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Filmmaker and actor John Ekanem has released “Brothers in Arms, a compelling faith-based film that keeps viewers guessing with an unexpected twist. Starring Stan Nze, Eso Dike, Blessing Obasi-Nze, Tana Adelana, and Chinonso Arubayi, the film weaves spirituality and suspense into a story that holds audiences firmly on the edge of their seats. In a statement to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, Ekanem said the film, directed by Valentine Edochie, delves into the delicate balance between success and identity, loyalty and distraction, and the quiet struggles that can either fracture relationships or bring them closer. He added that, produced by Oluwamayowa…

Troops of the 25 Brigade have successfully foiled a suspected attack by members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) along the Damboa axis in Borno State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the incident occurred on April 5,:2026, at about 9:35 pm, when suspected terrorists were sighted through surveillance systems moving towards Damboa town from the Timbuktu Triangle area. Makama said the troops reportedly quickly mobilised in armoured vehicles and moved to intercept the attackers. They set up an ambush along the route…

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will order sweeping attacks on Iranian civilian ​power plants and bridges on Tuesday night unless Tehran makes a deal aimed at ending the five-week war with Iran. Trump’s vow at a White ‌House press conference came ahead of the 8 p.m. EDT deadline on Tuesday (0000 GMT Wednesday) that he set for Iran to comply with U.S. conditions. Trump is demanding Iran forswear nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit waterway. He said: “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night.” “I hope I don’t…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsApril 6, 2026 20:55 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Enzo open to new Chelsea deal? Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has not ruled out the prospect of signing a new long-term deal with the Blues this summer. The Argentine was recently suspended by the Blues for two matches after talking up a potential move to Real Madrid.Fernandez’s future has been put into question, but the midfielder has not closed the door on a new contract at Chelsea.The World Cup winner is the third highest earner at Chelsea at £180,000 per week and he…

Briefing the Council in New York, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General said that despite active UN engagement, the Libyan House of Representatives (the national parliament) and the High Council of State (the country’s top advisory political body) have failed to make progress on the first steps of the agreed political roadmap, including establishing a mechanism to select the board of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) and advancing electoral legislation.“Their inability to use their agreed mechanism and follow-on unilateral actions has further eroded their credibility,” she said, noting that Libyan public perceptions reflect a growing belief that the bodies…

While browsing our website a few weeks ago, I stumbled upon “How and When the Memory Chip Shortage Will End” by Senior Editor Samuel K. Moore. His analysis focuses on the current DRAM shortage caused by AI hyperscalers’ ravenous appetite for memory, a major constraint on the speed at which large language models run. Moore provides a clear explanation of the shortage, particularly for high bandwidth memory (HBM).As we and the rest of the tech media have documented, AI is a resource hog. AI electricity consumption could account for up to 12 percent of all U.S. power by 2028. Generative…

ADC Youth Wing has given INEC 72-hour ultimatum to restored David Mark–ledlLeadership and threatened nationwide protest.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the restoration of the party’s leadership as recognised in 2025 or risk nationwide civic action.   Addressing journalists on Monday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, the ADC National Youth Leader, Balarabe Rufa’i, accused INEC of undermining democracy and exceeding its constitutional powers.     Rufa’i said Nigeria was currently “under democratic siege,” alleging that institutions…

Former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun has revealed that the integration of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) into Nigeria’s federal payroll system led to the identification and removal of 45,000 fraudulent entries. Speaking at a public policy dialogue in Lagos, Adeosun said the federal payroll had long been the government’s largest recurrent expense, plagued by inefficiencies and weak verification processes that allowed irregular payments to persist. She explained that earlier reform efforts relying on biometric data failed to deliver lasting results due to institutional resistance and poor coordination across agencies. According to her, a more effective approach emerged when the…

Son of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf has indicated interest in running for a House of Representatives seat in the 2027 poll. This was contained in a letter dated 3 April 2026, titled: “Expression of interest to contest for the seat of House of Representatives, Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency.” It read, “With all respect, I am extremely delighted to write and inform you of my intention to contest for the seat of House of Representatives at the above-mentioned constituency (Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua), under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Following wide consultations, Yusuf Buhari, the son of our late boss,…

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has persistently criticized nations such as Australia, Japan and South Korea for what he perceives as insufficient support amid the conflict in Iran. During a media briefing at the White House on Monday, Trump maintained a firm stance against Tehran, asserting that he believes the US military is performing “unbelievably well” in the Middle East, while expressing his ongoing frustration with NATO. “They haven’t helped at all,” stated the US president, adding: “It’s not just NATO. Do you know who else didn’t assist us? South Korea didn’t help us. Do you know…