President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received full royal honours on Wednesday as King Charles III and Queen Camilla formally welcomed him and Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to Windsor Castle. Global Mirror News gathered that the ceremonial reception underscored deepening diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, as members of the British Royal family turned…
Several Nigerians have been injured after Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles and drones targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in what authorities described as a significant escalation of hostilities in the Gulf region. According to information gathered by Global Mirror News, more than 140 residents were wounded when Iranian forces carried out coordinated…
Iran has announced it will boycott the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite assurances from the United States that the Team would be safe during the tournament. Global Mirror News gathered that the decision was disclosed by Iran’s Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, who said the Country would not participate in the Global football showpiece…
A dramatic incident in India has left many stunned after a woman earlier declared brain dead reportedly showed signs of life while being transported for burial when the ambulance carrying her body hit a pothole. According to reports gathered by Global Mirror News, the woman, Vinita Shukla, a head copyist at the Pilibhit district court…
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,…
