Police Foil Planned Night Attack on Oyo Community, Kill Two Suspects
The Oyo State Police Command has foiled a planned attack on Elebe village in Aleniboro, via the Irawo Mine Area of the State, neutralising two suspected bandits in the process. According to information gathered by Global Mirror News, the operation followed credible intelligence from a resident who alerted security operatives to the presence of about…
Ota Toll Gate Tragedy: Abiodun Vows Crackdown on Reckless Truck Drivers, Orders Full Investigation
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has decried the spate of reckless driving by some truck operators along the Sango–Ota corridor, following a fatal accident at the Ota Toll Gate that left seven people dead. The accident, which involved a trailer tanker reportedly experiencing brake failure, claimed the lives of six men and one woman….
Ramadan Concern: Senate Cuts Election Notice Period to 300 Days for 2027 Polls
The Senate has amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, reducing the statutory notice period for elections from 360 days to 300 days, a move aimed at preventing a clash between the 2027 general elections and the Ramadan fasting period. Global Mirror News reports that the adjustment grants the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Black Tuesday on Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway: Six Lives Lost in Horrific Crash
Grief and anguish swept through the Ota axis of Ogun State on Tuesday February 17, as a devastating multiple-vehicle crash along the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway claimed six lives and left three others battling for survival. Global Mirror News gathered that the fatal collision involved a Mack tanker with registration number EKY 913 YH, a yellow Suzuki…
Saudi Arabia Confirms Crescent, Ramadan Fasting Begins Wednesday
Saudi Arabia has officially announced the sighting of the Crescent moon, signalling the commencement of Ramadan 1447. Global Mirror News reports that with the confirmation of the Hilal on Tuesday, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Taraweeh prayers are scheduled to commence after the Isha prayer on Tuesday night,…
FG Enforces Eight-Year Tenure, Orders Immediate Retirement of Health Directors
The Federal Ministry of Health has commenced the immediate implementation of the Federal Government’s eight-year tenure policy, directing the compulsory retirement of Directors who have spent eight years in the Directorate Cadre. Global Mirror News reports that the directive, which takes immediate effect, applies to Directors within the ministry, Federal Health Institutions, Agencies and Parastatals…
Omoluabi Movement Visits Ooni Ogunwusi, Secures Royal Blessings Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Ogun State-based political movement, Omoluabi, led by its Convener, Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to the revered royal icon of Yorubaland, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at his palace in Ile-Ife. The visit was aimed at receiving royal blessings and guidance as the group prepares for the 2027 general elections. During…
FG Investigates Temu Over Alleged Data Protection Violations
Nigeria’s Federal Government has ordered an immediate investigation into the data practices of Chinese‑owned e‑commerce platform Temu, amid allegations that the company may have violated the Country’s Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023, Global Mirror News gathered. The probe was mandated by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), the statutory body responsible for enforcing data…
Oloja of Lagos: How Jide Kosoko betrayed me, family – Abiola Kosoko
Prince Abiola Kosoko, one of the two claimants to the revered seat of Oloja of Lagos, has opened up about the lingering crisis within the Kosoko family. According to him, the actions of popular Actor Jide Kosoko, who also claims to have been elected as Oloja of Lagos, amount to a serious breach of trust…
Apprentice Kills Master with Pestle in Onitsha
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday February 15, at Fegge in Onitsha when an 18-year-old apprentice allegedly killed his master with a kitchen pestle, Global Mirror News has gathered. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect, identified as Chiemerie, attacked his employer, known simply as Iyke, following a heated argument over the apprentice’s alleged theft of money,…
