According to sources, Mr Isa was detained by the agency along with a former Managing Director of Warri Refinery, Jimoh Olasunkanmi. Photo of a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) Limited, Umar Ajiya Isa. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Chief Financial Officer of the […]

The Edo House of Assembly, on Monday, summoned the Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday Agbonika, to explain the circumstances of the arrest of a traditional ruler from Ikpeshi within the Assembly complex. The House invitation is for Mr Agbonika to appear before an executive session with the lawmakers on Tuesday at 1 p.m. […]

More issues are emerging about the struggles for democracy in Nigeria and the roles of some individuals in the aftermath of the annulment of the 12 June 1993 election. The latest controversy was arguably stirred by the honour granted by President Bola Tinubu, on 12 June, to many Nigerians who played key roles in the […]

A 100-level student at Taraba State Polytechnic, Iorhee Saanmoyol Paul, is currently confronting a life-changing ordeal after enduring a tragic electrocution that led to the amputation of both of his hands. The incident took place in Jalingo, the capital of the state, on May 21, 2025, in proximity to the polytechnic gate along the Roadblock […]

The Super Falcons of Nigeria battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Portugal in a friendly encounter on Monday night, as both teams ramp up preparations for major continental tournaments. The closely contested match saw the Super Falcons and the Portuguese women create chances, but neither could find a breakthrough in front of goal. Nigeria […]

Iran has launched an attack on the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in retaliation for the US strike on its nuclear facilities. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of its retaliatory strikes on Monday, a day after the US attack, which is believed to be in support of Israel, […]

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves increased from $32.9 billion at the conclusion of 2023 to over $38.448 billion by June 2025. The Chairman of the House Committee on National Planning and Economic Development, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, confirmed this in a report on Monday, June 23. Isiaka, who serves as the representative for the Yewa North/Imeko-Afon […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) Limited, Umar Ajiya Isa. PREMIUM TIMES, on Monday, learnt from the commission’s officials briefed on the development, that Mr Isa was arrested in connection with alleged $7.2billion fraud associated with the rehabilitation of the […]

Charles Mkpang, the lone survivor of the 23 March shooting by an alleged berserk police officer in Calabar, Cross River State, says the authorities have abandoned him. Mr Mkpang disclosed this in Calabar on Sunday while answering questions from journalists. He said he had suffered a series of complications since the incident, and that he […]

The Israeli military has labelled Iran a global threat following its missile strikes on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq, describing the act as further evidence that Iran operates as a “terrorist state.” Speaking at a televised press briefing on Monday, Effie Defrin, a spokesperson for the Israeli Defence Forces, said the attack exposes […]

The federal government of Nigeria has declared that the Federal Capital City, Abuja, remains totally safe and residents have nothing to fear. This position was made known in a statement on Monday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The declaration follows an earlier warning from the United States government through its […]

Tensions in the Middle East flared dramatically on Monday evening after Iran launched ballistic missiles at US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, Iranian state media reported. Naija News reports that the offensive, described as a “powerful” retaliatory strike, follows recent American attacks on key nuclear sites in Iran. According to the official IRNA news […]

Nigerian hip-hop artist, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has urged his colleague to desist from portraying himself as the best rapper in the country. Naija News reports that the duo have been involved in a rift since Blaqbonez dissed Odumodublvck in his latest track with A-Q, ‘Who’s Really Rapping’. Speaking during a recent interview […]

Former presidential media aide, Reno Omokri, has boasted that he and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce were instrumental to the emergence of Peter Obi as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 presidential election. Omokri stated that he also arranged Obi’s meeting with the then-Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson. […]

The Stallions of Nigeria wrapped up their 2025 Africa Men’s Sevens campaign on a high note with a thrilling 19–12 victory over the Leopards of Ghana, bringing not only rugby bragging rights but also putting a playful end to the long-standing Jollof rice rivalry between the two nations. The win sealed a 7th-place finish for […]

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has commissioned and received a primary healthcare hospital constructed and donated to the state government by a lawmaker. According to the donor, the facility was built and equipped at an estimated cost of N200 million. The health facility was constructed, equipped and donated to the Jigawa government at Yayari ward […]

The federal government has disclosed that many cases of hypertension in Nigeria remain undiagnosed, significantly contributing to the country’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Health, Salma Anas, made this known on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the 25th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has increased the price of petrol in its retail stations. A PREMIUM TIMES correspondent observed Monday afternoon that NNPC Ltd outlets in the Central area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, adjusted the pump price of petrol to N945 from N885. NNPC increase comes days after Dangote […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to reward President Bola Tinubu’s love for the people of the state with 2.5 million votes in 2027. Naija News reports that Okpebholo made the promise while speaking at Okaijesan Town Hall in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, where he received some defectors from the Peoples Democratic […]

