FACT-CHECK: Remdesivir Not COVID-19 Vaccine Only Distributed In Africa
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Since September 2020, multiple users on Social media have shared an image that...
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...
Expression of Interest: Web portal development and design services
Background Information The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) in an independent,...
CDD unveils peacebuilding project
Envisions 2023 General Elections as a key solution component The Center for Democracy and Developmen...
CDD Condemns Forceful Takeover of Power in Guinea
The Centre for Democracy and Democracy – West Africa (CDD-West Africa) condemns in strong terms th...
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Consultancy to produce a multimedia documentary
The Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) is an international, independent, not-for-profit, r...
Faire Progresser La Responsabilité – À L’égard Des Citoyens En Afrique De L’ouest
Cette édition de West Africa Insight réfléchit aux efforts déployés pour r e n f o r c e r e t ...
Electoral Democracy in Africa
More than 13 African countries will see, or have seen, citizens head to the polls to elect new, or r...
The Centre for Democracy and Development awarded FCDO grant to support “Strengthening the Delivery of Peace and Security in Nigeria” project
Abuja – The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is excited to announce today that it is the...
Webinar: Off-grid solutions to corruption in Nigeria’s electricity sector
07 September 2021, 4pm to 6pm (WAT) About the webinar The privatisation of Nigeria’s electricity s...
Webinar: Necessary reforms for an effective EFCC in Nigeria
14 September 2021, 11am to 1pm (WAT) About the webinar The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ...
Vacancy: Research Analyst/Officer
ABOUT CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD) The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was ...
Nigeria’s Constitutional Review: The Continuing Quest for a Legitimate Grundnorm
Nigeria’s National Assembly has once again embarked on a series of public hearings regarding poten...
[Press Statement] Center For Democracy And Development (CDD) Awarded Macarthur Funds Supporting An Equitable Recovery
[ABUJA,] July 28, 2021 — Centre for Democracy and Development has been awarded a grant from the Jo...
Operation Safe Corridor Deradicalization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration 2021 Annual Strategic Retreat
On the 30th of June- 1st July 2021 at the Palm Hotel, Abuja, The Centre for Democracy and Developmen...
CDD Calls On National Assembly To Make Critical Changes To The Electoral Act (CDD Press Statement)
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has renewed its call on the National Asse...
CDD Petitions National Assembly on Onochie’s Nomination As INEC Commissioner
Calls on the Senate to disqualify Ms Lauretta Onochie as nominee for National Commissioner of the In...
FOE Online Debate on Security and Security Development in the Sahel
Friends of Europe in Collaboration with Centre for Democracy and Development Online Debate on Securi...
Six-Year Assessment Outlines President’s Anti-Corruption Record (CDD Press Statement)
West Africa’s frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), ...
Internet Shutdowns Threaten the Functioning of Democracy in Africa
That the presidential election which took place in the Republic of Congo on 21 March 2021 would re-e...
UNE INFLUENCE CROISSANTE: La Chine en Afrique de L’ouest
Cette édition de West Africa Insight Cs’intéresse à la manière dont la Chine étend son in...
Increasing Influence: China in West Africa
This edition of West Africa Insight reflects on the ways China is extending its influence across Wes...
Friends of Europe – Europe and the Sahel
Friends of Europe, in partnership with Centre for Democracy and Development, invites you to join us ...
A case for continued election observation in Africa
The core value of election observation lies in the recommendations offered in observer reports, whic...
CDD VACANCY: INTERNSHIP FOR FACT CHECKERS
Background The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1...
CDD VACANCY: INTERNSHIP FOR FACT CHECKERS
Background The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1...
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 25, 2021
With our weekly newsletter, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) aims to inform the public...
Shin Hukumar Hisbah a Jahar Ta Kama Mutane 8 Saboda Rashin Yin Azumi a Watan Ramadan?
Gaskiyar Al’amari: Eh, hakane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 20 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021...
Shin Rundunar Yan Sanda a Jahar Kano ta Hana Gudanar Da Tashe?
Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Hakane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 21 ga wtaan Afirilun shekara ta 2021 rah...
Kudin Najeriya Bashi Ne Yafi Rashin Daraja a Nahiyar Afirka Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 21 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cib...
Hoton Zanga-Zangar Kungiyar Lauyoyi ta Kasa NBA Mai Dauke Da Kalmar “Autotomy” Hoto Ne Na Bogi
Tushen Magana: Anga wani hoto da ake yadawa ta shafukan Twitter da WhatsApp da Facebook da ke cewa a...
