Aliko Dangote has introduced his Lagos oil refinery, the largest on the continent, to the stock exchange. The company aims to attract up to 10 million African shareholders and intends to double its production capacity by 2028 to become the global leader. Dangote believes this…
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Financial TimesUnited Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
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Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has launched an initial public offering (IPO) for his refinery in Nigeria, marking the largest such offering in the history of the continent. The company aims to raise approximately $1.6 billion by selling 4.1 billion shares, priced at 525…
development
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The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
The Africa ReportFrance · Centre · Jeune Afrique Media Group
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
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South Africa is extraditing six Nigerian nationals to the United States on suspicion of being members of the Black Axe organized crime network. The South African Police Service stated that the individuals are wanted by U.S. authorities on charges of wire fraud and money…
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· Nigeria · United Kingdom
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Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
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Nigeria's Dangote refinery has signed offering documents for an initial public offering (IPO) that aims to fund a 14 billion dollar expansion. The offering is scheduled to run from 14 September to 13 October. The company plans to sell 4.1 billion ordinary shares at 525 naira…
development
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Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
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Aliko Dangote has launched an initial public offering for his mega-refinery, which is regarded as the largest public share sale in Africa. The offer involves 4.1 billion shares priced at N525 per unit, aiming to raise approximately N2.2 trillion. The minimum subscription is set…
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· France · Nigeria
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The Africa ReportFrance · Centre · Jeune Afrique Media Group
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
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Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Freetown on Sunday after criminal proceedings against him were discontinued. Mr. Koroma, who served as president from 2007 to 2018, had spent more than two years in Nigeria. He originally traveled to Nigeria in January…
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· Hong Kong · Nigeria · United States
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South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
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Uber has announced its immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda following 12 years of activity in Nigeria. The company stated that the decision followed a review of its evolving business priorities and investment focus across Africa. One report attributes the move to a…
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· France · Nigeria
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France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
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At least 37 people died overnight on Thursday in Okrika, Rivers State, while allegedly attempting to illegally tap oil from a loading vessel. The Youth and Advocacy Centre reported that most of the victims died after inhaling hazardous fumes at a jetty where a vessel was loading…
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· Germany · Nigeria
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Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
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Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
At least 37 people died after inhaling toxic gases during an incident involving a pipeline in southern Nigeria. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre reported that the event occurred around midnight on Thursday in Okrika, Rivers state. According to the group, the deaths…
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CNN BrasilBrazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
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Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Uber has ceased its operations in Nigeria and Uganda effective September 2, 2026. The company stated that the decision followed a thorough business review. This move follows previous exits from Tanzania and Côte d’Ivoire, leaving Uber with operations in South Africa, Kenya,…
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· France · United Kingdom
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The Africa ReportFrance · Centre · Jeune Afrique Media Group
The RegisterUnited Kingdom · Centre · Situation Publishing Ltd
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The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Global credit ratings agency Moody's has revised Nigeria's sovereign outlook from stable to positive, although it maintained the country's credit rating at B3. The agency cited Nigeria's improved external position and the growth of its foreign exchange reserves as primary…
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2 sources
· Nigeria
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Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
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The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee a comprehensive forensic audit of federal government systems. The directive follows a resolution by the Federal Executive Council on August 19, 2026,…
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2 sources
· Nigeria
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Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
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The presidency has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his proposal to restore a targeted petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that Atiku is playing politics with the temporary discomfort of Nigerians and…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
2 sources
· Nigeria
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Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
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Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria ordered the army and other security forces on Tuesday to launch a rescue operation following a mass kidnapping. The incident occurred last week during an attack on a mosque in Niger State, located in the west of the country. Residents report that…
development
3 sources across 3 countries
· France · Qatar · United Kingdom
· 1 of them is linked to a state
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France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
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The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Political leaders in Nigeria and Pakistan have issued messages to mark Eid-el-Maulud, the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad, urging citizens to adopt the Prophet's teachings of peace, compassion, and justice. In Nigeria, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate…
3 sources across 2 countries
· Nigeria · Pakistan
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Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
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The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has reaffirmed his commitment to restore the petrol subsidy if he is elected president. Speaking on Tuesday while receiving the Osun State leadership of the ADC in Abuja and in a subsequent post on X,…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
2 sources
· Nigeria
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Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
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Centre-left
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Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has proposed subsidizing fuel production to lower pump prices and reduce the cost of living for Nigerians. This proposal has shifted the political campaign focus toward the issue of fuel…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
2 sources
· Nigeria
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Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
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Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has installed Olanrewaju Oni as the new Owa of Oke Ako in the Ikole Local Government Area. The traditional stool had remained vacant for over 25 years following the death of Oba Omotayo Ogunbiyi on December 10, 2000. Governor Oyebanji,…
single-lean coverage
2 sources
· Nigeria
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Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
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A video circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp appears to show approximately 600 people held captive following an attack on a mosque in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Residents report that gunmen launched simultaneous raids on several communities, including Dekara village,…
development
2 sources
· United Kingdom
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The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
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Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.
