Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria closed a net 476 branches and cash centres between 2022 and 2025, representing an 8.8 per cent reduction in the Country’s physical banking network, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Figures contained in the CBN’s 2025 Statistical Bulletin for the Financial Sector showed that the number…
The husband of 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia, who was arrested by the Anambra State Police Command over the alleged sexual abuse of her underage daughter, has recounted how he discovered the disturbing incident. Global Mirror News gathered that Ikechukwu Onyeanyusi was alerted by a friend who showed him a video allegedly depicting his wife sexually abusing…
Nigeria’s Falconets have secured a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after producing a stunning 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in their final Group F match in Poland on Sunday. The emphatic victory was exactly what Nigeria needed to keep their campaign alive after a difficult start to…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted Christian and Muslim leaders in Osun State to an alleged plan by terrorists to attack places of worship and other public gathering centres as part of an attempt to create insecurity and frustrate the 2027 general elections. The warning was reportedly issued during separate meetings between the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted consignments of synthetic cannabis, opioids and other illicit drugs concealed in consolidated cargoes, music speakers and loaves of bread in a series of operations across several States. The operations, which resulted in the arrest of at least seven suspects, also led to the seizure of large quantities…
The release of the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally set the stage for a major political battle for the 109 seats in the Nigerian Senate. With the publication of the final list, political parties and their candidates now have a clearer picture…
Odufowokan: 2026 edition will be unprecedented display of culture, tradition, tourism Four-day programme features cultural dances, palliatives, spelling bee, football, lecture and grand finale The ancient Eposo Remo town in Remo North LGA of Ogun State is set to host the third edition of Eposo Day, with the 2026 celebration scheduled to feature a rich…
Nollywood Actor and former Lagos State lawmaker, Desmond Olusola Elliot, has publicly apologised to his political mentor and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, following months of political disagreement that reportedly strained their long-standing relationship. In a video circulating widely on social media, Elliot was seen going on his knees…
Adejare Heads Secretariat, Odufowokan Chairs Public Communication The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, bringing together political leaders, former Governors, former office holders and other party stakeholders to drive the party’s campaign across the State. The campaign structure places Ogun State…
Ogun State’s growing digital transformation has earned Governor Dapo Abiodun a major national recognition, with the Governor emerging Governor of the Year – Public Service Innovation at the Nigeria eGovernment Excellence Awards 2026. The award, organised by the Nigeria eGovernment Summit, recognised Abiodun’s leadership in deploying technology and e-governance reforms to modernise public administration, improve…
