December 9, 2025 – Nigeria Headlines

Story gist: Nigeria’s Vice President Shettima told West African leaders in Abidjan that Nigeria will stand for regional peace. The remarks occurred at President Ouattara’s inauguration.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting any critical perspective on Nigeria’s role. Center (Guardian Nigeria) mirrors official phrasing, neutrally emphasizing ‘stand for regional peace.’ Right (The Nation) uses ‘reaffirms commitment to stability,’ adding inauguration context for continuity tone, portraying decisive leadership without broader regional tensions.

Story gist: Nigerian President Tinubu directed security agencies to ensure release of remaining schoolchildren abducted in Niger State. Nigeria reported securing release of about 100 children.

Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning headlines provided, omitting progressive emphasis on child safety failures or government accountability, and conservative focus on security measures or leadership praise. Center outlet BBC frames story neutrally as ‘Niger state kidnap,’ highlighting Nigeria’s claim of securing about 100 children’s release with cautious ‘says,’ avoiding speculation on remaining abductees or outcomes.

Story gist: A US congressional delegation met Nigeria’s National Security Adviser in Abuja. The meeting addressed allegations of Christian genocide.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story and absenting perspectives skeptical of genocide claims or US involvement. Center outlet THISDAYLIVE framed it as ‘Alleged Christian Genocide,’ hedging with qualifiers. Right-leaning Daily Trust stated ‘Genocide’ directly, emphasizing U.S. lawmakers’ fact-finding mission without qualifiers.

Story gist: Nnamdi Kanu requested transfer from Sokoto prison to Abuja prison. Court demanded response from Federal Government and Nigerian Correctional Service, stalling the request.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential sympathy for Kanu as IPOB leader. Center (BBC) neutrally frames as Kanu’s request to transfer from Sokoto to Abuja. Right (The Nation) uses urgent ‘JUST IN’ tone to emphasize court rejection from Sokoto prison, highlighting denial over ongoing process.

Story gist: Benin’s loyalist troops thwarted a coup attempt, as announced by the president. Nigeria’s Presidency stated the incident demonstrates President Tinubu’s role in West Africa’s stability.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets omitted coverage, absenting any perspective on the event. Center (BBC) neutrally frames it as Benin’s internal success by loyalist troops and presidential announcement, omitting regional or Nigerian angles. Right-leaning (Daily Trust) positively links it to Nigeria, praising FG’s potential to replicate the thwarting against domestic insurgency and emphasizing Tinubu’s stabilizing role.