Nigeria’s Banking Industry is confronting a renewed rise in non-performing loans following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) withdrawal of regulatory forbearance measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Mirror News has gathered. Recent financial stability data indicate that bad loans across the sector have climbed above the CBN’s prudential benchmark, reflecting underlying credit stress…
In a dramatic escalation of insecurity in Southeastern Nigeria, suspected bandits attacked and bombed the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Owo Local Government Area on New Year’s Eve, prompting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to vow a relentless manhunt and deliver justice. Late on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, around 30 armed men riding motorcycles stormed the sleepy…
Political parties across Nigeria, operating under the umbrella of the Forum of National Chairmen of Political Parties (NCPP), have announced plans to stage a Nationwide rally on January 10, 2026, in support of the Federal Government’s newly introduced tax regime, Global Mirror News reports. The decision followed an extensive consultative meeting of party leaders, led…
Global Mirror News has gathered that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has strongly condemned the killing of one of its volunteers, Abdurrauf Sheriff, who was allegedly stabbed to death by suspected hoodlums while on duty in Kano. The tragic incident reportedly occurred along Gyadi Gyadi Court Road as the…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed and demoted 19 of its Officers following findings of misconduct, reinforcing the State Government’s stance on discipline and accountability within Public Service. Global Mirror News gathered that the disciplinary action, which received the approval of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, affected Officers found guilty of…
Global Mirror News gathered that Nigerian authorities have arrested the driver of a Lexus vehicle involved in a road crash that included British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The accident occurred earlier this week along a major highway in Southwestern Nigeria, where the Lexus SUV conveying…
Global Mirror News has gathered that armed gunmen stormed the palace of a traditional ruler in Kwara State late on New Year’s Eve, abducting the monarch and one of his sons in a brazen attack that has heightened fears over worsening insecurity in the State. The victims are the Aniwo I of Aafin community in…
A deadly road crash on Thursday, January 1, 2026, along Nigeria’s busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway has left many passengers feared dead, Global Mirror News reports. The accident occurred opposite the NASFAT junction in Ogun State and involved an 18-seater commercial bus travelling from Lagos and a heavy-duty truck heading from Ibadan. Eyewitnesses at the scene said…
The Convener of the newly reformed Omoluabi Movement, Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde has commended the dedication and commitment of the movement’s state coordinators, executives and members across Ogun State, wishing them all-round success in the New Year. Akintunde made this known in his New Year message released to journalists on Thursday through the movement’s Director of…
…hails Peace in Ogun Under Abiodun Administration Prince Olawale Yusuf Adeyemi-Oriola (Esq) has extended New Year greetings to sons and daughters of Ijebuland at home and in the diaspora, expressing optimism for a year of peace, progress, and shared prosperity. In his goodwill message, Prince Adeyemi-Oriola described himself as a proud Ijebu son whose life…
