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…
FIFA Sets September Deadline as $10bn World Cup Investment Plan Sparks Global Backlash
World football’s Governing Body, FIFA, has given its 211 member Associations until September 19, 2026, to decide whether to support a controversial proposal that would allow private investors to acquire a stake in some of its biggest competitions, including the FIFA World Cup. Global Mirror News gathered that the proposal, which has already triggered strong…
‘He Cried… Then I Threw Him Into the River’: Woman Confesses to Killing Five-Year-Old Boy in Revenge Plot Over Gambling Debts
A heartbreaking murder trial in South Africa has exposed the chilling confession of a 40-year-old woman who admitted kidnapping and killing a five-year-old boy to punish his mother over a gambling addiction she claimed had ruined her life. Global Mirror News gathered that the accused, Sibongile Happiness Ngwadla, pleaded guilty before the Durban High Court…
Fresh Graduate Confirmed Dead as Second Body Recovered from Collapsed Anambra Hostel
A fresh graduate of the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, has been identified among the victims of the tragic collapse of the Elite 5-Star Hostel in Amaokpala, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Global Mirror News gathered that the three-storey hostel, which reportedly contained about 60 rooms,…
FG Warns Job Seekers Against Seven Costly Mistakes in Government Recruitment
The Federal Government has cautioned Nigerians seeking employment in the public service to avoid seven common mistakes that could jeopardise their chances of securing legitimate Government jobs. Global Mirror News gathered that the warning was issued by the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in a public awareness advisory published on its official platform, where the Commission…
