The Federal Government has taken steps towards decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria, following the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for a legislative review of the existing legal framework. The move is aimed at treating attempted suicide primarily as a mental health and public health concern rather than a criminal offence. The Minister of…
The Ogun State Government has released N6.75 billion for the payment of gratuity and Additional Pension Benefits (APB) to retirees in the state. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka, mni, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the release was part of the government’s continued efforts to address outstanding pension obligations and improve…
A group of youths and self-described “area boys” in Lagos State have staged a protest against the reported establishment of an office of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Nigeria. The protesters, who took to the streets carrying placards, expressed opposition to what they described as increased involvement of the American Law…
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…
Nigeria’s representative at the 2026 Miss World pageant, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, popularly known as Soye, has bowed out of the competition after making it to the Top 12, while Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic emerged as the new Miss World. Global Mirror News gathered that Mola was crowned Miss World 2026 on Saturday September…
Global Mirror News gathered that the Plateau State Government has ordered the immediate temporary closure of all primary and secondary schools across the state following a diphtheria outbreak that has claimed at least 23 lives, with 148 suspected cases recorded by health authorities. The directive was issued on Saturday, September 5, 2026, by Plateau State…
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has weakened important regional integration mechanisms and created fresh challenges for cooperation across West Africa, the Nigerian Presidency has said. The Presidency made the position known through the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public…
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has raised concerns over the use of hazardous chemicals in the production, preservation and ripening of fruits and vegetables in Nigeria, revealing that a laboratory test once found his wife Dolapo Osinbajo’s freshly squeezed orange juice unfit for human consumption. Osinbajo made the disclosure while speaking at the Open Day…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cleared ride-hailing company Bolt to resume operations at airports under its management, following an agreement reached between both parties over how the platform will operate within the airport environment. The development comes after a temporary disruption of e-hailing services at some Nigerian airports triggered complaints from travellers,…
A Nigerian Doctor has triggered widespread reactions online after criticising a mother who placed sliced onions on her baby’s feet as a traditional home remedy for cold symptoms. A video showing the mother applying the onions to the baby reportedly circulated on social media on Monday, August 25, 2026, prompting debate over traditional remedies, parental…
