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.
Plainclothes operatives of the Nigeria Police Force coordinate a targeted recovery operation in Karu, Abuja, following an iPhone 17 theft at the VVIP entrance of Eagle Square during the APC convention — an incident highlighting insider risk and security lapses within restricted zones.
President Bola Tinubu announces new appointments, naming Ibrahim Ida as CAC chairman and nominating seven Federal Commissioners for the National Population Commission.
Plateau Government imposes a 48-hour curfew in Jos-North LGA following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, as authorities move to restore order and prevent further violence.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai foiled attempted terrorist attacks in Borno and arrested 14 suspected collaborators during coordinated operations across the state.
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.