Tinubu Names Abiodun to Lead APC 2027 Campaign Fundraising as Party Unveils Campaign Council
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, as Director of Fundraising for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appointment places Abiodun at the centre of the party’s financial mobilisation strategy as the APC begins preparations for what is expected to…
Five Women Arrested Over Suspected Terrorist Logistics Support
Troops of the Nigerian Army, working in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested five female suspects believed to be involved in supplying logistics to terrorist elements in Borno State. The arrests were carried out at about 6:48 p.m. on August 17, 2026, at Ngurusoye village by troops of the…
India Tightens Immigration Net, Nigerians Overstaying Visas Face Deportation
India has intensified its enforcement of immigration laws, with Nigerian Nationals among foreign Nationals coming under increased scrutiny over expired visas and irregular immigration status. The latest development has raised concerns among Nigerians living, studying, working or seeking medical treatment in India, particularly those whose immigration documents may have expired or whose stay has exceeded…
Arsenal Open Title Defence in Style, Crush Coventry 3-0 as Gunners Send Early Warning to Rivals
Arsenal have launched their defence of the English Premier League (EPL) title in emphatic fashion, defeating newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night to immediately underline their ambition of retaining the crown. Global Mirror News reports that the Gunners entered the opening fixture of the 2026/27 campaign under significant pressure…
Day Thousands of PDP, ADC Bigwigs Joined Abiodun’s Carnival in Ogun
By Kayode Akinmade The Oba Adetona Pavilion in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, was filled to capacity on Friday as thousands of supporters gathered to witness the defection of prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The atmosphere was carnival-like, with apala maestro Musiliu…
“We Thought We Would Die”: Rescued Ogun Students Reveal Chilling Days of Beatings, Bush Trek, Crossfire
For four young students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, the night of their abduction began with the terrifying sound of gunshots, and quickly became a fight for survival. They had no warning that an ordinary night would turn into a nightmare. When the shooting started, the students reportedly scrambled for safety. Four of…
Tinubu Records: FBI Asks US Court to Keep Some Files Secret, Cites Security Risks
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a Federal Court in Washington, D.C., for permission to privately explain why certain records connected to investigations involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should remain confidential. The latest development is part of an ongoing legal battle over access to FBI records relating to Tinubu and investigations…
Tinubu Suspends Three Perm Secs as ICPC Uncovers Alleged Fake Agency in SGF Office
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze and suspended three Permanent Secretaries following the discovery of another alleged fake Government Agency operating within the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The latest development has triggered fresh concerns over alleged administrative…
FG Declares Tuesday, August 25 Public Holiday to Mark Eid ul Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a Nationwide public holiday to commemorate Eid ul Mawlid, the annual celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The declaration was announced on Friday, August 21, by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,…
UK Citizenship: How Children Under 18 Can Apply for a Fee Waiver
Children under the age of 18 who are eligible to become British citizens may be able to have their citizenship application fee waived if they and their parents or legal guardians cannot afford the cost. Global Mirror News gathered that the UK Government has introduced the fee-waiver route to ensure that eligible children are not…