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano Tare da Binciko Sahihancin Su a Mako na uku, Watan Afrilu, 2021
Aikin mu a Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba (CDD) shine ganowa tare da binciko gaskiyar labar...
FACT-CHECK: Were 8 People Arrested By Kano Hisbah For Eating During Ramadan?
VERDICT: True Claim: On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Devel...
FACT-CHECK: Has Kano Police Banned Ramadan Traditional Street Drama (Tashe)?
VERDICT: True Claim: On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, reports that the Kano State Police has banned the...
FACT-CHECK: Viral Image of NBA Protest Banner Reading ‘Autotomy’ Was Photoshopped
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: An image circulating on Twitter, WhatsApp, and Facebook shows that the Ni...
FACT-CHECK: Nigerian Naira Not Weakest Currency in Africa
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On April 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developm...
FACT-CHECK: Did EFCC Arrest Zamfara State Governor?
VERDICT: Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Wednesday 21, April 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre f...
How Youth Can Reshape Political Participation in Nigeria
By Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdé Can Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests evolve into a force that can...
Tribute: CDD Mourns the Loss of Innocent Chukwuma; Eulogises the Indelible Marks Left Behind
Innocent Chukwuma was a global citizen whose memory will be cherished as a champion for democracy, j...
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 18, 2021
Last week, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received numerous request...
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano Tare da Binciko Sahihancin Su a Mako na Biyu, Watan Afrilu, 2021
Aikin mu a Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba (CDD) shine ganowa tare da binciko gaskiyar labar...
Salim Sani Zakariyya Ba Dan Boko Haram Bane
Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 12 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labar...
FACT-CHECK: Salim Sani Zakariyya Not A Boko Haram Suspect
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, April 12, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Devel...
Tantancewar Da CDD Ta Aiwatar: Ba a Yiwa DIG Moses Jitoboh Ritaya Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 7 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai da gano sahiha...
Hukumar Hisbah a Jahar Kano Bata Ci Tarar Daliban Jami’ar Bayero N20,000 Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 6 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, wani ya bulla daga kafafen yada labarai ...
Deradicalizing Rehabilitating and Reintegrating: Building Peace in Nigeria’s North East
Since 2009, Boko-Haram’s violent activities have ravaged Nigeria’s north-east – pr...
Farmer-Herder Conflict in Northern Nigeria: Trends, Dynamics and Gender Perspectives
The farmer-herder conflict has become persistent and pervasive with debilitating consequences on hum...
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 11, 2021
Nigeria’s political elites have always devised means to gain popular appeal among the populace sin...
Insecurity and Covid-19: Threats to Electoral Democracy in Africa
By Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim More than 13 African countries are scheduled to hold or have already held, p...
FACT-CHECK: DIG Moses Jitoboh Not Retired Nor Senior to IGP Usman Alkali
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On April 7, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (C...
FACT-CHECK: Kano Hisbah Never Slammed N20,000 Fine on Male, Female Students For Sharing Rooms
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, several online platforms; Sahara Reporters, T...
Minista Sadarwa Bai Ce Rashin Yin Rijistar NIN Zai Janyo Daurin Shekaru 14 a Gidan Yari Ga Mutane Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 2 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai da g...
Shugaban Kamfanin Kera Ababen Hawa na Innoson Wato Innocent Chukwuma Bai Mutu Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 4 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibi...
Mujallar Karshen Mako Ta CDD
A makon karshe na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, kamar sauran makonnin da suka gabata, masu bin di...
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 4, 2021
This week, the world commemorated International Fact-checking Day. The day is promoted by the Intern...
FACT-CHECK: CEO of Innoson Vehicles Innocent Chukwuma Not Dead
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On April 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developme...
FACT-CHECK: Minister Never Said Failure To Register NIN Would Result To 14-Years Imprisonment?
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Friday, April 2, 2021, several online news platforms and social...
Bill Gates Bai Ce Maganin Cutar Korona Zai Canza Kwayoyin Halittar Dan’adam Ba
Tushen Magana: Wani rahoto da Principia Scieitific suka wallafa a watan Disamban shekara ta 2020 yay...
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 28, 2021
In this week’s newsletter, the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD) examines the impact of disin...
SULH-ALHERI NE Replacing Evil with Something Better: Promoting Alternative Peacebuilding Narratives
Attacks launched by Boko Haram and other extremist and self-defence groups in northern Nigeria has c...
