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67 Dead in Nigeria's Christmas Food Stampedes"
At least 67 people died in three separate crowd crush incidents in Nigeria this week, all caused by the distribution of free food at charity events in Okija, Abuja, and Ibadan, highlighting the widespread hunger and economic hardship in the country.
67 Dead in Nigeria's Christmas Food Stampedes"
At least 67 people died in three separate crowd crush incidents in Nigeria this week, all caused by the distribution of free food at charity events in Okija, Abuja, and Ibadan, highlighting the widespread hunger and economic hardship in the country.
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36% Bias Score
Deadly Stampedes at Nigerian Charity Events Expose Nation's Hunger Crisis
At least 67 people died in stampedes at three Nigerian Christmas charity events due to extreme hunger exacerbated by a 28-year-high inflation rate of 34.6%, leaving families struggling amidst the nation's worst cost-of-living crisis.
Deadly Stampedes at Nigerian Charity Events Expose Nation's Hunger Crisis
At least 67 people died in stampedes at three Nigerian Christmas charity events due to extreme hunger exacerbated by a 28-year-high inflation rate of 34.6%, leaving families struggling amidst the nation's worst cost-of-living crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Nigeria Methodist Church Schism Leads to Violence, Deaths
In Taraba State, Nigeria, violence between members of the United Methodist Church and the newly formed Global Methodist Church—a schism resulting from the United Methodist Church's decision to allow same-sex marriage and ordination—left one adult dead and two young children dead after their home was...
Nigeria Methodist Church Schism Leads to Violence, Deaths
In Taraba State, Nigeria, violence between members of the United Methodist Church and the newly formed Global Methodist Church—a schism resulting from the United Methodist Church's decision to allow same-sex marriage and ordination—left one adult dead and two young children dead after their home was...
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40% Bias Score
Nigerian Christian Acquitted After 19 Months in Prison on Blasphemy Charges
Rhoda Jatau, a Nigerian Christian, was acquitted of blasphemy charges after 19 months of imprisonment for sharing a video condemning the murder of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu; her case highlights the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, where 4,998 were killed last year due to their faith.
Nigerian Christian Acquitted After 19 Months in Prison on Blasphemy Charges
Rhoda Jatau, a Nigerian Christian, was acquitted of blasphemy charges after 19 months of imprisonment for sharing a video condemning the murder of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu; her case highlights the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, where 4,998 were killed last year due to their faith.
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44% Bias Score
Nigeria Prioritizes AI, Digital Skills Development to Combat Unemployment
Nigerian Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, announced a plan to train 2.5 million Nigerians annually for four years in AI, digital technologies, and green economies through the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), aiming to address unemployment and align with Presid...
Nigeria Prioritizes AI, Digital Skills Development to Combat Unemployment
Nigerian Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, announced a plan to train 2.5 million Nigerians annually for four years in AI, digital technologies, and green economies through the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), aiming to address unemployment and align with Presid...
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32% Bias Score
Seplat Completes $800 Million ExxonMobil Asset Acquisition, Expanding Nigeria's Energy Production
Seplat Energy finalized its $800 million acquisition of ExxonMobil's Nigerian assets, incorporating 1,000 staff, 500 contractors, and significantly expanding its oil and gas production and reserves, thereby creating Nigeria's leading independent energy company.
Seplat Completes $800 Million ExxonMobil Asset Acquisition, Expanding Nigeria's Energy Production
Seplat Energy finalized its $800 million acquisition of ExxonMobil's Nigerian assets, incorporating 1,000 staff, 500 contractors, and significantly expanding its oil and gas production and reserves, thereby creating Nigeria's leading independent energy company.
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44% Bias Score
32 Killed in Crowd Crushes at Nigerian Charity Events
At least 32 people died in two separate crowd crushes at charity events in Nigeria on Saturday: 22 in Anambra state during a rice distribution and 10 in Abuja at a food distribution, underscoring the need for improved crowd control measures during aid distribution.
32 Killed in Crowd Crushes at Nigerian Charity Events
At least 32 people died in two separate crowd crushes at charity events in Nigeria on Saturday: 22 in Anambra state during a rice distribution and 10 in Abuja at a food distribution, underscoring the need for improved crowd control measures during aid distribution.
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28% Bias Score
35 Children Killed in Nigeria School Festival Stampede
At least 35 children died and six were severely injured in a stampede at a pre-Christmas festival in Ibadan, Nigeria, on December 18, 2024, after organizers began distributing gifts, causing a surge in the crowd; eight people, including the school principal, have been arrested.
35 Children Killed in Nigeria School Festival Stampede
At least 35 children died and six were severely injured in a stampede at a pre-Christmas festival in Ibadan, Nigeria, on December 18, 2024, after organizers began distributing gifts, causing a surge in the crowd; eight people, including the school principal, have been arrested.
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20% Bias Score
Nigeria's Security Crisis: 2 Million Kidnappings, 600,000 Deaths, and $1.42 Billion in Ransom Payments"
A new Nigerian government report reveals over 2 million kidnappings and 600,000 deaths between May 2023 and April 2024, costing Nigerians $1.42 billion in ransom payments, amid concerns over security agency effectiveness and government transparency.
Nigeria's Security Crisis: 2 Million Kidnappings, 600,000 Deaths, and $1.42 Billion in Ransom Payments"
A new Nigerian government report reveals over 2 million kidnappings and 600,000 deaths between May 2023 and April 2024, costing Nigerians $1.42 billion in ransom payments, amid concerns over security agency effectiveness and government transparency.
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48% Bias Score
Nigeria's President Forecasts Economic Growth by 2025
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced projected economic improvements for 2025, including macroeconomic stability, job growth, and poverty reduction, supported by a 49.8 trillion Naira (approximately $32 billion USD) national budget and positive Q3 2024 growth figures.
Nigeria's President Forecasts Economic Growth by 2025
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced projected economic improvements for 2025, including macroeconomic stability, job growth, and poverty reduction, supported by a 49.8 trillion Naira (approximately $32 billion USD) national budget and positive Q3 2024 growth figures.
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44% Bias Score
Nigerian Helicopter Crash Highlights Safety Violations
A Sikorsky helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation crashed off Bonny Finima, Nigeria, on October 24, 2024, killing eight; the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau's preliminary report revealed the aircraft lacked a mandatory Flight Data Recorder (FDR), violating Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations,...
Nigerian Helicopter Crash Highlights Safety Violations
A Sikorsky helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation crashed off Bonny Finima, Nigeria, on October 24, 2024, killing eight; the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau's preliminary report revealed the aircraft lacked a mandatory Flight Data Recorder (FDR), violating Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations,...
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32% Bias Score
Access Bank to Acquire Bidvest Bank for $159 Million, Expanding in South Africa
Nigeria's Access Bank Plc will acquire South Africa's Bidvest Bank Holdings Limited for about $159 million, aiming to expand in South Africa and become one of Africa's largest lenders by 2027; the acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
Access Bank to Acquire Bidvest Bank for $159 Million, Expanding in South Africa
Nigeria's Access Bank Plc will acquire South Africa's Bidvest Bank Holdings Limited for about $159 million, aiming to expand in South Africa and become one of Africa's largest lenders by 2027; the acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
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48% Bias Score
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