Shin Aisha Buhari Ta Bada Umarnin Kona Ofishin Abba Kyari?
Gaskiyar Magana: Labari Ne Na Bogi! Wani bidiyo mai tsawon minti hudu da dakika goma sha bakwai (4:1...
Can Steam From Boiled Uda, Uziza, Lime Cure Coronavirus?
VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast message (likely from a Nigerian who lives in the Unite...
HEALTH MISINFORMATION: FALSE STORIES FROM EBOLA TO CORONAVIRUS
Summary Nigeria has had a long-running battle with misinformation and disinformation. In times of he...
No Case of Coronavirus in Apo, Abuja
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a flye...
Traditional leaders key factors in ending Liberia’s culture impunity – CDD, OHCHR
In a continuous effort to end financial crime, the Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) in p...
Voicing Discontent: Media, Elections and Constitutional Term-Limits
This edition of West Africa Insight looks ahead to forthcoming elections in Burkina Faso, Cote D'Ivo...
FACT-CHECK: Were Electoral Materials in Egor LGA, Hijacked, Moved to Play House Hotel?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Multiple twitter handles including the official twitter handle of the People...
FACT-CHECK: Disregard Social Media Posts Announcing Results of Edo Governorship Election not From INEC
VERDICT: Misleading Posts CLAIM: A Facebook post that has been shared hundreds of times, reads, ‘...
Sanannen Mawakin Nan DJ AB Yananan Araye!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 30 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labaria n...
CDD’s Human Rights Guidebook
In an attempt to address the needs of local human rights groups, this guidebook has been composed to...
Shin Jami’a Bayero Ta Fitar Da Sanarwar Dakatar Da Dalibai Masu Son Shiga Jami’ar a Zangon Karatu Na Shekara ta 2020/2021?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wata takarda dake dauke da gargadin dalibai masu neman shi...
FACT-CHECK: Famous Northern Nigerian Singer DJ AB Not Dead
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Dev...
How CDD’s ‘Sulhu Alheri Ne’ Programme Enlightens Borno Residents on Moral Etiquettes, Peace
In its effort to restore peace in the northeast region of Nigeria countless attacks from Boko Haram ...
FACT-CHECK: Has Bayero University Kano Issued a Disclaimer on DE and UTME Screening?
Verdict: False CLAIM: A disclaimer spotted by fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developm...
Ondo election: CDD, others call on INEC to intensify voters’ education
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on the Independent National Electoral Comm...
Shin Gwamnan Kano Ya Cire Kwamishinan Kananan Hukumomi?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 18 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance...
Hukumar Lafiya Ta Duniya Bata Yada Sako Dangane Da Samuwar Maganin Cutar Corona Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar 20 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin na Cibiyar Bunk...
Shin Mai Alfarnma Sarkin Musulmi Ya Bayyana Jagororin Arewa a Matasyin Marasa Tunani?
Tantancewar CDD: Sarkin Musulmi Bai Fadi Hakan Ba! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Agustan shekar...
Shin Za’a Iya Anfani Da Katin Jebu Dan Yin Zabe a Zaben Gwamna Dake Tafe a Jahar Edo?
Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 18 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance...
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING August 22, 2020
It is a fact that fake news spreads faster than the truth on social media all over the world. ...
FACT-CHECK: No, WHO Did Not Send Message on COVID-19 Vaccine
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On August 20, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD...
FACT-CHECK: Kano Governor Ganduje Did Not Sack Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On August 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development...
CDD’s Democracy and Development is back!
Published twice (June and December) annually, Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Aff...
Mali’s 2020 Coup: How did we get here?
Mali has been facing a serious socio-political crisis that has threatened to tear the country apart ...
DELTA DILEMMAS: Buhari and Nigeria’s South-South Zone
The oil-rich Niger Delta region has been a policy and political challenge to successive administrati...
Shin Da Gaske Ne Idan Ka Saka Jarin Dubu Ashirin Da Biyar Take Zaka Samu Dubu Hamsin a Wani Tsari Na Yanar Gizo?
Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 17 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu...
Le CDD condamne le coup au Mali et appelle au rétablissement de l’ordre constitutionnel
Le Centre pour la démocratie et le développement (CDD) condamne sans réserve la prise de pouvoir ...
CDD Condemns Mali Coup, Calls For Restoration of Constitutional Order
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) unequivocally condemns the unconstitutional takeover ...
FACT-CHECK: Can Fake Voters’ Card be used in Edo State Governorship Election?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On August 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development...
Hukumar Kula Da Ingancin Abinci da Magunguna Ta Amurka Bata Amince Da Hydroxychloroquine Dan Magance Cutar Corona Da Sauran Cututtuka Ba
Tushen Magana: Wani sako da ake cigaba da yadawa a dandalin WhatsApp ya bayyana cewa Hydroxychloroqu...
FACT-CHECK: Can You Investment N25k and Get N50k Instantly Using winners Pay Investment Platform?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, August 17, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Developm...
Shin Rundunar Yan Sanda Ta Jahar Legas Ta Kara Kama Naira Marley?
Gaskiyar Magana: Eh Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 6 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, ...
Shin An Nada Tsohon Sarkin Kano Sunusi Khalifan Shehu Tijjani Na Nahiyar Afirka?
Tantancewar CDD: Hakan Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 10 ga watan Agustan shekara ...
New Allegiances, Familiar Faces A Preview of Edo’s 2020 Gubernatorial Election
As Edo State voters prepare to head to the polls for the 19 September gubernatorial election, the Ce...
De-escalate Growing Tension Ahead of Edo Election – CDD Tells Politicians
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on politicians in Nigeria to de-escalate t...
Capacity Building for Islamic Clerics (Ulaamas) North-East Nigeria
Ulaamas have a crucial role to play in promoting Sulhu by utilizing existing peace governance struct...
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER ENDING AUGUST 16, 2020
As the world is coming to terms with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and people adapting to the ...
FACT-CHECK: Has FG Dumped the National ID Card and Replaced it with Digital Identity?
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Thursday, August 13, 2020, multiple news sources published a cla...
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Ta Maye Gurbin Katin Dan Kasa Da Wani Katin Na Daban?
Tantancewar CDD: Hakan Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 13 ga watan Agustan shekar...
