FCT Nigeria Joins Global Push to End Open Defecation Through Community-Driven WASH Interventions
In a determined step towards achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria has intensified efforts to improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) across its six Area Councils, aligning with global targets under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation for All). At a recent […]
Mozambique and African Development Bank Review $1.3 Billion Portfolio to Maximize Impact
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Mozambique have completed the 2025 Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR), a strategic move aimed at maximizing the impact of the Bank’s $1.3 billion active development portfolio in the country. Held from June 18 to 19, the review brought together high-level stakeholders from across government ministries […]
DRC and Rwanda Sign Landmark Peace Agreement in Washington
In a historic breakthrough for the Great Lakes region of Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda have officially signed a comprehensive Peace Agreement, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the two nations. The Ministerial signing ceremony, held on June 27, 2025, in Washington D.C., was […]
Young Woman Found Dead in Abuja Hotel as Police Launch Investigation
…Calls for Hotel Safety, Female Vigilance Grow Louder The Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, Abuja , is once again jolted by a haunting tragedy—this time involving a young woman, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, popularly known as Tessy, who was found unconscious with her hands tied in a hotel room in Gwarinpa, Abuja, and later confirmed dead. […]
Relief at Last for Pai Community as Tinubu Commissions Life-Changing Road Project in Kwali Abuja
After years of isolation and underdevelopment, residents of Pai community in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) now have a reason to celebrate. On Monday, July 23, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially commissioned a 15-kilometer access road connecting the community to the Abuja-Lokoja Expressway (A2)—a move widely welcomed by locals as […]
Nigeria Moves Swiftly to Protect Citizens in Iran Amid Regional Tensions
As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, the Nigerian government has assured its citizens that no Nigerian has been abandoned in the Islamic Republic of Iran, contrary to misleading reports circulating on social media. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of […]
“Bridging Gaps: Aisha Mbaka’s Mission in Rural Empowerment”
In the fertile plains of Nasarawa State, a quiet revolution is taking root — led by Hon. Aisha Mbaka, a passionate advocate for agriculture, women’s empowerment, and community development. Her grassroots efforts are transforming lives, proving that when rural women are empowered, entire communities thrive. With a deep connection to her roots, Hon. Mbaka’s journey […]
U.S. Commerce Secretary Announces New Era for Artificial Intelligence: Launch of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI)
In a landmark move poised to reshape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) governance and innovation, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has announced the transformation of the U.S. AI Safety Institute into the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI). The shift, directed by President Donald Trump, signifies a bold step toward empowering American […]
Major Recovery Operation to Begin Monday in Abuja’s Prime Districts
As FCTA Moves to Reclaim 4,794 Properties Over Unpaid Ground Rent — The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will, starting Monday, May 26, 2025, begin reclaiming 4,794 landed properties in Abuja due to prolonged non-payment of Ground Rent—with some defaulters owing for as long as 43 years. This development was announced during a press briefing […]
Global Stakes and Fragile Diplomacy: Secretary of State Marco Rubio Outlines U.S. Position on Russia-Ukraine, Venezuela, and Middle East Crises
ROME — In an exclusive interview with CBS Face the Nation, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided crucial insights into the Biden-Trump administration’s foreign policy direction amid heightened global tensions. Speaking from Rome following the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, Rubio addressed a wide range of pressing international issues, including Russia’s war in […]
