Author: Salako Temitope

The Chinese Year of the Dragon is considered a favorable time to have a baby in the Asia-Pacific region, as children born in this zodiac cycle are believed to inherit exceptional leadership traits and achieve great success. Despite these cultural beliefs, birth rates in China have declined during the Dragon Years, with a drop of over 4% between 1988 and 2000, and a 9% decrease in 2012. Conversely, other parts of Asia, like Singapore, have witnessed a notable increase in birth rates during these years, rising by 21% in 1988 and by 8% in both 2000 and 2012. However, Asian…

Following a review of his red boxes and consultations with palace officials, Charles III will retreat to Sandringham for a period of rest. Although the Palace has not disclosed the specific type of cancer, sources indicate it is not prostate cancer. The King has embarked on what is described as “pioneering” treatment and will make regular trips to the capital for medical care. It is anticipated that further cancer treatment will be administered on an outpatient basis in London this month, with no definitive timeline set for his return to frontline duties. Residing at Clarence House since 2003, his primary…

A fatal outcome, widespread flight disruptions, and millions on weather alerts marked the aftermath of a severe snowstorm in the northeastern United States(New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island) is described as one of the most intense in two years. The impact rippled across states, with hundreds of schools closed, forcing others to pivot to online learning. Travel was severely hampered, with over 1,400 flights facing delays or cancellations, prompting authorities to caution against venturing onto treacherous roads. Leaving the current human casualty to one-man dead, citywide congestion compounded by delayed subway and train services highlighted the storm’s disruptive reach. Power outages…

As tensions between Russia and the West rise amid the conflict in Ukraine, officials in Estonia announced on Tuesday that the prime minister of the Baltic nation has been placed on a wanted list in Russia due to her efforts to remove monuments from the Soviet era of World War II. Russian media reported that Kaja Kallas, Estonia’s Prime Minister, has been listed on the Interior Ministry’s register of individuals wanted on criminal charges. The timing of her addition to the list, which also includes officials and lawmakers from other Baltic nations, remains unclear. Although the ministry did not specify…

If long-standing agreements from 2020 are not honored, the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCON), has issued a harsh ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening a nationwide service withdrawal beginning on February 27. One of their main demands is that the money that was promised to bakers as part of the post-COVID-19 relief measures for Small and Medium Enterprises be implemented right away. This is because bakers are a vital lifeline for those who have lost a lot of members. The association said, “Multiple taxations from several federal, state, local government agencies fees and levies, hike in…

The state Department of Health reports that seven cases of Alaskapox have been reported since the disease’s discovery in 2015. The elderly man who passed away last month was the subject of the most recent case. The virus is a member of the orthopoxvirus genus, which also contains more well-known viruses that frequently infect mammals and cause skin lesions, like smallpox and mpox. Although Alaskapox was only recently identified, according to McLaughlin, the virus is endemic in the state’s small mammal populations, frequently infecting rodents such as red squirrels and red-backed voles and shrews. The man who passed away, according…

The implications of Kenya’s most recent Finance Act, which levies a 1.5% tax on earnings from social media platforms, are causing concern for content creators in that nation. The Kenyan government upheld the Act in the face of strong opposition, subjecting TikTokers, digital creators, and skit makers to the new tax system. Similar tax fears briefly alarmed content creators in Nigeria, where the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) declared its intention to pursue them as major tax evaders. But things quickly turned around, with the FIRS making it clear that individual content creators are not under their authority. Although the…

South Africa is rolling out the welcome mat for digital nomads, offering them a chance to live and work in the country with a new visa program. Similar to initiatives in Estonia and Portugal, this visa allows remote workers to legally earn income while soaking up the South African experience. If successful, South Africa will join a handful of African countries offering such visas, presenting an enticing opportunity for skilled tech workers seeking a change of scenery. The proposed digital nomad visa program in South Africa will employ a points-based system, considering various factors like age, qualifications, language proficiency, and…

“Thank you, Nigerians,…we are back home…thank you for the love.” This was the caption that accompanied the tweet of Nigeria’s Super Eagles arrival announcement via the Super Eagles x (twitter) account page. The Super Eagles have arrived in the Federal Capital Territory following their second-place finish at the just concluded African Cup of Nations final in Cotê D’Ivoire. Nigeria lost 2-1 to the hosts, handing the Ivorians their third AFCON title while the Super Eagles’ unwanted record of losses in the final became five. Iwobi although, was singled out for bashing by Nigerian fans, forcing the player to quit social…

Recent developments which reflect the destabilized security situation in south-west Nigeria from ritual killings and kidnappings is also getting to the detail of rampant robbery which renders people’s years of sweat, toil and hard work being carted away at gunpoint by unscrupulous elements. Ibadan, Oyo state has been at the brink of everyday stealing, armed and daylight robberies which has not been getting any better especially because of the nation’s economic downturn, which is making people scream, even to the ears of the president ‘We are hungry’. Environments which is close to The Polytechnic students’ residential areas like Apete, Awotan…