Fear of Koro…! – Adewale Sobowale

Looking at the global village, I can’t but refer to a Yoruba saying that, if one doesn’t have the means, they dare not inquire about their father’s death. Where’re those that will normally, after a comparatively small disaster in any corner of the world, be all over the social media announcing their safety in that…

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Ma’am Presido! – Adewale Sobowale

Last Monday was International Women’s Day. Today happens to be Mother’s Day. Maybe it’s because of the efforts of women we have so many mother’s days. I just thought I should make some notes on the obvious need for women in our private, social and political lives. When we look at the Christian world view…

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Cuba to release 51 people from prison

Photo credit: NPR Cuba’s government said on Thursday that it would release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move. The Canadian Press reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the release in the upcoming days stems from a spirit of goodwill and close relations with the Vatican. The government did not identify who it would release except  to…

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Migrant surge heats up New Zealand’s housing market

Photo credit: moamag New Zealand’s migration cycle is turning higher again, with ASB highlighting that stronger-than-expected inflows could add to demand and inflation pressures, which in turn may influence mortgage rates and borrowing capacity. NZA reports that ASB economist Wesley Tanuvasa notes that “there is growing evidence that the migration cycle is on the up” with permanent…

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