LDP panel to seek faction disbandment if political funds law violated

[ad_1] A reform panel of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party will propose the introduction of a system enabling the party to request that a faction disband if it is found to have violated the political funds control law, sources close to the matter said Monday. In its interim report, expected to be released later this week, the panel will also recommend that the party toughen its penalties for lawmakers in […]

January 22, 2024 1

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Africa: Ruthless Bafana run riot over Namibia

[ad_1] The Bafana Bafana of South Africa were unstoppable as they defeated Namibia 4-0 in their second group game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 against Namibia at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo. South Africa started pilling up pressure from the start of the game and created chances in the early stages of the game. The pressure yielded result with just 9 minutes into the game as the ball hit the hands of a […]

January 22, 2024 2

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Kishida’s LDP factions gamble fails to improve his popularity

[ad_1] Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s sudden announcement late last week of his plan to dissolve his political faction in order to restore public trust in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party — and his own administration — appears to be a gamble that has failed.Leaders of three major LDP factions, including Kishida, announced last week that they would disband their groups over a political slush funds scandal, but on Monday polls […]

January 22, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Producers of Famous 1979 Jesus Movie Set to Release Animated Film

[ad_1] This is 45 years after the original 'Jesus' film, which holds a Guinness World Record as the most translated film ever. After 45 years, the producers of the famous 1979 Jesus movie have revealed plans for a new animated film titled "JESUS", set to be released in 2025. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, they revealed that the new movie is coming 45 years after the original 'Jesus' film, which holds a Guinness World Record as the most […]

January 22, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform At 2024 Grammys

[ad_1] Burna Boy, the 'African Giant' crooner, is expected to make history as the first African artiste to perform on the Grammy Awards stage Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, will perform at the 2024 Grammys on 4 February at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, US. Burna Boy was added to the performer lineup, joining artistes like Luke Combs, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo. CBS announced Burna Boy's participation during the fourth quarter of […]

January 22, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Blinken Launching Four-Nation Africa Trip

[ad_1] U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet Monday with Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, as the top U.S. diplomat begins a four-nation tour in Africa. Blinken's itinerary also includes a visit to Porto da Praia, which received funding for modernization efforts from the U.S. government's Millenium Challenge Corporation, and attending an Africa Cup of Nations football match between Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea. U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said ahead of the […]

January 22, 2024 2

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Africa: Salah Delays Rehab to Support Egypt During Cape Verde Crunch At Cup of Nations

[ad_1] Egypt skipper Mohamed Salah will head back to English Premier League pacesetters Liverpool for treatment on his injured left leg after watching his Egypt teammates play their crucial Group B clash against Cape Verde on Monday night at the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah, 31, was substituted during the first-half of his side's game against Ghana on 18 January. Without him Egypt twice came from behind to draw 2-2. The stalemate left them with two points from their two […]

January 22, 2024 5

Japan

Comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto sues publisher over sexual assault article

[ad_1] Popular Japanese comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto on Monday sued Bungei Shunju, the publisher of the Shukan Bunshun weekly magazine, for defamation over a report concerning sexual assault allegations against him. According to a statement by Matsumoto’s lawyer, he is suing the publisher and one other individual over an article that was published in the magazine and online on Dec. 27. The article detailed sexual assault allegations brought forward by two […]

January 22, 2024 1

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Rwanda: APR Women Off to Winning Start in Volleyball League

[ad_1] Sunday, January 21 Women APR 3-0 EAUR RRA 3-0 Ruhango Police 3-0 EAUR APR women volleyball club collected the opening two wins as they powered past Ruhango Volleyball Club and East African University Rwanda (EAUR) women Volleyball Club 3-0 sets apiece to finish the first phase held in Huye District leading the way. The army side started their league campaign on Saturday, beating Ruhango in three straight sets 25-14, 25-18 and 24-26 and before handing newcomers EAUR a defeat […]

January 22, 2024 2

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