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.
Senate approves N2.285 trillion FCT Budget for 2026 with over 76% allocated to capital projects targeting infrastructure, security, and development in Abuja.
At a high-level investment summit in France, President Tinubu and Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele showcased Nigeria's 11.2% dollar-term GDP growth and committed to quarterly financial publishing.
The Chadian armed forces confirmed that 23 soldiers were killed and 26 wounded during a late-night Boko Haram insurgent assault on a military base on Barka Tolorom island.
A devastating evening rainstorm has left two people dead and over 50 houses destroyed in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, displacing dozens of families.
Out-of-school children crisis deepens as UNICEF identifies northern states driving Nigeria’s alarming education gap, calling for urgent early learning investment.
Peter Obi says education and healthcare will be central to his vision for Nigeria, outlining plans to expand TVET, tackle out-of-school children and build a production-driven economy.
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.