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Nigerian Senator Suspended After Accusing Senate President of Sexual Harassment
Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's six-month suspension for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment sparked outrage, highlighting systemic issues of gender inequality and underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics.
Nigerian Senator Suspended After Accusing Senate President of Sexual Harassment
Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's six-month suspension for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment sparked outrage, highlighting systemic issues of gender inequality and underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics.
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68% Bias Score
UK Prison Service Faces Recruitment Crisis Amid Nigerian TikTok Visa Scheme
Nigerian TikTokers are promoting UK prison officer jobs as a visa shortcut, leading to concerns about the suitability of recruits and communication issues in British jails; over 2,340 foreign nationals were hired as wardens in the last three years, with many believed to be Nigerian, despite warnings...
UK Prison Service Faces Recruitment Crisis Amid Nigerian TikTok Visa Scheme
Nigerian TikTokers are promoting UK prison officer jobs as a visa shortcut, leading to concerns about the suitability of recruits and communication issues in British jails; over 2,340 foreign nationals were hired as wardens in the last three years, with many believed to be Nigerian, despite warnings...
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48% Bias Score
One-Year Leprosy Drug Delay in Nigeria Impacts 3,000 Patients
In Nigeria, 3,000 leprosy patients, including 800 children, faced a year-long delay in receiving Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) due to bureaucratic hurdles and potential late requests, highlighting systemic issues in medication distribution and the vulnerability of leprosy control programs.
One-Year Leprosy Drug Delay in Nigeria Impacts 3,000 Patients
In Nigeria, 3,000 leprosy patients, including 800 children, faced a year-long delay in receiving Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) due to bureaucratic hurdles and potential late requests, highlighting systemic issues in medication distribution and the vulnerability of leprosy control programs.
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24% Bias Score
Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters in Abalama, Rivers State
In Abalama, Rivers State, Nigeria, on March 15, 2025, police dispersed protesting women with tear gas after they blocked roads to prevent a reception for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who had allegedly insulted the Ijaw people, escalating existing political tensions.
Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters in Abalama, Rivers State
In Abalama, Rivers State, Nigeria, on March 15, 2025, police dispersed protesting women with tear gas after they blocked roads to prevent a reception for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who had allegedly insulted the Ijaw people, escalating existing political tensions.
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40% Bias Score
Nigerian Child Labor Crisis: Education's Failure Fuels Hazardous Mining
In Nigeria, 10.5 million children aged 5-14 are out of school, exemplified by 18-year-old Isah Aliyu who left school to work in gold mines after his father's death due to poverty and weak enforcement of child labor laws.
Nigerian Child Labor Crisis: Education's Failure Fuels Hazardous Mining
In Nigeria, 10.5 million children aged 5-14 are out of school, exemplified by 18-year-old Isah Aliyu who left school to work in gold mines after his father's death due to poverty and weak enforcement of child labor laws.
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40% Bias Score
Nigeria Clears N758 Billion in Pension Arrears
The Nigerian government approved a N758 billion bond to settle 16 years of outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), impacting numerous retirees and addressing pension increases since 2007 and university professors' shortfalls. This was approved on February 4, 2025...
Nigeria Clears N758 Billion in Pension Arrears
The Nigerian government approved a N758 billion bond to settle 16 years of outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), impacting numerous retirees and addressing pension increases since 2007 and university professors' shortfalls. This was approved on February 4, 2025...
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56% Bias Score
NCA Launches Campaign Against Sextortion Targeting British Teenage Boys
Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing British teenage boys (14-17) on Snapchat and Instagram for approximately £100 after obtaining explicit images; the National Crime Agency launched a campaign to raise awareness and help victims.
NCA Launches Campaign Against Sextortion Targeting British Teenage Boys
Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing British teenage boys (14-17) on Snapchat and Instagram for approximately £100 after obtaining explicit images; the National Crime Agency launched a campaign to raise awareness and help victims.
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32% Bias Score
State of Emergency Declared in Rivers State, Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, Nigeria, on March 18, 2025, citing escalating political crisis and damage to federal oil infrastructure; the National Assembly will vote on the matter, and retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas is nominated as sole administrator.
State of Emergency Declared in Rivers State, Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, Nigeria, on March 18, 2025, citing escalating political crisis and damage to federal oil infrastructure; the National Assembly will vote on the matter, and retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas is nominated as sole administrator.
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40% Bias Score
Nigerian Senator's Harassment Accusation Sparks Nationwide Protests
Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment in February 2024; her subsequent suspension sparked nationwide "We are all Natasha" protests, highlighting Nigeria's deeply rooted gender inequality and lack of protection for women in politics.
Nigerian Senator's Harassment Accusation Sparks Nationwide Protests
Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment in February 2024; her subsequent suspension sparked nationwide "We are all Natasha" protests, highlighting Nigeria's deeply rooted gender inequality and lack of protection for women in politics.
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60% Bias Score
New Orleans Tops Time Out's Best Food Cities List
Time Out's survey of 18,500 people ranked New Orleans, Bangkok, and Medellín as the top three food cities globally, highlighting diverse culinary scenes and reflecting growing global interest in culinary tourism.
New Orleans Tops Time Out's Best Food Cities List
Time Out's survey of 18,500 people ranked New Orleans, Bangkok, and Medellín as the top three food cities globally, highlighting diverse culinary scenes and reflecting growing global interest in culinary tourism.
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28% Bias Score
UKHSA Responds to Lassa Fever Case Following Travel from Nigeria
A person diagnosed with Lassa fever in Nigeria after traveling to England in late February has prompted UKHSA to trace contacts; the risk to the public is considered low.
UKHSA Responds to Lassa Fever Case Following Travel from Nigeria
A person diagnosed with Lassa fever in Nigeria after traveling to England in late February has prompted UKHSA to trace contacts; the risk to the public is considered low.
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36% Bias Score
Nigeria Adapts Deradicalization Program for Northwest Banditry
Nigeria is expanding its "Safe Corridor" deradicalization program from the Northeast, where it combats ideologically driven insurgency, to the Northwest, where financially motivated banditry prevails, raising concerns about its effectiveness and the need for locally adapted strategies.
Nigeria Adapts Deradicalization Program for Northwest Banditry
Nigeria is expanding its "Safe Corridor" deradicalization program from the Northeast, where it combats ideologically driven insurgency, to the Northwest, where financially motivated banditry prevails, raising concerns about its effectiveness and the need for locally adapted strategies.
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44% Bias Score
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