FACT-CHECK: Has Former Emir Sanusi Been Appointed Khalifa of Tijjaniyya in-Charge of Africa?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, August 10, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Deve...
FACT-CHECK: Is CBN Sending N85,000 COVID-19 Relief To Nigerians?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, August 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Deve...
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 9, 2020
As the Centre for Democracy and Development continues to take steps to counter disinformation and mi...
Engage in issue-based campaigns, not violent activities – CDD to politicians
Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state, the Centre for Democracy and Developmen...
Did Lagos Police Arrest Naira Marley?
VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Thursday, August 6, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and...
#RevolutionNow Protest: Clampdown on peaceful protesters wrong – CDD
The Centre for Democracy and Development condemns the attacks on, and arrests of protesters affiliat...
Shin Hydroxychloroquine Yana Maganin Cutar Corona?
Tantancewar CDD: Babu Kwakwkwarar Hujja Da Ta Nuna Hakan! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 27 ga wata...
FACT-CHECK: FDA Did Not Approve Hydroxychloroquine, Others for COVID-19 Treatment
VERDICT: False CLAIM A trending WhatsApp message claims that Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin and Zi...
Kogi State: Post-Election Analysis of Disinformation
The Kogi state off-cycle elections were conducted on 16th November 2019. Twenty-four political parti...
Transitional Justice Initiative in North-East Nigeria (A Training Manual)
Restoring peace and rebuilding the communities ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency must include a j...
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 1, 2020
This week, Nigeria’s death toll from the Coronavirus reached 888 with a total of 43,841 confirmed ...
NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 2020
According to the Nigerian Electricity System Operator on July 16, 2020, nine of the country’s 27 p...
Gwamnatin Tarayya Bata Bada Umarnin Bude Dukkan Makarantun Sakandare a fadin Kasa Baki Daya Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 27 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, zauruka da shafukan yanar gizo da yawa sun...
Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Gana Da Shugabannin Kananan Hukumomi Biyar Na Jahar Katsina Game Da Rashin Tsaro?
Tantancewar CDD: Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 28 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, ...
CSOs need to be more engaging – CDD Director Idayat Hassan
The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Idayat Hassan, has called on civil s...
FACT CHECK: Did President Buhari Meet 5 Katsina LGA Chairmen Over Insecurity?
Verdict: False Claim: On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fac...
FACT CHECK: Does Hydroxychloroquine Cure COVID-19?
VERDICT: No Sufficient Evidence to Shows It Does Since Monday, July 27, a video of a United States o...
Raymond Abbas Da Akafi Sani Da Suna Hushpuppi Yana Cigaba da Zama a Gidan Yari a Kasar Amurka
Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 22 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari na...
FACT CHECK: FG Did Not Order Resumption of All Secondary Schools
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, July 27, 2020, several blogs and online platforms publish...
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 2020.
Four months after the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the first case of Coronav...
FACT CHECK: Raymond ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas Not Released from US!
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) sp...
Shin Shugaba Buhari Ne Yafi Kowane Shugaban Kasa Yawan Mabiya a Shafin Twitter a Nahiyar Afrika?
Tantancewar CDD: Ba Gaskiya Bane Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 22 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, k...
Call for Website Developer: Countering Disinformation and Misinformation Project
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications from a website developer for ...
FACT CHECK: Is Buhari the Most Followed African Leader on Twitter?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported t...
FACT CHECK: Have Apple, Google Silently Installed COVID-19 Tracking App on Your Phone?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Many users of smartphones across Nigeria have been raising concerns with the c...
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: DEVELOPMENT OF RADIO DRAMA SERIES AND COMEDY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Strengthening Citizens’ Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project Primary ...
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: REDESIGNING OF UPRIGHT4NIGERIA WEBSITE
Strengthening Citizen’s Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project Introduc...
FACT CHECK: No Money Belonging to Magu Was Found in Ikoyi Cemetery
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Since Monday, July 13 2020, several online blogs in Nigeria have consistently ...
NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 17, 2020
Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo state, eleven (11) governorship aspirants of the All Prog...
NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 10
On the 5th of July 2020, the Nigerian Army released a statement that the troops of Operation Lafiya ...
FACT CHECK: Did NCDC Say No State Reported New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours?
VERDICT: False and Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Saturday, July 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centr...
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 13 – JULY 19, 2020
In the past week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has countered some disinformation s...
FACT CHECK: Did the FG Agree to Pay Private School Teacher’s Salary owed During the Lockdown?
VERDICT: True On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, several online platforms reported that the Federal Governm...
FACT CHECK: Has FG asked Nigerians to visit NDE offices for Empowerment Exercise?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Since Friday, July 17, 2020, a WhatsApp message asking young Niger...
Did President Donald Trump Tweet About Wearing A Face Mask?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, July 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democrac...
Dans un nouveau rapport, le CDD recommande la restitution et des soutiens psychosociaux aux victimes de violations des droits de l’homme en Gambie
Le Centre pour la démocratie et le développement (CDD) a recommandé la restitution aux victimes d...
Shin Da Gaske Ne Za’a Gudanar Da Jarabawa Ta Hanyar Yanar Gizo Ga Wadanda Suka Shiga Tsarin N-Power Agro?
Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 9 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, masu ta...
Babu Wani Magani da Hukumar Kula Da Ingaancin Abinci da Magunguna ta Kasa NAFDAC ta Amince Dashi a Matasyin Maganin Cutar Corona
Tushen Magana: A ranar 11 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, wassu zauruka da yawa na yanar gizo a Naje...
Newsletter for the Week of July 6 to July 12, 2020
The past week has seen a trend of false claims across Nigeria, shifting from major issues around the...
West African CSOs Urge ECOWAS To Prioritise Its Intervention in Mali
Abuja July 13, 2020 West African CSOs Urge ECOWAS To Prioritise Its Intervention in Mali Following t...
Les OSC d’Afrique de l’Ouest demandent à la CEDEAO de prioriser son processus d’intervention au Mali
Abuja 13 Juillet 2020 Les OSC d’Afrique de l’Ouest demandent à la CEDEAO de prioriser s...
FACT CHECK: NAFDAC Did not Approve Herbal Drug for COVID-19 Prevention, Treatment
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM On July 11 2020, several news blogs in Nigeria reported a claim that the Nation...