Joe Biden Bai Umarci Hukumar Shigi da Ficin Amurka Ta Bada Izinin Aiki Da Zama Ta Yanar Gizo Ga Yan Najeirya Ba
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Akwai wata sanarwa da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na...
FACT-CHECK: Bill Gates Not Caught On Video Saying COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Will Change Our DNA Forever’
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A news report published by Principia Scientific in December 2020, claimed that...
Joe Biden Never Ordered US Immigration To Issue E-Work, Residence Permit to Nigerians
VERDICT: Fake and Scam CLAIM: A document circulating on social media including WhatsApp has claimed ...
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano Tare da Binciko Sahihancin Su a Mako na Uku na Watan Maris, 2021
A mako na uku na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su n...
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Na Bada Tallafin N30,000 a Zango Na Biyu Na Bullar Cutar Korona?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 18 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, mas...
How tenure elongation and a lack of term limits weaken the integrity of elections in Africa
By Ayisha Osori Until the late 1980s, Liberia’s constitution was the only one in Africa to provide...
CDD Newsletter For the Week Ending March 21, 2021
Disinformation and misinformation are currently being spread in such a manner that they both pose a ...
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano Tare da Binciko Sahihancin Su a Mako na Biyu na Watan Maris, 2021
A mako na biyu na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su ...
CDD Condemns Killing of Three Voters at Ekiti State Assembly Bye-Election
PRESS STATEMENT March 21, 2021 Abuja • Calls for the Enactment of Electoral ...
FACT-CHECK: Is Federal Government Giving Covid19 Second Wave survival Fund?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, March 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Dev...
Shin Ranar 15 ga Watan Maris, 2021 Mahaifin Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Ya Rasu?
Gaskiyar Al’amari: Akwai Rudani Cikin Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Maris din shekara...
FACT-CHECK: Did Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Father Die on March 15, 2021?
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On March 15, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developm...
Shin Wani Kansila a Jahar Kano Ya Nada Mutane 18 a Matasyin Masu Taimaka Masa?
Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Gaskiya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 12 ga watant Maris din shekara ta ...
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 14, 2021
The second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the mutation of the virus into various variants, and ...
We have zero-tolerance for corruption in Cross River – Commissioner for Justice
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cross River State, Barrister Tanko Ashang, on Mon...
FACT-CHECK: Did Kano Councilor Appoint 18 Aides?
VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Friday, March 12, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Develo...
Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim Saleh Bai Soki Dakatar Da Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara Daga Wa’azi a Kano Ba!
A ranar Alhamis, 4 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan tantance sahiha...
Vacancy: Communications and Information Technology (IT) Officer
BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan ...
Vacancy: Head of Program
BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan ...
Gwamnatin Tarayya Ba Ta Saye Manhajar WhatsApp Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sah...
FACT-CHECK: FGN Did Not Buy WhatsApp Messaging App for 3BN
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On March 10, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (...
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano a Makon Farko na Watan Maris Shekara ta 2021
A wannan satin, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...
FACT-CHECK: Sheikh Saleh Never Reacted to Abduljabbar Kabara’s Suspension From Preaching
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, March 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Deve...
Crafting Credible Election Commissions in West Africa
By Professor L. Adele Jinadu The crass and partisan manipulation of African electoral management bod...
Why Do You Need to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine?
On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Nigeria received the first batch of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines th...
CDD Hails Resilience of Women Despite Challenges
Calls For Legislation, Policies To Enhance Participation in Decision Making As the world celebrates ...
Shin Masu Zanga-Zanga Sun Mamaye Titin Zuwa Filin Jirgin Saman Abuja Ranar 4 Ga Maris, 2021?
Gaskiyar Al’amari: Akwai Rudani Cikin Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar 5 ga watan Maris, shekara ta ...
Hoton Da aka Ga Shanu Na Cin Timatir a Gefen Hanya Ba a Najeriya aka Dauke Shi Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar 2 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, wata mai amfani da dandalin Facebook ma...
FACT-CHECK: Did Protesters Block Abuja Airport Road on March 4, 2021?
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On March 5, 2021, multiple online platforms posted a video online with th...
FACT-CHECK: Image of Cows Eating Tomatoes From Nigeria?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On March 2, 2021, a Facebook user Amanda Chisom shared a picture of cattle eat...
Judgements and Jurisprudence: Presiding over presidential petitions in Africa
By Dr O’Brien Kaaba In 2017 the Kenyan Supreme Court became the first court on the African contine...
Electoral Corruption In Nigeria: A Case Study Of The 2019 General Elections
A major pillar of post-1990 democratic transitions in Africa is the periodic organization and conduc...
