Adeleke Wins Osun Governorship Election With 511,067 Votes
Osun State Governor and candidate of the Accord Party, Ademola Adeleke, has secured a second term in office after being declared winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Adeleke emerged victorious with 511,067 votes, defeating his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes. The result places Adeleke…
Machado Dolapo Unveils Ogun 360, Sets New Digital Platform to Tell Ogun’s Story
…NUJ, Govt Officials, APC New Media Aide Charge Platform on Truth, Balance, Consistency A new digital media platform, Ogun 360, founded by Machado Dolapo, has been officially launched in Ogun State with a bold mission to tell the stories of the State, amplify local voices, promote businesses and connect residents with opportunities. The platform was…
Court Jails Woman for Forging Marriage Certificate
A Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has sentenced a 50-year-old woman, Bolanle Adeyemo, to one year in a correctional centre for forging and unlawfully possessing a marriage certificate. The court, however, discharged her on a separate count of conspiracy after considering her guilty plea and the evidence presented by the prosecution….
Woman Accused of Torturing Underage Househelp With Hot Object
A disturbing case of alleged child abuse, assault and exploitation has surfaced in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, after a woman was accused of subjecting her underage househelp to physical torture and harsh treatment. Global Mirror News gathered that the alleged incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, in the Old GRA area of Makurdi,…
Landslide Ravages Hospital Building After Torrential Rainfall
A hospital building in Calabar, Cross River State, has reportedly collapsed after a devastating landslide triggered by torrential rainfall, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of buildings and critical infrastructure to extreme weather conditions. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Thursday, August 13, 2026, involved the UNICEM hospital building in Calabar. Footage circulating online showed…
Tears, Fear on Otukpo Road as Gunmen Abduct 14 Passengers, Rescue Five in Benue
Fear and anguish have gripped travellers and residents in parts of Benue State after armed gunmen reportedly ambushed a commercial bus and abducted 14 passengers travelling from Enugu State to Abuja. The frightening incident occurred on Thursday night, August 13, 2026, along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of the Otukpo–Adoka road in Ohimini Local Government Area of…
Gov. Abiodun Rescues Buhari Estate From Forfeiture, Delivers 108 Luxury Homes in Ogun
…First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to Commission Abeokuta Estate Tuesday Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has saved the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Estate in Abeokuta from possible forfeiture and transformed the long-delayed housing project into a modern 108-unit residential community. The Estate, strategically located along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, is scheduled to be formally commissioned on…
FG Clarifies Professional Certifications, Memberships Must Not Automatically Block Public Servants’ Promotion
The Federal Government has clarified that membership of Professional Associations and possession of Professional Certifications should not, by themselves, automatically determine whether a public servant is appointed, promoted or allowed to advance in the Nigerian public service. The position was reached by the National Council on Establishments (NCE), the highest body responsible for considering and…
Super Falcons’ World Cup Dream Crushed as South Africa Seal 2–1 Victory in Casablanca
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have suffered a devastating setback in their bid to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing 2–1 to arch-rivals South Africa in a tense qualification playoff in Casablanca, Morocco. The defeat brings an end to Nigeria’s remarkable record of appearing at every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup…
Nickelodeon Star Christy Knowings Dies at 46 After Asthma Attack Leaves Her With Brain Damage
Former Nickelodeon star and comedian Christy Knowings, best remembered for her role on the popular children’s sketch comedy series All That, has died at the age of 46 following complications from a severe asthma attack. Knowings reportedly suffered the attack on Friday, August 7, 2026, and was rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital, where she…
