December 27, 2025 – Nigeria Headlines

Story gist: Ruben Amorim changed Manchester United’s playing style, leading to a win. He stated post-match, ‘We suffered together.’

Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning outlets covered the story. Center outlet BBC framed it neutrally, quoting Amorim’s remark and noting the style change and victory without emphasis on drama or criticism. Absent left perspective omits potential focus on team struggles or inequality angles; right absent, missing emphasis on managerial success or fan reactions.

Story gist: An attack occurred in Borno State, Nigeria. The Federal Government stated it will not deter their efforts.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story entirely and leaving those perspectives absent. The center outlet, The Nation Newspaper, framed it straightforwardly by headlining the Federal Government’s direct quote on resolve, emphasizing official determination without added context, criticism, or emphasis on attack details.

Story gist: During Jumat prayers in Lagos, an Imam urged President Tinubu to remain focused on his vision for the country and stated that one cannot satisfy everyone.

Bias summary: No left-leaning coverage, omitting critical or oppositional perspectives. Center outlet Punch emphasizes the Imam’s pragmatic remark ‘You can’t satisfy everyone’ in telling Tinubu, framing neutrally. Right-leaning State House headline highlights the urging to ‘remain focused on vision,’ portraying supportive endorsement of presidential leadership without mentioning dissatisfaction.

Story gist: Nigeria’s Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume married Zaynab, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, leaving those perspectives absent. Center outlet Punch Newspapers reports factually with photos, using neutral phrasing that highlights identities (SGF Akume, Ooni’s ex-Queen Zaynab) and visual emphasis without opinion, tone shifts, or omissions of key details.

Story gist: President Bola Tinubu applauded N1.2 billion financing secured for Phase 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted the story entirely, leaving progressive and conservative perspectives absent. Center outlet Channels Television frames positively with ‘Hails’ and ‘$1.26bn Funding Deal,’ emphasizing presidential approval and the funding scale to highlight infrastructure progress without criticism.