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Nigerian Compass controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2009

    Award to the newspaper's owner

    The paper's recognition of Gbenga Daniel as the country's most outstanding governor in education was criticized and ridiculed because Daniel owned the newspaper.

  2. 2009

    Publication of naked oath photograph

    Nigerian Compass published a photograph of Wale Alausa taking an oath of loyalty while naked. Conflicting explanations surrounded both the event and the newspaper's decision to publish the image, which appeared politically motivated.