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.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf is returning to the APC on January 26, 2026, a political move expected to reshape alliances and strengthen cooperation with the Federal Government.
A northern-based coalition has intensified its Drug awareness campaign in Adamawa, warning students against substance abuse, thuggery and other social vices threatening campus safety and leadership development.
Tax Law Alteration allegations have been confirmed by a House of Representatives Minority Caucus Adhoc Committee, validating earlier claims of discrepancies between the versions of Nigeria’s new tax laws passed by the National Assembly and those later gazetted.
President Bola Tinubu has approved targeted incentives to accelerate the Bonga South West deep-offshore oil project, unlocking jobs, foreign exchange inflows, and new investments.
In response to the Chiranci Dorayi massacre, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has approved Hajj and Umrah sponsorship, a new house, and full welfare support for the bereaved father.
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.