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.
President Bola Tinubu has named former Power Minister Rilwan Babalola as Special Adviser and Chairman of a high-powered taskforce mandated to restore commercial viability to Nigeria’s electricity sector.
In a major political move toward continuity, Governor Mai Mala Buni and high-ranking Yobe APC stakeholders have endorsed former SSG Alhaji Baba Wali as the party’s preferred successor for the 2027 elections.
The Supreme Court has set aside a Court of Appeal ruling that ordered the ADC to maintain its previous leadership state, directing the feuding factions back to the Federal High Court for a final resolution.
Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, outlines a transformative vision for Nigeria's public finance, arguing that true fiscal growth comes from closing leakages and correcting price distortions rather than seeking illusory revenue windfalls.
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has been appointed Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister by President Bola Tinubu, with Sola Enikanolaiye nominated as Minister of State, according to Bayo Onanuga.
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.