1JUST IN: NNPC appoints Abiya as Kano acting chairman amid leadership shake-up
Story gist: Kwankwaso warned supporters against betrayal, stating those who abandon us never succeed. The warning follows reports of Kano governor’s planned defection unsettling Kwankwaso’s camp in Kano.
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Those who abandon us never succeed, Kwankwaso warns supporters against betrayal
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Kano Gov’s Planned Defection Unsettles Kwankwaso’s Camp
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting perspective that might emphasize governor’s reasons or downplay discord. Center (TheCable) neutrally reports Kwankwaso’s warning and loyalty quote. Right (Daily Trust) emphasizes governor’s defection plans unsettling Kwankwaso’s camp, focusing on instability and vulnerability in his political base.
2BREAKING: Eagles thrash Uganda 3-1 in last AFCON group stage game
Story gist: Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Uganda 3-1 in their final Africa Cup of Nations group stage match in Morocco.
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Afcon Morocco: Najeriya ta kai zagaye na biyu da maki tara
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BREAKING: Eagles thrash Uganda 3-1 in last AFCON group stage game
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting coverage of the story. Center (BBC) frames neutrally in Hausa as Nigeria qualifying for round of 16, emphasizing progression over scoreline. Right-leaning (The Nation) uses celebratory ‘thrash’ tone highlighting dominant 3-1 victory, focusing on national triumph without mention of qualification status.
3UPDATED: EFCC arraigns Malami, son, wife for N8.7 billion money laundering
Story gist: Nigeria’s EFCC arraigned former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, his son, and wife on charges of N8.7 billion money laundering. Malami was denied bail and remanded in Kuje Prison.
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UPDATED: EFCC arraigns Malami, son, wife for N8.7 billion money laundering
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Malami Refused Bail, Remanded In Kuje Prison
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Bias summary: No left-leaning outlets covered the story, omitting perspective on prosecuting a prominent ex-official. Center (Premium Times) neutrally reports arraignment and amount with ‘UPDATED’ tag. Right (Daily Trust) emphasizes harsh outcome via bail denial and prison remand, stressing accountability and detention over charges.
4ELECTRICITY: National grid rises to 4,384MW after collapse
Story gist: Nigeria’s national grid collapsed, causing a nationwide power outage. The grid has risen to 4,384MW as restoration efforts continue.
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Restoration begins as grid collapse cuts power nationwide
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Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning outlets provided coverage, leaving those perspectives absent. Center outlet Punch Newspapers frames the story neutrally, emphasizing restoration progress (‘Restoration begins’) alongside the nationwide collapse impact, balancing recovery with the disruption without alarmism or criticism of infrastructure.
5US Precision Drone Strikes A Clear Warning To Terrorists – Amachree
Story gist: The United States launched precision drone strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria. Locals in a struck Nigerian village reported fear, confusion, and no prior ISIS presence there.
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
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US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like CNN highlight fear and confusion among villagers and local claims of no ISIS history, emphasizing potential civilian impact and doubts about targeting. Center outlets like BBC neutrally report US strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting positive framing of strikes as a warning to terrorists.