Lassa Fever Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Rises to 252, Nigeria Records 1,035 Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised the alarm over the continued spread of Lassa fever in the Country, reporting that 252 people have now died from the disease in 2026, while confirmed infections have climbed to 1,035. According to the latest Lassa fever situation report released by the NCDC in…
22-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Raping His Own Mother
A 22-year-old man in South Africa has been sentenced to 20 years’ direct imprisonment after raping his biological mother while she was asleep at their home in Carnarvon, Northern Cape. The shocking incident, which occurred in November 2025, came to light after the victim woke up during the assault and discovered that her own son…
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Kiyosaki Reveals Shocking $1.2bn Debt
Global Mirror News gathered that bestselling “Rich Dad Poor Dad” Author, Robert Kiyosaki, has disclosed that his real estate investment portfolio is linked to about $1.2 billion in debt, sparking fresh discussion about the risks and rewards of using borrowed money to build wealth. The 79-year-old financial educator made the revelation while appearing on the…
Diphtheria Outbreak: 23 Dead, 143 Suspected Cases, Nine Hospitalised
Plateau State is battling a diphtheria outbreak after 23 people reportedly died, while 143 suspected cases have been recorded across the State within the last two weeks. The Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Baamlong, disclosed this while speaking with Journalists in Jos on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Global Mirror News gathered that the State…
Fear Grips Yola as Police Arrest Five ‘Shilla Boys’, Recover Five Cutlasses
Fear and concern in parts of Yola, Adamawa State, have heightened following the arrest of five young men suspected of belonging to a group popularly known as “Shilla Boys” and allegedly linked to robbery attacks in the Kofare Community. The Adamawa State Police Command said the suspects were arrested over their alleged involvement in criminal…
NAF Recruitment 2026: Nigerian Air Force Opens BMTC 47/2026 Application September 3
…See Requirements, Deadline and How to Apply The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 recruitment exercise, with online registration scheduled to open on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The recruitment exercise is open to suitably qualified Nigerians interested in joining the Nigerian Air Force as Tradesmen/Women…
JAMB, WAEC End Repeated O’Level Verification Charges, Fix N4,000 One-Time Fee
Candidates seeking admission into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions will no longer be required to pay multiple verification fees for their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or O’Level results, following a new arrangement announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Under the new arrangement, admission seekers…
Nollywood Mourns Again as Actress Atinuke Kareem Dies After Breast Cancer Battle
The Nigerian film industry has once again been thrown into mourning following the death of Yoruba Nollywood actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. The Actress’ death was announced on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by Owolabi Ajasa, the Governor of the Ogun State chapter of the…
‘World Cup Won’t Be the Same Without You’, Mourinho Hails Messi
Real Madrid Manager José Mourinho has joined a growing list of football personalities paying tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentina captain announced his retirement from International football. Messi confirmed his decision on Monday, August 31, 2026, in a statement published on his official Instagram account, bringing uncertainty over his future with the Argentine National…
Abuja Kidney Scandal: Medical Expert Says Young Men Were Voluntary Donors, Not Victims of Harvesting
A Nigerian medical expert has defended Doctors at the centre of a controversial kidney procedure in Abuja, insisting that the young men involved were voluntary organ donors and were not victims of illegal kidney harvesting or forced organ trafficking. The controversy surrounding the kidney procedures has generated widespread public concern, with questions being raised about…
