UNILAG Under Fire as Singer Fola’s Project Defence Outfit Sparks Online Debate
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has found itself at the centre of a heated social media controversy after Nigerian Afrobeats and Afro-R&B singer Folarin Odunlami, popularly known as Fola, appeared at his final-year project defence in an outfit that many Nigerians described as inappropriate for an academic exercise. Global Mirror News gathered that the fast-rising…
Oloyede Bows Out of JAMB, Says Technology, Transparency Restored Credibility to Nigeria’s Admission Process
Professor Is-haq Oloyede has officially concluded his 10-year tenure as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), declaring that the sweeping reforms introduced under his leadership have restored transparency, accountability and public confidence in Nigeria’s tertiary admission system. Speaking during his handover ceremony on Friday July 31, Oloyede reflected on a decade marked…
NAFDAC Insists Sachet Alcohol Ban Stands, Intensifies Nationwide Enforcement
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed that its ban on the production, distribution and sale of sachet and other small-volume alcoholic beverages remains in force, stressing that there will be no reversal of the policy aimed at protecting public health, Global Mirror News reports. The Agency disclosed that…
Ogun Tightens Security, Approves Four Tough Bills Against Cultism, Ritual Killings, Extortion, Missing Persons
In a decisive move to strengthen public safety and reinforce Ogun State’s reputation as a secure destination for investment and economic growth, the Ogun State Executive Council has approved four far-reaching security-related bills aimed at tackling violent crimes, cultism, ritual killings, extortion and the growing incidence of missing persons. Global Mirror News gathered that the…
Gateway ICT Polytechnic SUG Confirms Abduction of Five Students, Debunks Rumours After Hostel Attack
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, has confirmed that five students were abducted by suspected armed bandits during an attack on a private off-campus hostel on Wednesday evening, while dismissing widespread reports on social media describing the incident as more devastating than it actually was. In a statement issued on Thursday,…
2027: Odufowokan Backs Yayi for Ogun Governorship, Says APC’s Performance Gives Party Clear Edge
Senior Special Assistant to Ogun State Governor on Public Communications, Otunba Dare Odufowokan, has declared that Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, remains the most qualified candidate to succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun in the 2027 Governorship election, insisting that continuity of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration is the best path for sustaining…
2027: Hundreds of Youths Rally Behind Tinubu, Abiodun, Yayi in Massive Ogun Solidarity Trek
Hundreds of youths and students under the umbrella of the Youth and Students Wings of the Yayi Progressives Movement (YPM) on Wednesday flooded major streets of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, in a peaceful solidarity trek to reaffirm their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, and Senator Solomon…
Abeokuta North Begins Enforcement of Livestock Grazing Bye-Law August 1, Holds Stakeholders’ Meeting on Peaceful Implementation
The Abeokuta North Local Government has concluded arrangements for the implementation of its Livestock Grazing Regulation Bye-Law, with enforcement scheduled to commence on August 1, 2026, as part of efforts to promote peaceful coexistence, safeguard farmlands, enhance public safety and encourage sustainable livestock management across the Council Area. The announcement was made by the Chairman…
“Your Kindness Could Cost a Life”: Nigerian Nurse Warns Against Giving Water to Accident Victims
What many Nigerians see as an act of compassion at the scene of a road accident could, in some cases, become a life-threatening mistake. A Nigerian Nurse has cautioned members of the public against giving water to accident victims immediately after a crash, explaining that doing so could worsen their condition or even lead to…
US Shuts Down Routine Visa Processing in Abuja, 24 Other African Diplomatic Missions from August 1
The United States Government has announced that it will discontinue routine visa processing at its Embassy in Abuja and 24 other Diplomatic Missions across Africa from August 1, 2026, as part of a major overhaul of its Global Consular operations aimed at strengthening security and improving efficiency. Global Mirror News gathered that the decision, announced…
