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…
The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has congratulated the Government and people of Ogun State as the State marks 50 years of its creation, describing the Golden Jubilee as a landmark achievement that reflects decades of resilience, growth and purposeful leadership. In a congratulatory message issued to commemorate the…
Global Mirror News gathered that Christian leaders in Southern Kaduna have renewed calls on the Federal and Kaduna State Governments, alongside security agencies, to urgently strengthen the protection of churches and other worship centres following recent attacks and abductions in the Area. The appeal was made during the 2026 Southern Kaduna Prayer Summit held at…
The Ogun State Government has firmly rejected claims challenging its jurisdiction over Eba Island, insisting that the coastal community where a newly approved oil well is located lies squarely within Ogun State. The clarification follows public debate and a motion raised by a lawmaker from Ondo State after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the commencement…
Global Mirror News gathered that the Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Friday affirmed the death sentences imposed on five men convicted for their roles in the deadly 2018 Offa bank robbery. The Appellate Court dismissed the appeals filed by the convicts, ruling that they lacked merit and upholding the judgement earlier…
The Olusegun Osoba Hall of Abeokuta South Local Government, Ake, was aglow with celebration and thanksgiving as Princess Olufemi Oyesanmi Asogun, Director of General Services and Administration (DGSA), Abeokuta South Local Government Ake, marked her 50th Birthday amid glowing tributes from Government Officials, Colleagues, family members, and friends. The Golden Jubilee ceremony, which reflected the…
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Ogun State Governor on Public Communication, Otunba Dare Odufowokan, has reiterated his commitment to the growth and sustainability of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Press Club, promising continuous support for its programmes and activities. Odufowokan, a former President and Editor-In-Chief of the MAPOLY Press Club, made this known…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation and Chairman of the Nigeria Transportation Commissioners Forum (NTCF), Engr. Gbenga Dairo, has called on state governments across the country to urgently accelerate the implementation of urban mobility projects, warning that Nigeria’s cities are fast approaching a transport breaking point. Engr. Dairo made the call at the National Urban…
