Tinubu Congratulates Shettima As He Clocks 58 Years

The New Diplomat
Writer
Northern Elders Warn Tinubu, Shettima Against Imposition of Senate President

Ad

Sad! Senator Dies in Abuja Hospital While Raising Funds for Treatment

By Abiola Olawale Former Senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora, who represented Niger North Senatorial District of Niger State at the Senate from 2011 to 2015, has passed away in an Abuja hospital on Thursday. Reports indicate that Senator Kontagora passed away after a Hospital in Abuja allegedly delayed a critical surgery due to an unpaid $15,000…

Why Oil Prices May Be Stuck Below $72

Kuwait expects oil prices to remain below $72 per barrel in the near term, Tareq Al-Roumi, the Oil Minister of one of OPEC’s top producers, said on Thursday. Brent crude prices were trading at around $67 per barrel early on Thursday. Kuwait, as well as OPEC, are monitoring the market and all statements coming from…

The 20 Largest Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap

Bitcoin remains the largest cryptocurrency with a $2.36 trillion market capitalization, more than 5x larger than the next largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum. Layer 1 tokens and stablecoins dominate the rest of the top 10 largest cryptocurrencies, however, memecoin Dogecoin still ranks ninth with a $37 billion market cap. Cryptocurrencies are among the most volatile and innovative…

Ad

By Abiola Olawale

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his deepest congratulations to Vice President Kashim Shettima, on his 58th birthday.

The President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, described Shettima as a quintessential administrator, orator, and bibliophile.

The President also thanked Shettima for his support and wished him robust health and renewed strength in his service to the nation.

The statement reads in part: “President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, GCON, on his 58th birthday.

“Vice-President Shettima is an academic, accomplished banking professional, raconteur, and leader.

“He was the governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019 and senator representing Borno Central from 2019 to 2023.

“President Tinubu joins family, friends, and members of the executive arm of government to celebrate the quintessential administrator, orator, and bibliophile on this special occasion.

“The President commends Vice-President Shettima for the enthusiasm, vigour, and affability he brings to governance.

“President Tinubu thanks the Vice-President for his support and wishes him robust health and renewed strength in his service to the nation.”

Ad

X whatsapp