The United States has announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following what it described as coordinated missile strikes and a targeted Military operation in Venezuela, Global Mirror News reports. U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed the development in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026, via a post on his Truth Social platform,…
Canada has deported 366 Nigerian Nationals while 974 others remain in the queue for removal, according to the latest figures released by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Global Mirror News reports. The data, covering the period between January and October 2025 and updated as of November 25, 2025, show Nigeria ranking ninth among Countries…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly denied claims that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, describing the circulating document as false, misleading and unauthorised, Global Mirror News gathered. In a statement issued in Abuja, INEC clarified that it has not approved or published any election…
Global Mirror News reports that the driver involved in the road crash linked to British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been remanded in custody after appearing before a magistrate court in Ogun State, with the court spelling out stringent ₦5 million bail conditions. The defendant, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, was arraigned before the Sagamu Magistrate…
Nigeria’s Banking Industry is confronting a renewed rise in non-performing loans following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) withdrawal of regulatory forbearance measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Mirror News has gathered. Recent financial stability data indicate that bad loans across the sector have climbed above the CBN’s prudential benchmark, reflecting underlying credit stress…
In a dramatic escalation of insecurity in Southeastern Nigeria, suspected bandits attacked and bombed the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Owo Local Government Area on New Year’s Eve, prompting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to vow a relentless manhunt and deliver justice. Late on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, around 30 armed men riding motorcycles stormed the sleepy…
Political parties across Nigeria, operating under the umbrella of the Forum of National Chairmen of Political Parties (NCPP), have announced plans to stage a Nationwide rally on January 10, 2026, in support of the Federal Government’s newly introduced tax regime, Global Mirror News reports. The decision followed an extensive consultative meeting of party leaders, led…
Global Mirror News has gathered that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has strongly condemned the killing of one of its volunteers, Abdurrauf Sheriff, who was allegedly stabbed to death by suspected hoodlums while on duty in Kano. The tragic incident reportedly occurred along Gyadi Gyadi Court Road as the…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed and demoted 19 of its Officers following findings of misconduct, reinforcing the State Government’s stance on discipline and accountability within Public Service. Global Mirror News gathered that the disciplinary action, which received the approval of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, affected Officers found guilty of…
Global Mirror News gathered that Nigerian authorities have arrested the driver of a Lexus vehicle involved in a road crash that included British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The accident occurred earlier this week along a major highway in Southwestern Nigeria, where the Lexus SUV conveying…
