Author: Opalim Lifted

Nigerians have been advised to reconsider plans to relocate to the United Kingdom (UK) as the country moves towards stricter immigration and settlement policies under the Conservative Party’s proposed reforms. UK-based financial adviser and public affairs analyst, Dipo Awojide, issued the caution in a recent post on X, warning prospective migrants against selling off their assets or resigning from stable jobs without proper research. He said the United Kingdom’s political climate and policy direction no longer guarantee the same ease of study-to-residency transition that many Nigerians previously enjoyed. “If you must study abroad, consider other destinations. Do not rush to…

Residents of Toyoake, a small Japanese city near Nagoya, are being urged to step away from their screens literally. A new local ordinance recommends adults and children alike limit their smartphone use to just two hours a day. Mayor Masafumi Kouki, 56, says he’s alarmed by how digital devices have eroded face-to-face communication. “Even on trains, everyone just stares at their phones and no one talks anymore,” he told AFP. “I wanted to create an opportunity for residents to reflect on whether they might be overusing their smartphones.” The ordinance, passed by a 12–7 city council vote, carries no penalties…

In a dramatic midnight session, Peru’s Congress has voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office, bringing an end to her turbulent 22-month rule marked by protests, corruption scandals, and spiralling crime. The swift impeachment citing Boluarte’s “permanent moral incapacity” passed with 118 votes late Thursday, drawing rare unity across political lines, including former allies. Lawmakers accused her of mishandling crime, enriching herself, and eroding public trust. Moments after the vote, Jose Jeri, the 38-year-old head of the legislature, was sworn in as Peru’s new president. He promised to restore order and lead a transitional government until April 2026 elections,…

Thirty years after the world first marked the International Day of the Girl Child, the story of the Nigerian girl has transformed from struggle to strength. From the football field to the cockpit, classrooms to boardrooms, Nigerian females are rewriting history, one achievement at a time. In 1995, the Super Falcons were a group of passionate amateurs. Led by a teenage Florence Omagbemi, they played their second World Cup in Sweden. Three decades later, they’ve evolved into Africa’s most successful women’s football team with 10 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles and a historic quarterfinal appearance at the FIFA Women’s…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to unite in supporting girls across the country to achieve their full potential and play active roles in nation-building. In a message to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated globally on October 11, Mrs. Tinubu urged collective action to break barriers that limit girls’ progress. “Let us come together to support our girls to reach their maximum potential,” she said, stressing that inclusive opportunities for girls are critical to national growth and sustainable development. Reflecting on this year’s theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls…

The Hallelujah Challenge is a month-long virtual praise and worship session convened by Bassey, where thousands of believers gather online to sing, pray, and share testimonies. During the early hours of Friday while leading the ongoing edition of the Hallelujah Challenge, Bassey disclosed that his wife experienced five miscarriages, including an ectopic pregnancy, during those difficult periods. He said despite the struggles, he continued to host the live praise sessions, returning to lead worship even when his wife was in the hospital. He sought his wife’s forgiveness for publicly sharing the experience, recalling how even in those difficult moments, he…

A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for contempt of court. The order, issued by Justice Funmilola Demi-Ajayi and signed by the court registrar’s representative, O.M. Kilani, followed INEC’s alleged failure to comply with a previous judgment compelling the commission to recognise Adekunle Omoaje as the authentic National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA). Despite INEC’s claims of compliance, the AA argued that Omoaje’s name was still missing from the commission’s official website.…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President Namadi Sambo on his turbaning as the Sardaunan Zazzau by the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, on Saturday. Tinubu noted that the title of Sardaunan Zazzau, a position of deep cultural and historical significance in Northern Nigeria, reflects the Emirate’s confidence in the former Vice President’s wisdom, integrity, and commitment to societal progress. He described the honour as a fitting recognition of Sambo’s exemplary leadership and contributions to national development. The President acknowledged Sambo’s record of humility, statesmanship, and dedication to humanity, noting that the well-deserved investiture further underscores his…

As Nigeria marks World Mental Health Day, the stark reality is impossible to ignore over 40 million Nigerians are living with mental health disorders, yet fewer than 300 psychiatrists serve a nation of more than 220 million people. The gap is crippling lives, families, and the economy. Experts warn that the country is facing a mental health emergency, driven by poverty, unemployment, insecurity, and the high cost of living. According to the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), a staggering 85 to 90 per cent of those in need have no access to proper care. Obanor, a Lagos-based graduate who…

In a country where the youths are rarely given opportunities to hold appointments and political positions and where the few who are given such chances often fail to perform or represent the largest demographic group (the youths) effectively youth leadership opportunities remain vital and revolutionary for national development. As society evolves, it is imperative to encourage youth leadership. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is one of the few young appointees in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He has deployed technological solutions to numerous long-standing problems that his predecessors could not surmount, transforming the ministry and its agencies from a…