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.
Nigerian Army troops have neutralised six terrorists, arrested 11 suspected collaborators and received the surrender of a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad member in Borno State during intelligence-led operations targeting terrorist fighters and support networks.
President Bola Tinubu has blamed opposition leaders for Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, accusing them of creating the challenges his administration is working to address during the flag-off of his 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress of allegedly planning to discredit its Kaduna campaign flag-off through fake news, manipulated reports and AI-generated deepfake videos.
President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who died at 57, and Mama Salamatu Elisha Bogoro, who passed away at 105, praising their contributions to Nigeria’s cultural heritage and community life.
ECOMOG veterans have urged the Federal Government to repatriate the remains of Nigerian soldiers killed in Liberia and Sierra Leone and establish a national memorial to honour their sacrifices for regional peace.
The Health Policy Research Group of UNN has urged the Enugu State Government to strengthen accountability in primary healthcare facilities, following research identifying practical interventions to reduce PHC absenteeism.
The Mbah scorecard presentation at Godfrey Okoye University reviewed his administration’s performance against its 2023 manifesto, with the governor highlighting progress in security, infrastructure, education and economic development.
Governor Mbah presents his manifesto scorecard, highlighting Enugu's progress in security, infrastructure, education, healthcare and economic development since 2023.