Lassa Fever Ravages Taraba: 15 Dead, 49 Infected in Worst Outbreak in 14 Years
Global Mirror News has gathered that no fewer than 15 persons have lost their lives following a severe outbreak of Lassa fever in Taraba State, with 49 confirmed infections recorded across several Local Government Areas. The alarming figures were confirmed by Dr. Suleiman Kirim, Acting Head of Clinical Services at the Federal Medical Centre Jalingo,…
Heroic DPO Falls in Battle Against Katsina Cattle Rustlers; Community Joins Fight
In a courageous stand against criminality, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO)of Rimi Local Government Area, CSP Muhammad Sani Kabir, was killed on Friday February 13, while leading an operation to stop suspected cattle rustlers. Global Mirror News gathered that three of the assailants were neutralised in the daring operation that involved both security forces and…
N1 Billion Cocaine Seized at Seme: Customs Hands Suspect, SUV to NDLEA
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 22 packages of suspected cocaine, weighing approximately 25 kilograms and valued at about N1 billion, alongside a male suspect and the Toyota Highlander used to transport the drugs, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos. The handover took place at the Federal Operations Unit…
Man Hacks Brother to Death Over Witchcraft Accusation
A tragic incident rocked Umunwacha village in the Ofeh community, Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, when a middle-aged man reportedly killed his own brother in a brutal attack. The suspect, Mr. Nwalozie Chiwendu, allegedly attacked his brother, Chidiebere Isaiah, with a cutlass around 4pm, after accusing him of…
INEC Fixes February 20, 2027 for Presidential Election, March 6 for Governorship Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially scheduled Nigeria’s next Presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, while Governor ship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on March 6, 2027. Global Mirror News gathered that the announcement was made on Friday February 13, in Abuja by the INEC Chairman,…
AFCON 2027 on Track as CAF Dismisses Postponement Rumours
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be staged as planned across East Africa, dismissing speculation that the tournament could be delayed. Global Mirror News reports that CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, on Friday February 13, refuted claims that the competition might be shifted to 2028 over…
AU Summit: Nigeria Clinches Permanent Seat on African Central Bank Board
Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank (ACB) following a resolution of the African Union Executive Council at its 39th session, Global Mirror News has gathered. The announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, who described the development as a significant diplomatic breakthrough and…
Court Remands Woman Over Brutal Attack on AEDC Staff
A Senior Magistrate Court in Nasarawa State has ordered the remand of a woman accused of mobilising her son and his friends to assault a staff member of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC), leaving him unconscious during an official duty. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident occurred on February 10, 2026, at about 1:00…
Beyond the Price Tag: Valentine’s Gifts That Truly Matter
Valentine’s Day does not always have to be about glittering packages or dramatic surprises. Sometimes, the most meaningful gifts are the quiet ones — the ones that carry shared laughter, inside jokes, and the warmth of memories built over time. A Gift That Lives in MemoryA digital photo frame may seem simple at first glance….
Gov. Abiodun Celebrates Mama Onabanjo’s Legacy, Backs Completion of Cathedral in Her Memory
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has extolled the virtues of the late Lucia Onabanjo, describing her as a pillar of moral strength and quiet resilience whose influence left a lasting imprint on family life and public service in the state. Speaking at her Funeral Mass held at St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral, the gGvernor announced that…
