4 injured as penthouse collapses at Samsung building in Abuja (Tribune)
A segment of the Samsung building under construction at Banex Junction, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II District, Abuja, has collapsed.
The incident occurred during the casting of the penthouse segment of the three-story structure.
While no lives were lost, four out of the ten construction workers on site sustained minor injuries and were taken to Wuse District Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Read more
706 ballot boxes, others destroyed as fire razes INEC office in Delta (Vanguard)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has confirmed a fire incident at its office in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, the Commission stated that about 706 ballot boxes, 50 election bags, 322 apron vests, and other items were destroyed.
According to the post, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Delta State, Mr. Etekamba Udo Umoren, confirmed the incident in a report. Read more
Court admits Mompha’s iPhone as exhibit in money laundering trial (Punch)
The Ikeja Special Offences Court, on Tuesday, admitted further evidence in the ongoing trial of Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha.
Mompha is facing trial over alleged N6bn money laundering before Justice Mojisola Dada.
He is being tried, alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on eight counts bordering on conspiracy, retention of proceeds of crime, failure to disclose assets and properties, possession of documents containing false pretences, the use of properties derived from unlawful acts, and laundering of N6bn, preferred against him, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Read more
Mother of late Dowen College student Oromoni dies (Leadership)
Rosemary, the mother of Sylvester Oromoni, the student of Dowen College who died due to alleged bullying, has died after complications related to intermittent blood pressure issues.
A source close to the family disclosed that Rosemary passed away in late November after seven months since a Lagos coroner’s court dismissed the family’s case in April 2024.
Her health reportedly deteriorated following the emotional toll of the prolonged case and its eventual dismissal. Read more
BNC: Tinubu calls for stronger Nigeria-South Africa partnership to uplift Africa (Nation)
President Bola Tinubu has called for sustained collaboration and cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa to drive the development and progress of the African continent.
Speaking on Tuesday as co-chairman at the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC), Tinubu emphasized the shared responsibility of the two nations to lead Africa towards a brighter future.
Highlighting the longstanding ties between the two countries, Tinubu noted that successive governments in Nigeria and South Africa have consistently recognized the importance of their partnership. Read more
Nigerian Senate passes MTEF/FSP for 2025-2027 (VON)
The Nigerian Senate has considered and passed the 2025/2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) forwarded to it by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The passage followed the consideration of a report presented by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, during plenary on Wednesday.
The Upper Chamber approved the expenditure framework with a total spending of ₦47.9 trillion and a new borrowing plan of ₦9.22 trillion which includes both domestic and foreign borrowings. Read more
Tension in Osun as gunmen kill farmer on disputed land (Vanguard)
Tension is escalating between the Ilobu and Ifon communities in Osun State following the killing of a farmer, Onaolapo Sikiru, an indigene of Ilobu, on a disputed parcel of land in Oke-Ekutu.
The two neighboring towns have been embroiled in a land dispute for over a decade, with multiple attempts at resolution failing to yield results.
According to the Ilobu community, gunmen allegedly from Ifon attacked and fatally shot Sikiru, who was working on his farm. Chief Leke Ogunsola, spokesperson for the Olobu Palace, claimed that the victim identified his assailant as one Muideen Alabata from Ifon before succumbing to his injuries. Read more
Nigeria, S/Africa set March date for signing MoU to prevent violent attacks (Nation)
To forestall threats of violence, acts of criminality, and reprisals involving nationals of Nigeria and South Africa in the future, both countries have agreed to finalise the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Early Warning Mechanism.
The five-year-old MoU was structured to monitors threats of violence, acts of criminality, and reprisals involving nationals of both countries.
A statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the decision was revealed on Tuesday in a communiqué released at the end of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape town. Read more
‘‘Snow White’’ Trailer: Rachel Zegler meets the Seven Dwarfs, defies the Evil Queen and showcases her singing (Variety)
The new trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of “Snow White” has officially been released, showcasing more of Rachel Zegler’s vocals, the seven dwarfs and Gal Gadot’s villainous turn as the evil queen.
The film is directed by Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer, The Amazing Spider-Man) and is the latest Disney remake. Following the 1937 animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, this newest iteration of the story follows Snow White after the jealous wicked queen, who also happens to be her mother, orders her murder. Snow White runs away into a forest and discovers the magic of the seven dwarfs in a cottage. Read more
Eminem’s mother Debbie Nelson dies aged 69 due to cancer (HipHopDx)
Eminem‘s mother Debbie Nelson has died at the age of 69 due to lung cancer.
According to TMZ, Nelson passed away on Monday night (December 2) in St. Joseph, Missouri following her battle with the illness.
Eminem has not yet publicly commented on her death. Read more
South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president (Sky)
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed during a tense night of political drama in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule.
Yoon said his government withdrew military personnel following a bipartisan parliamentary vote that rejected martial law, and the measure was formally lifted around 4:30 a.m. during a Cabinet meeting. In all, martial law was in effect for about six hours.
Late Tuesday, Yoon imposed martial law out of frustration with the opposition, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against opponents who control the country’s parliament and who he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea. Read more
Jasleen Kaur wins the Turner Prize 2024 and calls for the Tate to divest from companies tied to Israel (ABC)
Jasleen Kaur has won the UK’s most prestigious contemporary art award, the Turner Prize, worth 25,000 British pounds ($49,000), for her work focused on the lives and traditions of the Scottish Sikh community.
The 38-year-old installation artist won the award for a British artist or an artist based in Britain, for an exhibition or project from the previous year, for her solo exhibition, Alter Altar, which opened at Tramway in her hometown of Glasgow last year.