Situation Analysis For Togo
The Republic of Togo has a complex political history marked by harrowing democratic transitions. The...
Are N-agro Applicants Scheduled to Take 15mins E-Test Via an Email Link?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, July 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and ...
FACT CHECK: Did 50 Nigerian Lawmakers Test Positive for COVID-19?
VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, several news blogs in Nigeria reported a claim th...
Shin Wassu Kwararru a Najeriya Sun Gano Maganin Cutar Corona?
Gaskiyar Magana: Hakan Bai Tabbata Ba! Tushen Magana: A satin da ya gabata majiyoyi da yawa musamman...
Shin Kanfanonin Apple da Google Sun Samar Manhajar Da Zata Bi Diddigin Cutar Corona a Asirce a Wayoyin Mutane?
Tantancewar CDD: Labari ne na bogi! Tushen Magana: Mutane da yawa a Najeriya dake anfani da manyan w...
Our Analysis For This Week, July 4, 2020
Economy Declining demand for oilfield services poses a threat to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry Gl...
Shin ankama ma’aiktan hukumar dakile yaduwar cututtuka ta kasa NCDC suna masha’a?
Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 1 ga watan Yulin da muke ciki ne masu tantan...
NCDC Bata Zargi Matasan Najeriya da Yada Cutar Corona a Najeriya Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 3 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, mafiya yawan kafafen yada labarai sun walla...
CORONAVIRUS DISINFORMATION IN NIGERIA: FACTS FOR THE WEEK JUNE 29 to JULY 5, 2020
As the world grapples with the spread of the novel coronavirus, disinformation and misinformation ar...
Shin Gwamna Yahaya Bello Yace Cutar Corona Karya Ne Kuma Ana Anfani da Itane Kawai Dan Jefa Fargaba a Zukatan Mutane?
Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! A ranar 30 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labar...
FACT CHECK: Were 2 NCDC Isolation Centre Staff Caught on CCTV Engaging in Sexual Activity?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On June 1st 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developm...
FACT CHECK: NCDC Did Not Blame Youths for the Rapid Spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria
CLAIM: On Friday, July 3, 2020, several online newspapers and blogs published a report claimin...
FACT CHECK: Did Governor Yahaya Bello Say COVID-19 Is Not Real?
VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM: On June 30, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre fo...
Shin Gwamnatin Jahar Oyo Ta Bayyana Cigaba Da Karatu Ga Daliban Aji Shida Da Aji Uku Na Makarantun Sakandaren Jahar?
Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tant...
Shin Hukumar Lafiya ta Duniya (WHO) Tace Ba’a Iya Daukar Cutar Corona Daga Masu Dauke da Cutar da Alamun Cutar Basu Bayyana Ajikinsu Ba?
Gaskiyar Magana: WHO Bata Fadi Haka Ba! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 16 ga watan Yuni, shekara ta ...
Fake News Website Developer – Call for Application
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications for a website developer for C...
We shouldn’t focus on COVID-19 but what made the pandemic look bad – CSOs
A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for a better approach in handling various ...
Have Nigerian Scientists Discovered Vaccine for COVID-19?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: In the past week, several Nigeria media platforms published reports that...
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK OF June 15 TO JUNE 21, 2020
As Nigeria continues to experience an uptick in the cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across states of...
Did Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Mukwege Resign Over Directive to Declare all Illness Coronavirus?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Several online sources, including a Nigerian Facebook page, NEWS, s...
Warware Labarin Bogi Da CDD ta Aiwatar na daga 8 Yuni zuwa 14 Ga Watan Yuni Shekara na 2020
Shahararren Dan Wasan Kwaikwayo Olu Jacobs Bai Mutu Ba Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Yunin shek...
Did WHO Say COVID-19 Is Not Transmissible By An Asymptomatic Patient?
VERDICT: False CLAIM On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Develo...
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Tana Bada Tallafin Naira 30,000 Ga Yan Najeriya?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 14 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020 Cibiyar Bunkasa ...
Did Benue Lawmaker Donate ‘Goat Ropes’ to His Constituents?
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Sunday, June 14, 2020, Agba Jalingo, freelance journal...
Did Oyo Government announce Resumption of School Activities For JSS 3 And SS3 Students?
VERDICT: True CLAIM: On June 15, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CD...
WhatsApp and Everyday Life in West Africa – Call for Contributors
We are looking for contributions for an edited book volume tentatively titled, ‘WhatsApp and Every...
Is Federal Government Distributing 30,000 Relief Funds to Nigerians?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: The Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Sunday, June 14, 2020, sight...
Warwarewa labaran bogi da CDD ta aiwatar daga 31 a watan mayu zuwa 7 ga watan yuni shekara ta 2020
Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Kori Hafsoshin Rundunonin Tsaron Najeriya? Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen ...
Shahararren Dan Wasan Kwaikwayo Olu Jacobs Bai Mutu Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020 majiyoyi da yawa na yanar gizo sun bada lab...
COVID-19: We Must Work Together To Fight ‘Fake News’ – NCDC
Following the proliferation of disinformation in Nigeria’s ecosystem, an epidemiologist at the...
Beware of Death Rumours online: Is Nollywood Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Dead?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On June 10, 2020, multiple online sources claimed that Nigerian actor Olu Jaco...
Edo/Ondo: We’ll not make declarations where elections are disrupted – INEC chairman talks tough
If you don’t behave yourself during elections, we’ll go by the law – INEC Chairman goes tough ...
COVID-19: Road to sustainable elections in Africa
In an event which promises to be engaging and worthwhile, the Centre for Democracy and Development (...
Shin Majalisar Dinkin Duniya Na Shirin Kirikirar Sabuwar Kasa Daga Kasashen Najeriya Da Kamaru?
Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Majiyoyi da yawa sun wallafa rahotonnin dake cewa Majalisa...
Labarin da aka Wallafa Cewa Shugaba Buhari Yayiwa Tsohuwa Yar Shekaru 70 Fyade A Shekarun Baya Karya Ne!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Labara, 3 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...
Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Kori Hafsoshin Rundunonin Tsaron Najeriya?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 29 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, jarid...
There is no video of 70-year Woman Accusing Buhari of Rape; It’s Clickbait
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CD...
