March 3, 2026 – Nigeria Headlines

1PSNAFSA Celebrates 84th Birthday of RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye

Story gist: PSNAFSA celebrated the 84th birthday of Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. President Tinubu and First Lady praised him on the occasion.
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From wilderness to wonder: The legacy of Pastor Adeboye at 84, By Oluwabusola Olawale
— Premium Times Nigeria
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Tinubu, First Lady hail Adeboye at 84, describe him as ‘one of Nigeria’s greatest gifts’
— The Nation Newspaper
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Bias summary: No left-leaning outlets covered the story, omitting progressive perspectives. Center sources like Premium Times Nigeria frame it with emphasis on Adeboye’s personal legacy and transformative journey in a biographical tone. Right-leaning The Nation highlights praise from President Tinubu and First Lady, portraying Adeboye as a national asset tied to ruling leadership.

2After initial rejection, Lagos Assembly confirms Adelabu as LASPA GM

Story gist: Lagos State House of Assembly confirmed Adelabu as General Manager of Lagos State Parking Authority after initial rejection. The assembly also adopted a report on LASUSTECH land dispute.
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Lagos Assembly Adopts LASUSTECH Land Dispute Report, Confirms Parking Authority GM
— Radio Nigeria Lagos
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage of the story. Center outlet (Radio Nigeria Lagos) framed it neutrally by listing the confirmation of Adelabu as LASPA GM alongside adoption of the LASUSTECH land dispute report, omitting the prior rejection and any controversy for a straightforward procedural tone.

3Iran to choose new leader soon. Here are Ayatollah Khamenei’s likely successors

Story gist: Iran prepares to select a new Supreme Leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Lists of likely successors have been published.
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Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?
— CNN
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Yadda Amurka da Isra’ila suka kwashe watanni suna kitsa kashe Ayatollah Khamenei
— BBC
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Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN uses sensational questioning tone (‘Who’s running Iran?’) emphasizing power vacuum and instability. Center BBC (Hausa) highlights alleged U.S.-Israel assassination plot over months, implying foreign conspiracy. Right-leaning coverage absent; conservative outlets likely omit or frame as geopolitical win against Iran, focusing on reduced threats rather than successors.