NewsTimes.com.ng media bias and reliability
NewsTimes.com.ng is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 90 published stories of ours.
The short answers
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NewsTimes.com.ng is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is NewsTimes.com.ng left or right?
NewsTimes.com.ng is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is NewsTimes.com.ng reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for NewsTimes.com.ng. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What NewsTimes.com.ng has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with NewsTimes.com.ng’s own report linked underneath.
The Trump administration has announced $15 billion in aid for agriculture producers, intended to mitigate increased expenses for diesel and fertilizer. The package includes direct payments, guaranteed loans, and commodity purchases, with details emerging in the weeks before the midterm elections.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asTrump administration pledges $15 billion to US farmers ahead of midterm elections - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Ukrainian drones struck the Samara Linear Production and Dispatch Station in Russia's Samara region on the night of 2 November 2026. The facility, described as Europe's largest oil tank farm, has been targeted multiple times previously.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asRussia says over 100 drones downed as major oil refinery is reportedly targeted - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
The United States cancelled a planned group photo at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta due to deep rifts among member nations. Several European diplomats objected to standing alongside Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, leading to the cancellation.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asG20 ministers meet amid deep divisions over global conflicts - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
The Chancellor has announced plans to cut import tariffs on more than 100 products, including food staples, as part of a series of 'everyday fixes' ahead of the upcoming Budget. Other measures include changes to parental pay and carer's allowance.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asUK living standards crisis deepens as experts warn families may struggle until 2030 - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Oil prices saw a decline on Monday, with Brent crude futures falling to $114.51 and US West Texas Intermediate futures at $101.04. The drop occurred despite recent surges to near six-month highs, influenced by hopes for reduced Iran-US hostilities, though attacks on Saudi Arabia maintained investor caution.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asOil prices ease as fresh Middle East diplomacy raises hopes of peace - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it as80-year-old Brazilian president Lula wins fourth term as opposition rejects defeat - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a no-case submission by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The court ordered him to present his defence in a trial concerning allegations of unlawfully intercepting the communications of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. The case was adjourned to November 25, 2026.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asPhone-tapping charge: Court rejects El-Rufai’s no-case submission - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
French protest groups and unions have called for more demonstrations and a nationwide strike following Saturday's rallies. The Interior Ministry reported 410,000 participants, with authorities deploying 70,000 police. While arrests and injuries were lower than the previous week, calls for further action persist.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asFrance protests: Unions call fresh rallies as anger over living costs grows - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to file a lawsuit seeking to block the certification of Alaska's Senate election if the Republican incumbent loses. The suit argues that two candidates named Dan Sullivan could confuse voters, a claim Senator Lisa Murkowski disputes.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asTrump’s Alaska lawsuit puts election certification at risk - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Philippine police have discovered a significant amount of child pornography at the former home of Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle. The country's Interior Minister stated that evidence suggests he may be a sex offender of the worst kind. Markle denies the allegations.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asMeghan Markle’s father alleged having sex with an underage girl - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
President Bola Tinubu has blamed his political opponents for the hunger and poverty in Nigeria. He made these remarks at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign flag-off rally in Kaduna State, marking the formal launch of the APC’s campaign for the 2027 general elections.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asSecurity tightened in Kaduna ahead of Tinubu’s APC campaign flag-off - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57. His family confirmed the news in a statement posted on his Instagram page, noting he passed away after a brief illness. The Actors Guild of Nigeria also confirmed his death.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asJUST IN: Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru dies at 57 after brief illness - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Weekend unrest in France left roughly 3,000 shops damaged and could generate claims exceeding €13 billion. Authorities launched a digital tool to identify looters, and insurers prepared to assist, though coverage may be limited.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asParis Bans Protests as Violent Clashes Rock France - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are reportedly travelling to Norway this week for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is also expected to attend the tentative meetings, which come as tensions rise between Washington and Kyiv.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asUS Envoy arrives in Russia as Ukraine reports resumption of intelligence sharing - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Police fired tear gas at a memorial event for #EndSARS protest victims at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. Participants, including political candidates, were dispersed before a planned wreath-laying ceremony.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asJUST IN: Police Teargas Lagos NDC, ADC Candidates at Lekki Toll Gate - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are reportedly travelling to Norway this week for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is also expected to attend the tentative meetings, which come as tensions rise between Washington and Kyiv.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asZelenskyy holds talks with Trump’s Envoys as Ukraine peace efforts continue - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Russia's Kremlin has called for an urgent resumption of dialogue with the United States on strategic nuclear stability, stating the world is in an unprecedented situation without a legal framework. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov also hopes for a meeting between President Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff soon.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asZelenskyy holds talks with Trump’s Envoys as Ukraine peace efforts continue - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Donald Trump told a rally in Arizona that Canada will become the 51st US state, citing trade disputes and suggesting annexation was the only way forward. He also claimed the US loses up to $100 billion annually on trade with Canada.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asTrump Renews Call for Canada to Become the 51st U.S. State - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that recent Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries did not cause significant damage. He also said Russia would respond to the attacks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on European countries' "destructive position" regarding Russian diesel exports.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asUkraine resumes Russian Refineries strike as Zelenskyy says ‘We’re Done’ - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Joash Amupitan, has stated that algorithms must not decide the outcome of the 2027 general election. While acknowledging AI's influence on information and logistics, he stressed that voters alone will determine who governs the country.
NewsTimes.com.ng reported it asINEC Assures Nigerians AI Will Not Control 2027 Election Results - NewsTmes.com.ng (opens NewsTimes.com.ng in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 90
- Reports listed
- 92
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
91 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 1 we could open, not on everything it published.
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Measured 2 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 2 November 2026. Ratings pulled 2 November 2026.
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