December 12, 2025 – Nigeria Headlines

Story gist: Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo slumped and was moved to a hospital ICU. The PDP mourned his death.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Sahara Reporters frame the story with PDP mourning and explicit ‘slumped to death,’ emphasizing partisan grief and finality. Center outlets like Premium Times report neutrally on the slumping and ICU transfer, omitting death confirmation or political reaction. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving conservative perspectives unrepresented.

Story gist: During a Nigerian Senate screening for ambassadorial nominees, Senators Oshiomhole and Ndume clashed over Reno Omokri. The Senate cleared Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Ikpeazu, a former INEC chair, and others for the positions.

Bias summary: No left-leaning outlets covered the story, leaving that perspective absent. Center outlet THISDAYLIVE emphasizes drama with ‘stormy’ screening and clash between Oshiomhole and Ndume over Omokri. Right-leaning The Nation highlights successful clearance of nominees including Omokri, Fani-Kayode, and others, omitting the conflict for a positive, achievement-focused tone.

Story gist: Nigeria intervened in a coup attempt in Benin, averting bloodshed, according to a Nigerian minister. The incident occurred recently in Benin, neighboring Nigeria.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets criticize Nigerian President Tinubu for aiding Benin while neglecting domestic insecurity, using accusatory tone. Center outlets like AP contextualize Benin as latest in African coup wave, emphasizing neutral historical overview without judgment. Right-leaning frame intervention as African resistance to European ambitions, highlighting anti-colonial nationalism; pro-Nigeria success perspective absent in left and center.

Story gist: Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote unveiled a N1 trillion scholarship scheme for 1.3 million students in Nigeria.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, leaving absent critical perspectives from the left on corporate influence in education or celebratory takes from the right on private sector philanthropy. Center outlet Punch Newspapers frames the story positively and neutrally, using ‘rolls out’ to emphasize the initiative’s scale and supportive nature without critique or deeper context.

Story gist: Nigeria’s House Committee reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment. House Representatives pledged support for youth initiatives.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting progressive critiques or conservative skepticism on government pledges. Center outlet Punch Newspapers framed the story neutrally-positive, emphasizing Representatives’ commitment and pledge without analysis of implementation or context, presenting it as straightforward governmental action.