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Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens as Impeached Speaker Reclaims Office
Following allegations of misconduct, the Lagos State House of Assembly impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on January 13th, leading to the election of Mojisola Meranda. However, Obasa returned on February 27th, claiming his removal was illegal, creating a constitutional crisis.
Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens as Impeached Speaker Reclaims Office
Following allegations of misconduct, the Lagos State House of Assembly impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on January 13th, leading to the election of Mojisola Meranda. However, Obasa returned on February 27th, claiming his removal was illegal, creating a constitutional crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes looted in 1897 to Nigeria, marking the largest single return of these artifacts and setting a precedent for other nations considering repatriation of colonial-era loot.
Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes looted in 1897 to Nigeria, marking the largest single return of these artifacts and setting a precedent for other nations considering repatriation of colonial-era loot.
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28% Bias Score
High Toll Fees on Abuja-Makurdi Road Spark Public Outrage in Nigeria
Nigeria launched toll fees on the Abuja-Makurdi Road to repay a $460.8 million Chinese loan, charging N500-N1,600 per vehicle, sparking public anger due to high existing taxes and contradicting promises to reinvest fuel subsidy savings in infrastructure.
High Toll Fees on Abuja-Makurdi Road Spark Public Outrage in Nigeria
Nigeria launched toll fees on the Abuja-Makurdi Road to repay a $460.8 million Chinese loan, charging N500-N1,600 per vehicle, sparking public anger due to high existing taxes and contradicting promises to reinvest fuel subsidy savings in infrastructure.
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52% Bias Score
Lagos Governor Urged to Reject Imposters Claiming to Represent Balogun Business Association
Leaders of the Balogun Business Association (BBA) in Lagos petitioned Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, accusing Chief Oscar Odogwu's group of falsely representing the association and defying multiple Federal High Court orders across four cases (FHC/ABJ/CS/451/2021, FHC/ABJ/CS/579/2021, FHC/L/CS/2665/202...
Lagos Governor Urged to Reject Imposters Claiming to Represent Balogun Business Association
Leaders of the Balogun Business Association (BBA) in Lagos petitioned Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, accusing Chief Oscar Odogwu's group of falsely representing the association and defying multiple Federal High Court orders across four cases (FHC/ABJ/CS/451/2021, FHC/ABJ/CS/579/2021, FHC/L/CS/2665/202...
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52% Bias Score
Iran Executions Expose Global LGBTQ+ Rights Disparity
In late January 2023, Iran executed Mehrdad Karimpour and Farid Mohammadi for sodomy, highlighting the 11 countries with death penalties for same-sex relations, while 68 criminalize it; progress is seen in some areas but not globally.
Iran Executions Expose Global LGBTQ+ Rights Disparity
In late January 2023, Iran executed Mehrdad Karimpour and Farid Mohammadi for sodomy, highlighting the 11 countries with death penalties for same-sex relations, while 68 criminalize it; progress is seen in some areas but not globally.
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44% Bias Score
Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria, Charges Dropped
Former IRS Special Agent and Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan was detained in Nigeria for eight months in 2024, accused of crimes and economic sabotage; charges were later dropped.
Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria, Charges Dropped
Former IRS Special Agent and Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan was detained in Nigeria for eight months in 2024, accused of crimes and economic sabotage; charges were later dropped.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Citizen Sues Government for Alleged Racial Profiling at Sydney Airport
An Australian man of Nigerian descent is suing the Australian government for racial discrimination, alleging that border force officers detained him 32 times at Sydney Airport between 1998 and 2020 without cause, and offered him $80,000 to drop the case.
Australian Citizen Sues Government for Alleged Racial Profiling at Sydney Airport
An Australian man of Nigerian descent is suing the Australian government for racial discrimination, alleging that border force officers detained him 32 times at Sydney Airport between 1998 and 2020 without cause, and offered him $80,000 to drop the case.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Returns 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands is returning 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, artifacts looted in 1897 by British forces; this is the largest single return of such artifacts, following similar actions by museums in London and Rhode Island, and sets a precedent for other nations.
Netherlands Returns 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands is returning 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, artifacts looted in 1897 by British forces; this is the largest single return of such artifacts, following similar actions by museums in London and Rhode Island, and sets a precedent for other nations.
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24% Bias Score
Nigeria Threatens Canada with Sanctions Over Visa Denials
Nigeria threatens sanctions against Canada after the latter denied visas to several Nigerian government officials, prompting outrage and potential economic repercussions for Canada.
Nigeria Threatens Canada with Sanctions Over Visa Denials
Nigeria threatens sanctions against Canada after the latter denied visas to several Nigerian government officials, prompting outrage and potential economic repercussions for Canada.
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76% Bias Score
Nigerian Singer Portable Declared Wanted for Assaulting Government Officials
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, is wanted by Ogun State Police for allegedly violently attacking government officials conducting an enforcement operation on February 5, 2025, in Oke-Osa, resulting in injuries to the officials; nine other suspects were arrested.
Nigerian Singer Portable Declared Wanted for Assaulting Government Officials
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, is wanted by Ogun State Police for allegedly violently attacking government officials conducting an enforcement operation on February 5, 2025, in Oke-Osa, resulting in injuries to the officials; nine other suspects were arrested.
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52% Bias Score
Nigeria Allocates \$200 Million to Offset US Aid Freeze
Nigeria's lawmakers approved \$200 million for its health sector to compensate for a US aid freeze impacting malaria prevention, HIV treatment, and vaccine delivery; this follows President Tinubu's budget increase to \$36.6 billion, sparking opposition criticism.
Nigeria Allocates \$200 Million to Offset US Aid Freeze
Nigeria's lawmakers approved \$200 million for its health sector to compensate for a US aid freeze impacting malaria prevention, HIV treatment, and vaccine delivery; this follows President Tinubu's budget increase to \$36.6 billion, sparking opposition criticism.
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36% Bias Score
Kanu's Trial Adjourned Indefinitely Amidst Bias Accusations
Nigerian secessionist leader Nnamdi Kanu's trial was adjourned indefinitely on February 11, 2025, after he accused the presiding judge of bias, raising concerns about due process and fair trial rights within Nigeria's judicial system.
Kanu's Trial Adjourned Indefinitely Amidst Bias Accusations
Nigerian secessionist leader Nnamdi Kanu's trial was adjourned indefinitely on February 11, 2025, after he accused the presiding judge of bias, raising concerns about due process and fair trial rights within Nigeria's judicial system.
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32% Bias Score
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