The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), Chief Abayomi Hunye, has dismissed allegations of extortion levelled against him, describing them as false, mischievous and orchestrated by disgruntled, suspended waste operators. The clarification was made during a Media Parley held at the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria…
Global Mirror News gathered that a Nigerian Pastor who was allegedly chained to a hospital bed in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, has been released following widespread public outrage, diplomatic engagement, and intervention by human rights advocates. The cleric, whose name has not been officially disclosed, was reportedly admitted to the hospital for medical attention before…
Global Mirror News gathered that the Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man over allegations of criminal intimidation, physical assault, and sexual abuse involving his eight-year-old biological daughter. The development was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Nafiu Habib. According to the Police,…
Global Mirror News gathered that the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially expanded its lexicon to include several Nigerian slangs, cultural expressions, and food-related terms, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing influence on Global language, culture, and popular discourse. The newly recognised words were unveiled as part of the dictionary’s latest quarterly update, which added hundreds of new…
Global Mirror News has gathered that renowned Nigerian Author and public intellectual, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is mourning the loss of one of her twin sons, a development that has sent shockwaves through the global literary and cultural community. The tragic news emerged on Wednesday, January 8, 2026, with reports indicating that the child passed away…
Contrary to a recent publication by Amotekun Oodua TV and some other online platforms, the generally acknowledged genealogical Table of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House are as follows; SUMMARY A. TWO MALE ABIDAAGBA LINEAGES B. FOUR FEMALE ABIDAAGBALINEAGES C. TWO ABIDOYE LINEAGES It is thus shocking to see online platforms circulating false claims that OSHINUGA is…
Timi Adegunwa is a Nigerian-born, UK-based Cyber Risk Manager, governance professional, and cultural strategist whose work spans public sector collaboration, digital inclusion, and modern Ìjẹ̀bú cultural visibility. Nigerian by birth and Ìjẹ̀bú by heritage and marriage, Timi is married into the Adegunwa family of Ìjẹ̀bú Ọsọ̀sà, a lineage that firmly anchors her cultural identity, responsibility,…
The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Olaniyi Afeez Balogun, has extended heartfelt birthday felicitations to the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Alhaja Noimot Salako-Oyedele, in recognition of her distinguished service, leadership, and commitment to the development of Ogun State. In a statement released to Global Mirror News, Hon. Balogun described Alhaja Salako-Oyedele…
Nigerians applying for US B1/B2 business or tourist visas will soon face new financial hurdles as the United States implements a visa bond policy requiring deposits of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. The policy takes effect January 21, 2026, and applies to citizens from Nigeria and 23 other African Nations deemed “high-risk,” including Benin, Angola, Côte…
Elebele community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State is in mourning following the death of a young man, Israel Agbabo, reportedly linked to emotional distress from an alleged failed relationship. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, leaving family members, friends, and residents shocked and heartbroken. Israel,…