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano a Makon Karshe na Watan Fabrairun Shekara ta 2021
Hakika illolin labaran karya ko labaran bogo a fili suke. Labaran karya na iya haifar da rudani da t...
Now That Jangebe Schoolgirls Are Back, Government Must Implement Holistic Plan To Deter Further Attacks on School – CDD
For Immediate Release March 2, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) expresses relief ...
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2021
Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD’s) newsletter examined the dangers of dis...
Personal Data and the Influence Industry in Nigerian Elections
In Nigeria’s 2015 election, Cambridge Analytica (CA) spread targeted disinformation to suppress op...
Ba a Kori Fulani a Jahar Kano Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 24 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labar...
Shin WHO Ta Sauya Matsayin Ta Game Da Killace Kai da Bada Tazara?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantan...
FACT-CHECK: Did Kano Residents Ask Fulanis To Leave The North?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and...
FACT-CHECK: Has WHO Made A U-turn On Isolation and Social Distancing?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 25, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developmen...
It is time to start taking West Africa’s legislative contests more seriously
By Kojo Asante Parliamentary elections were scheduled in as many as 16 African countries in 2020 but...
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano a Karshen Satin 21 ga Watan Febrairu Shekara na 2021
Labarin bogi ko labarin karya labari ne da ba’a tantance shi ba. Yakan iya zama labari da aka buga...
CDD Newsletter: The Danger Associated With The Spread of Fake News
Nigeria is on the edge and the spread of disinformation and misinformation – online and ...
National Security: Buhari Has So Far, Failed – Joint Civil Society Action Coalition
21 FEB 2021 Introduction Nigeria is in dire straits. All over the country, Nigerian citizens, includ...
Babu Wani Tsarin Bada Tallafi Daga Gidauniyar Dangote
Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 16 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labar...
Shafin Twitter Na Bogi Da Ke Alakanta Kansa Da Ma’aikatar Matasa Da Wasanni Ta Tarayya
Tushen Magana: A ranar 17 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, ayarin wasu yan kishin kasa sun janyo ...
FACT-CHECK: Fake Twitter Page Impersonating FG’s Youth Program
CLAIM: On February 17, 2021, some concerned citizens alerted fact-checkers at the Centre for Democra...
Job Position: Research Analyst/Officer (Vacancy)
BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan ...
Job Position: Communications and Information Technology (IT) Officer (Vacancy)
BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan ...
Job Position: Human Resources & Legal Officer (Vacancy)
BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic pl...
Job Position: Head of Program (Vacancy)
BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan ...
FACT-CHECK: Beware of Viral Link For Dangote Empowerment Grant
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and D...
The Futility of Elections: Rethinking Democracy in East Africa
By Su Muhereza and Eshban Kwesiga Despite their frequency and venerated place in the functioning of ...
GSS Kagara: CDD Calls For Unconditional Release Of School Children, Asks FG To Declare State Of Emergency On Security
Press Statement February 17, 2021 Abuja, Nigeria The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on W...
DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Nigeria’s long-running battle with disinformation and misinformation did not start in recent times...
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Ta Amince Da Yin Rijistar NIN Ta Hanyar Yanar Gizo?
Gaskiyar Al’amari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 8 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tan...
Bill Gates Bai Ce Za’a “Sake Samun Wata Annoba Bayan Cutar Korona Ba”
Gaskiyar Al’amari: An Jirkita Labarin. Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 9 ga watan Fabrairun shekara...
Gwamnatin Jahar Kano Ba Ta Rushe Makarantar Sheikh Abduljabbar Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 6 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin la...
Don’t Force African Nations To Choose Between Superpowers – CDD Director Idayat Hassan Tells Biden
The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Idayat Hassan, on Friday, February 1...
Vacancy: Programmes Officer – West Africa (Francophone)
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedica...
Liberia’s Truth And Reconciliation Commission: Reviving Its Recommendations?
After 14 years of civil war that flouted six peace agreements, Liberians representing the warring pa...
Sustaining Peace: Reflections On Transitional Justice Approaches In West Africa
For several decades, West Africa has faced different and varying degrees ofviolent conflict, authori...
FACT-CHECK: Former Kano Police Commissioner Muhammad Wakili is Alive
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De...
FACT-CHECK: Kano Government Did Not Demolish Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara’s School, Mosque
CLAIM On Saturday, February 6, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development...