Is UN Creating New Country From Nigeria and Cameroon?
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: Several sources online have published reports claiming th...
Did President Buhari Sack Security Chiefs?
Verdict: False CLAIM: On Friday, May 29, 2020, Daily Mail Online published a report claiming that Pr...
Shin Hukumar Lafiya Ta Duniya Ta Amince Da Maganin Cutar Corona Da Kasar Madagascar Ta Samar?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: A ranar 27 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sa...
Shin NCDC Tana Bada Tallafin Kudi Ga Yan Najeriya?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi 17 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tanta...
Cutar Corona: Shin Katafaren Wajen Killace Masu Dauke da Cutar Corona Na Kano Ya Fara Aiki?
Gaskiyar Maga: Bai Fara Aiki Ba. Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 23 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020 wani...
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya ta Fitar da Jadawalin Sassauta Dokar Zama a Gida?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wani sako da aka yada manhajar WhatsApp da ya bayyana gund...
CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER MAY 30, 2020
Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked some misinformation and disin...
COVID-19 Has Exposed Real State of Africa’s Economic structures – Comrades Speak as they Honour Tajudeen, Momoh
On Saturday, May 30, friends, associates and labour comrades virtually gathered to honour Tajudeen A...
Is Trending WhatsApp Message on FG’s Roadmap on Easing of Lockdown from Nigeria?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast claiming to be the Federal Government’s roadmap for...
Has WHO ‘Finally’ Approved Madagascar’s COVID-19 Organics?
VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM: On May 27, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democ...
COVID-19: Is Kano’s Mega Isolation Centre operational?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, May 23, 2020, a video made by an unidentified individual circ...
COVID-19: People Who Look Like They’re Not Poor Also Need Support – Experts Tell Nigerian Government
Considering the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and its lockdown on citizens, the Federal and Sta...
Five Year Assessment Outlines Achievements And Shortcomings of President’s Anti-Corruption Drive (CDD Press Statement)
Frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released its ...
CDD Call for Fellowship Applications
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is now accepting fellowship applications for 2021-202...
CORONAVIRUS DISINFORMTION NEWSLETTER MAY 23, 2020
Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked many misinformation and disin...
COVID-19: Nigeria needs epidemic response plan, social protection policy for IDPs – Expert
Following the need to address the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic across the globe, experts in Ni...
Farfesa Ibrahim Gambari Baiyi Murabus Daga Kujerar Sa Ta Shugaban Ma’aikatan Fadar Shugaban Kasa Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 19 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, dayawa daga cikin kafafen yada lab...
COVID-19 Lockdown: Did FG Announce Plan To Take Legal Action Against 3 States?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, May 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and ...
Professor Gambari did not resign his position as President Buhari’s New Chief of Staff
VERDICT: Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, multiple online sources published a ...
Shin NCDC Tana Bada Tallafin Kudi Ga Yan Najeriya?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi 17 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tanta...
Did President of Madagascar accuse WHO of offering $20 Million Bribe?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: In a sensational report, various blogs have reported that the President o...
Is COVID-19 Same with Malaria?
CLAIM: There have been various claims that the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the same as mala...
NCDC Is Not Distributing COVID-19 Relief Funds To Nigerians
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, May 17, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De...
COVID-19 Lockdown: Police Should Consider Rubber Bullets, Pepper Spray – NHRC Boss X-rays Abuse of Citizens’ Rights
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has called for ...
WEEKLY FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING 15TH MAY 2020
Fact matters because falsehood can lead to various undesirable consequences in any society. This is ...
Did FBI arrest Bill Gates for biological terrorism?
VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the head...
Does Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have a Center for Global Human Population Reduction?
VERDICT: False An image which has gone viral on WhatsApp claims that the Bill and Melinda Gates Fou...
Kano State Government Did Not Relax Lockdown for One Week
CLAIM At 11 pm on Monday, May 11, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (C...
Gwamnan Sokoto Bai Mutu Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 11 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, wani zauren yanar gizo ya wallafa wani lab...
Faifan Bidiyo da aka Yada a Yanar Gizo Dake Nuna Dandazon Mutane Yayin Jana’izar Marigayi Sarkin Rano Bidiyo Ne Bogi!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabar, 2 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...
There is no coronavirus in Nigeria – US-based nurse speaks
CLAIM: One of Nigerian news platform, legit.ng on May 6, 2020, published an article on a U...
It is misleading, Sokoto State Governor not Dead
VERDICT: Misleading headline, Picture CLAIM: On May 11, 2020, an online blog published a breaking n...
Gwamnatin Tarayya Bata Sanar Da 1 Ga Watan Yunin Shekara Ta 2020 ba Matasayin Ranar Komawa Makaranta Fadin Kasa
Tushen Magana: A ranar 7 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiy...
FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 9TH 2020
As most people try to adhere to medical guidance to prevent and mitigate the pandemic, the continued...
Cutar COVID-19: Gidan Gyaran Hali na Kasa Reshen Jahar Kano Bai Sanar Da Cewa Zai Sake Fursononi Ba.
Tushen Magana: Masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato CDD ...
FG Did Not Announce June 1, 2020, as Resumption Date for All Schools
CLAIM: On April 7, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted rep...
Viral Video Showing Crowded Emir of Rano’s Funeral Is Fake!
CLAIM On Saturday, May 2, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spot...
CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: False Claims to Ignore for week ending May 2, 2020
In the past week, we have continued to explore the trending narratives that have emerged from the di...
Host a virtual, physical public hearing on Infectious Bill – CSOs tell House of Reps
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has called on lawmakers of the House of Repres...
CORONAVIRUS MISINFORMATION: Unpacking Trump’s claims on disinfectant and ultraviolet light
On April 23, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump, in a press briefing at the White House, made two ala...
Five things to do to spot fake news on Coronavirus
Nigeria is awash with different kinds of articles on the coronavirus, all purporting to state fact. ...
COVID-19: Kano Correctional Service Never Announced Readiness to Release Inmates
CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Saturday, May 2, 2020, spo...
STATEMENT BY CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ON THE PROPOSED CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the National Assembly resumed legislative activities after one month of ...
Gwamnatin Jahar Legas Bata Wallafa Sunayen Asibitocin Da Masu Dauke Da Cutar Corona Suka Ziyar Ta Ba
Tushen Magana: Masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokarardiyya Da Cigaba (CDD) a ...
