The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced the guidelines for the conduct of its 2026 Presidential Primaries. This was contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, late Thursday. According to the statement, the APC also constituted the Presidential Primary Election and Appeal Committees, including the appointment of State Coordinators […] APC releases guidelines for presidential primaries (PHOTO)

Discover how Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and other top World Cup stars are preparing for the first-ever 48-team tournament across North America. Read More: https://punchng.com/mbappe-haaland-other-stars-ready-to-light-up-world-cup/

Mr Kawu said the outcome reflected the growing unity and internal cohesion within the APC ahead of the 2027 general election. The post Kaduna 2027: Governor Sani clinches APC ticket unchallenged appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Jigawa butchers anticipate a significant hike in Eid-el-Kabir slaughter and meat processing fees due to rising transportation costs and inflation. Find out Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-kabir-jigawa-butchers-plan-hike-in-slaughter-fees/

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna State Chapter, has firmly dismissed as false, mischievous and politically-motivated a report published by an online newspaper (not LEADERSHIP), alleging that State governor, Uba Sani, had hijacked local government allocations in the state. In a statement issued on Thursday, the State chairman of ALGON, Hon. Jamilu […]

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has extended the service year for 12 corps members in Osun State over breaches committed during the 2025 Batch A Stream II programme. The development was disclosed by the Osun State NYSC Coordinator, Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, during the distribution of Certificates of National Service to corps members who successfully […] NYSC sanctions 12 Osun corps members 

May 22, (THEWILL) — UK authorities are investigating the deaths of three Nigerian-British sisters whose bodies were found in the sea near Brighton Beach on May 13, 2026. The sisters, Rebecca Walters (31), Jane Adetoro (36), and Christina Walters (32), were from Uxbridge, West London. They had traveled to Brighton for a night out and […] The post Three Nigerian-British Sisters Die in Brighton Beach Incident, UK Police Investigate appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigeria Police Force in Sokoto State has arrested four suspected members of a counterfeiting syndicate linked to the notorious “Sai Mallam” cult group. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i. He said operatives of the Command’s Strike Force Unit carried out an intelligence-led […] Sokoto: Police bust counterfeit syndicate, rescue kidnap victims

The consensus candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Sen. Solomon Adeola has emerged winner of the governorship primary on Thursday. Adeola popularly known as Yayi scored 304,055 votes to defeat his opponent Mr Abayomi Hunye who scored zero. Recall that Abayomi Hunye, had picked the APC form despite the party’s adoption of Adeola as […] Adeola polls 304,055 votes, emerges as Ogun APC governorship candidate

“We have confidence in his leadership and achievements. That is why stakeholders unanimously agreed to return him as our candidate,” he said. The post Niger 2027: Governor Bago secures APC ticket unopposed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A public policy analyst and political communications strategist, Kenny Okolugbo, says Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara should never have bought form second term. Okolugbo made this statement on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’. He said that Fubara’s predecessor and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike made it clear that there was an agreement of Fubara not […] Rivers: Why Fubara should not have bought form for second term – Okolugbo

The All Progressives Congress, APC,  in Rivers State has explained how Governor Siminalayi Fubara dropped his second term ambition.  The party maintained that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesome Wike is not its member and did not play any part in the party’s decision regarding the governor’s ambition.  Chibuike Ikenga, the APC […] Rivers: ‘It’s not Wike’ – APC explains how Gov Fubara lost out

Businessman Abdulhameed Omotayo emerges as the Ogun PDP senatorial candidate for Ogun East. Learn about his vision for inclusive representation and develop Read More: https://punchng.com/businessman-emerges-ogun-pdp-senatorial-candidate/

There are indications that no fewer than 50 current members of the 10th House of Representatives and some current senators will not be in the 11th National Assembly. The development comes on the heels of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries held nationwide.  DAILY POST reports that although the APC is yet to officially release […] 2027: Discontent as APC dumps more than 50 Reps, Senators

Nigerian entertainment industry has lost many notable singers and actors  to the deadly cancer disease. While many of these entertainers made their battles with the disease public, some took it away from the public until their death The frequency of the disease has attracted discussions among netizens. The recent and most shocking among them is […] Alex Ekubo: Names of Nigerian actors, singers that died from cancer

The Sokoto State APC Chairman, Haruna Adiya, said the affirmation reflected the confidence party members reposed in the governor’s leadership. The post Sokoto 2027: APC affirms Governor Aliyu as candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Naira maintained its steady momentum against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Friday, May 22, 2026, demonstrating continued stability across both the official window and the informal parallel market segments. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 22, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The blockade follows coordinated assaults launched in late April against military positions and towns near Bamako, including areas around Kati, an important military base town close to the capital.

