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.
The Kaduna State Police Command has smashed an arms-supply syndicate feeding criminal elements, arresting 10 suspects and recovering eight locally fabricated firearms in a series of coordinated raids.
President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the Africa CEOs Forum in Kigali reflects Nigeria’s renewed economic diplomacy strategy focused on attracting foreign investment and projecting the country as a stable business destination.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will send a mission to Nigeria to explore scalable investment opportunities in livestock, energy and housing following talks with President Bola Tinubu in Kigali.
President Bola Tinubu has urged APC members, leaders and aspirants to uphold peace, fairness and unity as the party commences its nationwide primaries for the 2027 general elections.
Following a high-level meeting at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa, Presidents Bola Tinubu and Paul Kagame have committed to reviving the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission and exploring visa-free reciprocity between Nigeria and Rwanda.
Former Minister Uche Nnaji was reportedly arrested at Abuja airport in connection with an ICPC investigation into alleged certificate forgery. The anti-graft agency has yet to officially confirm the development.
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Tunji Bello on his 65th birthday, describing the veteran journalist, administrator and FCCPC chief as a dependable ally whose decades of public service have advanced democracy, governance and consumer protection in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has administered the oath of office to eight federal commissioners, appointing two members to the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission and six to the National Population Commission.
WHO, UNICEF and community leaders have applauded Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to healthcare in Enugu State as new figures show an 80% increase in primary healthcare centre visits and immunisation coverage rising to 88.9%, surpassing the national target.