Cutar Corona: Ma’aikatar Ilimi Ta Kasa Bata Ce Sai Watan Nuwanba 2020 Za’a Bude Makarantu Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 22 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibi...
Injiniya Mace Ta Farko A Najeriya Ba Tace Gwamnati Tana Boye Gaskiya Game Da Cutar Corona Ba
Tushen Magana: Wani saki dake cigaba da yaduwa a manhajar WhatsApp ya kalubalanci gwamnatin tarayyar...
Nigeria’s First Female Engineer Never said FG is Hiding Facts About COVID-19 from Citizens
VERDICT: False CLAIM: A widely circulated WhatsApp broadcast has accused the Nigerian government of,...
CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: False Claims to Ignore
Two months down the confirmation of the index Coronavirus case in Nigeria, the social media has been...
Kano Recorded 4 Not 74 New Cases of COVID-19 on April 25, 2020
CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted numerous online repor...
200 People Were Not Buried in a Single Cemetery in Kano on Wednesday, April 22, 2020
VERDICT: False CLAIM: A 30 seconds Hausa video posted by Kelsoblog9ja on Facebook on April...
COVID-19: Ministry of Education Never Said Schools Will Reopen in November 2020
CLAIM: On April 22, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a ...
Lagos Government Never Released List of Private Hospitals Exposed to COVID-19 Cases
CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, April 23, spotte...
COVID-19 in Africa: Pandemics and Past Glories in Nigeria
By Alhassan Ibrahim In July of 2014, right in the midst of the West African Ebola outbreak, a Liberi...
CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: Viral stories, scams and false claims to ignore
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the shutdown of borders, city-wide lockdowns, restric...
COVID-19: Widespread ‘FG’s Relief Collation Form’ is a Scam
CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Monday, April 20, 2020, received several Wh...
Shugaba Buhari Bai Nada Wanda Zai Maye Gurbin Marigayi Abba Kyari Ba
Tushe Magana: Wani labari da wata jarida da ake wallafawa a yanar gizo mai suna National Daily Newsp...
Sheikh Gumi Bai Shawarci Shugaba Buhari Cewa Ya Nada Tsohon Sarkin Kano Sunusi Amatsayin Shugaban Ma’aikatan Fadarsa Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 19 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari n...
DISTRIBUTION OF COVID-19 RELIEF MATERIALS IN KADUNA STATE: HIGHLIGHTING ISSUES AT STAKE
A new report released by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) today has said that the dist...
Buhari is yet to appoint new Chief of Staff
Claim: an online newspaper National Daily Newspaper on Saturday 18th April 2020 reported on both her...
Sheikh Gumi Never Advised Buhari to Appoint Former Emir Sanusi as Chief of Staff
Claim: On Sunday, April 19, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted ...
Cutar COVID-19: Tsohon Shugaban Kasa Obasanjo Bai Bada Kyautar Naira Dubu Biyar (N5,000) Ga Kowane Dan Najeriya Ba.
Tushen Magana: Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato (CDD) ta gano wani bayani da aka wallafa...
Babu Daya Daga Cikin Likitocin Kasar China Da Suka Zo Dake Dauke Da Cutar Corona
Tushen Magana: wani labari da aka dauki hoton sa da kuma aka wallafa a shafin Twitter a wani dandali...
COVID-19: No, Former President Obasanjo never sent N5,000 to all Nigerians
Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has sighted a post by a blog cl...
CORONAVIRUS FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING April 12, 2020
As Nigeria continues to battle the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centre for Democracy and Dev...
COVID-19: None of the Chinese Doctors in Nigeria tested positive
CLAIM: A screenshot of a tweet by Citizen of Nigeria (@FRNcitizen) has been circulating on WhatsApp ...
Babu Mai Dauke Da Cutar Corona a Asibitin FMC Azare
Jita-jitar da ake yadawa: Akwai wani labari na bogi da ake yadawa musamman ta manhajar WhatsApp dake...
Guinea Constitution Referendum: West African Civil Society group condemns malicious move to institutionalise sit-tight syndrome (Press Release)
We the under-listed West African Civil Society Organisations have been following with keen interest ...
Tackling COVID-19: The need for a Nigerian response
The coronavirus is a human tragedy that is now affecting over a million people around the globe. The...
LA VOIX DU MÉCONTENTEMENT: Médias, élections et délimitation des mandats constitutionnels
Le présent numéro de West Africa Insight est consacré aux prochaines élections au Burkina Faso, ...
Driving Division? Disinformation and the new media landscape in Nigeria
April 15, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria The volume of disinformation now circulating in Nigeria is unprecedent...
PRESS RELEASE ON TAXATION OF WOMEN IN NIGERIA’S INFORMAL SECTOR
April 14, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria In line with the agenda for the reform of tax rules aimed at realising...
Cutar COVID-19: NCDC Bata Kashe Naira Biliya Daya Ba Dan Wayar Da Kan Yan Najeriya Ta Hanya Gajeran Sakon Waya (SMS)
Jita-Jitar Da Ake Yadawa: a ranar 8 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020, Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Finance Minister Did Not Say Nigeria Lost N700 Billion in AGF’s Office Fire
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, a section of the Treasury House, Office of the Ac...
Hukumar Tsaron Farin Kaya ta SSS Bata Kama Fasto Chris Ba Game Da Furucin Sa Akan 5G
Tushen Magana: A ranar 8 ga wata Maris din shekara ta 2020 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba w...
COVID-19: NCDC Did Not spend N1billion on SMS to Educate Nigerians
CLAIM: On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot of a ne...
5G network/ COVID-19: SSS never arrested Pastor Chris
CLAIM: On March 8 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted multiple posts shared...
No COVID-19 case was found in Kano
CLAIM: On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a thirteen (13...
Lai Mohammed Never Said “No Nigerian is Hungry”
CLAIM: On March 4, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a news story on Oper...
WOMEN’S WORK AND TAXATION IN THE INFORMAL ECONOMY: Issues in Urban Governance in Nigeria
Taxation is fundamental to planning for citizen-centred development. However, the informal sector in...
