March 15, 2026 – Nigeria Headlines

Story gist: Insurgents killed multiple Nigerian soldiers in Borno State in recent attacks. The violence is ongoing.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story entirely and leaving those perspectives absent. Center outlet THISDAYLIVE used dramatic framing with ‘Endless Killings of Soldiers in Borno,’ emphasizing relentless violence and soldier casualties without broader context on insurgency or government response.

Story gist: Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeated the Philippines 101-84 in a FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying match by staging a comeback. The win keeps their qualification hopes alive.

Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning outlets covered the story, leaving those perspectives absent—left might emphasize team struggles or broader equity issues, right could highlight national pride differently. Center outlet Premium Times Nigeria uses triumphant tone (‘storm back’) and focuses on dramatic comeback, score, and qualification stakes, portraying a positive national sports achievement without criticism.

Story gist: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu tasked the media to hold states and local governments accountable.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets omitted the story entirely, absenting any perspective. Center outlet Businessday NG framed it straightforwardly as Tinubu charging media for accountability. Right-leaning The Nation emphasized ‘strengthen federalism’ and used ‘scrutinise’ and ‘tasks media,’ highlighting decentralized governance and directive tone.

Story gist: Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned an attack on Apa community. He assured justice and protection for Benue communities.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted this story, providing no coverage and absenting those perspectives. Center outlet Channels Television framed it neutrally via its headline, emphasizing Governor Alia’s condemnation of the Apa attack and assurances of justice and protection without additional tone or emphasis.

Story gist: Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) plans to prosecute operators of illegal universities and degree mills. The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) warned senior advocates against using the ‘Dr.’ title without earned degrees.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story entirely and leaving those perspectives absent. Center outlet TheNigeriaLawyer framed it through BOSAN’s stern warning on professional titles, emphasizing ethical violations by lawyers with unearned ‘Dr.’ designations linked to degree mills, with a formal, cautionary tone.