The Federal Government has begun the deployment of 7,000 Forest Guards across seven pilot States as part of a renewed strategy to curb insecurity and reclaim forested areas increasingly used by criminal groups. The initiative, coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), follows the successful completion of a three-month intensive training programme…
By Imabong Akpan-Udok Calabar, the Cross River State capital, became a vibrant meeting point of Nigeria’s diverse identities at the weekend as the 20th edition of Carnival Calabar officially opened with a nationwide cultural showcase featuring all 36 states of the Federation. Marking two decades of what is widely described as Nigeria’s biggest street festival,…
Public Servants in Ogun State have applauded Governor Dapo Abiodun following the payment of the end-of-year bonus and the early release of December salaries, a move widely seen as a relief measure ahead of the festive season. Findings by Global Mirror News show that the payments generated excitement across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, as workers…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he is currently the most abused politician in Nigeria after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attributing the sustained criticism against him to his firm political convictions and insistence on honouring agreements. Wike made the statement on Saturday December 27, 2025, during a special…
Panic gripped travelers along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, on Saturday following a suspected bomb explosion that has reportedly claimed multiple lives. Eyewitnesses and social media reports indicate that vehicles were destroyed and travelers fled in terror as the blast shook the highway. Video footage circulating online shows chaos and…
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of renowned actress and producer Allwell Ademola, who passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 43. Sources confirmed that Ademola suffered a cardiac arrest at her Lagos residence and was rushed to Ancilla Hospital, Agege, where she was pronounced dead. The…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called on the people of Remoland to deepen unity and cooperation with their Ijebu kinsmen in the renewed push for the creation of the proposed Ijebu-Remo State, stressing that peace, harmony and collective purpose are indispensable to the realisation of the long-standing aspiration. Akpabio made the call…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his commendation by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI), describing the recognition as a strong affirmation of professionalism, respect for democratic values and commitment to Press Freedom. The honour was…
At moments of transition, societies often pause, not merely to choose successors, but to reflect on the qualities of stewardship required for the next chapter. In Ijebuland, where tradition prizes restraint, lineage, and character over self-promotion, such moments invite careful consideration rather than noise. As discussions continue within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House following the end…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s far-reaching tax reforms will officially take effect on January 1, 2026, dismissing renewed calls for postponement and insisting that preparations are on course. The confirmation followed a high-level meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and members of the Tax Implementation Committee on Friday, December 26, 2025. Chairman of…