A government pathologist has confirmed that 12-year-old Whitney Adeniran, a student of Chrisland Schools, died as a result of electrocution, not natural causes. The certified pathologist, Dr. Sanni Ayodele Daniel, had at the resumed coroner’s inquest on Friday presented the autopsy report, stating that Whitney died from asphyxia caused by electrocution. He ruled out any […]

Agora Policy, a policy think tank, has called for the reform of the Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIP), otherwise known as the constituency projects. In a report published Monday, the organisation said inefficiencies, procedural violations, and corruption have trailed the implementation of the project scheme. It further noted that constituency projects have been transformed into tools […]

President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja declared that Nigeria’s agricultural renaissance has begun as he commissioned 2,000 tractors for nationwide deployment under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. The commissioning ceremony marked the programme’s formal launch at the National Agricultural Seeds Council, Sheda, along the Abuja–Lokoja Expressway. President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to […]

Popular activist Martin ‘VeryDarkMan (VDM)’ Otse led a protest in Abuja on Monday, calling for an end to the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the teachers embarked on an indefinite strike on 24 March, following the failure of area council chairpersons to implement the […]

The chairperson of the Independent and Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Musa Aliyu, says the commission recovered more than N20 billion and other properties from corrupt individuals in 2024. Mr Aliyu said this on Monday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, North central Nigeria, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on the […]

Afrobeats come alive on a global stage, and last night at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, Wizkid delivered a performance that sealed his status as the undisputed GOAT of Afrobeats. As... The post When Machala Steps Up To The Stage, History Is Being Made: Wizkid Hollywood Bowl Highlights first appeared on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website.

Hearing in the contempt proceedings against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, over alleged disobedience to a Supreme Court judgement was stalled on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The hearing was postponed following n oral application by C.E. Odum, who appeared for the applicant, Melrose General Services Limited, seeking […]

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s extractive industries have called for urgent reforms in the country’s approach to resource governance, stressing that while oil, gas, and mineral wealth have powered economic growth for decades, they have also left a legacy of environmental degradation, public health crises, and social inequality. This concern formed the core of discussions at a […]

Despite evidence it approved illegal results, the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) said it has no plan of issuing the certificates for an illegal postrgaduate programme conducted by the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAHPT) Vom, Plateau State. Reacting to PREMIUM TIMES’ exclusive reporting that detailed how the FCAHPT conducted the illegal […]

Famous Nigerian Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, professionally known as Kwam 1, has blamed his wife, Aderopo Emmanuella, for the misconceptions surrounding their marriage. Reports emerged two weeks ago after the Sallah celebration that Kwam 1 had reconciled with his estranged wife, Fathia Titi Marshall. The report claimed that Fathia’s return forced Emmanuella to move out […]

A heated exchange between Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez has reignited their long-standing feud, with both artistes openly confronting each other on social media. The dispute, which began a few days ago, reached new levels on Sunday after Blaqbonez released a diss track titled ‘Who’s Really Rapping’. In response on his X page, Odumodublvck accused […]

Former Arsenal defender, William Gallas has backed the Gunners’ decision not to pursue Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen in the current transfer window. Arsenal are reportedly in the market for a new striker to boost their attacking options ahead of next season. However, despite Osimhen’s impressive form, Arsenal have decided not to make a move, a […]

Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has revealed why he declined a N30 million donation from Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris at a recent crusade held in the state. While delivering a Sunday sermon at the church’s headquarters in Abuja, Enenche stated that he has a personal principle against accepting money from […]

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has expressed shock over reports that 150m women’s world record holder, Favour Ofili, has switched her nationality to Turkey. Favour Ofili’s alleged switch of alligience to Turkey came just three months before the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 22-year-old sprint sensation is reported […]

Controversial social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday staged a protest at the residence gate of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, drawing attention to the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the capital. According to PUNCH Online, the strike, which began […]

Juventus and Manchester City have sealed their spots in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, following commanding victories in their second Group G matches on Sunday. Juventus continued their fine form at the Club World Cup with a 4-1 demolition of Moroccan side Wydad AC. […]

As the summer transfer window gathers pace, top clubs across Europe are making major decisions on player signings and departures. From Arsenal cooling interest in a high-profile striker to Bayern Munich challenging Chelsea in the pursuit of a Bundesliga talent, the market is buzzing with high-stakes negotiations and shifting priorities. Arsenal could pull out of […]