Kashim Shettima
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19667.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kashim Shettima is a Nigerian politician who has served as the Vice President of Nigeria since 2023. Prior to this, he was the Governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019. Shettima is recognized for his advocacy for prison reform and his concerns regarding the high number of awaiting trial inmates in Nigeria, highlighting the urgent need to address issues of overcrowding and inadequate living conditions in correctional facilities.
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima was mentioned in relation to the Muslim-Muslim ticket.
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Islamic Cleric Defends StanceNigeria· 2026-08-12
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Asaba ahead of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit.
Delta Economic Summit: Shettima, Okonjo-Iweala, Lumumba ArriNigeria· 2026-08-02
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has been retained as Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election.
Why the Quiet Return for 2027Nigeria· 2026-08-02
Kashim Shettima attended the celebration of Jonah Jang’s 80th birthday.
Politics Should Unite Nigeria, Says Ex-GovNigeria· 2026-08-02
Kashim Shettima is the Vice President of Nigeria and running mate to Bola Tinubu for the 2027 elections.
INEC displays Tinubu, Shettima's credentials for 2027 pollsNigeria· 2026-08-01
Kashim Shettima is the Vice President expected to run alongside Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Tinubu 2027 Election: Keyamo Predicts "Coronation"Nigeria· 2026-07-30
Kashim Shettima is the Vice President of Nigeria and has been renominated as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 general election.
Reward for Loyalty, Say APC StakehoNigeria· 2026-07-26
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said lasting marriages thrive on character, forgiveness and humility.
Character, Not Wealth, Says ShettimaNigeria· 2026-07-26
Kashim Shettima was represented by Hadejia at the agreement signing involving the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit.
FG Seals AI Crop Monitoring Deal with Morocco, Targets 15 StNigeria· 2026-07-18
Vice President Kashim Shettima received the official certificate confirming his selection as the All Progressives Congress vice-presidential candidate.
Tinubu presents Shettima APC VP nomination certificateNigeria· 2026-07-17
Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu at the event.
Nigerian Army vows to defeat foreign jihadists at bordersNigeria· 2026-07-07
Kashim Shettima is speculated to be Bola Tinubu's running mate.
Parties Rush to Submit Nomination FoNigeria· 2026-07-06
Vice-President Kashim Shettima represented Tinubu at the flag-off ceremony.
Tinubu Flags Off N137bn Borno Road Rehabilitation ProjectsNigeria· 2026-07-04
Kashim Shettima is the vice president of Nigeria and represented President Bola Tinubu at the event.
CEDEAO : un nouveau siège intégralement financé par la Chine
Cameroon· 2026-07-03
Vice President Kashim Shettima spoke at the commissioning of the new ECOWAS headquarters.
Tinubu Urges Industrialised West Africa at ECOWAS HQ InaugurNigeria· 2026-07-02
Kashim Shettima is the Vice President of Nigeria.
Nigeria, EU Deepen Partnership to Boost Investments, TradeNigeria· 2026-06-27
Vice President Kashim Shettima has mocked the African Democratic Congress over its online membership registration.
Shettima Mocks ADC's Flawed Digital Membership RegistrationNigeria· 2026-03-05
Vice President Kashim Shettima attended the swearing-in ceremony of Tunji Disu.
IG Inaugurates Committee for ReformNigeria· 2026-03-04
Kashim Shettima is the Vice President of Nigeria who attended the Police Council meeting.
Police Council Confirms Olatunji Disu as Substantive IGNigeria· 2026-03-02
Vice-President Kashim Shettima disclosed the donation during a sympathy visit to the market.
FG donates N5bn to victims of Kano market fireNigeria· 2026-02-16
Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead a Federal Government delegation to Kano following the fire disaster at Singa Market.
Shettima Leads FG Delegation After Kano Market FireNigeria· 2026-02-16
Vice President Kashim Shettima led a Federal Government delegation to condole with the people of Kaiama.
Security Concerns Rise for South-WestNigeria· 2026-02-08
Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Kwara after a deadly attack.
Nigerian Top Stories: Army Parade, Obi-Kwankwaso TicketNigeria· 2026-02-07
NAHCON, operating under the supervision of the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, emphasises the timely completion of all critical Hajj preparatory activities.
NAHCON Pledges Timely & Orderly 2026 Hajj PreparationsNigeria· 2026-02-01
Vice President Kashim Shettima was mentioned as one of the senior government officials targeted in the alleged coup plot.
Nollywood Actor Arrested Over Failed Coup Plot in NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-31
Nigeria was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Boakai, Friedland Seen on Sidelines of Guinea Inauguration | News
Liberia· 2026-01-20
Vice President Kashim Shettima represented the President at the event.
Tinubu, govs mark Armed Forces Day across NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-16
Kashim Shettima is the Vice President of Nigeria whose aircraft has been allocated significant funds for engine overhaul.
FG’s N10.6bn VP’s aircraft spending on engine overhaulNigeria· 2026-01-13
Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a statement, disclosed that the President had ordered the immediate intensification of security operations in Borno State following Wednesday’s attack.
Borno Bomb Blast Sparks Heightened Security NationwideNigeria· 2025-12-26
Vice President Kashim Shettima was directed by President Tinubu to represent him at the G20 Summit.
Remaining 130 abducted Niger pupils released, says PresidencNigeria· 2025-12-22
