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Kashim Shettima

2023: Shettima Urges North To Give Power To South, Says ‘I Believe In Equity’

Paul Mbagwu Jul 2, 2021 0

Former governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, on Friday, said that after eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure as president of Nigeria, his successor should come from the south.This came as Chief of Staff to President…

Insecurity

7 Hunters Dead In Borno Following Boko Haram Bombing

Dumebi Dec 31, 2020 0

Boko Haram landmines, on Tuesday, blew apart seven hunters about 30 kilometres away from Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.Senator Kashim Shettima, representing Borno Central in the Senate, and Senator Ahmed Satomi, representing…

Politics

2023: Buhari, Tinubu, other party leaders will resolve zoning questions – Kashim Shettima

John Ogunsemore Dec 6, 2020 0

Former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima says President Muhammadu Buhari, APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and other party leaders would resolve the zoning of the 2023 presidential ticket of the party.He said it was too…

News

Why I’m speaking less about Boko Haram attacks now – Shettima

David Jan 24, 2020 0

Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, says he has decided to speak less about Boko Haram attacks in the north east because he has unrestricted access to President Muhammadu Buhari unlike when Goodluck Jonathan was the president.…

News

Suicide: Shettima expresses shock over death of steward

Hamza Suleiman May 29, 2019 0

The outgoing Governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima, has expressed shock over the death of a government house steward, Mr John Achagwa, who committed suicide on Tuesday.Achagwa, a steward at the Presidential lodge of the Government House,…

News

“Presently, Borno is safer than Abuja, Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto” – Shettima

John Ogunsemore May 16, 2019 0

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has boasted that the state is now safer for business than Abuja and the North West states of Zamfara, Sokoto and Katsina.He made this known on Wednesday when the Chairman, House Committee on Army,…

Politics

NASS: APC Governors, others endorse Lawan, Gbajabiamila’s candidature – Shettima

Ismaila Chafe Apr 15, 2019 0

Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno says former governors in the ninth National Assembly have endorsed the candidature of Sen. Ahmed Lawan for the seat of Senate President.Shettima, who confirmed this development when he fielded questions…

Politics

Amosun, Shettima allegedly hatching plans to install Ali Ndume as next Senate President

Samuel Oduoye Apr 10, 2019 0

Outgoing governors of Ogun and Borno States, Ibukunle Amosun, and, Hashim Shettima, both of whom are also senators-elect had long conversation on Tuesday during the orientation programme for new lawmakers.The two governors were said to…

Government

Borno Govt. to allocate 500 houses to victims of insurgency, fire disasters

Rabiu Sani Mar 23, 2019 0

Borno Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, said on Friday that the state government had constructed 500 housing units to resettle victims of insurgency and fire disasters.The governor made the disclosure in Gajiram, headquarters of Nganzai…

Politics

2019: Gov Shettima Lists 2 Grave Mistakes APC Must Avoid

John Ogunsemore Jan 30, 2019 0

The Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, has identified two grave mistakes that All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders must avoid if they want the party to perform well at the forthcoming general elections.Shettima made this known…

Politics

Shettima’s Tears: Every Nigerian Will Keep Crying Until… – Ben Bruce

John Ogunsemore Jan 9, 2019 0

The senator representing Bayelsa East senatorial district in the National Assembly, Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce, has reacted to Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima bursting into tears before President Muhammadu Buhari while lamenting the devastation…

Government

Borno Governor Weeps Before Buhari Over Boko Haram Insurgency

John Ogunsemore Jan 7, 2019 0

The Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, broke down in tears on Monday as he met President Muhammadu Buhari over the insurgency in the north east, especially Borno.Shettima had met the president in company of the nation's security…

Politics

Read What Borno State Governor said About Jonathan’s Book

Tony Abu Momoh Nov 22, 2018 1

Reactions continue to trail the book ‘My Transition Hours’ launched by former President, Goodluck Jonathan chronicling the events of his Presidency, the latest reaction being the Governor of Borno state, Alhaji Kashim Shettima.See What…

Politics

Direct primaries desirable but not practicable in Borno – Shettima

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 12, 2018 0

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, says it will be difficult to conduct direct primaries in the state because of its peculiar security situation.Shettima, in an interview with State House correspondents in Abuja, said that the…

Government

Governor Asks Bet9ja, Nairabet Agents To Leave His State

John Ogunsemore May 23, 2018 0

As a way of curbing social vices, the Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, has directed agents of sport betting companies like Bet9ja and Nairabet to leave the state.He said the state was tightening its stance against social vices…

Government

Northern Governors Abandon Cattle Colonies, Opt For Ranching

John Ogunsemore Mar 3, 2018 0

The governors of the 19 northern states have backtracked on their earlier support for cattle colonies, saying that ranching would better check the bloody clashes between herdsmen and farmers across the country.The governors made their…

Government

Benue Killings: Northern Govs Beg Ortom Not To Quit Forum

John Ogunsemore Jan 20, 2018 0

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has led a delegation of Northern Governors Forum to persuade Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue not to quit the forum over recent killings in his state.Suspected Fulani herdsmen murdered 73 persons in…

Government

I’m going back to school to Learn French, Earn PhD after my Tenure- Shettima

Jide Dec 3, 2017 0

The governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima says he will not contest any position in the 2019 election instead, he wanted to go back to school, earn a PhD and learn French.Speaking in an interview on the Osasu Show by Osasu Igbinedion,…

Government

Shettima was Complicit In Chibok Girls Kidnapping- Jonathan’s kinsmen Hit Back

Jide Dec 1, 2017 0

The Borno state governor Kashim Shettima has been described as a bad leader by The Save Ijaw Nation for accusing former President Goodluck Jonathan of being an inexperienced politician.The group, in a press release signed by Tony Ile…

Government

Governor Shettima Moves To Checkmate IPOB

The Herald NG Aug 1, 2017 1

Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, State Governor, Kashim Shettima has revealed he is making political moves to checkmate the excesses of Nnamdi Kanu and Independent People Of Biafra (IPOB).The Borno State Governor recently…

Government

Tinubu is behind our political freedom – Borno gov

Jide Mar 8, 2017

Kashim Shettima, Borno governor has praised Bola Ahmed Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of being the main force behind the political freedom the state enjoys now.He said the former Lagos governor made it…

Government

Boko Haram: Borno Govt Comes Down Hard On Markets Where Insurgents Sell Stolen Cattle To Raise Cash

John Ogunsemore Mar 5, 2016 0

As part of strategies aimed at preventing the Boko Haram group from sourcing for funding, the Borno State Government has suspended trading in four cattle markets.The move became imperative as Boko Haram insurgents have been known to…

Government

‘The North is a poverty trap’ – Northern Governors Forum seek solutions

Dipo Jan 16, 2016 0

The Northern States Governors Forum has said it is the responsiblity of Northern leaders to find opportunities for the people of the North.This statement was made by Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima, the Chairman of the Forum whilst…

Government

Unmask The Ghosts Of Boko Haram Or Initiate Amnesty – Borno Governor Tells Jonathan

Nurudeen Mohammed Mar 9, 2013 0

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has asked the Presidency to do a more diligent job of unmasking the kingpins behind Boko Haram.He made the statement yesterday during a meeting with President Jonathan in Maiduguri. He asked the…