1UPDATED: US to impose visa BBQ on Nigerians responsible for “anti-Christian” violence
Story gist: The United States announced visa restrictions targeting Nigerians responsible for anti-Christian violence. The policy follows a US lawmakers’ investigation into claims of religious genocide in Nigeria.
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US Christian genocide claims in Nigeria: Key points from US lawmakers investigation on claims of religious genocide for Nigeria
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US Announces Visa Restriction For Nigerians Linked To ‘religious Persecution’
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting coverage of the story. Center (BBC) frames as ‘claims’ of Christian genocide, neutrally summarizing investigation key points without endorsing validity. Right (Daily Trust) emphasizes US announcement of visa restrictions for ‘religious persecution,’ highlighting enforcement action with quoted phrasing.
2Nigeria spent only N365 per citizen on GBV prevention, response— Report
Story gist: A report states Nigeria spent N365 per citizen on gender-based violence prevention and response.
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Joint Statement on Gender-Based Violence and Gender Equality Pushback: Protecting the Space for Women and Girls
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story entirely and leaving those perspectives absent. Center outlet ReliefWeb framed it as a joint statement addressing gender-based violence and pushback on gender equality, emphasizing protection of space for women and girls with a humanitarian tone focused on advocacy rather than fiscal critique.
3Oluremi Tinubu flags off disbursement of N200,000 support to PWDs
Story gist: Oluremi Tinubu flagged off the disbursement of N200,000 support to persons with disabilities.
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Oluremi Tinubu flags off disbursement of N200,000 support to PWDs
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story entirely from those perspectives. Center outlets like TheCable framed it neutrally by using the official event title verbatim, emphasizing the launch without added tone, commentary, or context on the program’s scope, recipients, or political implications.
4Senate confirms ex-CDS Musa as defence minister after five-hour screening
Story gist: The Nigerian Senate confirmed Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff, as defence minister after a five-hour screening.
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Christopher Musa: Left as Chief of Defence Staff, returning as minister
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Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning outlets covered the story, leaving progressive critiques or conservative praises absent. Center outlet Businessday NG framed it neutrally as Musa’s transition from Chief of Defence Staff to defence minister, emphasizing the role change and return without tone variations, opinions, or additional context on implications.
5Tinubu swears in five perm secs, NPC chairman ahead of FEC meeting
Story gist: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu swore in five permanent secretaries and the National Population Commission chairman ahead of a Federal Executive Council meeting. He presided over the meeting.
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Tinubu swears in NPC chair, perm secs, presides over FEC meeting
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New population commission chair vows transparent, credible national census
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting progressive perspectives on the appointments. Center outlet Punch Newspapers reports factually on the swearing-in of the NPC chair and permanent secretaries plus Tinubu presiding over the FEC meeting. Right-leaning The Nation emphasizes the new NPC chairman’s vows for a transparent, credible national census, adopting a positive tone on accountability.