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.
State Police reform has recorded a major victory as 24 State Houses of Assembly approve Nigeria’s 2026 constitutional amendment for a dual policing system, meeting the required two-thirds threshold.
President Bola Tinubu has received a prestigious fellowship from the West African College of Physicians (WACP), urging medical experts to develop sustainable solutions to brain drain and strengthen healthcare delivery across West Africa.
Kaduna State has activated its Rapid Response Team and intensified disease surveillance following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Abuja, urging residents to observe preventive measures and report suspected cases promptly.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on his 70th birthday, reflecting on their decades-long political relationship, shared role in Nigeria’s democratic journey and enduring personal affection despite their current political differences.
President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has submitted the draft 2026 National Policing Bill and 29 consequential amendment bills to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative review, paving the way for a proposed federal and state police structure in Nigeria.
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.