Council Boss Kidnap: Ekiti Police Arrest Two Additional Suspects
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the abduction and assault of the Chairman of Ikere-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Rufus Olorunfemi, and one Funso Ajayi. Global Mirror News gathered that the latest arrests bring the total number of suspects in custody to five, following the earlier…
Bayelsa’s Tamunosoye Crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026
Tamunosoye Karibi-George, who represented Bayelsa State, has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner among 20 contestants at the grand finale held over the weekend at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The 26-year-old Beauty Queen secured the coveted title following a keenly contested pageant, earning the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the…
Alleged Serial Theft Suspect Nabbed at UCH Ibadan With Stolen Phone, Doctors’ ATM Cards
Tension erupted at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, after a man was allegedly apprehended with a stolen mobile phone and several ATM cards reportedly belonging to Doctors at the Premier Healthcare Institution. According to eyewitness accounts, the suspect was caught shortly after allegedly stealing a phone within the hospital premises. The incident has sparked…
Eight Foreign Nationals Arrested as Ogun Police Uncover International Fake Kidnap Racket
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a transnational criminal syndicate allegedly involved in staging fake kidnapping incidents to extort ransom payments from families living abroad, leading to the arrest of eight foreign nationals. Global Mirror News gathered that the suspects were arrested following an intelligence-led operation that exposed what police described as a well-coordinated…
Oyo Govt Demolishes Alleged Kidnappers’ Hideout Linked to Adelabu Family Abduction in Ibadan
The Oyo State Government has demolished a building allegedly used as a hideout by suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, and her children in Ibadan. Global Mirror News gathered that the three-bedroom bungalow, located in the Lako Community along Aiyegun–Anaye Road in Ibadan, was…
APC Candidate Wins Iperu III Ward 5 Bye-Election in Ogun
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Monsuru Osho, has emerged victorious in the bye-election conducted across 18 polling units in Iperu III Ward 5, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Announcing the results, the Returning Officer of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Mr. Olusogo Otelaja, said Osho secured a…
Gunmen Raze Homes, Abduct Cleric’s Nine-Year-Old Son During Midnight Attack
Residents of Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, were thrown into panic in the early hours of Friday after armed gunmen invaded the community, destroyed residential buildings, and abducted a nine-year-old boy. The attackers reportedly stormed the Area at about 1:30 a.m., firing gunshots indiscriminately to terrorize residents before carrying…
FCT Police Impound Over 30 Vehicles as Abuja Enforces Tinted Glass Ban
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has impounded more than 30 vehicles for operating with tinted glasses, obscured number plates, and improper registration as authorities intensify efforts to tackle crime and improve security across Abuja. Speaking during a press briefing on Friday, the Commissioner of Police for the FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, said the enforcement…
NERC Orders Compensation for Band A Customers Over Power Supply Shortfalls
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation package for eligible Band A electricity consumers who suffered prolonged power outages due to generation constraints on the national grid between February and March 2026. Global Mirror News gathered that the regulatory Commission announced the directive in a public notice issued on Thursday, stating…
CDHR Demands Justice Over Alleged Assault on Journalists by Chinese Firm’s Security Operatives in Ogun
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has strongly condemned the alleged assault, harassment, and intimidation of three journalists during an official enforcement operation in Igbesa, Ogun State, calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible. In a statement issued on Thursday and made available to Global Mirror News, the human…
