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…
Tragedy Upon Tragedy: Baby, Two Family Members Killed While Conveying Relative’s Corpse in Lokoja
What began as a sorrowful journey to transport the remains of a loved one for burial ended in a devastating tragedy on Thursday July 9 2026, as a baby and two other family members lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Lokoja, Kogi State. Global Mirror News gathered that the heartbreaking incident occurred…
Gov. Abiodun Confident State Assemblies Will Simultaneously Pass State Police Bill
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed optimism that the 36 State Houses of Assembly will simultaneously approve the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of State Police, describing the move as a major milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s internal security framework. Governor Abiodun stated this during an Arise Television Town Hall Meeting on State…
Gov. Abiodun Celebrates SWDC Boss Charles Akinola at 70, Commends Legacy of Service
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has congratulated the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, on his 70th birthday, describing him as an accomplished public servant, development expert, and visionary leader whose contributions to national development have impacted countless lives. In a congratulatory…
Tension Grips Ibadan’s Ojoo Area as Communal Clashes Erupt
Tension engulfed the Ojoo area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday July 8 following violent clashes reportedly involving groups from the Yoruba and Hausa communities. The incident, which caused panic among residents and commuters in the bustling area, prompted the immediate deployment of personnel from Operation Burst, Oyo State’s joint security task force, to restore…
