Tag: Shettima

Tinubu Absent From Inauguration Lecture as Kenyatta speaks

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There was disquiet at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, venue of the Inauguration Lecture on Saturday, following the conspicuous absence of the President-(s)elect, Bola Tinubu from the event, which was organised in his honour. However, Tinubu was represented by the Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, who did not say anything about his whereabouts, but only proceeded to read his speech. In the speech read on his behalf, the President-elect declared that Nigeria stands at the precipice of a new era, where the ideals of democracy would guide her path…

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Buhari confers Tinubu with GCFR, Shettima gets GCON

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President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred national honours on President-(S)elect Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, the vice-president-(s)elect. Tinubu was conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) while Shettima was honoured with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).   READ ALSO : NADECO, USNLG, others petition US govt, insist on boycott of Tinubu inauguration   The investiture ceremony took place on Thursday in Abuja. Mind you, this would be the first time such anomaly would be taking place since the return of…

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Tinubu and Shettima Pull out from NTA Townhall meeting with Kadaria Ahmed

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The Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, had extended their invitation to Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his VP candidate, Shettima  to a Townhall meeting anchored by Kadaria Ahmed. The date for the debate was today and as expected Tinubu and his deputy ran away. They both never showed up. It’s on record that APC presidential candidate and his deputy have totally ignored Nigerians by shunning any public debate or Townhall series to engage with Nigerians except his own organized meetings. The All Progressives Congress has asked for the postponement of their appearanceon The Candidates…

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Imo APC members walk out On Shettima (video)

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The APC had their Presidential campaign team travel to Imo State for a stake holders meeting and it once again turned chaotic. The selected audience APC brought to the meeting couldn’t hang on anymore as Kashim Shettima mounted the stage to address the audience. The hall went ballistic as the APC Audience walked away on their own Vice presidential candidate in front of Hope Uzodimma. All efforts by the governor to coerce them to sit proved abortive as Shettima had to step down angrily. This is only but one of…

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The Moment Peter Obi, LP presidential candidate enters NBA conference (video)

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The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi who was amongst the invited guests at the ongoing NBA general annual conference in lagos. Jkcyno news reports. Peter Obi was received with a boisterous noise at the venue which took a while before the cheer was doused.   Read Also : Peter Obi Didn’t Demolish Mosques, Northern Group Defends LP Candidate   Jkcyno news also gathered that Atiku Abubakar, Tinubu and Kwamkwaso were also invited but all made it but Tinubu . Tinubu had to send Shettima. This is already a serious red flag…

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Nothern Group Removes Shettima As Patron Over Statement On Peter Obi

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A northern youths group operating under the aegis of Coalition of Arewa Youths for Peace and National Development (COAYPANU), has announced the removal of Alhaji Kashim Shettima, vice presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as its patron. The group,in a statement, Sunday, explained that its action was based on the statement by Senator Shettima, on the capacity of the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party,LP, Mr. Peter Obi, regarding the 2023 presidential election. The group,in the statement by its National President, Alhaji Mohammed Gwadabe, alleged that Shettima had, during…

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2023: Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket Is ‘A Disastrous Error, Dead On Arrival’ – Babachir Lawal

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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has faulted the announcement of a Muslim-Muslim ticket by the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Lawal, in a note he personally signed on Tuesday, described the decision as a “disastrous error.” Mr Tinubu on Sunday had announced former Borno State Governor, Kassim Shettima, as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election. Both men are Muslims. Mr Lawal, who backed Tinubu during the APC presidential primaries, said the choice of Mr Shettima was a sign…

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Shettima: Bishop Kukah reacts to Tinubu’s choice of running mate

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Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese has said the decision by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to present Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 presidential election was a teamwork based on calculation of what would work for the party. In a statement he personally signed on Monday, Kuka said the decision by the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu to pick Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate should not be a thing to worry about. Recall that Asiwaju on Sunday, announced the former Borno State Governor as…

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Governor Shettima Empowers Borno People With Shoe Shining Kits (Photos)

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  According to a report,there is a wild jubilation in Borno state as Governor Shetima empowers over 5,000 youths with the New Improved Shoe Shining Kit, fully equipped with polish & brush. Hahaaaahahhahabaahaaa…..please, permit me to laugh. I’d have loved to say something but i am not feeling fine…. See pictures below..

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