Cassi has become the fourth housemate evicted from the Big Brother Naija "Show Ya Sef" season after receiving the lowest percentage of votes in week four. The 27 year old entrepreneur and actor was evicted during the Sunday live show hosted by Ebuka Obi Uchendu. He polled 5.27…
single-lean coverage
2 sources
· Nigeria
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Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
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Armed men attacked several villages and a mosque in Nigeria's Niger State on Friday, kidnapping dozens of people during prayers. The assaults took place in the Borgu Local Government Area, specifically targeting the village of Kpenya and the Kpenya Mosque. Local residents…
3 sources across 3 countries
· Germany · Qatar · South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
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Centre
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Right
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Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
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Families in Nigeria have held protests to demand the rescue of children who were abducted nearly 100 days ago. The children were seized from their classrooms on May 15 in Mussa, a community located on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest. Orbet Lawan Yakubu, representing the…
2 sources across 2 countries
· South Africa · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
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Centre
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Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday to present his certificate of return following his re-election on August 15. Adeleke, representing the Accord Party, was declared the winner by the Independent…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
2 sources
· Nigeria
Who reported this
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has pledged to restore the petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. During a Facebook Live session, Atiku questioned how the government has utilized the savings from…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
2 sources
· Nigeria
Who reported this
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
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Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that he will restore the petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. During an interview on Wednesday, Atiku questioned the accounting of funds saved from the subsidy removal, suggesting that the money intended for poverty…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
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· Nigeria
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Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
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Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The Government Railway Police (GRP) have launched an inquiry into the death of a Nigerian national who died while in the custody of Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials at the Surat Railway Station. The man was traveling from Mumbai to Delhi on the Golden Temple Express when…
2 sources
· India
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The Indian ExpressIndia · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
Hindustan TimesIndia · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
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Right
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Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Nigeria's Federal Executive Council has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act 2021 to remove attempted suicide from the country's criminal laws. Health Minister Ali Pate stated that the proposed bill will be transmitted to the National Assembly for…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· Brazil · Nigeria
Who reported this
Folha de S.PauloBrazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
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Centre
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
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The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
At least 50 people died on Thursday after an overloaded boat capsized in a river in Sokoto state, northwestern Nigeria. Local authorities and residents reported that a significant number of the victims were children, with one official from the National Inland Waterways Authority…
4 sources across 4 countries
· France · Germany · Italy · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Le MondeFrance · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
ANSAItaly · Centre · Publisher cooperative
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
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Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The presidential campaign for Nigeria's January 16, 2027, election officially began on Wednesday, August 19. Incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seeking a second term and will face 18 opposition candidates. The race is largely expected to be a rematch of the 2023 election,…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries
· France · Germany · Japan
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France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
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Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board held strategic discussions with VIYA Health Nigeria on Thursday, August 6, 2026, to expand access to quality and affordable family planning services across the state. The meeting, which took place at the State Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan,…
single-lean coverage
2 sources
· Nigeria
Who reported this
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
At least 25 people were killed on Monday night when armed men stormed the village of Bin-Per in the Mangu local government area of Nigeria's Plateau state. Perpetrators reportedly moved from house to house killing residents with machetes, with women and children accounting for…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Germany · Qatar
· 1 of them is linked to a state
