Kidnapping Crackdown: Afenifere Salutes Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, IGP Disu, Police Commissioners
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their decisive response to the menace of banditry and kidnapping in both states. The organisation also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and…
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims Abandoned by Fleeing Terrorists
Six kidnapped women and children from Zamfara State have regained their freedom after spending more than three months in captivity, following a successful Military operation that forced fleeing terrorists to abandon them. The rescue was carried out by troops of the 17 Brigade under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA during a sustained offensive against…
Police Officer, Two Others Arrested Over Alleged Assault of a Minor in Niger
The Niger State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Hadiza Kuta, has confirmed the arrest of a Police Officer serving with the State Police Command for allegedly assaulted a 13-year-old girl. Hajiya Kuta, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in her office in Minna on Monday, June 29 2026,…
Remi Tinubu Defends Akara, Corn Business Advice, Says N50,000 Grants Are Transforming Lives of Petty Traders
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her recent advice encouraging low-income Nigerians to venture into small-scale businesses such as frying akara, roasting corn and producing kuli-kuli, insisting that thousands of petty traders have benefited from the Federal Government’s empowerment initiatives. Global Mirror News reports that the First Lady made the clarification during an official…
Hope Rises for Ogun Families as Diaspora-Backed Anchor Pharmacy Opens in Abeokuta
…Services to commence soon In a heartening development that promises to bring quality healthcare closer to the people, Anchor Pharmacy and Store is set for its official launch on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve access to safe, affordable and professional pharmaceutical services in Ogun State. Global Mirror News…
Nigeria Records 102,025 New HIV Infections in 2025 as Lagos Tops National Burden
Lagos State recorded the highest number of new HIV infections in Nigeria in 2025, with 10,430 fresh cases, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025. The report revealed that 102,025 new HIV infections were recorded across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital…
FG Approves Major NYSC Overhaul, Introduces 11 Specialised Streams, Six-Week Orientation Camp
The Federal Government has approved a sweeping reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing an expanded six-week orientation programme, 11 specialised service streams, a new deployment model, and a civilian leadership structure for the scheme. Global Mirror News gathered that the approval was granted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) during its meeting…
Woman Recounts Horrific Kidnap Ordeal After Dramatic Rescue in Ogun Forest
A woman identified as Temiloluwa has recounted the terrifying experience she endured after being abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ogbere axis of Ogun State, revealing that she had already prepared herself for death before security operatives rescued her. Global Mirror News reports that Temiloluwa was among five travellers rescued by the Ogun and Lagos…
Man Dies by Suicide, Accuses Wife, In-Laws of Abuse in Final Video
A 28-year-old garment trader in India, Rahul Khosla, has reportedly died by suicide after posting a heartbreaking video on social media in which he accused his wife and her family of subjecting him to prolonged physical abuse and mental harassment. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, June 28, in the Ballabhgarh area of Faridabad. According…
FCCPC Warns Fuel Marketers Against Exploiting Nigerians Amid Global Crude Oil Price Decline
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned operators in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector against taking advantage of consumers by failing to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices in their pump prices. In a statement issued on Sunday, June 28, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the…
