The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old University of Uyo (UniUyo) student for allegedly originating and circulating a false social media report claiming that bandits had invaded parts of Bayelsa State and attacked schools, causing widespread panic among residents. Global Mirror News learnt that the Commissioner of Police, CP Iyamah Edebor, identified the…
The Minister disclosed this on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law. His remarks were contained in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to Tunji-Ojo, the suspects were intercepted…
The Ogun State Government and the Nigeria Police Force have intensified efforts to strengthen security across the state, with a renewed focus on tackling cross-border crimes and safeguarding communities, businesses, and critical economic assets. This commitment was reinforced during a strategic security meeting between the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-West, DIG…
An Edo-based cleric, Pastor Caleb Adavize Philip, has shared a chilling account of his experience after regaining freedom from kidnappers who held him, his wife, and his sister captive for several days. The Pastor disclosed the traumatic details of their ordeal in a Facebook post on Thursday, June 11, 2026, while also sharing photographs showing…
Muslims across Nigeria are observing the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) today amid widespread complaints over the high cost of rams, which has significantly dampened celebrations in many households. Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Salah, is a major Islamic festival marked by the slaughter of rams in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah. The day is traditionally…
A wave of grief has swept through a Christian community following the reported killing of a Nigerian Pastor, identified as Pastor Akor, by suspected kidnappers over an alleged delay in ransom payment. The heartbreaking development was made public by Abuja-based cleric, Peter Attayi Yakubu, in a Facebook post shared on Monday, May 25, 2026. According…
UNICEF has raised fresh concerns over the alarming rate of maternal deaths in Nigeria, revealing that one Nigerian woman dies every seven minutes from childbirth or pregnancy-related complications. The Agency disclosed that Nigeria records an estimated 75,000 maternal deaths annually, ranking among Countries with the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Speaking on the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned recipients of Honorary Doctorate Degrees from using the “Dr” title, warning that defaulters risk being charged for fraud. Global Mirror News gathered that the decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during a press briefing in Abuja. The…
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have intensified efforts to curb cult-related violence, leading to the arrest of four suspected cultists during a targeted operation in the State. Global Mirror News gathered that the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence linking them to cult activities and other criminal acts within the area. During the…
Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested seven suspects in connection with the abduction of candidates preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in a case that has raised fresh concerns about the safety of students across Nigeria. Global Mirror News gathered that the suspects were apprehended following coordinated intelligence-led operations launched…
