Motorists travelling along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were subjected to hours of frustration on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as repair works on the Kara Bridge triggered a massive traffic gridlock stretching across parts of Lagos and Ogun states. The traffic crisis, which intensified during the afternoon, left thousands of commuters and motorists trapped for hours, with…
The death of veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has continued to stir emotions across Nigeria, with a fresh revelation over N25 million the actor entrusted to the Chief Imam of Ilaro, Ogun State, before his death. The Chief Imam of Ilaro, Tajudeen Adewunmi, has explained that he returned the N25 million…
Residents of Lagos who regularly stop by roadsides, medians and walkways to purchase food, clothing, household items and other goods may soon face arrest as the State Government intensifies its crackdown on illegal trading. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has warned that, beginning next week, residents who patronise traders operating in unauthorised public spaces…
An 87-year-old man, identified as Dahiru Garba of Korawa Village, Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Yola after allegedly attacking an Area Court judge with a cutlass and inflicting severe injuries on his hand. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident occurred on August 31,…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that about 100,000 women across the state have benefited from the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Programme (NFWP), describing women’s economic empowerment as a strategic tool for fighting poverty and strengthening families and communities. Abiodun made the disclosure on Monday when he received the United Nations Deputy…
The Oyo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected interstate child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects linked to the alleged criminal network. The Police also confirmed that six children died while in the custody of members of the syndicate, while investigators uncovered allegations that the remains of children who…
Waka music legend Salawa Abeni has revealed that jealousy and what she described as “diabolical” attacks from some senior colleagues nearly ended her career when she was still a young and emerging musician. The 65-year-old singer, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Waka Music,” made the disclosure while speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds, where…
A man identified as Basit Kolade, who recently returned to Nigeria ahead of his wedding later this month, has reportedly been beaten to death by a mob in Lagos Island, with four suspects now arrested in connection with the incident. Global Mirror News gathered that the tragic incident occurred on September 2, 2026, around Freeman…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered what it described as a disturbing new dimension to Nigeria’s counterfeit-goods crisis, with the Agency alleging that some Chinese Nationals involved in counterfeiting have moved operations into the Country and established local production and distribution networks. The revelation, made amid growing public…
Chelsea’s ambitious new era under Xabi Alonso suffered its first major setback on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as Premier League champions Arsenal came from behind to beat the Blues 2–1 at the Emirates Stadium. Chelsea had dreamed of making an early statement against the reigning champions after winning their opening two league matches, but despite…
