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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Tinubu Appoints Rilwan Babalola To Lead New Presidential Taskforce For Power Sector Reset

President Bola Tinubu has named former Power Minister Rilwan Babalola as Special Adviser and Chairman of a high-powered taskforce mandated to restore commercial viability to Nigeria’s electricity sector.

Yobe APC Stakeholders Formally Endorse Baba Wali For 2027 Governorship Race

In a major political move toward continuity, Governor Mai Mala Buni and high-ranking Yobe APC stakeholders have endorsed former SSG Alhaji Baba Wali as the party’s preferred successor for the 2027 elections.

Supreme Court Quashes “Status Quo” Order in ADC Leadership Tussle

The Supreme Court has set aside a Court of Appeal ruling that ordered the ADC to maintain its previous leadership state, directing the feuding factions back to the Federal High Court for a final resolution.

 Restoring Revenue Integrity, Correcting Price Distortions, And Rebuilding Nigeria’s Fiscal Capacity

Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, outlines a transformative vision for Nigeria's public finance, arguing that true fiscal growth comes from closing leakages and correcting price distortions rather than seeking illusory revenue windfalls.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu to Lead Foreign Affairs as Tinubu Strengthens Nigeria’s Global Diplomacy

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has been appointed Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister by President Bola Tinubu, with Sola Enikanolaiye nominated as Minister of State, according to Bayo Onanuga.

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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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