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Ghanaian Immigration officer killed

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Ghanaian Immigration officer stabbed to death in Accra

A Ghanaian Immigration Officer who went missing over five days has been found dead in a suburb of Accra in Ghana. Steffen Otumfuor Nana Kofi Amoah was reported missing to the Ghana Police Service last week after he reportedly left home to hold a brief meeting with a friend. His family had filed a missing person’s report at the Taifa Police Station on Friday, July 4, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., […]

todayJuly 9, 2025

Nippon Ishin no Kai chief and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura smiles at voters in Osaka's Chuo Ward on July 3 as campaigning for the House of Councilors election officially begins. | Jiji

Africa

This Japanese political party promises to reduce number of foreign residents in Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) As Japan goes to the National Upper House Elections on July 20, 2025 various political parties are offering solutions to the numerous problems created by the increasing number of foreign nationals in the country. One party that has made it's position clear on the subject matter is the Nippon Ishin political party. During the Japan National Press Club debate on Wednesday, the party's leader stated […]

todayJuly 9, 2025

Shigeru Ishiba

Africa

Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba vows NOT to allow these people into Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged to the Japanese people that his administration will introduce much stricter immigration policies if his political party wins the July 20 the national Upper House elections. In his latest address at the Japan National Press Club, he stated that some people with 'certain history' will not be allowed into the country. According to the President, his government wants […]

todayJuly 9, 2025

ACP Abass in Tokyo for training

Africa

Ghana’s ACP Abass Completes Advanced Police Organisation Management Training in Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Al-Meyao K. Abass of the Ghana Police Service has successfully completed a high-level 21-day Police Organisation Management training programme in Tokyo, Japan. The programme, held in June 2025, brought together 13 senior police officers from selected African and Asian countries for intensive training on modern policing systems and leadership strategies. ACP Abass, who serves as the Director of Operations and […]

todayJuly 8, 2025

Cristiano Jr debuted against Japan

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s son debuts as Portugal U15 hammer Japan counterparts 4-1 in Croatian tournament

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Manding Editor) Cristiano Ronaldo's first son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., officially made his debut for Portugal's U15 side in a 4-1 triumph over Japan on Tuesday afternoon. The 14-year-old, who wore his father's iconic No.7 jersey, lasted 54 minutes in the game which took place in the Croatian town of Sveti Martin na Muri. He started the match from the bench before coming on in the second half as a left […]

todayMay 13, 2025

Al Ahli defeated Kawasaki Frontale

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2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite: Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale misses out historic title after succumbing to Saudi side in final

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale saw their impressive run in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite end in a cold fashion as Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli defeated them 2-0 in the grand finale on Saturday night in Jeddah. The Kanagawa-based side was hoping to become the 7th Japanese side to win the coveted trophy however things ended in an undesirable fashion as Al Ahli claimed […]

todayMay 3, 2025

Young defender Kota Takai pocketed Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League semi-final

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20-year-old Japanese defender Kota Takai pockets Cristiano Ronaldo as Kawasaki eliminates Al Nassr

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Cristiano Ronaldo endured a torrid evening in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League semi-final clash on Wednesday night as he was pocketed by Japanese young defender Kota Takai in a clash that saw the Portugal captain and his Al Nassr side eliminated from the competition. The 40-year-old barely got a shot on target as he struggled all night against the 20-year-old Japanese at the King Saud […]

todayApril 30, 2025

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