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US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US military seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid the standoff over control of the narrow waterway. The announcement comes only a few hours after Mr Trump threatened to resume attacks and knock out Iranian bridges and power plants if an agreement is not reached at the talks in Pakistan. The developments in the Strait of Hormuz are threatening the fragile ceasefire between the US/Israel and Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump wrote on Sunday night, “Today, an Iranian-flagged cargo…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, is undergoing a leadership transition following the removal of its chairman, Babajide Saheed, after weeks of internal disputes over governance, welfare concerns, and alleged procedural breaches. The development follows a series of internal meetings and communications reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES, including a press statement by the chairman, a communiqué issued after an Emergency General Meeting (EGM), and correspondence from the association’s national secretariat. These documents, reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES, show how tensions escalated within the chapter before culminating in the leadership change. It also indicates that disagreements had been building over several…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsApril 20, 2026 05:49 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Gabriel Mec wanted by Premier League duo Chelsea and Liverpool are both tracking one of Brazil’s most exciting young prospects in Gabriel Mec, with the Gremio teenager quickly emerging as a serious target ahead of the next transfer window. At just 18, Mec is already gaining valuable first team experience with Grêmio, and while his raw numbers may not yet jump off the page, his development curve is what has clubs across Europe paying close attention. In the current season, Mec has…

Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has marked her first wedding anniversary with Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux, sharing emotional throwback moments from their widely publicised wedding ceremonies that trended across Nigeria and beyond. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Priscilla posted a photo of herself in her white wedding gown designed by celebrity stylist Veekee James, standing beside her husband in a celebratory pose. “White wedding → 1 year stronger #JP4EVER,” she wrote. First Look: Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux shine in royal purple ahead of traditional wedding in Lagos in April 2025 Two days earlier, she had shared a…

By Taiwo Bankole The Association of Health Records and Information Management Practitioners of Nigeria, Ogun State, has called for improved investment in the adoption of digital technology to revolutionise healthcare delivery in the state. The association called on the state government to adopt full integration of Electronic Medical Records, Electronic Health Records, and Health Information Systems for a transformative healthcare sector. The association stated that “the adoption of these technologies improves efficiency, enhances patient safety, and supports data-driven decision-making for improved care services in the health sector.” The health information professionals also lamented what they described as an unfavourable and…

There is a moment in every national catastrophe when accounting must be done.  Not later, not after the next election, not when the dust settles over the next mass grave. For Nigeria, that moment is now. Since President Bola Tinubu stood at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos on April 2, 2026, and promised grieving Nigerians that “this experience will not repeat itself,” more than six states have recorded fresh massacres: Plateau.  Nasarawa.  Zamfara.  Borno.  Benue. Kaduna. The dead, grieving and injured are not statistics. They are Nigerians who believed someone was governing their country. Nobody is. Let me be…

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JAMB has released 1.26 million UTME 2026 Results.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18.   In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board disclosed that a total of 1,264,940 results from the two days are now available for candidates.   “The results of candidates who sat the examination on Friday, 17 April and Saturday, 18 April 2026 have now been released. A total of…

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It was a night of recognition and celebration as Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Independent Newspaper Silver Jubilee Awards, clinching two major honours for his leadership and governance strides. The high-profile event, organised by the Independent Newspaper Group to commemorate its 25th anniversary in Lagos at the weekend, drew prominent figures from Nigeria’s political, business, and socio-economic spheres, all gathered to celebrate excellence in public service and national development. In a keenly contested field of 36 state governors, Mbah stood out, earning accolades in two key categories. He clinched the prestigious…