Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo has stepped away from football indefinitely after the club confirmed he was left “mentally and psychologically down” following their recent defeat to Chelsea. Club sources told Global Mirror News that the Uruguayan International requested personal time to recover after what has been described as an emotionally overwhelming period. The loss at…
Nigeria is preparing to commence the manufacturing of aircraft components as part of a broader strategy to position the country as West and Central Africa’s leading aviation hub, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, at the maiden Nigerian International Airshow on Tuesday,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday. The nomination was formally conveyed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio in a letter transmitted on Tuesday from the State House, Abuja. General…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect, marking a significant development at a time when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a National Security Emergency. Badaru tendered his resignation in a letter dated December 1, citing health reasons. The 63-year-old former two-term Governor of Jigawa State (2015–2023) had…
In a bizarre turn of events, the Enugu State Police have arrested a 26-year-old man, Chibuike Joshua Ugwuja, for allegedly staging his own kidnapping and demanding a staggering Thirty-Five Million Naira (N35,000,000) from his family. According to a statement from the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the drama began on 22nd November 2025, when Ugwuja,…
Nigeria’s Policing landscape was thrown into fresh turmoil on Monday after Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the immediate arrest of all Police Officers found escorting VIPs, marking the toughest enforcement yet of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to withdraw Police protection from Private individuals. The sweeping order, communicated through a confidential wireless message to all…
Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed that his Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after the release of his latest protest song, “Open Letter to Donald Trump.” Abdulkareem told Sahara Reporter on Sunday that he has been blocked from accessing both accounts since the song’s release. “Facebook just suspended my Facebook and…
The Ogun State Government has taken decisive action to safeguard public health in Ogijo, announcing free lead-poisoning tests for residents amid rising fears of contamination from industrial activities. The initiative comes in the wake of growing reports that emissions from used lead-acid battery (ULAB) recycling and steel plants may be putting thousands at risk. The…
The Sokoto State Police Command has smashed what authorities describe as a Digital cult recruitment network after arresting three suspected members of the notorious Sai Malam cult group, believed to be behind a string of criminal activities across the State. The suspects, including the alleged gang leader Usman Shu’aibu were apprehended on Friday during an…
The popular Ogun State political group, the Omoluabi Movement, convened by Iperu-born real estate magnate and political mobiliser Armstrong ’Tope Akintunde has congratulated the people of Iperu and Governor Dapo Abiodun on the successful hosting of the 2025 Akesan Day celebrations. Iperu, hometown of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, witnessed yet another…
