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.
Two PDP senators from Taraba State have announced their defection to the APC during Senate plenary in Abuja, citing political realities and developmental considerations.
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects over an alleged fake alert transaction involving the purchase of a Mercedes Benz GLE valued at ₦75 million.
The Jigawa State Government has approved ₦2.6 billion for the smooth conduct of the 2026 Hajj exercise, covering transportation, accommodation, welfare, and medical services for intending pilgrims.
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
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.