Kefas Akase

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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.

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Senate Approves N2.2tn FCT Budget for Infrastructure, Security Expansion

Senate approves N2.285 trillion FCT Budget for 2026 with over 76% allocated to capital projects targeting infrastructure, security, and development in Abuja.

President Tinubu Courts Global Investors in Paris, Pledges Fiscal Discipline and Policy Stability

At a high-level investment summit in France, President Tinubu and Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele showcased Nigeria's 11.2% dollar-term GDP growth and committed to quarterly financial publishing.

Boko Haram Attack Leaves 23 Chadian Soldiers Dead Near Lake Chad

The Chadian armed forces confirmed that 23 soldiers were killed and 26 wounded during a late-night Boko Haram insurgent assault on a military base on Barka Tolorom island.

Violent Rainstorm Kills 2, Destroys Over 50 Homes in Kaduna Community

A devastating evening rainstorm has left two people dead and over 50 houses destroyed in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, displacing dozens of families.

Out-Of-School Children Surge In Jigawa, Kano, Katsina

Out-of-school children crisis deepens as UNICEF identifies northern states driving Nigeria’s alarming education gap, calling for urgent early learning investment.

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Atiku Presents Strategic Economic Blueprint To ADC Screening Panel Amid Rising Security Concerns

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar unviels his comprehensive economic blueprint and aggressive national security reforms during a high-stakes vetting session with the ADC screening committee.

Umahi Donates Bus To Ebonyi NUJ, Urges Media To Spotlight Tinubu’s Infrastructure Projects

Minister of Works David Umahi donates an 18-seater bus to the Ebonyi NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel and urges journalists to champion development-focused reportage.

CBN Retains Lending Rate At 26.6% In Bold Stance To Stabilize Nigeria’s Economy

In a bold shift from its aggressive tightening stance, the CBN retains its benchmark lending rate at 26.5% to foster economic stability.

UN Chief Guterres Condemns Horrific Hate-Fueled Attack On California Mosque

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns a horrific, hate-fueled gun attack at a San Diego mosque that claimed three innocent lives.
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