China Gives Brain Chips Green Light, Steps Up Race With Elon Musk’s Neuralink
China is moving aggressively to position itself at the forefront of the emerging Brain-computer Interface (BCI) industry, with several domestic companies reportedly securing regulatory approval for devices that could compete with technologies being developed by Elon Musk’s Neuralink. The approvals mark a significant step in China’s efforts to move brain-computer interface technology from laboratories and…
2027: Ogun Government Vows to Sustain Peaceful Political Environment
The Ogun State Government has vowed to sustain the peaceful political environment in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections, assuring political parties and their candidates of the freedom to campaign, mobilise and seek the support of voters without intimidation or harassment. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode…
NECO Questions Sold for N3,000 Before Exams, Alleges Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has raised fresh concerns over the integrity of Nigeria’s examination system, alleging that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were previously obtained and sold to candidates for as little as N3,000 before the examinations. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday, September 3, 2026, during a meeting with the…
DSS DG Orders Operatives To Stop Arrests Over Civil Disputes
The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, has directed operatives of the agency to stop arresting individuals over matters that are purely civil in nature, stressing that the use of force must not be applied to settle civil disputes. Ajayi disclosed the directive during a media interview on Thursday, September 3, 2026,…
Federal Workers Demand N300,000 Minimum Wage, N1.5m Salary for Level 17 Officers
The Federal Workers Forum has asked President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to urgently review the salaries of Federal Civil Servants, demanding that the National minimum wage be increased from N70,000 to N300,000. The demand was contained in a letter dated September 2, 2026, signed by the National Coordinator of the Federal Workers Forum,…
“I Just Wanted More Time With Daddy” – Ogogo’s Daughter, Kira, Breaks Down in Heartbreaking Tribute
The pain of losing a father has become increasingly difficult for Kira, daughter of late Veteran Yoruba Actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as she poured out her heart in an emotional tribute weeks after his burial rites. In a deeply personal message shared on Instagram on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Kira revisited a…
Toxic Fumes Kill 37 Suspected Oil Thieves in Rivers
Tragedy struck in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 as no fewer than 37 persons suspected of involvement in illegal oil theft reportedly died after inhaling a petroleum-related substance at Okari Jetty. Global Mirror News gathered that more than 100 persons, mostly youths from Okrika and neighbouring communities, had…
Ogun Police Nab 20-Year-Old Over Alleged Gang Rape, Search Intensifies for Fleeing Suspects
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old woman in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident allegedly occurred on Saturday, August 30, 2026, at a residence in the Oke Sopen area of Ijebu-Igbo. The matter was brought to the…
ABEOKUTA SOUTH LG CHAIRMAN, HON. BALOGUN, LOSES FATHER
The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Olaniyi Afeez Balogun, has lost his beloved father, Alhaji Chief Alimi Olayiwola Balogun. He passed away on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2026 at the age of 99. Until his passing, the late Alhaji Chief Alimi Olayiwola Balogun served with distinction as the Baba Adinni of Nawair-ud-Deen Society…
PHCN Worker Escapes Death After Electric Shock in Lagos
An official of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) narrowly escaped death after suffering a severe electric shock while working on a power pole in the Gbagada area of Lagos State. The incident occurred while the worker and members of his team were reportedly carrying out repair work on a power line in the…
