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Hollywood icon Chuck Norris dies at 86

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Hollywood icon Chuck Norris dies at 86

By Emmanuel Akyereko Carlos Ray, known globally as Chuck Norris, has been confirmed dead with tributes pouring in from all quarters on the globe. Norris was rushed to a hospital in Hawaii on Thursday, March 19, 2026 after suffering what was described as a medical emergency. According to sources, the legendary actor was training on the island of Kauai and was reportedly in good spirit when the incident occurred which […]

Japanese gas station goes viral after blaming US President Trump over fuel shortage

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Japanese gas station goes viral after blaming US President Trump over fuel shortage

By Emmanuel Akyereko A gas station in Japan has been hogging the headlines after a handwritten post displaying NO FUEL information to customers blamed US President Donald Trump for the fuel shortage. Clover Daimon Self-Service Gas Station in the Northern city of Hakodate, Hokkaido, has gone viral since Friday morning in Japan after a random person posted a photo taken at their station on X. The independent station faced temporary […]

Former Ghana FA President Nyantakyi condemns CAF over 2025 AFCON decision

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Former Ghana FA President Nyantakyi condemns CAF over 2025 AFCON decision

By Emmanuel Akyereko Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has slammed the Confederation of African Football, CAF, for their decision to strip Senegal off the 2025 AFCON title. The former CAF Vice President believes that the governing body has erred in their latest decision has drawn widespread criticisms. Africa's football governing body generated global controversy on Thursday when it's Appeals jury declared Morocco as winners of the […]

BREAKING: CAF awards 2025 AFCON trophy to Morocco despite Senegal’s victory in the final

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BREAKING: CAF awards 2025 AFCON trophy to Morocco despite Senegal’s victory in the final

By Emmanuel Akyereko The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has declared Morocco as winners of the 2025 AFCON tournament despite losing the final to Senegal. The continent's football regulatory body has declared that Senegal has forfeited the final match after a protest by Morocco was deemed successful. CAF in a statement says it has awarded a 3–0 victory to the Moroccan Football Federation, which is the shoreline attributed to the […]

Ghana’s insurance industry welcomes game-changer ICSG Ltd

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Ghana’s insurance industry welcomes game-changer ICSG Ltd

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana's insurance industry is set to receive a major revitalisation as claim experts, Insurance Claims Specialist Group (ICSG) Limited, has vowed to restore public confidence in the sector. ICSG Ltd, which was launched in the Ghanaian capital Accra at an event at the Mensvic Hotel, earlier this week has vowed to inject a fresh dose of professionalism and competence in the industry as it firmly fixes its […]

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Chuck Norris is dead

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Hollywood icon Chuck Norris dies at 86

By Emmanuel Akyereko Carlos Ray, known globally as Chuck Norris, has been confirmed dead with tributes pouring in from all quarters on the globe. Norris was rushed to a hospital in Hawaii on Thursday, March 19, 2026 after suffering what was described as a medical emergency. According to sources, the legendary actor was training on the island of Kauai and was reportedly in good spirit when the incident occurred which […]

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CONTROVERSY: Teen soccer player of mixed parentage in Japan registered as a foreigner despite holding Japanese nationality since birth

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) A Japanese teenager with an American father has been controversially registered by his local soccer club as a foreigner despite holding Japanese nationality since birth. The issue has sparked a huge controversy between the mother of the teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed, the soccer club and the Japan Football Association (JFA). According to details reported by The Asahi Shimbun portal, the soccer club […]

todayAugust 28, 2025

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The Gambia promotes cultural dynamism and investment at Japan’s Expo 2025

West African nation, The Gambia, marked its national day at the Japan International Expo in Osaka with cultural displays and investment pitches aimed at strengthening ties with Japan. Representing President Adama Barrow, Trade Minister Babucarr O. Joof was welcomed by Vice Commissioner General Ikeyama Shigetoshi. Hon. Joof highlighted The Gambia’s Economic Transformation Agenda, outlining new industrial policies, plans for a Trans-Gambia Special Economic Zone, and efforts to boost competitiveness in […]

todayAugust 24, 2025

Nigerians to live and work in Kisarazu City in Chiba

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Japan announces strategic partnership to allow Nigerian citizens to live and work in this city in new immigration policy

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) The Government of Japan has named Kisarazu City as the hometown for all Nigerian nationals who are willing to relocate and work in Japan. This latest move forms part of the East Asian country’s new strategy to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth with these African countries while enhancing the workforce and productivity of Japan. Japan has been experiencing a decline in birth rate and […]

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