Minista Sadiya Farouk Bata Ce Yan Arewacin Najeriya Masu Karamin Karfi Ne Kawai Zasu Samu Tallafin Gemanitin Tarayya Ba
Jita-Jitar Da Ake Yadawa: Wani sako da ake yadawa ta shafin Instagram yace Ministan Bada Dauki da Ji...
5G Bashi Da Alaka Da Cutar Coronavirus
Gaskiyar Magana: Binciken da CDD ta gudanar ya gano cewa wannan jita-jitar da ake yadawa cewa 5G yan...
5G Network not connected to Coronavirus pandemic
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the world, fact-checkers at the Cen...
Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Sallami Abba Kyari Daga Aiki?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Jita-jiatr da ake yadawa cewa Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari &n...
Shan Fitsarin Rakumi da Lemon Tsami Baya Maganin Cutar Corona
Tushen Maganar: akwai wani labari na bogi da aka wallafa a shafin sada zumunta na zamani wato Facebo...
Minister Sadiya Farouk Never Said Only Poor Northerners Will Receive FG Support
Verdict: False CLAIM: An Instagram post claims that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Far...
Did TV Show ‘My Secret Terrius’ Predict Coronavirus Pandemic?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: As Nigeria steps up its efforts in preventing the outbreak of Coronavirus (COV...
COVID-19: Atiku is not Giving Nigerians N10K Weekly to Stay at Home
CLAIM: On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) r...
Does Frequent Use of Hand Sanitizer Cause Trypophobia?
Verdict: False. Claim: A claim on WhatsApp has warned that the frequent use of hand sanitizers could...
COVID-19: Yes, message calling for reports on human rights abuse by security officials from NHRC
VERDICT: TRUE CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Fact-checkers are in possession ...
Can camel’s urine, lime cure Coronavirus?
Verdict: False Claim: A post on Facebook on Tuesday, March 30, 2020, suggests that a blend of camel&...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
FAQ on Coronavirus, adapted from World Health Organisation Q: What is a coronavirus? A: Coronaviruse...
Did President Muhammadu Buhari Sack his Chief of Staff Abba Kyari?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On March 31, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development s...
Coronavirus: Aisha Buhari Never Ordered Burning of Abba Kyari’s Office
Verdict: False CLAIM:A 4:17 minutes video released in Hausa by Gido24 TV on YouT...
Shin Turiri Dake Fitowa Bayan An Dafa Lemon Tsami da Uda da Uziza Yana Maganin Cutar Coronavirus?
Gaskiyar Magana: Hakan Bai Tabbata Ba. Ga abinda wani bangare na wata jita-jita da ake yadawa yake c...
Shin Da Gaske Ne Gwamnatin Najeriya Ta Shirya Biyan Kowane Dan Najeriya Alawus Din N8500 A Duk Sati?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Wani sako dake cigaba da yaduwa a WhatsApp da Twitter yay...
Coronavirus: Is Nigerian government planning to pay citizens N8,500 per week?
Verdict: False CLAIM: A viral message being shared among Nigerians on WhatsApp and Twitter cla...
COVID-19: The dual threat of a virus and a fake news epidemic – Idayat Hassan
The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is happening at a time when sorting facts from fiction ha...
Farfesa Haruna Nggada Bai Shawarci Yan Najeriya Dasu Sha Ruwan Zafi ko Su Shiga Rana Ba Dan Maganin Cutar Coronavirus.
Gaskiyar Magana: Jita-Jitar Da Take Yawo Musamman Kafafen Zamunta Na Zamani Irinsu Facebook, Twitter...
#COVID19: UNIMAID Lecturer Never advised Nigerians to Drink Hot Water, Stay Under the Sun
VERDICT: FALSE On March 26, 2020, fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) sp...
Tantancewar Da CDD Ta Aiwatar
Wani Takaitaccen Video Da Akayi Ta Yadawa a Shafin Sada Zumunta Na Twitter Da Ake Cigaba Da Yadawa a...
No COVID-19 Passenger Arrived Kano Airport from Lagos on Air Peace
A trending short Video on Twitter that is being shared on Facebook and WhatsApp claimed the Kano bou...
There is no cure for Coronavirus
Claim: A Facebook post, which is now being shared on WhatsApp has claimed that the United States of ...
Nigeria’s Ministry of Health Never Announced Plan To Spray Chemicals At Midnight
A message which has gone viral on WhatsApp is warning recipients to stay indoors at night and lock u...
Smoking Marijuana does not prevent Coronavirus
A trending image being shared on WhatsApp and other online platforms since March 17, 2020 claims Jam...
OPEN LETTER TO GUINEAN CITIZENS
Something significant has been happening in Guinea, the people have decided that there must be polit...
LETTRE OUVERTE AUX CITOYENS GUINÉENS
Quelque chose d’important se passe en Guinée ! Les citoyens ont décidé qu’il faut un ...
Cadre de Concertation et d’Actions Citoyennes (CCAC/SCI).
Nous, organisations de la société civile regroupées au sein du Cadre de Concertation et d’Actio...
Are Nigerians being asked to pay 1.2 million Naira for Coronavirus Testing?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: A viral tweet by a Twitter user @coolfrancess on March 17th, 2020 alleged that...
CSOs and Others Honour Bjorn Beckman in Abuja
Civil Society Organisations, academics, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Many well-wishers gathered...
Did UNICEF release guideline that Coronavirus can be killed by heat?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a viral mess...
Can Dettol Kill the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19?
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: A viral message on WhatsApp, which originated from Facebook has been tren...
Grassroot pressure: The way forward to fighting corruption in Nigeria
To encourage grassroot gatekeeping against corrupt practices in various communities in Nigeria, the ...
CDD Contributes to Anti-Corrupt Efforts through the Office of Auditor-General of the Federation
The Centre for Development and Development (CDD), to contribute to the increasing efficiency and eff...
Bjorn Beckman, 1938-2019: A Life of Struggle and Friendship
Jibrin Ibrahim, Abuja, 12th March 2020 Today, we are gathered to celebrate a very good friend, mento...
CDD reels out alternatives to Senate’s Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019
As expectations continue to heighten over the public hearing on “The Protection from Internet Fals...
Memorandum on Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019 (SB 132) to The National Assembly
The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill, 2019 (SB 132), passed the second readi...
