For the families of the 24 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, the release of their daughters’ names has brought a mixture of relief, hope, and lingering fear. Since the attack, communities in Maga and surrounding towns have been gripped by anxiety, as parents waited for any news of their…
The Ogun State Government on Wednesday flagged off a two-day workshop on Industrial Waste Management in Abeokuta, with a renewed call for stronger collaboration, stricter compliance, and innovative solutions to environmental challenges confronting the State. Representing the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya, delivered…
Panic and uncertainty gave way to relief on Wednesday evening as 246 passengers aboard the Queen Jenuvia 2 ferry were safely rescued after the vessel ran aground on a reef off South Korea’s south-east coast. The 26,000-tonne ferry, en route from Jeju Island to the port city of Mokpo, struck rocks near the uninhabited Jogdo…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested seven suspected cross-dressers following a late-night raid on a popular entertainment spot along Zoo Road, in the heart of Kano metropolis. The operation, which officials described as intelligence-driven, was carried out after reports of alleged immoral activities within the facility. Deputy Commander General of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh…
Hope returned to parts of Kebbi State on Tuesday after one of the 25 schoolgirls abducted by armed men from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, escaped from captivity and found her way home. The school had come under a brutal attack in the early hours of Monday when gunmen stormed the hostels around…
In a historic recognition of leadership and International Military collaboration, the United States Army War College has posthumously inducted Nigeria’s late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, into its prestigious International Hall of Fame. The announcement came on Monday during the opening of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual…
A routine security intervention in the Imota Area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, has resulted in tragedy following the death of a Nigerian Army Officer assaulted while attempting to calm a disturbance. Global Mirror News learnt that the Officer, serving under the 81 Division, stepped into a tense scene on November 16, 2025, when a man…
Police authorities in Nasarawa State say they have uncovered a disturbing organ-trafficking attempt in Lafia, leading to the arrest of a suspected organ harvester and the rescue of four intended victims. Commissioner of Police, CP Shettima Mohammed Jauro, identified the suspect as 40-year-old Maro Ebojoh, who was apprehended at Yahaya Sabo Motor Park, Bukan Sidi,…
The Ogun State Waste Management Agency (OGWAMA) is set to host a two-day workshop aimed at bridging the widening gap between policy formulation and practical implementation of industrial waste management in Ogun State. The initiative aligns with the environmental vision of Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, who has repeatedly emphasized modern, sustainable approaches to waste management…
A routine Sunday football game in the Shasha area of Alimosho, Lagos State, turned violent on November 9 when an off-duty Nigerian Air Force officer engaged in a confrontation with Local youths, triggering days of panic, reprisals, and conflicting accounts across the community. The officer, whose identity the military has not yet disclosed, was reportedly…
