11 Feared Dead as Giant Tree Crashes onto Passenger Vehicles
At least 11 persons have been confirmed dead in a devastating incident after a massive tree collapsed on two commercial vehicles at Awhum Village Market Square in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. Global Mirror News gathered that the tragic incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday February 17, when a Toyota Hiace…
Kaduna Lifts 11-Year Ban on Christian Pilgrimage, Approves 50 Faithful — CAN Commends Move
The Kaduna State Government has approved 50 Christian faithful to embark on pilgrimage, formally ending an 11-year suspension of the programme in the State. Governor Uba Sani’s approval marks the restoration of the Christian pilgrimage scheme, which was discontinued during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai after the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Agency was scrapped…
Ramadan, Lent: Abiodun Calls for Unity, Prayer in Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged Muslim and Christian faithful to embrace the spiritual significance of Ramadan and Lent, describing the twin observances as a rare moment of unity, sacrifice and collective supplication. In a statement released on Wednesday February 18 in Abeokuta, the Governor congratulated adherents of both faiths on the commencement…
Ojerinde Ibara Dynasty Mourns as Olufunmilayo Ojerinde Passes Away
The Ojerinde Ibara Omida Dynasty Heritage has announced the death of Olufunmilayo Oyabunmi Ojerinde, a respected matriarch and beloved community figure, who passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. According to a statement released by the family, Funmilayo “slept in the Lord” and is remembered fondly by relatives, friends, and members…
Deadly Ota Crash: Ogun Cracks Down on Roadside Trading
The Ogun State Government has renewed its clampdown on roadside trading following a fatal accident at the Ota tollgate in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, warning that the practice poses grave risks to public safety. The Government described indiscriminate street trading along highways as a major contributor to avoidable road crashes, stressing that urgent behavioural change…
Ogun Disburses N188bn in Pensions, Clears Eight-Year Gratuity Backlog
The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, as part of what it described as sustained reforms to stabilise public finances and prioritise retirees’ welfare. Speaking at a media parley organised by the Ministry of Budget and Planning, the Commissioner for…
Police Foil Planned Night Attack on Oyo Community, Kill Two Suspects
The Oyo State Police Command has foiled a planned attack on Elebe village in Aleniboro, via the Irawo Mine Area of the State, neutralising two suspected bandits in the process. According to information gathered by Global Mirror News, the operation followed credible intelligence from a resident who alerted security operatives to the presence of about…
Ota Toll Gate Tragedy: Abiodun Vows Crackdown on Reckless Truck Drivers, Orders Full Investigation
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has decried the spate of reckless driving by some truck operators along the Sango–Ota corridor, following a fatal accident at the Ota Toll Gate that left seven people dead. The accident, which involved a trailer tanker reportedly experiencing brake failure, claimed the lives of six men and one woman….
Ramadan Concern: Senate Cuts Election Notice Period to 300 Days for 2027 Polls
The Senate has amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, reducing the statutory notice period for elections from 360 days to 300 days, a move aimed at preventing a clash between the 2027 general elections and the Ramadan fasting period. Global Mirror News reports that the adjustment grants the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Black Tuesday on Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway: Six Lives Lost in Horrific Crash
Grief and anguish swept through the Ota axis of Ogun State on Tuesday February 17, as a devastating multiple-vehicle crash along the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway claimed six lives and left three others battling for survival. Global Mirror News gathered that the fatal collision involved a Mack tanker with registration number EKY 913 YH, a yellow Suzuki…