The exhibition featured sculptures including bottles of blessed Irn Bru (a Scottish soft drink), salvaged family photos, and a vintage red Ford Escort covered in a 4-metre crocheted doily — paying tribute to her Indian migrant father. Read more
I’m A Celebrity host Declan Donnelly rushed to medics after Australian jungle spider bite (Standard)
Declan Donnelly required medical attention after being bitten by a spider on the set of I’m A Celebrity…. Get Me Out of Here!
The 49-year-old presenter sought professional care after spotting a mark on his neck.
During an Instagram Live, his co-host Ant McPartlin shared the news, saying: “We’ve had quite a lot of drama not only on the show, but off the show as well, because Dec had a spider on his neck and was bitten by a spider and the medic was called in to have a look.” Read more
Kieran Culkin on why he hasn’t allowed his kids to watch Home Alone (THR)
Kieran Culkin is revealing why he hasn’t allowed his children to watch his and brother Macaulay Culkin‘s beloved Christmas movies.
The actor, who shares daughter Kinsey, 5, and son Wilder, 3, with his wife Jazz Charton, stars alongside his brother Macaulay Culkin, who played Kevin McAllister, in the 1990 film Home Alone and its 1992 sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Kieran played cousin Fuller. And while they were both children when they filmed the movies, the Succession star recently told E! News that “there’s still some scary parts” for his young children to see.
For the 3-year-old, there’s the tarantula [and] there’s the guy at the end who said, ‘I’m gonna bite off all your fingers.’ That’s scary for a 3-year-old,” Kieran explained, before adding that 2024 may be the year: “We think they might be ready for Home Alone this year. If not, next year.” Read more
Demi Moore recalls “succinct” words from daughter Scout about “celebrating” self instead of “wasting time’’ (People)
Demi Moore is striving to be a great example to her daughters.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the 2024 Gotham Awards on Monday, Dec. 2, about how she has grown to have more self-acceptance over the years, the actress revealed her daughter Scout Willis also chooses to walk down the same path.
“My middle daughter Scout, in many of our conversations, she kind of succinctly put it. She said, ‘I want to quit wasting time focusing on all that I’m not, when I could be celebrating all that I am,’ ” Moore, 62, recalls at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Read more
3SC’s Okachi relishes newly found form (Punch)
Shooting Stars forward Anthony Okachi is enjoying a new lease of life with Shooting Stars after scoring three goals in their last four games in the Nigeria Premier Football League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The former Ikorodu City and Enyimba striker has been a regular for the Oluyole Warriors since rejoining them at the start of the season, but he wasn’t unable to hit the ground running until the middle of November.
His first goal of the season came in a 2-1 defeat against his former side Ikorodu City in Lagos on November 17 and he has added two more goals against Bayelsa United and Abia Warriors to help 3SC’s resurgence. Read more
Winning start for Van Nistelrooy as Leicester beat West Ham (RNZ)
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy got off to a winning start in his first game in charge as they beat West Ham United 3-1 in the Premier League.
Veteran striker Jamie Vardy, 20-year-old Bilal El Khannouss and substitute Patson Daka scored as Leicester took their chances while a dominant West Ham were guilty of spurning several good opportunities, only getting a late consolation goal from Niclas Fuellkrug.
Van Nistelrooy was appointed on Friday to replace Steve Cooper after the Foxes made a poor start to the season and although he did not have much time with his new charges, his arrival injected some much-needed good fortune into the club. Read more
Mateta downs Ipswich as Crystal Palace finally win away from home (SkySports)
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s fine second-half goal earned Crystal Palace their first away league win of the season with a 1-0 victory at fellow strugglers Ipswich.
Mateta’s wonderful chipped finish in the 59th minute was the only moment of quality at Portman Road between two teams at the wrong end of the table.
The Frenchman nearly added a second but for a good Arijanet Muric save, although his goal was enough to see the Eagles move three points above the relegation zone, leaving Ipswich second bottom and two points from safety.
LeBron James addresses current shooting performance: ‘I just feel off’ (People)
LeBron James recently addressed his less-than-stellar shooting performance on the court — and the NBA legend admitted that something is “off.”
Following his latest NBA game on Monday, Dec. 2, in which the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-80, James, 39, opened up about his current shooting slump. “It’s everything,” he responded when asked what he believes is the reason for his performance, according to ESPN.
“It’s the rhythm. I just feel off rhythm the last few, three or four games,” James added. When pressed about what methods he intends to use to get his game back on track, the Lakers star replied, “Work. Just work. That’s all.” Read more
Woods still has ‘fire’ to compete amid injuries (BBC)
Tiger Woods says the “fire still burns to compete” but he remains sidelined by injury heading into 2025.
Woods, a 15-time major-winner, has not played since The Open in July where he failed to make the cut for the third consecutive major.
While the last few years have seen the American blighted by injuries, the 48-year-old remains focused on a competitive return. Read more
Gervonta Davis says recent birth of son has him ready to retire after 2025 (BoxingScene)
Gervonta “Tank” Davis may have been four hours and 28 minutes late for his originally scheduled press conference on Tuesday. But if he follows through on his surprising announcement to retire at the end of 2025, Davis may have only a handful of press conferences left to worry about in the future.
Davis, one of the biggest stars in the sport, stunned onlookers when he announced at the kickoff presser on Tuesday for his upcoming WBA lightweight championship with Lamont Roach that he doesn’t plan on fighting past next year. Davis, 30-0 (28 KOs), expanded on that intention to a group of news media members following the press conference, saying the recent birth of his son has caused him to reconsider the future of his boxing career. Read more
