Gov. Abiodun Formally Presents Senator Adeola to Ogun West APC Stakeholders
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has formally presented the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, to stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun West as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 Governorship election in the State. Governor Abiodun, alongside the State Chairman of the party, Chief Yemi…
Police Arrest Driver Allegedly Behind Clergyman’s Abduction, Murder
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a driver and domestic staff member allegedly linked to the abduction and murder of his employer, a Pentecostal bishop based in Asaba, Delta State. Global Mirror News learnt that the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, during an intelligence-led operation carried out…
Nollywood in Mourning as Family Confirms Alexx Ekubo’s Death After Battle With Kidney Cancer
The family of popular Nollywood Actor, Alexx Ekubo, has officially confirmed his passing following a battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. In a statement shared on the late Actor’s official Instagram page on Wednesday, the family disclosed that Ekubo died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos after complications related to the terminal illness. Global Mirror News…
Nigerian Female Pilgrim Dies During Hajj in Saudi Arabia
A wave of grief has swept through Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj contingent following the death of a female pilgrim in the holy land of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Global Mirror News gathered that the deceased, identified as Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu, was a 73-year-old pilgrim from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State who died after reportedly suffering…
Daniel, Product of Consensus Arrangement, Now Rejecting Same Process He Benefited From in 2023 — Ogun Govt
The Ogun State Government has described Senator Gbenga Daniel’s recent allegations against Governor Dapo Abiodun as the “rantings of a drowning politician,” accusing the former governor of shamelessly demonising and turning against the same consensus political arrangement that facilitated his emergence as the Ogun East senatorial candidate in 2023. The Government said it was ironic…
Tragedy in Nollywood as Actor Alexx Ekubo Reportedly Dies at 40
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular Nollywood actor and model, Alexx Ekubo, has passed away at the age of 40. According to reports circulating online, the talented actor reportedly died under circumstances that are yet to be officially confirmed by his family or management as of the time…
Gunmen Invade Ogun Estate, Abduct Three Residents, Shoot Woman Amid Rising Security Concerns
Residents of Ipojo Golden Estate in the Oke-Eri area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, were thrown into panic after suspected bandits invaded the community and abducted three persons during a late-evening attack. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Monday May 11 when over 15 heavily armed men reportedly stormed the…
2027 Senate Race: Ogun East APC Endorses Dapo Abiodun as Consensus Candidate
Leaders, delegates, and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun East Senatorial District have formally presented and endorsed Prince Dapo Abiodun as the consensus candidate of the party for the 2027 Senate election. The endorsement, which took place on Tuesday May 12, was described by party leaders as a strategic move aimed at preserving…
THE PRICE OF BREATH
Inside Nigeria’s Growing Battle With Adult-Onset Asthma By Adenike Fayomi-Olowe At 2:17 a.m., the wheezing begins again. Adewale, a 52-year-old transporter living in Lagos, sits upright on his bed, struggling to pull air into his lungs. The fan is on, the windows are open, but his chest feels sealed shut. His breathing becomes shorter, faster,…
JAMB Retains 150 Cut-Off Mark for University Admissions in 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian Universities for the 2026 academic session. The decision was reached during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting held in Abuja on Monday May 11 and chaired by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa. Stakeholders in the…
