January 7, 2026 – Nigeria News Mark

Baba-Ahmed Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Affirms Commitment to Labour Party

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Photo: Senator Baba-Ahmed By: Lawrence Peters Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging continued loyalty to the Labour Party. Baba-Ahmed made the announcement on Wednesday, January 7, during a rally at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, amid ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s opposition political space. His declaration comes in the wake of the exit of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a development that…

NLC Knocks FG Over New Tax Laws, Warns of Worsening Poverty

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Photo: Comrade Joe Ajaero NLC President By: Daniel Kanu Editor The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the Federal Government over its newly introduced tax laws, warning that their current form and implementation could exacerbate poverty and deepen economic hardship for workers and low-income Nigerians. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, raised the concerns on Wednesday in Abuja at the book launch and 85th birthday celebration of a former NLC President, Mr. Hassan Summonu. Ajaero faulted the process through which the tax laws were formulated, saying organised labour and the wider…

Gov. Oborevwori mourns Punch Journalist, Ochei

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Photo: Late Matthew Ochei By: Mandy Park Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Punch Newspaper Correspondent, Mr. Matthew Ochei, describing his passing as a significant loss to the media profession and the nation. Ochei, an indigene of Ukunzu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 43. In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor sympathised…

Five Feared Dead as Bandits Launch Night Attack on National Park in Oyo

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By: Mandy Park At least five people are feared killed following a deadly night attack by suspected bandits on personnel of the National Park Service (NPS) in Oyo State. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Oloka community in Orire Local Government Area, where the assailants reportedly took NPS officers by surprise. Multiple casualties were recorded during the attack, with some personnel said to have been killed and others injured. As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of fatalities and injured persons has not…

Isuofia Platinum Club Pays Courtesy Visit to Patron, Chief Dr Ebuka Onunkwo

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By Mandy Park Executives and members of the Isuofia Platinum Club have paid a courtesy “thank you” visit to their patron, Chief Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Seahorse Lubricant, at his residence in Ihembosi, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. Led by the club’s chairman, the delegation described the visit as an expression of gratitude for Chief Onunkwo’s unwavering support and guidance following the successful inauguration of the club held in Isuofia a few days earlier. The visit was marked by a warm and cordial…

BREAKING: Ex-AGF Malami, Son and Wife Granted Bail in Money Laundering Trial …February 17, for next hearing

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Photo: Ex-AGF Malami, By: Daniel Kanu Editor A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, January 7th, granted bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, along with his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, in a widely followed money laundering prosecution. Justice Emeka Nwite, presiding over the trial at the Federal High Court, admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of ₦500 million each, with two sureties of like amount per person. The total bail package for the trio…

ALLOW SMALL HOLDER MODULAR WASTE REFINERIES TO EASE POLLUTION PRESSURE IN LAGOS

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Photo: Amb. Obuesi Phillips By: Amb. Obuesi Phillips As the economic hub of Nigeria, Lagos is facing a growing crisis that threatens to undermine its very existence. With a rapidly increasing population of over 25 million people and limited land mass, the city is grappling with the challenge of managing its municipal solid waste. If left unchecked, the consequences will be catastrophic, destroying the city’s megacity status and posing serious health risks to its inhabitants. The improper disposal of waste in Lagos has severe consequences for the environment, public health,…

Obi Recounts Troubling Hospital Encounter, Decries Nigeria’s Failing Healthcare System

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu Editor Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has recounted a troubling personal experience that, according to him, underscores the deep-rooted failures of Nigeria’s healthcare system, insisting that the country’s challenges stem from poor governance rather than a lack of resources. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Obi narrated a conversation he had with a young Nigerian-American nurse during a domestic flight from Owerri to Lagos. The interaction occurred on January 4, following his engagements…