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…
Ogun Begins 2025/2026 Promotion Exercise, Abiodun Reaffirms Merit-Based Career Advancement for Workers
The Ogun State Government has announced the commencement of the 2025/2026 promotion exercise for public servants, reaffirming its commitment to rewarding diligence, competence, professionalism and years of dedicated service. The announcement was made by Governor Dapo Abiodun during a public lecture organised as part of activities marking the 2026 Public Service Week in Ogun State….
OGEPA BEGINS ENFORCEMENT AT MINING SITES IN OGUN EAST
The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), has commenced an enforcement and assessment exercise at mining sites across the Ogun East Senatorial District as part of efforts to identify and address environmental and health risks associated with gaseous emissions, other pollutants from mining and industrial activities and to access their environmental documents. According to the…
