The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate suspension of the ongoing demolition of structures in Makoko, a sprawling waterfront settlement in Nigeria’s commercial capital, following growing domestic and international concern over forced evictions and housing rights. The legislative intervention came after residents of Makoko and adjoining waterfront communities petitioned lawmakers over the…
Global Mirror News gathered that fresh findings from a Nationwide survey have raised serious concerns over the rising consumption of sachet-packaged alcohol among minors, with Rivers and Lagos States emerging as the most affected in Nigeria. The study, conducted by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in collaboration with the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday arraigned a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulazeez Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations bordering on terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The duo appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on a five-count charge filed by the…
A four-day training programme has been organised by the Bureau of Information Technology (BIT) to commemorate Ogun State’s 50th Anniversary, with the theme “Building Digital Confidence: Creativity and Cyber Awareness.” The ongoing training, held at the Ogun TechHub, is aimed at exposing citizens to the importance of digital creativity and cyber security as a means…
The Convener of the Omoluabi Movement, a prominent grassroots mobilisation group in Ogun State, Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde, has joined Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, and all Ogun indigenes in celebrating the state’s 50 years of existence. In a felicitation message titled “Celebrating Five Decades of Unity, Progress, and Shared Purpose,” Akintunde called for sustained unity…
Prince Olawale Yusuf Adeyemi-Oriola (Esq.) has extended warm felicitations to the sons and daughters of Ijebuland and Ogun State, at home and in the diaspora, as the state marks its 50th anniversary. He expressed optimism that the golden jubilee would usher in renewed peace, progress, and shared prosperity. In his goodwill message, Prince Adeyemi-Oriola described…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has urged residents of Ogun State to embrace unity, shared responsibility, and renewed commitment to progress as the state marks 50 years of its creation. In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday February 3, 2026 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee, the Governor said the anniversary is not only a celebration of longevity but…
At least six persons have been confirmed dead while 23 others sustained varying degrees of injuries following a fatal road accident involving a truck conveying cattle and passengers along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The crash, which occurred at the weekend, reportedly involved an overloaded truck transporting livestock alongside human passengers. Preliminary findings indicate that the vehicle…
As part of events marking the 50th anniversary of Ogun State, Political Leaders, Traditional rulers and stakeholders on Monday February 2, converged on the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, for an interfaith thanksgiving and prayer session that focused on reflection, gratitude and the future of the State. The ceremony brought together former President Chief…
The Ogun State Government has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday to mark the Golden Jubilee anniversary of the creation of the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the holiday to enable residents to fully participate in activities commemorating Ogun State’s 50 years of existence. The declaration was conveyed in a statement issued on…
