Business owners in Nigeria are frustrated because the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) website has not been working for several days.

The Naira continued depreciating against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday to begin the week on a negative note.  The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira weakened further to N1,373.70 per dollar on Monday compared to N1,371.04 exchanged on Friday last week.  This means that the Naira dropped again by N2.66 per dollar on Monday, […] Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 18, 2026: Nigerian currency continues depreciation

Arsenal moved to the brink of winning the Premier League title after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.   A first-half header from Kai Havertz proved decisive as Mikel Arteta’s side stretched their lead at the top of the table to five points ahead of second-placed Manchester […]

The Uyo Liberation Movement has demanded the zoning of the Uyo Assembly seat to the Offot Ukwa Clan ahead of the 2027 elections in Akwa Ibom State.

Kwara Senator Saliu Mustapha refutes claims of his involvement in the APC senatorial primary, confirming he is focused on the 2027 governorship race. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-didnt-participate-in-apc-senatorial-primary-says-kwara-lawmaker/

El-Rufai’s family and loyalists protest his 91-day detention at DSS headquarters, citing violation of court orders and denial of medical access. Read More: https://punchng.com/el-rufai-family-loyalists-protest-at-dss-headquarters/

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says his government is ready to listen to the abductors of students but will not surrender to terror. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-school-abduction-were-ready-to-listen-makinde-tells-kidnappers/

TV footage from a helicopter showed armed response teams gathered outside a building, with one unidentified person lying in a pool of blood. The post US Police kill active shooter at Islamic center in San Diego appeared first on Vanguard News.

Arsenal are one win away from claiming their first Premier League title in 22 years. This follows a battling 1-0 victory over already-relegated Burnley at the Emirates on Monday night. The Gunners came into their last home fixture two points clear, knowing they could put pressure on Manchester City, who are away to Bournemouth on […]  EPL table: Arsenal go five points clear of Man City with narrow Burnley win

Former Kaduna Governor Mukhtar Yero wins the APC Kaduna North senatorial ticket. The post Kaduna Senatorial Race: Ex-Governor Yero, Shehu Sani, Katung win APC tickets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The speaker also called on other aspirants and their supporters to unite and work together to ensure the APC's success ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post Katsina Senatorial Race: Assembly Speaker, two incumbents secure APC tickets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The leader of the INEC monitoring team, Abdulrahman Haruna, expressed satisfaction with the exercise's peaceful and orderly conduct. The post APC Primaries: Barau emerges Kano South senatorial candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Uzodimma scored 230,464 votes to defeat his closest opponent in the primary election, former governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, who garnered 1,098 votes. The post 2027: Uzodimma clinches APC Imo West Senatorial District ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A Nigerian couple have taken to social media to celebrate as they welcomed a set of twins after waiting for 21 years in their marriage. Many Nigerians reacted.

Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Yakubu Abdullahi Shehu, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Bauchi South Senatorial District.   The result was announced on Monday in Bauchi by the Chairman of the National Assembly Primary Election Committee for Bauchi State, Brig. Gen. Saidu Abdulhameed (retd.), after the […]

Ahmad Lawan emerges as the APC consensus candidate for Yobe North, securing the party’s ticket for an eighth Senate term in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawan-secures-apc-ticket-for-eighth-senate-term/

Senator Ahmad Lawan emerges as the APC consensus candidate for Yobe North, securing the Senate ticket for his sixth term ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawan-secures-apc-senate-ticket-for-sixth-term/

The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) has warned that the world is edging closer to more devastating pandemics as global health threats continue to rise faster than investments in preparedness and response systems.   In a new report released on Monday, the Board cautioned that the situation could deteriorate further unless governments and international partners […]

The US is bolstering Ebola screening for travelers from outbreak-hit areas after an American contracted the virus. Learn about the new CDC measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-tightens-ebola-screening-as-american-contracts-virus/

Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman has called on his players to show determination and focus ahead of their President Federation Cup Round of 64 clash with Sporting Supreme U-19. The defending champions will begin their title defense on Tuesday at Prince Abubakar Audu University in Kogi. Suleiman challenged the Harmony Boys to play with the mentality […] President Federation Cup: Kwara United gear up for title defence

Elon Musk​’s lawsuit against ​OpenAI​ has been decided in favour of the ​latter ​after the world’s richest person ​accused the artificial intelligence company  of abandoning its original mission to benefit humanity. ​A federal jury in Oakland, California, found OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman, not liable for Musk’s claims that they broke a contract made with him and unjustly enriched themselves. ​In a​n unanimous verdict​ on Monday, ​the nine-person jury ​stated that Musk […] Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman

The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday should City fail to win at Bournemouth. The post Arsenal On Brink Of Premier League Title After Beating Burnley appeared first on Channels Television.

Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area on Monday endorsed Senator Wasiu Eshilokun as the party’s consensus candidate for the Lagos Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. Eshilokun, who currently represents Lagos Central in the Senate, was affirmed during the APC senatorial primary election held at […] Wasiu Eshilokun emerges APC consensus candidate for Lagos Central senatorial seat

The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Plateau State Primaries Electoral Committee, Stella Okotete, has dismissed earlier results announced in the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam (PKK) House of Representatives primary election, describing them as unauthorized.   The committee also declared Hon Yusuf Gagdi as the winner of the primary election.   LEADERSHIP recall that Mr Monday Daspan […]

The Federal Government has reaffirmed the statutory authority of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) as the foremost regulatory body for the Human Resource profession in Nigeria, following the release of a new circular on the professionalisation of Human Resource practice across the Federal Public Service. The circular, issued by the Office […] Federal Government reaffirms CIPM as Nigeria’s only Chartered HR Regulatory body

Ms Sulaiman-Ibrahim said caregiving, which traditionally placed a disproportionate burden on women and adolescent girls, must be repositioned as a structured and recognised profession with standards, dignity and investment. The post FG to scale up caregiver training, certification to boost care economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly emerged as the sole presidential hopeful of the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections, according to fresh indications.

Okonkwo’s invitation comes after an impressive campaign with Wrexham, where he played a key role in the club’s push for Premier League promotion The post Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo speaks on first Super Eagles’ call-up appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Kaduna Central Senatorial District after defeating two other aspirants by a wide margin.   The returning officer for the exercise, Barr. Samira Ibrahim, announced that Sani secured 9,105 votes to clinch the party’s senatorial ticket in Kaduna State. […]

The former governor won the primary election in Senator Nwoko’s local government area. The post Okowa defeats Ned Nwoko, wins APC Delta North senatorial ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Kai Havertz moved Arsenal to within one victory of lifting the Premier League title after scoring the decisive goal in a tense 1-0 win over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, May 18, 2026, secured a final forfeiture order of a Hawker private Jet 125 before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over its link to fraud, corruption and money laundering regarding the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP).   The aircraft, with model […]

The WHO chief warns recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks are signs of ‘dangerous’ times, highlighting the challenges of global health crises amid conflict Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-hantavirus-outbreaks-sign-of-dangerous-times-who/

President of the 9th Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Yobe North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.   In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by his Media Adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, Lawan expressed appreciation to the party leadership at both national […]

The Ondo State Police Command on Monday restored calm in Akure, the Ondo State capital, after gunshots disrupted the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Ondo Central, triggering panic across parts of the city.   The incident occurred at Ward 5, Ebenezer African Church Primary School, Amudipe Street, during the party’s primary election, forcing […]

“Whatever their demands may be, we are ready to listen and address the ones we can as a state government." The post Oyo Mass Abduction: Makinde hints at negotiation with kidnappers, says 25 students, seven teachers abducted appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.