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US Shuts Down Routine Visa Processing in Abuja, 24 Other African Diplomatic Missions from August 1

The United States Government has announced that it will discontinue routine visa processing at its Embassy in Abuja and 24 other Diplomatic Missions across Africa from August 1, 2026, as part of a major overhaul of its Global Consular operations aimed at strengthening security and improving efficiency. Global Mirror News gathered that the decision, announced…

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FIFA Sets September Deadline as $10bn World Cup Investment Plan Sparks Global Backlash

World football’s Governing Body, FIFA, has given its 211 member Associations until September 19, 2026, to decide whether to support a controversial proposal that would allow private investors to acquire a stake in some of its biggest competitions, including the FIFA World Cup. Global Mirror News gathered that the proposal, which has already triggered strong…

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‘He Cried… Then I Threw Him Into the River’: Woman Confesses to Killing Five-Year-Old Boy in Revenge Plot Over Gambling Debts

A heartbreaking murder trial in South Africa has exposed the chilling confession of a 40-year-old woman who admitted kidnapping and killing a five-year-old boy to punish his mother over a gambling addiction she claimed had ruined her life. Global Mirror News gathered that the accused, Sibongile Happiness Ngwadla, pleaded guilty before the Durban High Court…

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Fresh Graduate Confirmed Dead as Second Body Recovered from Collapsed Anambra Hostel

A fresh graduate of the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, has been identified among the victims of the tragic collapse of the Elite 5-Star Hostel in Amaokpala, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Global Mirror News gathered that the three-storey hostel, which reportedly contained about 60 rooms,…

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FG Warns Job Seekers Against Seven Costly Mistakes in Government Recruitment

The Federal Government has cautioned Nigerians seeking employment in the public service to avoid seven common mistakes that could jeopardise their chances of securing legitimate Government jobs. Global Mirror News gathered that the warning was issued by the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in a public awareness advisory published on its official platform, where the Commission…

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Ajuwon Building Collapse: Ogun State Government Appreciates All Responders

The Ogun State Government acknowledges and appreciates the support extended by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in the successful completion of the search and recovery operation following the unfortunate building collapse at Baale Road, OGS Bus Stop, Ajuwon. While commending the spirit of inter-state collaboration demonstrated by LASEMA, it is important to clarify…

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Nigerian Graduates Lead Foreign Students Choosing to Remain in UK After Studies

Nigerian graduates have emerged as the international students most likely to remain in the United Kingdom after completing their education, despite stricter immigration policies and proposed reforms aimed at making permanent residency more difficult. A new briefing on International student migration revealed that about 78 percent of Nigerians who entered the UK on student visas…

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Gov. Abiodun Orders Full Investigation into Ajuwon Building Collapse, Vows Tough Action Against Building Code Violators

Governor Dapo Abiodun has directed a comprehensive technical investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building at Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area, warning that anyone found culpable of violating building regulations will face the full weight of the law. Global Mirror News gathered that the building caved in on Monday afternoon following…

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10,000 Youths, Students Set for Massive Solidarity Trek in Support of Senator Yayi in Abeokuta

The Yayi Progressives Movement (YPM) has unveiled plans for a historic 10,000 Youth and Students’ Solidarity Trek in Abeokuta, Ogun State in honour of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), CON, describing the event as a peaceful civic demonstration aimed at celebrating purposeful leadership, promoting democratic participation, and strengthening youth involvement in governance. The trek is…

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