Tribune Online Fire razes multi-million naira lounge in Taraba A popular club in Jalingo, Duchess Lounge, which is estimated to be worth close to a billion naira, was razed by fire on Tuesday. Tribune Online gathered that the Nigeria Fire Service did not respond to the incident for three hours despite repeated attempts to contact them. Although the exact cause of the fire has […] Fire razes multi-million naira lounge in Taraba Tribune Online

A 35-year-old security guard of Rubber Estate in Ose River, Ovia South West local government area of Edo State, Akpooh Edet, has been arrested for staging his own kidnapping and The post Security guard arrested for staging own kidnapping, demanding N50m ransom appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…as police escort killed Former member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu, and his wife have been kidnapped by suspected bandits while travelling to Jos. The abduction The post Former Reps member, wife kidnapped in Nasarawa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The TUC on Tuesday, December 3, opened up on the possibility of a nationwide strike amid the non-implementation of the minimum wage by some state governors.

ABUJA – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Benjamin Okezie Kalu has reiterated the National Assembly’s unwavering commitment to enacting laws that foster inclusive leadership across Nigeria. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Conference of Nakata Ndi Inyom Igbo, Rt. Hon. Kalu commended the group for its dedication to addressing critical societal […]

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has confirmed that the Port Harcourt refinery, with a production capacity of 60,000 barrels per day, is operational and currently producing various refined petroleum products, including diesel, kerosene, and petrol. This update was provided by the PENGASSAN National President, Festus Osifo, during the association’s National Read More

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been arrested following a defamation petition filed by a complainant. The petition accuses Farotimi of making defamatory statements in a public forum. According to sources, Farotimi had been previously vocal about threats to his life, alleging that Nigerian elites were collaborating with security agencies and legal practitioners to intimidate [...]

The Headquarters of the Naval Training Command, in Rivers State, has provided free medical services to over 1,000 indigenes of Ebubu Community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Guardian gathered that the gesture was to support the government's efforts toward improving quality healthcare services for the people. The free medical services included […] The post Navy gives free medical care to over 1,000 in Rivers community appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Bauchi State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in over 1,400 communities within Bauchi Local Government Area (LGA). General Manager of the Bauchi State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), Adamu Sabo, disclosed this development in an interview with journalists on Monday. […] Bauchi Govt, UNICEF achieve ‘Open Defecation Free’ status in 1,400 communities

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has hinted that his in-law, Pastor Bayo Adeyokunnu, could succeed the late Oba Adekunle Aromolaran as the next Owa of Obokun of Ijeshaland, Osun State. Adeyokunnu, a Deputy Continental Overseer of RCCG in the United States, is reportedly being considered as a Read More

Tribune Online (UPDATED) 2025 Budget: Senate probes N8.4tn withheld by NNPCL, N3.6tn in taxes The Senate resolved on Tuesday to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the N8.4 trillion it withheld as expenditure incurred on payment of subsidies on petroleum products. Another sum of N3.6tn is allegedly outstanding against the oil company as taxes it has yet to remit to the Federation Account. In a bid […] (UPDATED) 2025 Budget: Senate probes N8.4tn withheld by NNPCL, N3.6tn in taxes Tribune Online

December 03, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report presented by the Senate Committee on Army, chaired by Abdulaziz Yar’adua, during Tuesday’s plenary session. President Bola Tinubu, in a letter dated November 22, […] The post Senate Confirms Oluyede As CoAS appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The lawmakers said the planned retrenchment would have socio-economic implications for the affected individuals, their dependants, and the broader economy. The post Reps probe planned mass retrenchment of 1,000 CBN staff appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Our main source of worry as always should be on whether the refinery is able to produce, allows for lifting and distribution such that the prices of oil will crash. This aligns with Osifo’s statement that, “We should reduce the concentration on what the processes are but look at the products that come out.” As […] The post Port Harcourt Refinery: What manner of production?, By John Ameh appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Our main source of worry as always should be on whether the refinery is able to produce, allows for lifting and distribution such that the prices of oil will crash. This aligns with Osifo’s statement that, “We should reduce the concentration on what the processes are but look at the products that come out.” As […] The post Port Harcourt Refinery: Do expert positions matter?, By John Ameh appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Our main source of worry as always should be on whether the refinery is able to produce, allows for lifting and distribution such that the prices of oil will crash. This aligns with Osifo’s statement that, “We should reduce the concentration on what the processes are but look at the products that come out.” As […] The post Port Harcourt Refinery and expert positions, By John Ameh appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

According to Aero Contractors, Nigeria's oldest airline, passengers will pay at least N80,000 for domestic flights throughout the holiday season.

Singer Timaya has shared his reasons for remaining unmarried despite his successful career. In a recent interview with Naija FM, Timaya revealed that he never fancied getting married, stating that The post Why I remain unmarried despite career success – Timaya appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has raised the alarm that the proposed tax reform bills could stifle exploratory activities in the oil and gas sector. The association warned that the Nigeria Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Mid and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) would be negatively impacted […] Tax reform bills could stifle oil, gas sector – PENGASSAN

Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law. The signed the bill which was sign into law on Tuesday Dec 3 at the Lagos House, Ikeja, is a comprehensive plan geared towards addressing challenges in the energy sector and is expected to lay the foundation for economic and industrial [...]

