Homepage News from Sunday, April 19th, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday renewed threats to destroy Iran’s infrastructure if no deal is reached, as Washington prepares fresh talks with Tehran in Pakistan.

Iran has no plans to send a negotiating delegation to Pakistan while a naval blockade remains in place, Tasnim News Agency reported Sunday.

Iran has again shut the Strait of Hormuz, warning the key global trade route will remain closed until the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the recent Code of Conduct advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission, describing it as an attempt to stifle press freedom and limit free expression in Nigeria.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has apologised for the delay in releasing results for the second batch of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.