A wave of grief has swept through Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj contingent following the death of a female pilgrim in the holy land of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Global Mirror News gathered that the deceased, identified as Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu, was a 73-year-old pilgrim from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State who died after reportedly suffering…
The Ogun State Government has described Senator Gbenga Daniel’s recent allegations against Governor Dapo Abiodun as the “rantings of a drowning politician,” accusing the former governor of shamelessly demonising and turning against the same consensus political arrangement that facilitated his emergence as the Ogun East senatorial candidate in 2023. The Government said it was ironic…
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular Nollywood actor and model, Alexx Ekubo, has passed away at the age of 40. According to reports circulating online, the talented actor reportedly died under circumstances that are yet to be officially confirmed by his family or management as of the time…
Residents of Ipojo Golden Estate in the Oke-Eri area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, were thrown into panic after suspected bandits invaded the community and abducted three persons during a late-evening attack. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Monday May 11 when over 15 heavily armed men reportedly stormed the…
Leaders, delegates, and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun East Senatorial District have formally presented and endorsed Prince Dapo Abiodun as the consensus candidate of the party for the 2027 Senate election. The endorsement, which took place on Tuesday May 12, was described by party leaders as a strategic move aimed at preserving…
Inside Nigeria’s Growing Battle With Adult-Onset Asthma By Adenike Fayomi-Olowe At 2:17 a.m., the wheezing begins again. Adewale, a 52-year-old transporter living in Lagos, sits upright on his bed, struggling to pull air into his lungs. The fan is on, the windows are open, but his chest feels sealed shut. His breathing becomes shorter, faster,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian Universities for the 2026 academic session. The decision was reached during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting held in Abuja on Monday May 11 and chaired by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa. Stakeholders in the…
The Former Executive Vice Chairmen of Ogun State (2016–2019 set) have once again appealed to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to approve and facilitate the payment of their long-outstanding severance allowances and other statutory entitlements since leaving office in October 2019. In a statement made available to journalists, the former elected grassroots leaders stated…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed shock over the death of the President of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State and Grand Chief Imam of Yewaland, Sheikh Sikirulai Babalola. The Governor spoke on Sunday during the burial ceremony of the late Islamic cleric held at Igan Alalade in Yewa North…
The Ogun State Government has joined dignitaries and admirers across Nigeria in celebrating elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. In a tribute personally signed by Governor Dapo Abiodun, the centenarian was described as a symbol of patriotism, democratic ideals and principled leadership whose contributions to Nigeria’s…
