Michael Olumide In a remarkable celebration of faith, music, and service, Bro. Kelechukwu Ume, a renowned gospel singer and a Lay Preacher in the Methodist Church Nigeria, has been honoured with The Mirror Newspaper Excellence Award…

Professor Uwasomba’s reminder: Nigeria once had community-rooted policing

By Okechukwu Nwanguma The ongoing national debate over the establishment of state police continues to generate passionate arguments on all sides. While many Nigerians see decentralised policing as a necessary response to rising insecurity, others urge…

Female passenger dies, six hurt in Gbagada crash as LASTMA clears traffic gridlock

Stanley Ihedigbo A female passenger lost her life while six others sustained severe injuries following a tragic road traffic accident at New Castle Bus Stop inward Gbagada along the Oworonshoki–Apapa Expressway in Lagos over the weekend.…

FENRAD seeks stronger protection, economic empowerment for women, girls

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has called for stronger commitment and practical steps toward protecting the rights of women and girls in Nigeria, as the world marks the 2026 International…

Gov Eno reaffirms brotherhood between Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the enduring bond between the people of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State, describing both as brothers who must continue to live in peace and harmony.…

Akwa Ibom surpasses Beijing 35% benchmark with 40% women appointments – Eyakenyi

By Ima-Obong Akpantuen Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, has disclosed that the administration of Governor Pastor Umo Eno has allocated 40 per cent of political appointments and positions to women, describing the…

Editorial: Blood of 40 soldiers, questions Nigeria must confront

Nigeria awoke once again to the grim reality of a war that refuses to end. Reports that more than 40 Nigerian soldiers were killed by terrorists in Borno State have sent shockwaves across the country. Whether…

Police, NDLEA, NSCDC lead campaign against cultism, drug abuse in Anambra community

Security agencies in Anambra State have intensified advocacy efforts against cultism and drug abuse, urging young people to shun social vices and embrace responsible lifestyles for the safety and development of society. The initiative was spearheaded…

50,000 Police recruitment: Kebbi applicants to undergo screening from March 9

Anene Anike, Kebbi Kebbi State Police Command has announced that the physical and credentials screening exercise for applicants in the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force will commence on March 9,…

MURIC urges calm as court fixes April 29 for hearing of UI–ISI hijab appeal

Michael Olumide Oyo State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has briefed the Muslim community and the general public on the latest development in the ongoing appeal concerning the University of Ibadan–International School Ibadan (UI–ISI)…

Time to keep silent

By Pastor James Ademuyiwa Memory Verse: 2 Kings 18:36 – “But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.” Devotional Reading: 2 Kings 18:17-37…