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…
Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the second time on Sunday night after edging host nation Morocco 1–0 in a dramatic and controversy-laden Africa Cup of Nations final decided after extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Global Mirror News reports. In a pulsating encounter that will be remembered as much for…
In a remarkable demonstration of compassion and service, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju, marked his 50th birthday by empowering 50 elderly men and women from across the State. The gesture, described by Olanrewaju as both a personal thanksgiving and a call to collective humanity, symbolized…
Emotional scenes unfolded in the Osogbo township on Friday as scores of family members, colleagues and sympathisers gathered to witness the final burial rites for Ms. Lasisi Oluwamayokun, a Senior Officer with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and her young daughter, Adesewa, whose lives were tragically cut short late last year. The burial service…
The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (OGMPWB) has officially set January 28, 2026, as the final deadline for payments and registration for intending pilgrims wishing to perform the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The board emphasized that this deadline is non-negotiable, urging all prospective pilgrims to comply to avoid being excluded from the…
Health Authorities and Medical Experts Worldwide have raised fresh concerns over the rampant misuse of antibiotics, warning that self-medication and improper use could trigger a surge in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), threatening Global Health Security. Medical professionals have highlighted that in many Countries, antibiotics are often purchased and used without prescriptions, leading to practices such as…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu has ordered the demolition of the fire‑ravaged Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building on Martins Street, Lagos Island, following a devastating fire that left the high-rise structure severely compromised. The Governor issued the directive after conducting an on-site inspection on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surveying the extensive damage caused by the…
