January 11, 2026 – Nigeria Headlines

Story gist: Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final. Real Madrid aims for its 14th title in the tournament.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Al Jazeera presents a neutral preview as ‘Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Supercopa final 2026 – El Clasico,’ emphasizing rivalry, teams, and start details with Barcelona listed first. Center source realmadrid.com focuses on Real Madrid (‘Whites’) seeking a 14th title, using promotional framing. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, omitting that perspective entirely.

Story gist: The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations lists top scorers. Brahim Diaz scored for Morocco.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Athletic/NYT frame Brahim Diaz as a ‘superstar’ for Morocco despite his Real Madrid substitute role, using celebratory tone and personal profile emphasis. Center coverage from official CAF provides neutral top scorers list. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting conservative perspectives on the tournament.

Story gist: Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke welcomed calls for the EFCC and ICPC to review a staff audit report. The audit alleged N13.7 billion payroll fraud.

Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning headlines provided; left perspective absent, potentially emphasizing governor’s cooperation; right absent, possibly stressing fraud implications. Center outlet Premium Times Nigeria framed neutrally as ‘Osun reacts to audit firm’s N13.7bn payroll fraud allegation,’ focusing on fraud claim and reaction without endorsing governor’s stance.

Story gist: BUA chairman pledged $500,000 and other bonuses to Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON 2025 semi-final match. The team trained in Marrakesh.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted coverage of the story, leaving perspectives on private sector support for the national team absent. Center outlet Premium Times Nigeria framed it around Ndidi’s personal bonus assurance during Eagles’ training in Marrakesh, emphasizing individual commitment and preparation context over the specific pledge amount or business angle.

Story gist: Morocco advanced to the AFCON semifinals against Nigeria. The coach rejected claims of referee bias following the match in which Cameroon exited the tournament.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Al Jazeera emphasizes the coach’s angry rejection of referee bias claims, heightening controversy before the Nigeria semifinal. Center outlet Manchester United reports neutrally on Morocco’s advancement and Cameroon’s exit, omitting bias dispute. Right-leaning coverage absent, leaving perspectives on officiating fairness or rivalries unrepresented.