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FG Explains EU Delisting Impact on Nigeria’s Financial Transactions
The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified that the country’s removal from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions for anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) will significantly ease compliance requirements for financial transactions between Nigerian entities and EU member states. In a statement issued by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit
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Israel Kills 10 in Gaza as US Announces Phase Two of Ceasefire Deal
Gaza, January 15, 2026 – At least 10 Palestinians were killed across Gaza on Thursday, as the United States officially declared the launch of phase two of a 20-point ceasefire plan designed to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The deadly attacks coincided with continued violence across the war-torn enclave, highlighting the fragile
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Bengaluru-Mumbai Travel to Get Faster: Indian Railways Eyes Duronto Express to Cut Journey to 18 Hours
Bengaluru: Travellers between Bengaluru and Mumbai may soon see a significant reduction in journey times if reports of a proposed Duronto Express by Indian Railways come to fruition. According to recent media coverage, the railway authorities are exploring the introduction of a Duronto Express that could cover the approximately 1,209-kilometre distance in just 18 hours,
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Trump Hosts Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado in Private White House Meeting
Washington, D.C., January 16, 2026 – Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met with former U.S. President Donald Trump in a rare, closed-door session at the White House, amid escalating political tensions following the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The meeting, held on Thursday, marked the first face-to-face encounter between Machado and Trump.
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You Guided Me in My Political Journey – Tinubu Celebrates Bisi Akande at 87
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former APC National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 87th birthday, describing him as a guiding influence throughout his political career. In a statement marking the occasion, Tinubu praised Akande’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development and the founding of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He hailed Akande as a
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Madhya Pradesh Government Confirms 15 Deaths in Indore Due to Contaminated Water, High Court Seeks Further Accountability
Bhopal: In a significant development in the ongoing crisis over contaminated water in Indore, the Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday officially acknowledged the death of 15 individuals in Bhagirathpura as a direct result of consuming unsafe water. The announcement came as the state submitted a fresh status report to the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which
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UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting Amid Deadly Protests in Iran
New York, USA – The United Nations Security Council held an emergency session on Thursday to address the escalating protests in Iran, which have resulted in significant loss of life and triggered concerns over possible US military intervention. The meeting, requested by the United States, brought Iranian and American officials face-to-face in tense exchanges over
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‘Take Security Into Your Own Hands Amid Banditry Crisis,’ Shehu Sani Advises Northern Nigerians
Former Senator Shehu Sani has urged Northern Nigerians to take personal responsibility for their safety amid escalating banditry and terrorism, describing these challenges as defining threats to contemporary Nigeria. Sani made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday during the public launch of his two books, The Perilous Path to Europe and The Councillor, alongside his
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Massive Fire Engulfs Guryong Village, Seoul’s Last Shanty Town
Seoul, South Korea – Hundreds of firefighters battled a major blaze on Friday in Guryong Village, one of the last remaining shantytowns in the South Korean capital, situated on the fringe of the affluent Gangnam district. The fire forced the evacuation of dozens of residents and drew attention to long‑standing social and urban inequalities in
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Syrian Swimmer Sarah Mardini Acquitted by Greek Court Over Migrant Rescues
Lesbos, Greece – Syrian competitive swimmer and humanitarian activist Sarah Mardini has been acquitted by a Greek court, along with 23 other volunteers, of human trafficking and criminal organisation charges related to their efforts to save migrants from drowning in the Aegean Sea. The court ruling marks the conclusion of a seven-year legal ordeal for
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