Thousands braved chilly weather on Saturday to gather at the annual "Naked Festival" in Okayama prefecture in the southern part of Japan's Honshu island.The event, called "Hadaka Matsuri" in Japanese, is a wild and raucous festival held every year on the third Saturday of February at the Saidaiji Kannonin Temple, about a 30-minute train ride… Continue reading Hadaka Matsuri: Thousands gather for Japan’s annual ‘Naked Festival’_Jeff Omokhodion
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The US is finally evacuating Americans from the Diamond Princess_Jeff Omokhodion
The US plan to evacuate Americans and their families from the Diamond Princess cruise ship appears, on its face, to be the case of a powerful government coming to the aid of its most vulnerable citizens. But the decision has prompted anger from some exhausted passengers, who believe the move could actually set back their… Continue reading The US is finally evacuating Americans from the Diamond Princess_Jeff Omokhodion
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BREAKING: Police Impose Three-Day Curfew After Violence In Bayelsa_Femi Ehiabhi
The Police in Bayelsa state have imposed three-day dusk to dawn curfew after angry All Progressive Congress (APC) protesters destroyed properties following the Supreme Court ruling which sacked the party’s elected candidate, David Lyon, and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieoyo. According to the Commissioner of Police in the state, Uche Anozia, who made the announcement on… Continue reading BREAKING: Police Impose Three-Day Curfew After Violence In Bayelsa_Femi Ehiabhi
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Asian students in UK face discrimination following coronavirus cases_Jeff Omokhodion
University students across the UK have criticized xenophobia against Asian students following multiple incidents involving discrimination related to the coronavirus outbreak. Chinese students at Newcastle University spoke out about being targeted with verbal abuse or being ostracized in the community during a rally against coronavirus discrimination Tuesday. “Some students spoke about friends and family members… Continue reading Asian students in UK face discrimination following coronavirus cases_Jeff Omokhodion
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Minister of youth and sports and development endorses Edo for the National sports festival_Erik Ogar
Minister of youth and sports and development endorses Edo for the National sports festival_Erik Ogar
Minister of youth and sports Development Sunday Dare has endorsed Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium ready for the next edition of National Sports Festival that is bid to kickoff 20th March, 2020 in Benin City, Edo State The Minister spoke to the press during his visit to the Samuel Ogbemudia Sports Complex in Benin over the weekend… Continue reading Minister of youth and sports and development endorses Edo for the National sports festival_Erik Ogar
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Paul Pogba: ‘feeling good’ in recovery, one month after ankle surgery_Erik Ogar
Paul Pogba has stepped up his strength and conditioning training and is "feeling good" in his recovery efforts, a month after ankle surgery. The Manchester United midfielder has been working his way back to full fitness in England, missing the club's warm-weather training camp in Spain to continue his rehabilitation. He posted an update on… Continue reading Paul Pogba: ‘feeling good’ in recovery, one month after ankle surgery_Erik Ogar
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Hakim Ziyech may be a Chesea player in days_Erik Ogar
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Hakim Ziyech from Ajax and a £38m deal is likely to be completed in days. Ziyech was one of Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard's top targets in January but Ajax insisted on keeping him until the summer. Chelsea kept working on the deal after the window closed and… Continue reading Hakim Ziyech may be a Chesea player in days_Erik Ogar
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South West Govs to sign Amotekun bill Feb.14_Ada Nkong
Ekiti Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Monday said the bill seeking legal backing for the Western Nigeria Security outfit code-named ‘Operation Amotekun’ initiated by the six Governors in the Southwest region would be simultaneously assented to on Friday, February 14. Fayemi, who disclosed this while receiving proposal bill on Amotekun from Ekiti Attorney-General, Olawale Fapohunda,… Continue reading South West Govs to sign Amotekun bill Feb.14_Ada Nkong
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Discos, TCN demand another tariff hike_Femi Ehiabhi
Power distribution companies and the Transmission Company of Nigeria Plc have applied to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission for a review of their tariffs. NERC, in a document seen by our correspondent, said the request for rate review was premised on the need to incorporate changes in macroeconomic parameters and other factors affecting the operational… Continue reading Discos, TCN demand another tariff hike_Femi Ehiabhi
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