The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has clarified that bank account balances are not subject to taxation under Nigeria’s newly implemented tax regime, stressing that only certain electronic transfers attract a statutory ₦50 stamp duty. The clarification was given on Tuesday by the Chairman of the CITN Abuja District, Mr. Ben Enamudu, during…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports suggesting that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to leave the team’s camp at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following his on-field outburst during Nigeria’s round-of-16 clash against Mozambique. Global Mirror News gathered that a Senior NFF Official confirmed the matter…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to all candidates intending to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) programmes, urging them to ensure that their National Identification Number (NIN) details are accurate before creating registration profiles. In a weekly bulletin released on its…
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two brothers in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, an incident that has intensified public anxiety over rising insecurity in the Area, Global Mirror News reports. The victims, identified as Ibrahim Abu and Tahir Abu, were reportedly abducted on January 2, 2026, throwing the Iyetse…
Troops of the Joint Task Force operating under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recorded a significant breakthrough in ongoing security operations in Taraba State with the arrest of an associate of a notorious criminal kingpin, John Ngata, and the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition. Global Mirror News gathered that the suspect…
Manchester United have officially parted ways with head coach Ruben Amorim, bringing an abrupt end to the Portuguese tactician’s short and turbulent tenure at Old Trafford. The decision was confirmed by the club in a statement released on Monday, January 5, 2026. Amorim, who was appointed in November 2024, was relieved of his duties amid…
In a touching tale of lifelong friendship turning into love, Raihan Vadra and Aviva Baig, best friends since the age of three, are preparing to get married, marking a new chapter in a bond that has spanned more than two decades. The happy news was shared publicly by Raihan’s mother, Indian Congress Member of Parliament…
The Rivers State Government has clarified the circumstances surrounding the ₦100,000 Christmas bonus paid to public office holders, following controversy sparked by members of the State House of Assembly who rejected and refunded the funds. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Communications, led by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, explained that the bonus…
Nigeria’s Federal Government has dismissed widespread fears that personal bank accounts will be automatically debited under the Country’s newly enacted tax laws, assuring citizens that the reforms are built on transparency, self-assessment and due process. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, gave the clarification amid growing…
In a decisive move to reinforce administrative efficiency, leadership continuity and effective policy implementation across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Ogun State Governor, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has approved the appointment of nine (9) new Permanent Secretaries, alongside two (2) Principals-General and four (4) Headteachers-General in the State’s Public Service. The appointments were…
