May 12, 2026 – Nigeria Headlines

Story gist: Kayode Fayemi paid tribute to Reuben Fasoranti on his 100th birthday. Fayemi described Fasoranti as ‘a towering symbol of integrity.’

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted this story entirely, leaving no coverage from those perspectives. Center outlet TheCable framed it straightforwardly by leading with Fayemi’s complimentary quote, emphasizing the tribute without added context, analysis, or criticism. Absent left framing may ignore ethnic leader milestones; absent right may skip cross-party elder statesman honors.

Story gist: French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Nairobi Summit to ask for silence. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu participated in the summit.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Al Jazeera emphasizes risks and rewards in the France-Kenya partnership, focusing on balanced geopolitical analysis. Center BBC highlights Macron’s interruption as ‘total lack of respect,’ stressing diplomatic rudeness. Right-leaning The Nation frames Tinubu’s participation as strategic per Bwala, prioritizing positive Nigerian leadership involvement. No major lane omissions.

Story gist: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) retained 150 as the cut-off mark for university admissions in the 2024 UTME in Nigeria.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted the story entirely, providing no coverage or perspectives from those lanes. Center outlet Channels Television framed it neutrally with a factual headline matching the title, emphasizing the retention decision without tone, analysis, or additional context.

Story gist: Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji called for a peaceful election process, stating no election justifies bloodshed. The statement came amid former lawmakers targeting 500,000 votes for Tinubu and Oyebanji.

Bias summary: No left-leaning outlets covered the story, omitting any perspective potentially scrutinizing Oyebanji’s motives or highlighting tensions. Center outlet THISDAYLIVE used the governor’s direct phrasing, focusing neutrally on his peace appeal. Right-leaning The Nation emphasized ex-lawmakers’ vote mobilization for Tinubu and Oyebanji, framing it as proactive electoral support without mentioning the bloodshed warning.

Story gist: Rivers State APC cleared 33 aspirants for House of Assembly primaries and disqualified 65 linked to Governor Fubara.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets offered no coverage, omitting those perspectives entirely. Center outlet Punch Newspapers framed the story neutrally with a ‘FULL LIST’ headline, emphasizing factual transparency by publishing the complete names of cleared and disqualified aspirants without added analysis, tone, or emphasis on political implications.