Four Convicted, Sentenced to Death by Hanging Over Owo Catholic Church Massacre
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced four persons to death by hanging for their involvement in the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State. Global Mirror News gathered that the judgment was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, who found the defendants guilty of carrying out…
36 Days in Captivity: Ekiti Residents Protest as 16 Abductees Remain Held Despite N10.5m Ransom Payment
Residents of Eda-Oniyo Community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State have staged a peaceful protest over the continued captivity of 16 kidnapped residents, despite the payment of N10.5 million ransom to their abductors. The protesters, comprising community leaders, relatives of the victims, women, and youths, called on the Federal Government, Ekiti State Government,…
Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons Abducted in Ibadan as Family Urges Calm
The family of former Minister of Power and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has confirmed the abduction of his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, and her twin sons by suspected gunmen in Ibadan. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Adelabu’s Media Aide, Comrade…
The Myth Behind the Saying: ‘Journalists Don’t Get Sick’
The popular saying that “Journalists don’t get sick” is one that has echoed across newsrooms for decades. While it may sound strange to outsiders, media practitioners understand that the phrase is not meant to be taken literally. Rather, it reflects the dedication, resilience, and sacrifice often associated with the journalism profession. Journalists are among the…
17 Killed, Including Seven Sallah Visitors, in Fresh Sokoto Bandit Attack
At least 17 persons, including seven visitors who had travelled to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, were killed following a deadly attack by suspected bandits on Dangulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Residents told Global Mirror News that the attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons and riding on about 150 motorcycles, stormed the…
Ebola Alert: Nigeria Only 59% Ready for Possible Outbreak, NCDC Raises Concern Over Porous Borders
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has revealed that Nigeria is only 59 per cent prepared to respond to a potential Ebola outbreak, raising concerns over existing gaps in the country’s disease surveillance and emergency response systems. Global Mirror News gathered that the disclosure comes amid…
Two Feared Dead, 30 Travellers Kidnapped by Gunmen
A fresh wave of insecurity has struck Nigeria’s North-Central region after suspected gunmen reportedly killed two travellers and abducted about 30 others during a deadly attack on a passenger vehicle along a highway in Kogi State. The incident, which has heightened fears among road users, occurred when the armed attackers ambushed a commercial vehicle conveying…
FG Abolishes Controversial Three-Month Pre-Retirement Leave for Civil Servants
The Federal Government has officially abolished the long-standing practice of placing Federal Civil Servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, declaring that such a provision has never existed under Nigeria’s Public Service Rules. The directive was issued through a circular signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, and…
Abeokuta Polo Club Trains 120 Youths in AI, Vibe Coding, Web Development at First Anniversary
In a move to bridge the digital skills gap among Nigerian youths, the Abeokuta Polo Club has trained and empowered 120 young people in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Vibe Coding and Web Application Development as part of activities marking its first anniversary. The initiative reflects the club’s growing commitment to youth empowerment, innovation and community development…
Tinubu Orders Massive Security Crackdown in Oyo, Approves 1,000 Forest Guards as Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Mass Abduction
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to secure the release of dozens of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards and directing a specialized rescue unit to intensify operations in the troubled Oriire Local Government Area. The latest intervention comes 16 days after…