Tribune Online Overloaded truck causes fire outbreak in Ilorin A truck overloaded with mattresses on Tuesday caused a fire outbreak that burnt down 16 rooms and seven shops at Ile Bilewu, Alabi-Owo junction, Ita-Amodu area, Ilorin, the state capital. The Tribune investigation gathered that the truck carrying the mattresses had collided with a high-tension wire, thereby causing a spark that ignited the mattresses. The […] Overloaded truck causes fire outbreak in Ilorin Tribune Online

…Confirms Functionality of Port Harcourt Refinery Amidst Controversies of Skeletal Operations ABUJA – The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has raised the alarm about the proposed tax reform bill stifling explorative activities in the oil and gas sector. It warned that the Nigeria Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria […]

Tribune Online Jigawa, UNICEF partnership achieves milestones in health, education, nutrition The Jigawa State Government’s partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is making tremendous achievements in nutrition, water and sanitation, health, and education. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Yusha’u Muhammad Jaji, in a keynote address presented at the 2024 end-of-year review meeting and […] Jigawa, UNICEF partnership achieves milestones in health, education, nutrition Tribune Online

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan, 68, has lost her appeal against the death sentence imposed in April 2024 for orchestrating what prosecutors have called the world’s largest bank fraud. On December 3, the Ho Chi Minh City court upheld her sentence, ruling there was “no basis” for leniency. Lan was convicted on April 11, [...]

Barely 24-hours after assuming office as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of University of Benin, UNIBEN, Prof Edoba Omoregie has described the state of some facilities in the institution as unacceptable. DAILY POST reports that Omoregie, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, and a professor of private property law, resumed office on December 2, 2024, after […] New UNIBEN VC bemoans state of facilities, 24 hours after resumption

There was a pandemonium in the House of Representatives after a lawmaker from Ekiti state mentioned President Bola Tinubu's one controversial desire.

Among its other goals, the new law aims to establish an electricity market independent of the national grid The post Sanwo-Olu signs Lagos electricity bill into law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Residents of Owerri, the Imo State capital, have decried the delays in evacuation of refuse dumps within the city after every sanitation exercise. They complained that the development is turning major roads into dumping sites. Some of the residents, who confide in our correspondent, said that it has become a normal occurrence every last Saturday […] Owerri residents decry delay in evacuation of refuse after sanitation exercises

LAGOS – The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trace, a global Afro-centric media and creative services provider in order to boost the growth of Nigeria’s creative industries. A statement by the ministry said that Hannatu Musawa, represented the Nigerian government at the signing […]

December 03, (THEWILL) – China said Tuesday it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making semiconductors. The country’s commerce ministry announced the decision in a statement. The statement read, “To safeguard national security interests and fulfil international obligations such as non-proliferation, China has decided to strengthen export controls on […] The post China Restricts Exports Of Key Chipmaking Components To US appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Tribune Online FG inaugurates committee to establish national youth bank The Federal Government has inaugurated a technical committee to establish the national youth bank. This, according to a statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Mrs Omolara Esan on Tuesday in Abuja, is part of the government’s determined effort to empower young people, cultivate their potential, and support their ambitions in ways that will […] FG inaugurates committee to establish national youth bank Tribune Online

Peculiar case of Sylvester Oromoni, a Dowen College student who passed away in December 2021, Legit.ng looked at all the key details about the allegations.

The Nationwide League One Super Eight tournament will be staged at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja, DAILY POST reports. The tournament is billed to run from Sunday December 15 to Saturday December 21. FC Ebedei, Ojodu City, De Sapele Lions, Police Baretta, City Sports, Ibom Youth, Family Worship and Kogi United are the teams that will […] Bwari Stadium to host NLO Super Eight tournament

Tribune Online Why South Korea’s president declared emergency martial law South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, in a televised address on Tuesday, declared emergency martial law in the country. The president justified the move, which temporarily places the nation under military rule, as essential for safeguarding South Korea’s constitutional order. He cited concerns about the opposition’s influence over parliament and alleged ties to North Korea […] Why South Korea’s president declared emergency martial law Tribune Online

Mai magana da yawun tsohon mataimakin shugaban kasa, Laolu Akande ya ce binciken EFCC ya tabbatar da rukunin gidajen da aka mayarwa gwamnati, mallakin tsohon gwamnan bankin CBN ne. Ya ce jaridarsa ta Empowered Newswire ta samu tabbacin cewa Godwin Emefiele ne ya mallaki gidaje 753 da sauran gine-gine da aka mayarwa gwamnati a Abuja. […] Yana jefa kansa a cikin zargi – Yan Najeriya sun mayar da martani kan sakon Akande game da Emefiele

…approves ₦47.9tr aggregate expenditure for 2025, The Senate on Tuesday, December 2024, passed the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP). The Senate also approved the The post BREAKING: Senate passes 2025-2027 MTEF/FSP appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.