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Japan Govt to Craft Kumamoto Aid Package by End-Aug.

Tokyo, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is expected to compile a support package by the end of August for areas affected by last month's powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto, it was learned Monday. The measures are likely to include steps to stimulate tourism demand in the Kyushu southwestern region, where many hotel reservations have been ...

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Festival: Ondo Monarch orders temporary closure of markets

By Promise Adagba The Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom in Ondo State, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade, has ordered the closure of major markets across Akure as part of activities marking the 2026 Aheregbe…

  • Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade orders market closure in Akure for two days in August and September 2026.
  • Closure includes markets, stalls, shops; registered pharmacies allowed to operate.
  • Traders comply, some transport operators express income loss concerns.

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