Author: Opalim Lifted

The Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) has announced an upward review in the prices of some products within its stock-keeping units (SKUs) to mitigate rising operational and input costs. In a notice to distributors, the company said the adjustments were driven by prevailing economic conditions that have significantly increased the cost of doing business. NB, in a letter dated March 13 and signed by John Oloche Ademu, zonal business manager (West), said the new prices would take effect from March 20. The company said the adjustment would apply to select SKUs — a unique identifier used to track inventory within a…

Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško struck in the final 20 minutes to give Manchester United a precious win over Aston Villa in the battle for UEFA Champions League qualification. A game low on quality before the interval came alive afterwards, with United captain Bruno Fernandes playing a pivotal role. After Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez turned away a goal-bound effort from Bryan Mbeumo, Fernandes delivered a textbook near-post corner, which Casemiro flicked over Martínez and into the net off the far upright. On his first Premier League start in 14 months, Ross Barkley levelled for the visitors with a snap shot…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Bolaji Abdullahi to immediately stop issuing press statements or making public comments in the party’s name. The party’s leadership said any continued unauthorised use of the party’s name or logo could lead to legal action. In a statement released on Sunday, the party’s National Chairman, Nafi’u Bala Gombe, and Board of Trustees (BoT) Secretary, Rufus Ikanmi, said Abdullahi has no authority to represent the party. Party leadership issues warning The leadership said if Abdullahi intends to join the ADC, he must follow the party’s official membership process. According to the statement, the former…

Muhammadu Sanusi II has said his years away from Kano following his dethronement as emir helped him avoid possible humiliation and gave him the opportunity to pursue further academic work. Speaking at the Fola Adeola Annual Ramadan Lecture, the monarch reflected on resilience during difficult moments, stressing that power and life outcomes ultimately change by the will of God. Sanusi said many people wrongly attribute their success or failure to powerful individuals, forgetting that circumstances can change beyond human control. “Too often in our lives, we attribute things to human beings, but they are all created,” he said. According to…

Lanre Issa-Onilu, director-general of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), is poised to enter the race for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. Sources familiar with the political manoeuvring in the state say the former spokesman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently holding extensive consultations ahead of a possible declaration. Although Issa-Onilu has not formally announced his ambition, insiders say he is engaging key political stakeholders across Kwara as momentum builds ahead of party primaries. According to the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties are expected to conduct primaries for various elective…

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to hunt down and kill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate. In a statement published Sunday on Sepah News, the official website of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the group described Netanyahu as a “child-killing criminal” and vowed to pursue him. “If this criminal, the killer of children, is still alive, we will continue working to hunt him down and kill him with all our strength,” the statement said. The threat emerged amid growing speculation online about Netanyahu’s health and whereabouts. Some social media…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 11 kilograms of cocaine concealed in food items while travelling to the United Kingdom. The suspect was apprehended at the airport’s departure hall while attempting to board a British Airways flight, BA082, bound for Heathrow Airport, on Saturday, March 14, 2026. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, a search of the suspect’s luggage revealed blocks of cocaine wrapped in foil papers and balloons and concealed…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Bola Tinubu to order an investigation into the alleged spending of about ₦5.9 billion on the rebranding of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a letter dated March 14, 2026, SERAP called on the president to direct the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to promptly probe the reported expenditure. The organisation also asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to identify officials who approved and…

Iran’s elite military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, says it launched a missile salvo at United States forces stationed at a key airbase in Saudi Arabia. The Guards said the missiles targeted the Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj late on Saturday. According to Iranian state media, the base is used to support advanced US fighter aircraft, including the F‑35 Lightning II and F‑16 Fighting Falcon. It also allegedly stores fuel tankers used in military operations. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed that the base was hit. However, the country’s defence ministry said earlier that its air defence systems intercepted…

United States President Donald Trump has said several countries could deploy warships alongside the United States to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open amid rising tensions with Iran. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump said nations affected by disruptions in the strategic waterway may join the US in securing the route. “Many countries, especially those affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending warships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe,” he wrote. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s…