OGEPA Charges Industries on Environmental Compliance, CSR, Tree Planting

The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has called on industries operating across the State to strengthen compliance with environmental regulations, improve Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and adopt sustainable environmental practices. The General Manager of OGEPA, Hon. Kehinde Bello, made the appeal during a familiarisation tour of companies across the Agency’s three operational zones covering…

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‘I Told Them to Kill My Brothers, I Won’t Pay Ransom’ – Zamfara Gov. Recounts Ordeal

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has revealed that he refused to pay a N300 Million ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, insisting that yielding to criminal demands only fuels more kidnappings across the Country. The Governor made the disclosure on Thursday, July 9 2026, while speaking at the ARISE News and…

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Gov. Abiodun Confident State Assemblies Will Simultaneously Pass State Police Bill

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed optimism that the 36 State Houses of Assembly will simultaneously approve the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of State Police, describing the move as a major milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s internal security framework. Governor Abiodun stated this during an Arise Television Town Hall Meeting on State…

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Gov. Abiodun Celebrates SWDC Boss Charles Akinola at 70, Commends Legacy of Service

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has congratulated the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, on his 70th birthday, describing him as an accomplished public servant, development expert, and visionary leader whose contributions to national development have impacted countless lives. In a congratulatory…

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Troops Foil Major Terror Attacks, Kill Notorious Bandit Commander in Zamfara, Recover Weapons in Katsina

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded significant victories against terrorist groups in Zamfara and Katsina States, thwarting coordinated attacks, neutralising a notorious bandit commander and recovering weapons and other combat equipment during separate operations. The Military disclosed that the operations, carried out on Monday, July 7, 2026, also…

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PSC Cracks Down on Police Misconduct, Dismisses Four Senior Officers, Demotes 10

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed four Senior Police Officers and demoted 10 others over various acts of misconduct, reaffirming its commitment to discipline and professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force. Global Mirror News gathered that the disciplinary actions were approved during the Commission’s Plenary Meeting held at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja and…

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CBN Threatens Sanctions Over Rejection of Standard N100 Notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Nigerians, businesses and Financial Institutions against rejecting the standard N100 banknote, insisting that it remains a valid legal tender and that anyone found violating the law risks sanctions. The Apex Bank issued the clarification on Wednesday July 8, 2026, following reports that some traders and individuals had…

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Ogun Secures $100m Initial Oil Palm Investment as Presco Begins Operations

The Ogun State Government has secured another major investment boost as Presco PLC, one of Nigeria’s leading integrated oil palm companies, has announced plans to commence operations in the State with an initial investment of about $100 million. The development is expected to strengthen Ogun State’s Agricultural Sector, create thousands of jobs and further reinforce…

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