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.
A member of the House of Representatives from Gombe State has defected from the PDP to the APC, citing leadership reforms and development-focused governance.
President Bola Tinubu has signed a sweeping Executive Order mandating direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, targeting revenue leakages and restructuring NNPC Limited’s deductions.
President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have strengthened bilateral relations, pledging deeper security cooperation and collaboration in power, rail and creative sectors.
The Shehu of Borno has announced Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH, following confirmed moon sighting reports across Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained economic reforms aimed at driving national prosperity, as he commended Governor Umaru Fintiri and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu during a one-day official visit to Adamawa State.
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.