Saudi Arabia has officially announced the sighting of the Crescent moon, signalling the commencement of Ramadan 1447. Global Mirror News reports that with the confirmation of the Hilal on Tuesday, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Taraweeh prayers are scheduled to commence after the Isha prayer on Tuesday night,…
The United States (US) Government has imposed sanctions on eight Nigerians over alleged ties to the extremist groups Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), freezing their assets and property under its counter-terrorism framework. Global Mirror News gathered that the action was detailed in a 3,000-page document dated February 10…
Lagos has been ranked the world’s fastest-growing technology hub in 2025, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s Digital Economy and reinforcing the city’s status as Africa’s leading innovation centre. The Global ranking, which evaluated cities based on startup growth, venture capital investment, talent development, digital infrastructure, and innovation output, placed Nigeria’s commercial capital ahead of…
In a formal announcement on its official X handle, the United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have confirmed they will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria stated: “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will…
Former United States President Barack Obama has broken his silence after President Donald Trump shared — and later deleted — an AI-generated video on Truth Social portraying Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. Global Mirror News gathered that the controversial clip, which sparked outrage online, resurfaced false claims about the 2020 Presidential…
The Winter Olympic Village in Italy has reportedly run out of condoms just three days after the start of the 2026 Games, after athletes exhausted the initial stock of 10,000, Global Mirror News can confirm. “The supplies ran out in just three days,” an anonymous athlete told La Stampa. “They promised us more will arrive,…
As millions across the world exchange roses, chocolates and heartfelt messages every February 14, Valentine’s Day remains a sensitive and even controversial occasion in some parts of the Hlobe. While the celebration of love has become a Global cultural and commercial event, authorities in several Countries have either banned, restricted or openly discouraged public observance…
Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank (ACB) following a resolution of the African Union Executive Council at its 39th session, Global Mirror News has gathered. The announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, who described the development as a significant diplomatic breakthrough and…
Nigeria has once again been listed among the world’s most corrupt Nations, retaining its position as the 36th most corrupt Country Globally in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International. Global Mirror News gathered that despite remaining in the same corruption bracket as last year, Nigeria’s overall global standing declined, slipping from…
Global Mirror News has gathered that Mexican Security Agencies are preparing to deploy Robot Dogs as part of enhanced policing and crowd-control measures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-legged robotic units are designed to enter high-risk or hard-to-access areas and transmit live video footage to security forces, allowing Officers to assess threats remotely…