As we push for change, we must celebrate Progress
The 2020 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme – “I am generation equality: Realising wome...
CDD Trains Anti-Corruption Agencies on Media and Strategic Communications
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) engaged the International Press Center (IPC) on Tuesd...
NYSC NEVER USED FEBRUARY ALLAWEE TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS
CLAIM: Fact Checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp trending s...
Did the Driver of the Italian with Confirmed Coronavirus threaten to spread the virus?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 28, 2020, Fact Checkers at CDD spotted a news story on AIT N...
Is Nigerian Government Monitoring Citizens’ Phone and all Social Media Conversations?
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: CDD Fact checkers spotted a viral message trending on WhatsApp ...
Did the US Government and Diplomats Give Ultimatum to Supreme Court to Reverse Imo State Judgement?
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: CDD spotted a message trending on WhatsApp and other online pla...
Is the African Blood Resistant to Coronavirus?
VERDICT: Medically False, No Scientific Evidence CLAIM: On 10th of February 2020, multiple sources i...
Former Minister Amina Mohammed, Others Celebrate Kole Shettima at 60
A former minister of Environment and deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed,...
Did the Lagos State Governor Ask Lagosians to Use the Trekking as Training for the Marathon?
CLAIM: A viral screenshot showing a twitter handle alleged to be that of the Lagos State Governor Ba...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HACKATHON ON COMBATING DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION IN KANO STATE
In recognition of the harmful effects of disinformation and its impact on the nation; the Centre for...
Did the US Embassy Deny Bishop David Oyedepo’s United States’ Visa Application?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Friday 31st January 2020, several media organisations had reported a claim ...
Did Arewa Youths Threaten War If Yorubas Don’t Dissolve Operation Amotekun?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a video created by Simon Ekpa and posted on his Fac...
DID PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TWEET ABOUT NIGERIA SUPPORTING IRAN?
Verdict: False Claim: CDD Factcheckers came across a screenshot of a statement posted on twitter all...
Did the French army deliver motorcycles to terrorists in Nigeria?
VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: On January 5th, CDD received a set of 7 photos and one video on her WhatsApp p...
Corruption and Democracy in Africa: Conjoined Histories (Call for Contributions)
Call for Contributions to a Thematic Issue of Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Aff...
Social Media Bill: A Disturbing Attempt to Muzzle Free Speech
CDD’s Position on the Social media Bill CDD PRESS STATEMENT: December 10, 2019 FCT, Abuja Ce...
How is CDD Countering Fake News and Disinformation in Northern Nigeria?
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project on countering Misinformatio...
Promoting Social Audit in Gwoza Local Government, Borno State
As part of our engagement in North East, Nigeria, CDD is supporting the Gwoza Youth Progressive Asso...
Reviving Zumunci: Living Together in Post Boko Haram—CDD Monthly Dialogues in Gwoza Local Government of Borno State.
Living Together in Post-Boko Haram is a one-year, monthly peacebuilding project implemented by CDD. ...
Is the Nigerian Military recruiting ex- Boko Haram Fighters into the Army?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a video released by Roots TV, an online platform; wher...
DID EFCC DROP CHARGES AGAINST MRS. DIEZANI?
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLIAM: On the 25th of November, CDD fact-checkers spotted a tren...
DID INEC SAY SMART CARD READERS ARE NO LONGER USEFUL?
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On 28 of November 2019, various media outlets published s...
Is the Number of Collected PVCs in Okene LGA, Kogi State 48,065 ?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: CDD has spotted a claim on Senator Dino Melaye’s known Twitter handle,...
DID COURT STOP APC FROM FIELDING CANDIDATE FOR BAYELSA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION?
VERDICT: FALSE! CLAIM: On the 15th of October 2019, a news report was aired on Radio Bayelsa 97.1 FM...
Sorting Fact From Fiction : Nigeria’s 2019 Election
Nigeria 2019 Election Fact-File The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis C...
IS INEC STILL IN POSSESSION OF UNCOLLECTED PVC?
Verdict:True Claim: A video, which has gone viral on the Internet, posted by user Usman Okai Austi...
Did INEC Chairman Flee the Venue of Bayelsa State Stakeholders’ Meeting?
Verdict: False, Misleading Claim: CDD is in possession of a news report in several media outlets, in...
Do the Federal Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the Director of Nigerian Law School have an LLB and PhD in Sharia?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: An online source known as Oriental Times posted a story that promotes the popu...
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
The purpose of the paper is to review the main economic goals of the current government, examine the...
Access to Finance Remains a Big Challenge to Women Running for Elective Positions
Mercy Abang on Legit.ng The Centre for Democracy and Development – CDD, commissioned this repo...
Female politicians: How men promised to vote for us if we had sex with them
Mercy Abang on The Cable The Nigerian Labour Act has no provisions for criminalising sexual harassme...
Mercy Abang: Female Nigerian Politicians Share Their Experiences During the 2019 Elections
Mercy Abang on Bella Naija Harassment, discrimination, violence and intimidation are key characters...
Gendered Contests: Women in Competitive Elections
The history of women’s engagement in power and government in Nigeria reveal patterns of disadvanta...
Did Wada say the Kogi East People can Singlehandedly Decide who Become Governor?
VERDICT: FALSE On the voting population, Fact Checkers checked on INEC website, but could not find a...
WHATSAPP AND NIGERIA’S 2019 ELECTIONS: MOBILIZING THE PEOPLE, PROTECTING THE VOTE
“Social media has changed the face of politics in Nigeria.”¹ So said many political candidates,...
Did Angry Nigerians Attack Embassy in Sierra Leone?
Verdict: False; Old Video Resurfacing CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a 4-minutes video trending o...
WERE THE AIDES OF VICE PRESIDENT OSINBAJO ASKED TO VACATE ASO ROCK?
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On September 19th 2019, a Facebook page Get Nigeria Working Again Updates...
Is the Federal Civil Service Commission Conducting a Mass Recruitment?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A message on the popular messaging app WhatsApp with the claim the ‘‘Niger...
Is MasterCard giving out Scholarships to University of Manchester?
VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: A call for research titles purported to be from finance provider MasterCard, t...
Did Trump release names of politicians who hid public funds in US banks?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp message alleging that the President of the United States Donald T...
