Ogun Moves Toward 24-Hour Power, Launches Statewide Electricity Audit
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled plans to carry out a comprehensive electricity consumption audit as part of efforts to enhance power supply efficiency and move the State closer to 24-hour electricity. The Governor disclosed this during an unscheduled inspection of the 4-megawatt gas-fired Independent Power Plant located in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. According…
Gov. Abiodun Backs Arewa Empowerment Drive, Promises Skills Development Support
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the capacity of the Arewa community through targeted empowerment and human capital development initiatives. The Governor made this known on Wednesday May 6, while receiving members of the South West Arewa Community’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Asiwaju 2027, led by its Director-General, Shehu…
Bauchi Hisbah Cracks Down on ‘Wife-Swapping’ Ring, Arrests Seven in Azare
The Hisbah Command in Katagum Zone of Bauchi State has arrested seven men over their alleged involvement in a controversial wife-sharing arrangement in Azare, headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area. Global Mirror News gathered that the suspects, said to be members of a group identified as Wuddadu, were apprehended following complaints from concerned residents and…
FG Bans Honorary Degree Holders from Using ‘Dr’
The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned recipients of Honorary Doctorate Degrees from using the “Dr” title, warning that defaulters risk being charged for fraud. Global Mirror News gathered that the decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during a press briefing in Abuja. The…
Fuel Crisis Grounds Davido in Lagos, Singer Apologises to Fans
Grammy-nominated Nigerian artiste Davido has apologised to fans after missing a scheduled performance in Lagos, citing disruptions caused by aviation fuel shortages. Global Mirror News gathered that the singer, born David Adeleke, was billed to headline a show alongside Zlatan Ibile at a popular Lagos nightlife venue in Ikate Elegushi on Sunday, as part of…
Coup Trial: “I Was Misled,” Defendant Tells Court in Recorded Statement
The fourth defendant in the alleged coup plot trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Zekeri Umoru, has denied any knowledge of a plan to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s Government, insisting in a recorded statement played in court that he was “misled.” Umoru, a maintenance staff member at the Presidential Villa working with Julius…
INEC to resume final voter registration phase May 11
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed May 11, 2026, for the commencement of the third and final phase of the Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, as momentum builds toward the 2027 general elections. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday May 5 by the Chairman of the Information and…
Tragedy on Lagos Bridge: Woman Dies, Four Injured in Early Morning Crash
A woman has been confirmed dead while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries following a road accident involving two Toyota Sienna vehicles on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, May 5, causing panic among commuters on the busy bridge. According…
From Fragile Beginnings to Bright Futures: Record-Breaking Nonuplets Set for School at Five
The world’s only surviving set of nonuplets, born in a historic delivery that stunned the medical community have turned five and are now gearing up for another milestone: starting school. Global Mirror News gathered that the nine children, born to Halima Cissé and her husband Abdelkader Arby, made global headlines on May 4, 2021, after…
Ogun APC: Dapo Abiodun Pushes for Consensus, Promises Appointments for Loyal Aspirants
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State to respect local government zoning arrangements and embrace consensus-building as the party prepares for forthcoming elections. The governor made the appeal during a strategic meeting in Abeokuta with House of Representatives and House of Assembly aspirants,…
