On Friday, the Debt Management Office (DMO) published its quarterly debt report, stating that Nigeria’s total public debt — federal and state governments — hit N49.85 trillion at the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2023. The latest figure increased by N3.60 trillion from the sum of N46.25 trillion recorded at the end of
Over 50 students hospitalised after gas leakage
Over 50 students have been hospitalised after a gas smell was detected at Kamei Elementary School in Yao, Japan. According to a news source, around 09a.m. local time (00:00 GMT), a gas smell was reported at elementary school in Osaka prefecture. As of 11a.m., the smell was still present with a possibility of a
Ex-Japanese PM Abe Shot During Election Campaign
Japan’s former premier Shinzo Abe was fighting for his life on Friday after being shot at a campaign event, the prime minister said, condemning the “absolutely unforgivable” attack. The shooting of the country’s best-known politician comes despite Japan’s strict gun laws and with campaigning underway ahead of upper house elections on Sunday. “Former prime minister
Japan Sanctions Russia, Separatists Over Ukraine
Japan said Wednesday it will impose sanctions on Russia and individuals linked to Ukrainian regions controlled by pro-Kremlin separatists, after Moscow ordered troops into the rebel “republics”. The decision follows similar measures by the United States, Britain and the European Union. Japan strongly condemns Russia’s actions “that infringe on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, violating
Cargo Ship split in two in Japan (video)
A Panamanian-registered ship ran aground in a northern Japan harbour, then split in two and was leaking oil, but there were no injuries among the 21 crew and the oil leak was being controlled with no signs it had reached shore, the Japan Coast Guard said. The 39,910-tonne vessel, the “Crimson Polaris,” was carrying wood
Arsene Wenger lands new job after leaving Arsenal
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]rsene Wenger is set to play an advisory role for the Japan national team, after Hajime Moriyasu was announced as head coach on Thursday. Before his 22 years at Arsenal, Wenger spent 18 months in Japan as coach of Nagoya Grampus from 1995 to 1996. The 68 year-old, who left the London club in
Coca-Cola launches first alcoholic drink
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]oca-Cola has launched its first alcoholic drink, a lemon flavoured alcopop, in Japan in a bid to tap new markets and consumers. In a global first for the US drinks giant, three fizzy lemon drinks went on sale on Monday. The product aims at a growing market of young drinkers – especially women. Described
Japan Vs Muslims, See shocking Japanese Restrictions On Muslims
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are some facts that seem unbelievable but they do exist after all. Muslims all over the world have received a fair share of criticism in regards to their seemingly extremism in religious practice. Aside the resent fued on going in the U. S as President Trump openly shows his discontent with Some
U.S. Navy Plane Crashes In Japan
A U.S. Navy transport plane carrying 11 people crashed in waters southeast of Japan’s Okinawa island on Wednesday as it flew to the aircraft carrier the USS Ronald Reagan, the U.S. Seventh Fleet said. “USS Ronald Reagan is conducting search and rescue operations. The cause of the crash is not yet known,” it said