A candidate said the AAC may not boast of massive structures like the bigger political parties, but remains committed to principles and people-oriented governance. The post NASS 2027: AAC candidates emerge in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A public affairs analyst, Sumner Sambo, has said that the presidency failed Nigerians in the 2026 Electoral Act because it did not pay adequate and due diligence before signing the Act. Sambo said this on Thursday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television. He was reacting to the Federal High Court judgement nullifying key portions […] Electoral Act: How presidency failed Nigerians  — Sambo

A 41-year-old Nigerian woman, Franca Wilson, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment in Ghana for attempting to acquire a Ghanaian passport using falsified nationality documents. The conviction was confirmed by the Ghana Immigration Service in a report published by the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation on Thursday. Earlier reports by Citi Newsroom stated that Wilson, who works […] Nigerian woman jailed in Ghana over fake passport documents

Newcastle United legend, Shearer, has named top England stars who would be omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. He believes that Arsenal star, Myles Lewis-Skelly will be among the notable exclusions from Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup roster. Lewis-Skelly netted the inaugural goal of the Tuchel era last March against Albania; however, he has […] World Cup 2026: Alan Shearer names Arsenal star, others who’ll not make Tuchel’s squad

May 22, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress has announced the adoption of a direct primary system for the conduct of its 2026 presidential primaries, unveiling fresh guidelines and constituting committees to oversee the exercise ahead of the 2027 general election. The party also named former Senate President, Pius Anyim, as Chairman of the seven-member […] The post APC Announces Direct Primaries For Presidential Ticket, Names Ayim Committee Chairman appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

He said the injured crew members were evacuated to the Forward Operating Base sickbay in Bonny for immediate medical treatment.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has announced the winners of its House of Assembly primary elections conducted across the state on Wednesday. Announcing the results in Ado Ekiti on Thursday after receiving reports from collation officers across the 26 constituencies, the Chairman of the Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Primary Elections […] APC announces winners of Ekiti House of Assembly primaries

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has welcomed the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja on issues relating to deadlines for political party primaries and other electoral matters. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the party described the ruling as a confirmation of concerns it had earlier raised over certain provisions contained in […] ADC welcomes court ruling on party primaries deadline

United States President has said he hopes to attend the wedding of his eldest son, but admitted the timing was difficult because of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Donald Trump Jr., 48, is expected to marry Bettina Anderson this weekend in the Bahamas, according to reports in the United States. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office […] Trump unsure about attending son’s wedding over Iran crisis

The Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, has condemned the coordinated abduction of over 45 pupils, students and teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, on Friday, 15th May, 2026. The affected schools are Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yaworan, Community Grammar School, Esiele, and L. A. Primary School.  In a statement […] Yoruba elders condemn Oyo school abductions, task South-west governors

“I want to assure everyone that you will not regret the confidence reposed in me. Together, we will continue to build a Lagos that works for all.” The post Lagos Governorship: Deputy Governor Hamzat secures APC ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Yakubu Kwanta, has delivered his Ningo/Bohar Ward in Akwanga Local Government Area to Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada in the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries. Wadada, who currently represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, secured a landslide victory in the ward after polling […] APC guber primaries: Kwanta delivers Ningo/Bohar ward to Wadada, as COEA provost acts as agent

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has constituted a seven-member Presidential Primary Election Committee ahead of its presidential primary scheduled for Saturday. Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, was named chairman of the committee. Other members include former Senate President Ken Nnamani, Senator Victor Udo Udoma, Otunba Grace Titi Laoye-Ponle, former Taraba State Governor Rev. Jolly Nyame, […] APC names Anyim chairman of presidential primary election committee

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Sunday Oliseh, has claimed that Jose Mourinho will not last beyond three years at Real Madrid. Mourinho is set for a second spell with the LaLiga giants. The 63-year-old will leave Benfica to take charge of Madrid this summer. He is expected to put pen to paper on a three-year contract. According to […] LaLiga: Oliseh reveals when Real Madrid will sack Mourinho again

A prominent grassroots politician, Agidi Umeri Peter, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for the Obi II Constituency seat in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Peter emerged victorious in the party’s primary election after defeating his closest rival, Michael Gida Daniel, in the exercise […] 2027: Agidi Peter emerges APC candidate for Obi II Assembly seat

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored the Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State after a three-year shutdown and is exploring expansion of the facility to about 800 megawatts. NDPHC managing director and CEO Jennifer Adighije, who made this known, said the plant was closed in 2023 following gas supply and […]

Abubakar Danladi, the returning officer for the governorship primaries, made the declaration on Thursday in Gombe. The post APC declares Jamilu Gwamna Gombe governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has sealed off two estate company offices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over non-compliance with the Commission’s order. The estate companies are Ochacho Group Worldwide, owners of Ochacho Real Homes and Ti’Bilon Construction, a real estate and facility management company. Sealing off the offices in Abuja […]