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The Digest: Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid a condolence visit to Aisha Buhari, the widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Mamman Daura, Buhari's nephew, in London. The visit occurred on Monday, July 14, 2025, following the former president's death at a London clinic on...

The Digest: Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila have arrived in London to receive the remains of the late Muhammadu Buhari. Following his passing on Sunday, their mission is to ensure his return to Nigeria for burial, symbolizing the national mourning. Key...

The Digest: The presidency clarified that Vice President Kashim Shettima's remarks on Jonathan's administration at a book launch were not a critique of President Tinubu’s actions in Rivers. Shettima's comments were historical, not related to current events. Key Points: Shettima’s remarks...

The Digest: Vice President Kashim Shettima's comments at a book launch have raised eyebrows, hinting at a potential rift with President Bola Tinubu over the controversial state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. Shettima questions the legality of such actions, drawing parallels with...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu secretly directed Vice-President Kashim Shettima to visit ailing former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Despite rumors, sources indicate that Buhari is recovering. The visit underscores Tinubu's proactive approach to ensure proper care for the former...

Silent Contest surrounds Vice President Kashim Shettima’s political fate as internal APC shifts signal uncertainty ahead of 2027. According to Sunday PUNCH, at least six northern governors and lawmakers are quietly jostling to replace him, reflecting growing internal discontent and strategic...

In Nigerian culture, a seat is more than furniture, it’s honour, inclusion, and intent. According to Daily Trust, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga dismissed fears of a rift between Tinubu and Shettima as “beer parlour gossip,” clarifying that the President will announce his 2027 running mate...

In Abuja’s quiet corridors, whispers before battle echo louder than declarations. According to Daily Post Nigeria, Minister Idris denied any rift between President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima. Yet the silence after APC North-East's endorsement — with Shettima’s name missing — has left...

Ismaeel Ahmed, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says there are no internal moves to replace Vice-President Kashim Shettima on President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election ticket. His remarks come amid rising speculation and intra-party tensions following an APC summit in Gombe...

A major row broke out at an APC summit in Gombe after North-East Vice-Chairman Mustapha Salihu endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term without mentioning Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Salihu later defended the move, saying party rules allow endorsement only for the presidential...

The APC's North-East stakeholders summit in Gombe descended into chaos on June 15 after party leaders repeatedly endorsed President Tinubu for 2027 without mentioning Vice President Shettima. The omission sparked violent protests, forcing the evacuation of National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and...