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.
Political PDP fortunes in Sokoto receive a boost as former senator Abubakar Gada defects from the ADC coalition, citing structural failures and a renewed push to rebuild the party.
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja today for a state visit to Türkiye, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key strategic sectors.Â
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf is returning to the APC on January 26, 2026, a political move expected to reshape alliances and strengthen cooperation with the Federal Government.
A northern-based coalition has intensified its Drug awareness campaign in Adamawa, warning students against substance abuse, thuggery and other social vices threatening campus safety and leadership development.
Tax Law Alteration allegations have been confirmed by a House of Representatives Minority Caucus Adhoc Committee, validating earlier claims of discrepancies between the versions of Nigeria’s new tax laws passed by the National Assembly and those later gazetted.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated fiscal and economic reform veteran Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe to lead the Ministry of Power, following the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu.
The ADC Judgment delivered by Nigeria’s Supreme Court on April 30, 2026 has intensified uncertainty over party leadership, leaving INEC in a difficult position and raising serious risks for ADC’s participation in the 2027 elections.
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu appointment as Nigeria’s substantive Foreign Affairs Minister has drawn gratitude from the diplomat, who pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s global image and advance national interests under President Tinubu’s leadership.
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.