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 signed Nigeria’s ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget into law and extended 2025 capital spending to accelerate ongoing projects nationwide.
NAF intensifies counter-terrorism operations in Borno, killing scores of insurgents and destroying hideouts in coordinated air-ground strikes under Operation Hadin Kai.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered key economic officials to develop urgent measures to reduce the impact of the Middle East crisis on Nigerians amid rising fuel prices and economic pressure.
Heavy rainfall has triggered deadly flooding across parts of West Africa, leaving dozens dead in Ivory Coast and Ghana, while millions remain at risk as more rain is forecast.
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its partnership with the World Bank to expand access to safe water, strengthen irrigation and improve food security through the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project.
The Presidency has dismissed claims by Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew that he was appointed to head a presidential agency, describing him as an impostor facing criminal charges over an alleged fake government agency and forged appointment documents.
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court has remanded five defendants at the Ilesa Correctional Centre over alleged attempted murder and assault involving multiple victims in Osun State.