By Yekini Alli In public policy, ideas rarely gain true legitimacy until they travel. A reform conceived in one place, tested under real conditions, and then adopted more broadly carries a certain authority—proof not just of concept, but of impact. This is the trajectory now defining Nigeria’s adoption of the Learner’s Identification Number (LIN), a…
Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly from the Ogun-East Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared their support for the senatorial ambition of Dapo Abiodun. The endorsement was contained in a joint press release issued and signed by the APC lawmakers representing constituencies within the district. The…
An empowerment programme held under the Renewed Hope South-East Youth Tour in Owerri, Imo State, was disrupted on Saturday after a large crowd surged toward the distribution point, leading to participants carting away several empowerment items. The event, organised by the City Boy Movement, attracted thousands of young people from across the South-East who gathered…
The Kaduna State Government has approved 50 Christian faithful to embark on pilgrimage, formally ending an 11-year suspension of the programme in the State. Governor Uba Sani’s approval marks the restoration of the Christian pilgrimage scheme, which was discontinued during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai after the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Agency was scrapped…
The Ogun State Government has renewed its resolve to deepen social and financial support for families of Military Personnel who lost their lives defending Nigeria, as the State joined the rest of the Country to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Governor Dapo Abiodun, speaking through his deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, used the solemn…
The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Governor of Ogun State, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a key pillar in the state’s communication architecture and public information management. In a congratulatory message issued…
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…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a cabinet reshuffle that includes the removal of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and the appointment of new Senior Officials, in a move aimed at strengthening Governance and Policy delivery across the State. In a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media,…
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…
