In a dramatic raid along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ekiti State Police have dismantled a clandestine baby factory, rescuing six children and arresting five individuals allegedly running the illegal operation. The operation targeted 43-year-old Oluwadare Onyechi and her four accomplices—Onuoha Gloria (28), Victoria Linus (25), Ihegbogu Mercy (21), and a heavily pregnant Emmanuel Esther (23)—after authorities received…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a lawsuit against state Governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to publicly account for Nillions of Naira disbursed as security votes since May 29, 2023. Global Mirror News gathered that the suit followed growing concerns over…
Global Mirror News gathered that the Ogun State Police Command has opened a formal investigation into the treatment of popular street-hop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, following the circulation of a disturbing video showing the singer in visible distress while in Police custody. The clip, which went viral across multiple social media platforms…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Bilal Ya’u, over the alleged sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state, Global Mirror News reports. According to Police authorities, the suspect was taken into custody after the child’s father lodged a complaint at the Alkaleri Divisional Police…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his commendation by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI), describing the recognition as a strong affirmation of professionalism, respect for democratic values and commitment to Press Freedom. The honour was…
On a calm May evening in 2020, as Nigeria struggled under the tension and uncertainty of a Nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, 20-year-old Rinji “Ceejay” Bala stepped out for a simple stroll with two friends. It was a brief attempt to escape the suffocating monotony of isolation. Instead, it became the final walk of his life. Nearly…
A Customary Court in Akwa Ibom State has delivered a landmark judgment affirming the cultural and religious rights of the revered Ekpo masquerade institution, while awarding damages against the state Government for the unlawful arrest and detention of a traditional worshipper, Mr. Mfoniso Effiong. Effiong was arrested earlier during an Ekpo procession after State authorities…
The United States Government has taken a firm stand against religious persecution in Nigeria, announcing visa restrictions on individuals implicated in violations of religious freedom. The policy, unveiled Wednesday, could also apply to immediate family members of those targeted, signaling a broader crackdown on perpetrators of violence. In a statement titled “Combating Egregious Anti-Christian Violence…
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, has ordered the establishment of an independent investigation committee after a fire at the Wang Fuk Court public housing complex left at least 151 people dead, marking the city’s worst blaze in more than seven decades. Officials warn that the death toll may rise as recovery operations continue. Inferno…
— Washington Eyes Asset Freeze, Travel Ban as Global Pressure Mounts on Corrupt Officials A major diplomatic storm is brewing as no fewer than 12 Nigerian State Governors and several high-ranking Government Officials are reportedly under the radar of the United States Government, following revelations contained in a new Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) blacklist implicating…
