The death toll from a devastating fire that engulfed a major commercial plaza on Lagos Island has risen to five, as emergency officials confirmed the recovery of additional bodies from the wreckage, intensifying fears that more victims may still be trapped beneath the rubble. The inferno, which broke out on Christmas Eve, ravaged the Great…
In a decisive move to reinforce administrative efficiency, leadership continuity and effective policy implementation across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Ogun State Governor, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has approved the appointment of nine (9) new Permanent Secretaries, alongside two (2) Principals-General and four (4) Headteachers-General in the State’s Public Service. The appointments were…
Chaos erupted at the popular Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 evening as a devastating fire tore through multiple sections of the busy marketplace, leaving traders and shoppers in panic. The blaze reportedly began around 6 PM, quickly spreading as thick smoke enveloped the Area. Videos shared on X (formerly Twitter)…
Bangladesh is in mourning following the death of Khaleda Zia, the Country’s first female Prime Minister, at the age of 80. Zia, a central figure in Bangladeshi politics for decades, was widely regarded as a trailblazer for women in leadership and a key architect of modern Bangladeshi democracy. Khaleda Zia served two terms as Prime…
In a decisive move to clamp down on traffic-related crimes, the Lagos Police Command has apprehended 14 suspected traffic robbers at various locations along the busy Lekki–Epe Expressway over the past two weeks. The Lagos Police spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrests via her X handle, @AbimbolaShotayo, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She revealed…
Health Authorities and Medical Experts Worldwide have raised fresh concerns over the rampant misuse of antibiotics, warning that self-medication and improper use could trigger a surge in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), threatening Global Health Security. Medical professionals have highlighted that in many Countries, antibiotics are often purchased and used without prescriptions, leading to practices such as…
Sophia Momodu, a Nigerian entrepreneur and mother of Afrobeats superstar Davido’s first child, has publicly clarified that she is not married to the award-winning singer, urging fans and content creators to respect his current marriage and stop misrepresenting her status. Momodu made the clarification following a recent public encounter in which a content creator referred…
The Deputy Head of Mission of the British High Commission to Nigeria, Mr. Simon Field, on Monday visited world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, at a Lagos hospital where he is receiving treatment following a fatal road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Global Mirror News gathered that the visit followed formal notification of the incident…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his Administration’s commitment to due process, rule of law and public interest as the Federal Government moves closer to the full implementation of its sweeping tax reform Agenda. In a statement released after a high-level meeting with key fiscal policy officials, the President stressed that trust in governance is…
Seven Nigerian journalists and media workers were killed and four others injured in a fatal road accident on the Gombe–Yola highway, deepening concerns over transport safety on one of Northeastern Nigeria’s busiest routes. The victims were members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council, who were travelling in a bus after attending…
