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Three years after coup, Myanmar junta chief’s power in doubt

[ad_1] In mid-January, at a small gathering in a cantonment town in Myanmar, hard line pro-military monk Pauk Kotaw suggested that the country's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing step down and his deputy take over. The crowd cheered in agreement, according to videos of the event posted on social media.Online, pro-military journalists and bloggers have been similarly direct. "He should resign as commander-in-chief," Ko Maung Maung, a pro-military Youtuber said […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

Japan

Explosion reported at thermal power plant in central Japan

[ad_1] Nagoya – An explosion occurred Wednesday at a thermal power plant in Aichi Prefecture, according to police and other sources. The blast took place at around 3 p.m. at the Taketoyo plant run by Jera, a joint venture between Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings and Chubu Electric Power. Black smoke was coming from the thermal power plant's boiler facility, and the coal conveyor next to it was also on […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

Japan

Japan opens door to more women directors, but managers still rare

[ad_1] Mitsuko Tottori's appointment as Japan Airlines' next president makes her something of a rarity in Japan — a female head of a well-known company.While Japanese firms have rapidly lifted the number of female board members in recent years, most are outside directors. Change from within is slower in coming.Under pressure from the government, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and foreign investors, firms have been scrambling to improve diversity, including […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: Let’s Encourage Free Trade, Movement in Africa!

[ad_1] Transport and logistics infrastructure are an integral component in the implementation of the AfCFTA ideals. It not only provides access to consumer markets, connects raw materials to beneficiary markets, promotes regional integration, but also improves connectivity to the global economy. It is always sad to come to the reality that African nations are still creating barriers, thus shutting their doors to development. Europe and other advanced nations were able to first deal with investment and free trade zones in […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

News

Nigeria: Enoh Holds Retreat for Sports Ministry Top Management Staff

[ad_1] In its avowed determination to ensure sustainable development of sports in the country, with improved service delivery that will enhance private investment, the Federal Ministry of Sports Development is engaging its top management staff in a 2-day retreat to brainstorm on challenges confronting the sector to address them. Declaring the retreat open in Abuja yesterday, sports development minister, Senator John Owan, Enoh said the two-day management retreat aims at inspiring a collective commitment to align efforts of the ministerial […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

News

Nigeria: Afcon – NFF Denies Blaming Super Eagles’ Bonuses, Allowances Delay On CBN

[ad_1] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decried insinuations in some quarters that the Central Bank of Nigeria is delaying payments of match bonuses and allowances due to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cote d'Ivoire. Recall that the NFF had announced before the commencement of AFCON that it had secured approval of a N12.5 billion from the federal government for the campaign and other outstanding issues, and it would pay each player […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Afcon – CAF Confirms Osimhen, Others’ Drug Tests Negative

[ad_1] The results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have turned out negative. The squad members that were tested are striker Victor Osimhen, forward Ademola Lookman and captain William Troost-Ekong. The Confederation of African Football picked Napoli star striker Victor Osimhen and his Eagles teammates for a random drug test after their sterling performance against Cameroon in Saturday's Round of 16 match. Osimhen was the driving force […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Japan

Japan reaches Asian Cup last 8 with 3-1 win over Bahrain

[ad_1] Doha – Japan booked its place in the Asian Cup quarterfinals in Qatar with a 3-1 win over Bahrain on Wednesday.World Cup standout Ritsu Doan and Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo scored for the Samurai Blue before a mix-up between goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and striker Ayase Ueda led to an own goal that momentarily gave life to Bahrain.But golden boot candidate Ueda made amends with his fourth goal of […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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