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The Yomiuri Shimbun A damaged house is seen on Thursday in Miyazaki Prefecture.
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BREAKING: 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 has hit the Southwestern parts of Japan on Monday. According to the Meteorological Agency, the quake hit the region around 21:19 Japanese Standard Time measuring a lower than 5 on the Japanese seismic scale of 7 which struck parts of Miyazaki Prefecture. Miyazaki, located on the island of Kyushu, sits about 560 miles to the southwest of Tokyo. In August 2024, an earthquake struck the city of Miyazaki, causing […]

todayJanuary 13, 2025

Nigeria Air Force has killed 16 civilians in air strike attacks
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Africa

Military kills 20 civilians in air strike attack in Nigeria

By: Emmanuel Akyereko Amnesty International Nigeria says at least 20 civilians have been killed in an air strike attack carried out by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF). However, the official numbers from independent sources in Nigeria put the number of victims from the incident is 16 with several other civilians sustaining various degrees of injuries. The attacks were targeted at gang groups who have been terrorising locals in problematic kidnapping case which has sensationally risen in the West African nation. […]

todayJanuary 13, 2025

Kazuyoshi Miura on his debut for Oliveirense. Photograph: Kyodo News/Getty Images
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57-year-old soccer star Kazuyoshi Miura eyes more playing minutes at Suzuka [Japan]

By Emmanuel Akyereko The world's oldest active soccer playing Kazuyoshi Miura has outlined his ambitions as he joins Atletico Suzuka on loan. Nicknamed 'King Kazu' by fans - the 57-year-old has recently completed a loan switch from FC Yokohama to the Mie Prefecture-based Atletico Suzuka and he has aimed to secure J League promotion for the club and also get more playing time. "I'm happy to be able to compete again this season. I want to prepare well," he said […]

todayJanuary 12, 2025

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Mel Gibson, other top hollywood stars lose homes in raging LA wildfires [USA]

By Emmanuel Akyereko Oscar-winning Jeff Bridges and Mel Gibson are among top US celebrities who have lost their homes and properties in raging wildfires that is destroying homes and properties in the United States of America. A home property belonging to Bridges and his sibling, which they inherited from their parents, has been totally destroyed by the wildfires. Gibson, who equally owns a home in Malibu, says his property has been "completed toasted" in the wildfires. Sources have also confirmed […]

todayJanuary 12, 2025

Japanese Ryotaro Ito scored for Sint-Truiden
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Soccer: Ex-Urawa Reds midfielder Ryotaro Ito on the scoresheet in Belgium

By Emmanuel Akyereko Japanese midfielder Ryotaro Ito got on the scoresheet for Sint-Truidense who recorded a 2-1 away victory over Westerlo in the Belgian top-flight league on Saturday. The 26-year-old smashed the ball home for the match winner in the 65th minute mark to end Truidense's 5-game winless run in the league. He has now scored 2 goals and provided 3 assists in 19 league games for Truidense. Meanwhile, Japanese goalkeeper Leo Kokubo kept the post for the winners while […]

todayJanuary 12, 2025

Japanese forward Koki Ogawa hit the back of the net for NEC
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Soccer: Koki Ogawa strikes winner for NEC in Holland’s Eredivisie

By Emmanuel Akyereko Japanese forward Koki Ogawa netted the solitary goal for NEC Nijmegen in the vital 1-0 away victory over PEC Zwolle in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday. The 27-year-old struck the opener on the 23rd minute mark for NEC who eventually snatched the maximum points at stake. Ogawa lasted until the 76th minute mark before being replaced by Bryan Linssen. Meanwhile, his countryman Kodai Sano played full throttle for NEC while teenager Kento Shiogai warmed the bench for […]

todayJanuary 12, 2025

Japanese youngster Shunsuke Mito rescued a point for Sparta Rotterdam in Holland
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Soccer: Japanese attacker Mito rescues a point for Sparta in Dutch top-flight league

By Emmanuel Akyereko Japanese winger Shunsuke Mito scored to rescue a point for Sparta Rotterdam in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday. Mito, 22, netted the game's opening goal on the 52nd minute mark at the Asito Stadium against Heracles Almelo who were the home side for the matchday 18 clash. The tie ended 1-1 after defender Justin Hoogma snatched a point late in the game for the hosts. The former Albirex Niigata player has now scored 2 goals in 15 […]

todayJanuary 12, 2025

Nigerian arsonist busted in Ghana
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Africa

VIDEO: Suspected Nigerian arsonist busted in Ghana

By Emmanuel Akyereko A Nigerian man, who is suspected to be one of the unseen faces behind the numerous arson attacks in Ghanaian markets, has been busted. The man, whose name is yet to be identified, was arrested by citizens and presented to local police at a police station in Kasoa in the Central Region of the West African nation. It could be recalled that in early 2025 the biggest clothing market in Ghana - the Kantamanto Market in Accra […]

todayJanuary 12, 2025

Ghana Embassy set to inaugurate Ghana Residents Association in Japan
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Ghana Embassy in Japan set to inaugurate Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan

The Ghana Embassy in Japan in collaboration with an interim committee for the formation of the Ghana Association in Japan is set to inaugurate the nation-wide Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan, JafriQ Radio can exclusively confirm. Tokyo, the capital of Japan, has been earmarked for the headquarters of the Association with members expected to converge at Matsubara Danchi on March 30, 2025 at 15:00 Japan Standard Time for the 3-hour program. Hundreds of Ghanaians are among Japan's 3.4 million foreigners […]

todayJanuary 10, 2025

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