UK, France, Japan and Australia Reject Trump’s Plea for Military Support in Iran Conflict
Several key U.S. allies have refused President Donald Trump’s call for military help to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for global oil shipments that has been disrupted by the war, but countries including the United Kingdom, Japan, France and Australia have […]
Cholera outbreak: Japan donates $1.7m medical supplies to Lagos
Japan has donated medical supplies worth $1.7 million to help fight the cholera outbreak in Lagos. The support is aimed at strengthening treatment, prevention, and emergency response efforts as health authorities work to control the disease. Officials said the donation includes essential drugs, rehydration solutions, protective gear, and sanitation materials. These items are expected to […]
30 injured as powerful 7.5 earthquake strikes Northern Japan
At least 30 people were injured after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Tuesday. The quake shook buildings violently and caused panic among residents in affected areas. Emergency services were quickly deployed to assess damage and assist those hurt during the incident. Reports say several homes and public facilities suffered structural damage, while […]
Japan City considers proposing ordinance to limit smartphone use to two hours daily
A city in Japan is considering a new rule that encourages people to use their smartphones for no more than two hours a day, outside of work or school. The plan will apply to residents of Toyoake City in central Japan, but it will not be enforced with penalties, meaning no one will be punished […]
President Tinubu jets to Japan and Brazil for Tokyo Conference and State visit
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a visit to Japan and Brazil, accompanied by ministers, special advisers, and other government officials. He will first make a stop in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before heading to Japan. In Yokohama, he is set to attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) from August […]
You are not a tourist – Peter Obi tells President Tinubu as he departs Nigeria for Brazil and Japan today
Peter Obi has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu for planning to travel to Brazil and Japan on August 14, saying the trip is coming at a bad time when Nigeria is facing severe insecurity and economic hardship. In a message on his X account, Obi said Tinubu’s constant trips abroad show a lack of concern […]
Tariffs: Let’s fight US together – China urges Japan
China has asked Japan to work together in responding to the United States’ recent tariff moves. Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a letter to Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, urging a united stand against what he called “protectionist” policies by the US government. The letter, sent through the Chinese embassy in Japan, was reported by […]