December 31, 2025 – Nigeria Headlines

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.

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.

Story gist: Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Uganda 3-1 in their final Africa Cup of Nations group stage match in Morocco.

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.

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.

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.

Story gist: Nigeria’s national grid collapsed, causing a nationwide power outage. The grid has risen to 4,384MW as restoration efforts continue.

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.

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.

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.