Author: Opalim Lifted

Brain drain from Nigeria is the exodus of middle-class and highly skilled Nigerians which has been occurring in waves since the late 1980s to early 1990s. This trend was initially restricted to certain professions but has now become free for all with the introduction of visa programs in order to fill workforce gaps in developed nations. This was sparked by an economic downturn following a period of economic boom in the 1970s and 1980s propelled by the discovery of oil wells in Nigeria. Speaking at MDCAN’s Annual General Meeting in Benin, Edo State capital, on Sunday, the association’s President, Dr…

The Reds kicked off Group A campaign with a defeat to Napoli, before hosting AFC Ajax at Anfield. Napoli score four to embarrass Liverpool in UCL opener They then face back-to-back games against Glasgow Rangers, and an encounter versus Ajax in Amsterdam follows. Jürgen Klopp’s side will complete the section when they host Napoli at the start of November 1. The Liverpool FC has taken to her official social media pages to announce their 2nd fixture against their opponent in the UEFA Champions league. “We host Ajax in Champions League action next.” The Liverpool fans are hopeful to cheer…

Following the passing away of the Queen, the State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 1100hrs BST. Prior to the State Funeral, The Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects. The Queen’s Coffin currently rests in the Ballroom at Balmoral Castle. Her Majesty’s Coffin will travel to Edinburgh tomorrow, Sunday 11th September, by road, to arrive at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where it will rest in the Throne Room until the afternoon of Monday 12th September. On the…

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has deleted tweets in which he lambasted his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the non-completion of the Second Niger Bridge. Recently, pictures of the Second Niger Bridge started trending across social media. The contractors have commenced the laying of asphalt which signifies the final lap of the bridge construction. Saraki in his tweet said, “After 6 years in Office President GEJ only has a drawing of 2nd Niger Bridge to show as his achievement.” Saraki seeing that Nigerians would refer to his tweets, he hurriedly deleted them after the PDP National Executive Council…