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Lagos Downpour Paralyses Business Activities as Floods Submerge Vehicles, Leave Motorists Stranded

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Commercial and economic activities were disrupted across several parts of Lagos on Monday July 13 after a torrential rainfall triggered widespread flooding, leaving motorists, commuters and residents stranded while causing severe traffic congestion on major roads across the state. Global Mirror News gathered that the worst-hit locations included Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island and Oworonshoki, where…

FG Suspends Planned WAEC, NECO Fee Increase After Public Outcry

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The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it had withdrawn its June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed…

Three Killed, Five Injured in Midnight Ibadan Auto Crash

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No fewer than three persons lost their lives while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a tragic lone-vehicle accident that occurred in the early hours of Monday July 13 in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The fatal crash happened at about 12:30 a.m. at Alabebe, along the Iwo Road–Bank Oloso axis of the…

Tragedy Upon Tragedy: Baby, Two Family Members Killed While Conveying Relative’s Corpse in Lokoja

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What began as a sorrowful journey to transport the remains of a loved one for burial ended in a devastating tragedy on Thursday July 9 2026, as a baby and two other family members lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Lokoja, Kogi State. Global Mirror News gathered that the heartbreaking incident occurred…

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

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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…

CBN Threatens Sanctions Over Rejection of Standard N100 Notes

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Nigerians, businesses and Financial Institutions against rejecting the standard N100 banknote, insisting that it remains a valid legal tender and that anyone found violating the law risks sanctions. The Apex Bank issued the clarification on Wednesday July 8, 2026, following reports that some traders and individuals had…

Police Arrest Six Over Mob Killing of Two Travellers Mistaken for Motorcycle Thieves

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The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the gruesome mob killing of two travellers who were falsely accused of stealing a motorcycle in Gidan Kalu Village, located in the Birnin Gwari axis of the state. Global Mirror News gathered that the tragic incident occurred on July 1, 2026, when the…

Police Arrest Six Over Mob Killing of Two Travellers Mistaken for Motorcycle Thieves

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The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the gruesome mob killing of two travellers who were falsely accused of stealing a motorcycle in Gidan Kalu Village, located in the Birnin Gwari axis of the state. Global Mirror News gathered that the tragic incident occurred on July 1, 2026, when the…

Relief as Abducted UI Law Student, Seven Others Regain Freedom After 22 Days

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After spending 22 days in the hands of kidnappers, a 300-level Law student of the University of Ibadan, Miss Abolarin Tomisin, and seven other abducted victims have regained their freedom. Global Mirror News gathered that the release was confirmed on Monday, July 6, 2026, by the President of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union, Temidayo…

Lagos Flooded as Torrential Rain Submerges Homes, Knocks Out Power, Disrupts Movement

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Hours of heavy rainfall on Tuesday left several communities across Lagos State under water, flooding homes and major roads, disrupting traffic, and causing electricity outages after critical power infrastructure was affected. The widespread flooding impacted communities including FESTAC, Gbagada, Ikeja, Ajah, Victoria Island, Lekki, Mushin, Mafoluku, Evans, Olushi, Anikantamo, Adeniji Adele, and other parts of…