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Chuck Norris is dead

Entertainment

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 […]

todayMarch 20, 2026

Donald Trump

Featured

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 […]

todayMarch 20, 2026

kwesi nyantakyi

Africa

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 […]

todayMarch 18, 2026

Africa

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 […]

todayMarch 17, 2026

Ousmane Sankhon

Africa

Ousmane Sankhon: Japan celebrates first African on Japanese television on 77th birthday

By Emmanuel Akyereko Guinean diplomat and one of Africa's leading personalities in Japan, Ousmane Sankhon, has been celebrated on his 77th birthday in the East Asian country. A number of high-ranking personalities and dignitaries from all walks of life were present at the ceremony to honour the one-time most famous foreign figure Japanese screens on March 11, 2026. Incidentally, Sankhon's birthday coincides with the day Japan suffered a massive blow […]

todayMarch 13, 2026

Africa

Jafriq Radio boss Nana Yaw Pop the toastmaster as Ghana marks 69th Independence Day in Japan

The Chief Executive Officer of JafriQ Radio Japan, Samuel Nana Yaw Aning, set the tone and kept the audience engaged as Ghanaians in Japan marked the 2026 Independence Day anniversary. The Ghana Embassy in Japan under the administration of H.E. Genevieve Apaloo organised the event which also witnessed the launch of a book titled Ghana and Japan: Learning Together. The towering entrepreneur graced the stage at the Hotel Okura as […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 2

Africa

PHOTO GALLERY: Ghana marks 69th Independence Day celebration in Japan

High-ranking officials of the Ghanaian diplomatic corps, members of the academia community, government officials, business proprietor, and members of the Ghanaian community in Japan as well as friends of the West African nation have marked the country's 69th Independence Day celebration in Tokyo, Japan. The Ghana Embassy in Japan under the administration of H.E. Genevieve Apaloo organised the event which also witnessed the launch of a book titled Ghana and […]

todayMarch 10, 2026

Japan to move citizens out of Iran

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Japan to evacuate 200 citizens from war-struck Iran as US battle deepens

The Japanese government has announced on Saturday, February 28, 2026, that it will move out all of its citizens in Iran as coordinated air strikes from the United States of America and Israel continue to create chaos in the Middle East country. According to official figures released by the Japanese government, there are about 200 Japanese citizens living in Iran with no official injuries or casualties confirmed. The Japanese Foreign […]

todayFebruary 28, 2026

Wanlov

Africa

Ghanaian Afro-pop star Wanlov Kubolor expecting 15th child

Ghanaian-Romanian Afro Pop musician Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, popularly known by his stage name Wanlov the Kubolor, has revealed that he is expecting his 15th child. The 45-year-old went public a couple of years back to declare that he had 9 children however he has shocked fans with his latest revelation that he has increased the number by 5 and is expecting a 6th child ever since. The 2006 WCS International Song […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026

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