The Nigerian Air Force has released the identities of the 25 people it says lost their lives in the crash involving its ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The confirmation came a day after the aircraft disappeared from radar while travelling from Benin, Edo State, to Lagos on…
A routine Military flight from Benin City to Lagos turned into a devastating tragedy on Monday after a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft disappeared from radar shortly after take-off and crashed in a swampy area near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The aircraft, identified by tail number NGR…
Federal, State and Local Government employees begin three-day protest; Union seek wage award, ₦500,000 minimum wage talks Public servants across Nigeria have commenced a three-day nationwide warning strike over rising petrol prices, worsening economic hardship and demands for immediate financial relief, following the failure of the Federal Government to address their concerns before the expiration…
Grief, anger and unanswered questions continue to trail the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The victims, whose names have now been released, were among scores of suspected illegal miners arrested during anti-illegal mining operations conducted by…
Civil Servants under the Trade Union Side of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have given President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government until September 30, 2026, to respond to a series of demands aimed at addressing the worsening economic pressure on workers and their families. The workers are demanding that the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to return to court and seek the immediate withdrawal of the order restricting access to the Osun State Government’s bank account. The President said he was deeply embarrassed by the timing of the EFCC’s action, particularly because it came only days before…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle long-standing debts in Nigeria’s electricity sector, in what officials describe as a major step toward improving power supply across the Country. Global Mirror News gathered that the intervention is designed to clear legacy obligations accumulated within the power sector between February 2015 and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expanded his diplomatic reshuffle with the transmission of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, a move widely viewed as part of a broader strategy to recalibrate Nigeria’s International engagements while balancing domestic Political interests. The new list containing 15 Career Diplomats and 17 non-career nominees—was forwarded to Senate President…
Nigeria is set for its most sweeping Security overhaul in years as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday declared a National Security emergency, unveiling an aggressive, multi-layered response to the escalating violence across several States. Tinubu approved the enlistment of an additional 20,000 Army and Police personnel, raising the total number of new recruits to…
Nigeria is once again in Washington’s crosshairs. In a move stirring diplomatic anxiety and economic concern, United States President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), accusing the West African Nation of genocide against Christians and failure to halt religiously motivated killings. The announcement, made Friday, 31st October , 2025,…
