Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the capacity of the Arewa community through targeted empowerment and human capital development initiatives. The Governor made this known on Wednesday May 6, while receiving members of the South West Arewa Community’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Asiwaju 2027, led by its Director-General, Shehu…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned recipients of Honorary Doctorate Degrees from using the “Dr” title, warning that defaulters risk being charged for fraud. Global Mirror News gathered that the decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during a press briefing in Abuja. The…
The fourth defendant in the alleged coup plot trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Zekeri Umoru, has denied any knowledge of a plan to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s Government, insisting in a recorded statement played in court that he was “misled.” Umoru, a maintenance staff member at the Presidential Villa working with Julius…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed May 11, 2026, for the commencement of the third and final phase of the Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, as momentum builds toward the 2027 general elections. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday May 5 by the Chairman of the Information and…
A woman has been confirmed dead while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries following a road accident involving two Toyota Sienna vehicles on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, May 5, causing panic among commuters on the busy bridge. According…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State to respect local government zoning arrangements and embrace consensus-building as the party prepares for forthcoming elections. The governor made the appeal during a strategic meeting in Abeokuta with House of Representatives and House of Assembly aspirants,…
Operations at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) have been brought to a standstill following the commencement of an indefinite industrial action by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU). Global Mirror News gathered that the strike, which officially began on May 1, 2026,…
A dramatic public appeal has emerged from Abuja as Sarah Omakwu, Senior Pastor of the Family Worship Centre, knelt during a church service to plead with Nyesom Wike to stop plans that could lead to the privatization or redevelopment of Jabi Lake Recreation Centre. According to Global Mirror News, the cleric made the emotional appeal…
A renewed wave of violence has claimed the lives of five people in Fan District, located in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, deepening fears among residents over growing insecurity in the region. Global Mirror News gathered that the tragic incident occurred on Sunday night, May 3, 2026, when suspected gunmen reportedly ambushed…
By Kayode Akinmade Ogun State etched its name in Nigeria’s aviation history on Sunday May 3, 2026 night as the newly commissioned Gateway International Airport handled its first International flight, airlifting Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The milestone not only marked the commencement of Hajj operations in the state but…