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Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Presidential candidates and national chairpersons of political parties signed a national peace accord on Tuesday in Abuja to commit to peaceful and issue based campaigns for the 2027 general elections. The agreement was signed under the auspices of the National Peace Committee,…
single-lean coverage
2 sources
· Nigeria
Who reported this
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
TheCableNigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
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Gunmen armed with rifles and machetes attacked the Binper community in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Residents reported that attackers moved from house to house, killing people in their sleep. One resident reported…
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Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has been re-elected as the governor of Osun State following the August 15 governorship election. According to official results, Adeleke polled 511,067 votes, defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate Bola Oyebamiji, who received…
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Ademola Adeleke of the Accord party has been re-elected as the governor of Osun State. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled…
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Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has been declared the winner of the Osun State governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the result early Sunday morning, stating that Mr. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes. He defeated…
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Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party holds an early lead in the 2026 Osun governorship election. After results from 15 of the 30 Local Government Areas were collated, Adeleke had secured 283,235 votes compared to 216,003 votes for the All Progressives Congress…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the approved fares for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, with costs ranging from ₦7,560,822 to ₦7,882,822. According to a statement released on Friday, the federal government approved these rates after consulting with…
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Osun State is preparing for its governorship election on Saturday, August 15, amid heightened political tension and a series of last minute candidate realignments. The race features 15 candidates on the ballot, including incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party and…
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Nigeria and South Africa will face each other on Thursday in Casablanca, Morocco, in a critical play-off match for a chance to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Both teams missed out on automatic qualification after suffering quarter-final defeats in the…
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Osun State is preparing for its governorship election on August 15, with registered voters across 30 local government areas set to choose between incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke and All Progressives Congress candidate Bola Oyebamiji. The contest has intensified as the APC…
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The Africa ReportFrance · Centre · Jeune Afrique Media Group
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The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) has launched an investigation into the death of Nollywood actress and producer Tope Osoba following allegations involving her fiancé, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, who is a Shepherd in the church. Osoba died on August 4 at age 40, though her death…
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Residents of Osun State are preparing to vote on August 15 to elect a governor for the next four years. The race features 15 cleared candidates, with the primary contenders being Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
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Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East, has claimed his comments in a viral video were metaphorical after he was seen directing supporters to kill members of the Accord Party in Ilesa ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In the video, which was recorded…
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At least 10 police officers, 17 suspected bandits, and two civilians were killed during a confrontation in Kebbi State on Monday. The clash occurred around 9:25 a.m. along the Rafin Makuku axis of the Sakaba Area after police intercepted an armed group moving from Zamfara State…
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· Nigeria · Qatar
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The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun, has rescued five kidnap victims and arrested 14 suspects across various offenses in Ondo State. Adetunji Adeleye, the commander of the corps, announced these developments during a press conference on Monday. In one…
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Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar appealed to voters in Osun State on Monday to support the party's governorship candidate, Najeem Salaam, in the upcoming election on Saturday. Speaking at a grand rally in the state capital of Osogbo, Atiku…
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The European Union delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has rejected reports claiming that it declined an invitation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to observe the 2027 general elections. EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot stated on Monday that reports suggesting…
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Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its board, effective August 10, 2026. The company stated that the appointment is intended to strengthen consumer trust, accelerate insurance adoption, and expand financial inclusion…
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Enugu State is developing Enugu Talent City, an initiative designed to connect digital skills development directly to employment and international demand. The project consists of two primary components: a 750 seat Business Process Outsourcing facility anchored by HUMATRIX at the…
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