More than 10,000 Nigerians have reported cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in just the first nine months of 2025, according to figures released by the Federal Government. Among these victims, 2,444 survivors received care in recovery centres, while 511 were empowered with livelihood support, yet many continue to face trauma, stigma, and uncertainty about their…
Nigeria’s strained healthcare system received a major boost on Saturday after the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended its month-long nationwide strike, directing thousands of Doctors across Federal and State hospitals to return to duty immediately. The strike, which began on November 1, 2025, had left many public hospitals functioning at skeletal capacity, deepening…
The Ogun State Government has announced an immediate temporary ban on the export of lead ingots following rising concerns over possible environmental contamination and suspected lead poisoning in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area. The directive, issued on Friday after an emergency meeting between State Officials and Environmental Regulators, follows reports of unusual health complaints among…
A fatal crash in front of the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, on Tuesday November 25, has intensified concerns over recurring road tragedies along the Oyo–Ogbomoso Expressway, as eight people were confirmed dead and four others left critically injured. The accident, involving 19 passengers, occurred at the busy entrance of the University — an…
The Lagos State Police Command has suspended an Egungun festival expected to hold this weekend in the Oregun area, citing “credible security concerns” and the circulation of materials capable of causing panic among residents. In a statement on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that several individuals were arrested for distributing posters and…
By Adegboyega Oniyide The Ogun State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has approved the appointment of a new set of Heads of Local Government Administration (HOLGA) to fill existing vacancies across Local Government Areas in the State. Presenting the appointment letters to the officers, the Chairman of the Commission, Ms. Olivia Onabanjo, urged them to…
Ogun State Governor, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on Monday, 24th November, 2025, unveiled a comprehensive security strategy aimed at safeguarding the State amid rising banditry, terrorism, and other heinous crimes in parts of the Country. Governor Abiodun announced that all undocumented foreign Nationals working with multinational companies in Ogun would now be properly…
Ogun State witnessed a dark day on Tuesday as two separate road crashes claimed multiple lives, leaving families shattered and communities in grief. The first incident occurred at Alagbon, along the Owode-Atan Road, where a white Suzuki minibus rammed into a stationary Sinotruck laden with cement. The collision left four people dead including a teenager…
There was tension at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) in Lagos on Saturday after a group of security operatives were intercepted while attempting to board a domestic flight with over $6.1 million in cash. Sources at the airport told Global Mirror News that the suspects, whose identities and number remain undisclosed, were caught…
