Oriire Kidnap Victims’ Rescue: Gov. Abiodun Praises Tinubu, Security Agencies, Makinde
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the successful rescue of victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the operation as a clear demonstration of the President’s determination to eradicate kidnapping and other violent crimes across Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday, Governor Abiodun said…
Gov. Abiodun Presents Adeola to Ijebu Monarchs, Seeks Royal Blessings for 2027 Governorship Bid
Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday July 10, 2026 formally introduced the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, and his running mate, Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, to members of the Ijebu Traditional Council, seeking their support and blessings ahead of the poll. The presentation took place at…
UPDATED: DSS Arrests Eight Suspected Kidnappers, Neutralises Others in Oyo School Abduction; Presidency Rules Out Prisoner Swap
The Presidency has disclosed that eight suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been arrested, while several others were neutralised during a rescue operation that ended the victims’ 56-day ordeal in captivity. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo…
Relief as Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers Regain Freedom After Weeks in Captivity
There was widespread relief on Thursday after the Presidency confirmed the release of the schoolchildren and teachers abducted by gunmen from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, bringing an end to weeks of anxiety and uncertainty for their families. The victims, comprising 39 pupils and seven teachers, were kidnapped in May when…
Gov. Abiodun Seeks Judicial, Funding Reforms as State Police Bill Gains Momentum
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for comprehensive judicial, fiscal and institutional reforms to ensure the successful implementation of the proposed State Police system, stressing that the initiative must be backed by strong legal and financial frameworks. Speaking at the THISDAY/ARISE TV Town Hall Meeting on the State Police Bill, Governor Abiodun said…
OGEPA Charges Industries on Environmental Compliance, CSR, Tree Planting
The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has called on industries operating across the State to strengthen compliance with environmental regulations, improve Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and adopt sustainable environmental practices. The General Manager of OGEPA, Hon. Kehinde Bello, made the appeal during a familiarisation tour of companies across the Agency’s three operational zones covering…
2027: How Abiodun Is Securing Ogun Legacy Through Yayi
By ’Dare Odufowokan In politics, succession is often the ultimate test of leadership. While some leaders leave office without a clear successor, others become consumed by bitter succession battles that fracture parties, stall governance and diminish their legacies. In Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun appears determined to chart a different course. With less than a…
FIFA Defends Referees, Rejects Claims of Bias After Argentina-Egypt VAR Controversy
The World Football Governing Body, FIFA, has firmly dismissed allegations of interference in officiating decisions following the controversial use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during Argentina’s Round of 16 victory over Egypt at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Global Mirror News gathered that FIFA’s Chief Refereeing Officer and Chairman of the FIFA Referees…
Oyo School Abduction: Bandits Threatened to Kill Kidnapped Pupils if Troops Advanced – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has revealed that the bandits holding dozens of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State threatened to kill the captives if security forces moved closer to their hideout. The Minister made the disclosure in a preview of an interview with News Central’s NC Exclusive programme, stating that the…
‘I Told Them to Kill My Brothers, I Won’t Pay Ransom’ – Zamfara Gov. Recounts Ordeal
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has revealed that he refused to pay a N300 Million ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, insisting that yielding to criminal demands only fuels more kidnappings across the Country. The Governor made the disclosure on Thursday, July 9 2026, while speaking at the ARISE News and…
