The Federal Government has intensified efforts to secure the release of dozens of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards and directing a specialized rescue unit to intensify operations in the troubled Oriire Local Government Area. The latest intervention comes 16 days after…
The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) has reportedly expelled 365 students after investigations uncovered widespread irregularities involving forged admission documents and fake academic credentials submitted during the admission process. Global Mirror News gathered that the affected students were found to have gained admission into various programmes using falsified certificates, altered academic records, and other…
UEFA has unveiled its official 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season, with French champions Paris Saint-Germain leading the selection after successfully defending their European crown. The announcement comes a day after PSG edged Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic Champions League final, securing back-to-back European titles and cementing their dominance on the…
As Nigeria moves closer to the January 16, 2027 general election, the race for the nation’s highest office is gradually taking shape, with several political parties already unveiling their Presidential candidates. Out of the 22 Political Parties registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), at least 10 have produced Presidential candidates as of May…
Fresh fears have emerged over the safety of teachers and pupils abducted in Oyo State after their kidnappers released a new video showing some of the victims desperately pleading for help and immediate intervention. In the emotional footage, two female teachers appeared visibly distressed as they appealed to authorities, community leaders, and concerned Nigerians to…
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…
Fresh details have emerged surrounding the killing of two Senior Local Government officials in Zamfara State, as armed bandits reportedly murdered them over allegations that they were facilitating payments to the Lakurawa terrorist group. The victims, identified as Habibu Jangebe, the councilor representing Jangebe Ward, and Alhaji Jamilu Sani, Director of Planning for Talata-Mafara Local…
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…
Muslims across Nigeria are observing the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) today amid widespread complaints over the high cost of rams, which has significantly dampened celebrations in many households. Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Salah, is a major Islamic festival marked by the slaughter of rams in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah. The day is traditionally…
A wave of grief has swept through a Christian community following the reported killing of a Nigerian Pastor, identified as Pastor Akor, by suspected kidnappers over an alleged delay in ransom payment. The heartbreaking development was made public by Abuja-based cleric, Peter Attayi Yakubu, in a Facebook post shared on Monday, May 25, 2026. According…
