The ancient city of Ile-Ife came alive on Saturday as Chief Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, wife of former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, was conferred with the revered title of Yeye Moremi Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The colourful cultural ceremony, which coincided with her 60th birthday, was held in…
Controversial Nigerian street-hop singer Portable has reacted angrily following his loss to skit maker and entertainer Carter Efe in a much-publicized celebrity boxing match held in Lagos. The bout, which drew widespread attention across social media and entertainment circles, took place at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel on the night of May…
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….
Abeokuta is set to witness another colourful cultural gathering on Monday, 9th February 2026, as the city hosts the 2026 edition of Odún Ajé Oníré Ẹ̀gbá, an annual cultural and economic empowerment festival celebrating wealth, enterprise, and Egba heritage. The event, scheduled to commence by 10:00 a.m. at Oba Odeleye Park (Ori Omi), Sokori, Abeokuta,…
Global Mirror News gathered that the Sokoto State Government is set to strictly enforce an existing law banning extravagant pre-wedding activities, as rising marriage costs are increasingly discouraging young men and women from getting married. Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, made this known on Friday while commissioning the remodelled Zawiyatu Sheikh Aliyu Bunza Jumu’at Mosque…
As he marks his 68th Birthday, Senator Ibikunle Amosun (SIA) CON,FCA is being celebrated not merely for the passage of time, but for a legacy that has come to symbolise discipline, vision, and good governance in Nigeria’s democratic journey. In a statement commemorating the occasion, SIA-ADVOCATES, a young political and social advocacy group, described the…
A comprehensive International review has confirmed that Paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or other neurodevelopmental conditions in children, directly contradicting claims previously made by US President Donald Trump. The findings, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health, reassure expectant mothers that the…
In 2025, Nigerian women proved that leadership, talent, and innovation know no bounds. From Global Boardrooms to International Sports Arenas, these 15 trailblazers broke barriers, set new records, and amplified Nigeria’s presence on the world stage. Their achievements span politics, business, arts, science, and sports, showcasing a generation of women whose influence is reshaping the…
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective applicants seeking entry into the Nigerian Public Service, in a decisive move to curb the growing challenge of illicit drug use across the Country. The directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and…
Nollywood Actress and Producer Ini Edo has appealed to film regulators and the general public to allow her latest movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, to continue screening in cinemas, following mounting backlash over the film’s title. The controversy erupted after religious groups, including the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), described the title of the movie…
