Children under the age of 18 who are eligible to become British citizens may be able to have their citizenship application fee waived if they and their parents or legal guardians cannot afford the cost. Global Mirror News gathered that the UK Government has introduced the fee-waiver route to ensure that eligible children are not…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified an issue that has continued to generate confusion among parents, students and prospective University applicants: why candidates who are below 16 years of age can sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), yet may not be eligible for admission into tertiary Institutions. The clarification is…
A tragic boat accident in Sokoto State has claimed the lives of dozens of people, with the death toll feared to have risen to more than 40 after an overloaded boat carrying farmers and farm labourers capsized in Gorau, Goronyo Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as the passengers were…
The Administration of the Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Lawal Adewale Wasiu, FCA, has unveiled a broad range of development projects executed across the Council’s 16 Wards, marking what the administration described as a significant push for grassroots infrastructure and improved welfare of residents. The projects, covering the 2025 and 2026 fiscal periods, cut…
The Management and entire team of Global Mirror News have joined family, friends, associates and well-wishers across Ogun State and beyond to celebrate the 50th Birthday Anniversary of Otunba Oludare Akintayo Odufowokan (Omo Jimba), Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Ogun State Governor on Public Communication. The landmark celebration also coincides with another significant milestone…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the South-West Zonal National Community Food Bank in Ogun State, calling on Governments across the region to replicate the initiative as part of concerted efforts to tackle food insecurity, malnutrition and vulnerability among Nigerian families. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday at the June 12…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” robbery syndicate allegedly operating within the Abeokuta metropolis, following an intelligence-led operation that culminated in a high-speed chase and the interception of their vehicle. Global Mirror News gathered that the suspects, identified as 29-year-old Bidemi Tijani and 42-year-old Olajide Rasaq, were…
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Disu, has ordered a Nationwide crackdown on jungle justice and mob violence, warning Nigerians against taking the law into their own hands by assaulting or killing people suspected of committing crimes. Disu said the Nigeria Police Force would henceforth treat cases of mob action and extrajudicial killings as homicide, stressing…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has reportedly been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, with his family appealing to the public for assistance as he continues to receive medical care. Global Mirror News gathered from a report on Monday, August 17, 2026, that the Actor’s daughter disclosed the development in a video…
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has released an updated list of 122 Universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in Nigeria, warning prospective students and parents to verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling. The development, contained in a public notice issued by the Council on Monday and…
