Abuja Cracks Down on Illegal Buildings to Uphold Urban Integrity and Environmental Resilience
In a decisive move that echoes global concerns about sustainable urban development and environmental protection, the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) has launched a renewed crackdown on illegal structures encroaching on waterways and unapproved areas within Nigeria’s capital city. Led by AMMC Coordinator, Chief Felix Obuah, city managers toured Utako and Guzape Districts, where […]
FCT Emerges as Global Health Ally with Bold 2025 Child Immunization Campaign
As the world edges closer to eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has stepped forward as a key contributor, launching the first round of the 2025 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) to protect over 1.1 million children under five from the threat of polio. In a globally interdependent health landscape, the FCT’s campaign […]
Pilgrim Safety First: Nigeria’s FCT Sets Global Standard in Hajj 2025 Preparedness
[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] As the sacred journey of Hajj draws nearer, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria is setting a proactive and commendable example on the global stage by prioritizing the health and safety of its intending pilgrims through world-class preventive measures. […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Talks Ukraine, Iran, and China in Wide-Ranging Interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity
In a far-reaching interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered candid insights into several global hotspots, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and rising tensions with China. Rubio, who is now wearing multiple hats as Secretary of State, National Security Advisor, Acting USAID Administrator, and Acting […]
UN Chief Expresses Alarm Over Escalating Crisis in North Darfur
Al Fasher, Sudan – The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed deep alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s North Darfur State, as deadly violence intensifies in the region’s capital, Al Fasher. The assault comes just two weeks after a brutal attack on famine-hit displacement camps in Zamzam and Abu Shouk that reportedly claimed the […]
U.S. Targets Mexican Fentanyl Network Tied to Fuel Theft and Oil Smuggling
In a bold move to stem the flow of deadly synthetic opioids and disrupt transnational organized crime, the United States has sanctioned a Mexico-based criminal network tied to the notorious Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). The group, accused of trafficking fentanyl—a synthetic opioid that has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged […]
Abuja’s Flood Crisis: Why Urban Expansion Without Planning Threatens Lives Across Africa
As rapid urbanization sweeps across Africa, Nigeria’s capital city—Abuja—finds itself confronting a recurring and deadly challenge: flooding. This week, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) issued a stern warning to residents of Lokogoma, a flood-prone area in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), to immediately stop building on waterways and drainage paths or risk demolition and […]
Crackdown in Abuja: Nigeria’s Capital Destroys 601 Motorcycles in Renewed Urban Security Push
In a decisive move reflecting a broader trend among global megacities to reclaim public order and reduce urban crime, authorities in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have crushed 601 commercial motorcycles (popularly known as okadas) for violating city-wide operational restrictions. The exercise, carried out under the supervision of Dr. Chinedum Elechi, Mandate Secretary of the […]
UN Leaders Call for Urgent Global Financial Reforms to Rescue SDGs
Speaking at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, global leaders have issued an urgent call for a complete overhaul of the international financial system, warning that without bold action, the world risks failing to meet critical targets like ending poverty, combating climate change, and building sustainable economies. During the ECOSOC 2025 Forum on Financing […]
Trump Administration Secures Water Deal with Mexico to Aid Texas Farmers
In a historic move to support Texas agriculture, President Donald Trump has secured a renewed commitment from Mexico to fulfill its water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. This comes after high-level diplomatic engagement led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. Under the […]
