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.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a bold security directive to Acting IGP Olatunji Disu, urging him to restore peace, rebuild public trust and strengthen national security architecture.
President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun and appointed Tunji Disu as acting I-G amid ongoing security challenges.
Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory have urged the Federal Government to review the 2013 privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, citing persistent poor supply and lack of improvement.
Vandalism on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has drawn a stern warning from the Federal Government, which vows prosecution and tighter security patrols.
Zamfara Police confirm the rescue of three Islamic clerics abducted by armed bandits in September, as security operatives intensify efforts to free the remaining victims still in captivity.
Morocco welcomes the non-renewal of the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara, describing the end of its 35-year mandate as a significant diplomatic development in the long-running territorial dispute.
South-East governors urge Igbos to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing ongoing economic reforms, infrastructure development and increased political inclusion.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu empowers 5,000 women across the South-East with business equipment, saying President Tinubu’s economic reforms are positioning Nigeria for prosperity.