Call for Consultant: Trainer on Media and Strategic Communication for Anti-Corruption Agencies
Call for Consultant Opening: 18th September, 2019 Closing: 30th September, 2019 Contract Type: Consu...
Did Oshiomole Plot the Return of Ize-Iyamu to APC?
Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD fact checkers have spotted a trending news report by the Midwest Herald, a...
#Xenophobic: Did Dino Melaye ask President Buhari to take a Lead for once?
Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD fact-checkers have spotted a trending message on Twitter from the handle, ...
Did Angry Nigerians Burn Down MTN Office in Apapa, Lagos State?
Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD disinformation spotters has sighted several news stories; including gory v...
Press Release: CDD Releases PostMortem Report on 2019 Election Collation
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) today released a detailed new report on one of the mo...
COUNTING THE VOTES: WARD-LEVEL COLLATION DURING NIGERIA’S 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – A POSTMORTEM ANALYSIS
BACKGROUND The collation of results has been a much-exploited weakness in Nigeria’s election p...
CDD Fact Check: Did the United States Extend its Visa Ban to INEC Chairman and Commissioners?
VERDICT: FALSE! CLAIMS: An online blog Wazobia Reporters on Thursday, August 22, 2019 published a ne...
WhatsApp and Nigeria’s 2019 Elections: Press Release
WhatsApp both strengthens and undermines Nigerian democracy, says UK-Nigeria research team Research ...
WHATSAPP AND NIGERIA’S 2019 ELECTIONS: MOBILISING THE PEOPLE, PROTECTING THE VOTE
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in 40 African countries, including Nigeria, due to its lo...
CDD Fact Check: Did Two Herdsmen Climb Azman Airline In Lagos Airport?
VERDICT False and Misleading CLAIM: A 12seconds video surfaced on social media, particularly ...
The Politics and Effectiveness of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has been instrumental in charging and...
Increasing Agricultural Productivity through Fertiliser use
The importance of increasing inorganic fertiliser use in subSaharan Africa is generally accepted and...
Promoting Peace, Justice and Reconciliation in North East, Nigeria during Ramadan.
As part of her effort towards fostering peace, reconciliation and reintegration in Borno State. The ...
Is General Adeosun the New Chief of Army Staff?
Verdict: FALSE The Claim: On July 9, 2019, Blueprint newspaper published on its online platform with...
A Reflection on 20 years of Democracy in Nigeria, By Mahmud Jega
The Fourth Republic differs from the three previous Republics we had in Nigeria in several respects....
Buharimeter 2019 Survey Report
Over the next four years, Nigerians want the President to focus mainly on job creation and improving...
Senior Communications Officer at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and sub...
Graphics Designer/Animation at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and sub...
Factchecker at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and sub...
Did Vladimir Putin say Africa is a cemetery?
Verdict: False Claim: Multiple websites and blogs have been circulating a story of the Russian Presi...
Is the Kaduna State Religious Preaching (Regulation) Law of 2019 meant to frustrate Christians?
Verdict: False Claim: Several online blogs have claimed that the Kaduna State Religious Preaching (R...
Did Prof Attahiru Jega say election results were transmitted electronically during his tenure as INEC Chair?
VERDICT: FALSE THE CLAIM: A claim has been spotted circulating on social media, including WhatsApp a...
PRESS RELEASE: THE 2019 BUHARIMETER SURVEY
Focus on the Jobs, Economy and Security – Nigerians urge President Buhari The Centre for Democracy...
Did former governors gang up against Goodluck Jonathan?
Verdict: False Claim: On 5th June, a story appeared on the website – ‘saharanews.co’ which...
Do Swedish lawmaker earn in a year what a Nigerian senator gets in 60 days?
Verdict: False Claim: On 4th and 5th June, thecableng and PMNews, an online media respectively, rele...
CALL FOR PAPER- Democracy in Two Decades, 1999-2019: Reflections on Nation Building and Development in Nigeria
The Department of History, University of Ibadan & The Centre for Democracy and Development, Cord...
CDD Fact Check: How true is the Claim that EFCC arrested Okorocha and Wife?
Verdict: FALSE Claim: CDD has spotted a news circulating on Social media, and traditional media spac...
CDD Fact Check: How valid is the claim that APC has 14 Governors Inaugurated on 29 May 2019 and PDP 15?
VERDICT: TRUE THE CLAIM: A claim has been spotted circulating on social media, including WhatsApp th...
PRESS STATEMENT: CDD CELEBRATES WITH THE PRESS, CALLS FOR THE PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF PRESS FREEDOM
3RD MAY, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) heartily felicitates with the Press on ...
Was Nigeria minimum wage $120 in 2010 more valued than $83 in 2019?
Verdict: Partially True The Claim: A WhatsApp post questioning the monetary value of the new minim...
How valid is the claim that Nigeria has a Surplus of Medical Doctors?
Verdict: False The Claim: Dr Chris Ngige, Nigeria’s Minister for Labor, has asserted that doctors...
Did INEC Threaten to Award Presidential Election Victory to Atiku?
Verdict: FALSE The Claim: CDD has spotted a story claiming that the Independent National Electoral C...
Did Miyetti Allah Demand for the Refund of N3.8b Campaign Funds Given to the APC Gubernatorial Candidate?
Verdict: False Claim: The CDD have spotted a story circulating on WhatsApp alleging that Mi...
CDD Fact Check: Is Exxon Mobil leaving Nigeria?
Verdict: FALSE The Claim: Following a report by reuters.com on the 2nd of April, that Exxon Mobil ...
Fact Check: Did Saraki sack the EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu?
Verdict: FALSE The Claim: An online blog, exclusive103.com on April 3rd, reported that the Senate pr...
Did the Nigerian Army modify their logo?
Claim: An image of the Nigerian Army logo has been spreading on WhatsApp with the claim that it has ...
How true is the Tweet claiming Jega condemned the conduct of the 2019 General Elections?
Verdict: False The Claim: Today, a Twitter account belonging to a PDP support group, @PDPVang...
How Women Fared in the 2019 Elections
Nigeria’s population is estimated to be 200,923,640.1 Women form 49.4% of this figure, with a tota...
Nigeria’s ‘fake news’ eco-system
Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of...
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS
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