Residents of Eda-Oniyo Community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State have staged a peaceful protest over the continued captivity of 16 kidnapped residents, despite the payment of N10.5 million ransom to their abductors. The protesters, comprising community leaders, relatives of the victims, women, and youths, called on the Federal Government, Ekiti State Government,…
Nigeria’s battle against Lassa fever has intensified, with the death toll rising to 204 in 2026 as Health Authorities warn of a worsening outbreak driven by delayed treatment, poor health-seeking behaviour, and increasing infections among healthcare workers. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in its latest Epidemiological Week 19 report, disclosed that…
The father of Abdulazeez Oladimeji, popularly known as the Seriki Fulani of Ijebu-Ode, has spoken out following his son’s arrest by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command over alleged involvement in kidnapping activities. Speaking after the arrest, the elderly man admitted that he had previously known about his son’s involvement in kidnapping but believed…
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have recorded a major operational breakthrough with the rescue of nine foreign nationals and the arrest of two suspects linked to a transnational fraud syndicate. The suspects, Stephen Kwame ‘M’, and Abubakar Sulaimon ‘M’, were apprehended at their hideout in the Owode Egba area of the…
A disturbing incident captured in a viral video has triggered widespread outrage after a man was allegedly caught attempting to lure a young girl hawking avocados with ₦1,000 for inappropriate purposes. The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, was shared by a content creator identified as LordZeus, who confronted the suspect over the…
The Ogun State Government has held a high-level security meeting with Fulani Leaders, Security Agencies, and other stakeholders as part of efforts to sustain peace and prevent potential security threats across the State. The strategic meeting took place in Abeokuta and was convened by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, AIG Olusola Subair…
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered and dismantled a well-organised child trafficking and illegal surrogacy syndicate operating under the cover of an orphanage in the Agbara axis of the state, rescuing seven minors in the process. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)…
The Lagos State Government has reiterated that the demolition of structures in Makoko and other waterfront communities is driven by concerns for public safety, environmental protection, and security, Global Mirror News reports. State officials made the clarification on Saturday during Ask Lagos, a weekly X-space engagement platform created to bridge communication between the Government and…
The Nigeria Police have launched a full-scale investigation into a horrifying tragedy that wiped out an entire household in Ogale Community, Eleme Local Government Area, where six family members were found dead inside their home. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident happened on Saturday, January 11, 2026, at about 3:00pm and was initially classified…
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…
