Oriire Kidnap Victims’ Rescue: Gov. Abiodun Praises Tinubu, Security Agencies, Makinde

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the successful rescue of victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the operation as a clear demonstration of the President’s determination to eradicate kidnapping and other violent crimes across Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday, Governor Abiodun said…

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UPDATED: DSS Arrests Eight Suspected Kidnappers, Neutralises Others in Oyo School Abduction; Presidency Rules Out Prisoner Swap

The Presidency has disclosed that eight suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been arrested, while several others were neutralised during a rescue operation that ended the victims’ 56-day ordeal in captivity. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo…

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FIFA Defends Referees, Rejects Claims of Bias After Argentina-Egypt VAR Controversy

The World Football Governing Body, FIFA, has firmly dismissed allegations of interference in officiating decisions following the controversial use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during Argentina’s Round of 16 victory over Egypt at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Global Mirror News gathered that FIFA’s Chief Refereeing Officer and Chairman of the FIFA Referees…

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Oyo School Abduction: Bandits Threatened to Kill Kidnapped Pupils if Troops Advanced – Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has revealed that the bandits holding dozens of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State threatened to kill the captives if security forces moved closer to their hideout. The Minister made the disclosure in a preview of an interview with News Central’s NC Exclusive programme, stating that the…

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‘I Told Them to Kill My Brothers, I Won’t Pay Ransom’ – Zamfara Gov. Recounts Ordeal

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has revealed that he refused to pay a N300 Million ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, insisting that yielding to criminal demands only fuels more kidnappings across the Country. The Governor made the disclosure on Thursday, July 9 2026, while speaking at the ARISE News and…

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Gov. Abiodun Confident State Assemblies Will Simultaneously Pass State Police Bill

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed optimism that the 36 State Houses of Assembly will simultaneously approve the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of State Police, describing the move as a major milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s internal security framework. Governor Abiodun stated this during an Arise Television Town Hall Meeting on State…

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2027: My Life Feels Threatened, Government Is Frustrating Everything I Do – Peter Obi Alleges

The Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has alleged that his life is under threat and accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of deliberately frustrating his activities and targeting opposition figures. Speaking during an interview on a podcast hosted by media personality and filmmaker, Chude Jideonwo, Obi claimed…

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PSC Cracks Down on Police Misconduct, Dismisses Four Senior Officers, Demotes 10

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed four Senior Police Officers and demoted 10 others over various acts of misconduct, reaffirming its commitment to discipline and professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force. Global Mirror News gathered that the disciplinary actions were approved during the Commission’s Plenary Meeting held at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja and…

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