment to fight Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East. Shettima said this in a book titled, ‘Against the Run of Play,’ written by the Chairman, Editorial Board of ThisDay, Olusegun Adeniyi. The governor said only one meeting was... Read More

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Shettima, Northern leaders meet Saraki, plead for Ndume

by Azeez Adeniyi Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima and some Northern leaders have pleaded with Senate President Bukola Saraki and other lawmakers to lift the suspension on former senate majority leader, Ali Ndume, Premium Times reports. According to the news site, Shettima led the Northern elders to a meeting with Saraki at his residence on... Read More

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