Reporting from Abuja and northern Nigeria, Kefas Akase covers governance, security, and socio-economic development. His analysis provides insight into regional trends and national impact.
Salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent have been approved for about 250,000 members of Nigeria's armed forces, as President Bola Tinubu moves to strengthen troop welfare and boost national security.
Commonwealth Games success earned national praise as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated Team Nigeria for winning 24 medals in Glasgow, describing the achievement as a reflection of resilience, discipline and the enduring Nigerian spirit.
Policing reform has entered a new phase as the Federal Government unveiled a seven-week roadmap for the proposed National Policing Bill, inviting Nigerians to submit memoranda that will shape the legal framework for state policing.
Permanent Secretaries have been appointed and redeployed across Kano State's civil service as the government approved 19 new appointments and reassigned 14 serving officials to strengthen governance and improve service delivery.
Court grants leniency to a convict in Abuja, releasing him due to ill-health after he pleaded guilty to joint act and theft, while warning against future offences.
The Mmiri Oma Campaign Council has engaged APC ward chairmen in Nkanu East as the party intensifies grassroots mobilisation ahead of the September 26, 2026 council election.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Borno Governor Babagana Zulum on his birthday, praising his reforms, people-centred leadership and contributions to development and national unity.
President Bola Tinubu has urged Muslims celebrating Eid-El-Maulud to embrace the virtues of Prophet Muhammad, including devotion, tolerance, humility and selflessness.
Enugu Health Commissioner Prof. George Ugwu has warned residents against unhealthy diets, self-medication and herbal concoctions while clarifying concerns over kidney and cardiovascular diseases.