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In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves across Asia, the Seoul Central District Court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to 23 years in prison. The verdict, delivered today,...

A significant crack has appeared in the "Special Relationship" as the United Kingdom has officially declined to participate in the signing ceremony for President Trump’s "Board of Peace." A senior...

In a major shift for Middle Eastern and global diplomacy, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have officially agreed to join President Trump’s newly formed "Board of Peace." This high-level initiative, a...

The European Union has officially approved a €557 million grant package for Nigeria and several other partner countries, carved out of its broader €1.9 billion international cooperation budget for 2026....

Global oil benchmarks rose slightly today, Wednesday, 21 January 2026, as investors reacted to news of a force majeure declaration at one of Kazakhstan’s largest oil fields. The unexpected supply...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially unveiled a massive, industry-wide initiative to combat the surging rate of electronic fraud (e-fraud) in the nation’s financial system. Announced today, Wednesday,...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially handed over cheques totaling ₦1.28 billion to the Enugu State Government. The funds were reportedly recovered from the luxury real estate...

The Nigeria Police Force has officially arraigned 11 suspects before a Magistrate Court in connection with the brutal murder of an Arise TV journalist and a security guard. The proceedings...

Investors are navigating a "wall of worry" today, Wednesday, 21 January 2026, as a cocktail of geopolitical tensions continues to shake equity markets. While stocks in Europe and the U.S....

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and OpenAI have announced a major partnership aimed at leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform healthcare delivery across African nations. Announced today, Wednesday, 21...