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.
The Shehu of Borno has announced Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH, following confirmed moon sighting reports across Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained economic reforms aimed at driving national prosperity, as he commended Governor Umaru Fintiri and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu during a one-day official visit to Adamawa State.
Vice President Kashim Shettima returns to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th AU Summit focused on water security and Agenda 2063.
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recovered stolen farm logistics in Kaduna, while a bloody turf war near the Rijana Dam left four major bandit kingpins dead.
The IFAD-Value Chain Development Programme has distributed commercial poultry equipment and resilient starter stock to 20 persons with disabilities across five Enugu local government areas.
Works Minister Dave Umahi has given contractors on the critical Abuja-Lokoja highway 72 hours to fully mobilize and utilize released funds or face anti-graft prosecution by the EFCC. Â
The Labour Party has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against INEC, decrying its wrongful exclusion from the upcoming June 20 Enugu North senatorial by-election.