December 21, 2025 – Nigeria Headlines

Story gist: The U.S. Department of State announced expansion of faith-based healthcare in Nigeria through the America First Global Health Strategy.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets omitted the story, absenting critical perspectives on ‘America First’ branding or faith-based aid. Right-leaning outlets also missing, forgoing emphasis on conservative-aligned global health initiatives. Center coverage solely from U.S. Department of State (.gov) frames it neutrally as official policy rollout, focusing on factual program details without tone or omissions noted.

Story gist: President Tinubu arrived in Lagos for end-of-year holidays.

Bias summary: Left-leaning and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story entirely. Center outlet Punch Newspapers framed President Tinubu’s travel as arrival in Bauchi for a condolence visit, emphasizing official duties and omitting the Lagos end-of-year holidays context. Absence of left and right perspectives limits framing diversity, leaving only center emphasis on condolences.

Story gist: National teams are arriving in Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 tournament. Coverage notes differences in these arrivals that distinguish African football.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Al Jazeera frames the story as a neutral ‘what to know’ guide, emphasizing tournament facts and logistics. Center outlet Confédération Africaine de Football uses promotional tone to highlight unique, positive aspects of team arrivals setting African football apart. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting any skeptical view on organization, costs, or commercial influences.

Story gist: Nigerian President Tinubu presented the ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget to the National Assembly. Defence and security are top priorities, with Senate President Akpabio and House Speaker Abbas pledging NASS cooperation.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, providing no coverage. Center (Premium Times) frames story around procedural cooperation, emphasizing Akpabio and Abbas pledges during Tinubu’s presentation. Right-leaning (The Nation) highlights defence and security as top priorities, positively emphasizing government’s security focus without noting legislative pledges.