FACT-CHECK: Bill Gates Did Not Say “Next Pandemic Is Coming After COVID-19”
VERDICT: Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for De...
FACT-CHECK: Has FG Approved Online NIN Registration For Nigerians?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 8, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development...
Shin WHO Dakatar Da Najeriya Daga Neman Maganin Rigakafin Cutar Korona?
Gaskiyar Al’amari: Karya Ne! Tuhen Magana: A ranar 6 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021 jardar Pun...
CDD Newsletter For The Week Ending February 7, 2021
Nigeria is among the countries yet to procure Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Reports indicate that ...
Local Learning: Ideas For Reducing Farmer-Herder Conflicts In Nigeria
The farmer-herder conflict has mutated and is now manifesting and transforming into other forms of c...
FACT-CHECK: Did WHO Disqualify Nigeria From Global Vaccine Bid?
VERDICT: Misleading On February 6, 2021, the Punch Newspaper published a report online with the head...
Shin Sipetan Yan Sandan Najeriya Ya Mika Ragamar Hukumar Yan Sanda Ga Mai Rikon Kwarya?
Gaskiyar Al’amari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 2 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tan...
FACT-CHECK: Has IGP Mohammed Adamu Handed Over To His Successor?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 2, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development...
Shin Status Din Da WhatsApp Ya Saka Wani Salon Kutse Ne Ga Masu Amfani Da Manhajar?
Gaskiyar Al’amari: Karya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu tan...
Shin An Samu Rudani a Garin Legos Sakamakon Raba Rigakafin Cutar Korona?
Gaskiyar Al’amari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, ma...
Babu Wani Tsarin Bada Data Da N10,000 Kyauta Ga Masu Amfani Da Wayar Salula!
Gaskiyar Al’amari: Damfara Ce Tushen Magana: A ranar 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bi...
FACT-CHECK: Beware! There’s No NIN 5G Grant!
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday 31st January 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Dev...
FACT-CHECK: Is There Tension in Lagos over COVID-19 Vaccine Administration?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, January 31, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Dev...
Do Nigerians Believe in Vaccines and their Efficacy?
Nigeria is working towards acquiring its first batch of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. While Ni...
FACT-CHECK: Is Newly Introduced WhatsApp Status A Bait?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 31, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development...
CDD Ranked High Among Sub-Saharan Think Tanks
January 31, 2021 Abuja, Nigeria CDD Ranked High Among Sub-Saharan Think Tanks A new ranking by the G...
Call for Country Experts -Research Into The ‘Fake News’ Eco-system In West Africa
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is looking to recruit up to fifteen (15) researchers ...
Can The Right Information Convince You To Take The Covid-19 Vaccine?
Last week, we conducted a fact-check on a claim that Remdesivir, an investigational antiviral drug p...
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Ta Bada Biliyan Dari Ga Kungiyar Miyetti Allah Da Nufin Magance Kashe-Kashe Da Garkuwa Da Mutane?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 24 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, an yad...
How I Lost My Wife, 4 Children To Flood – 50-Year-Old Man Narrates In New Documentary
For 50-years-old butcher, Muhammadu Kabiru Zakari Y’au, the effect of corruption in Nigeria and em...
FACT-CHECK: Did the FG Offer N100 billion to Miyetti Allah to stop Killings and Kidnapping?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Sunday, 24 January 2021, a trending video on Twitter claimed that the Niger...
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Na Raba Tallafin N10,500 Duk Sati Ga Yan Najeriya?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 20 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu...
FACT-CHECK: Is FG Disbursing N10,500 Weekly Grant?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and ...
Experts Call for Improved African Representation on Climate Negotiation Table
As changes in climate and adverse weather conditions which have led to harsh livelihood continue to ...
Kwamitin Gwamnatin Tarayya Kan Yakar Cutar Korona Bai Fitar Da Sanarwa Game Da Saka Dokar Kulle Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibi...
Kananan Yara Sun Kada Kuri’a a Zaben Kananan Hukumomi Da Ya Gudana a Jahar Kano
Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 16 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin la...
COVID-19 Pandemic: Steps To Conducting An Election
With guidance from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Independent National Electoral...
FACT-CHECK: Underaged Voters Voted During 2021 Kano LG Election
VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Saturday, January 16, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De...
FACT-CHECK: PTF has not released any Imminent Lockdown Message
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 15, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development...
Ba a Nahiyar Afirka Kawai Ake Raba Rigakafin Cutar Corona Mai Suna “Remdesivir” Ba
Tushen Magana: Tun watan Satunban shekara ta 2020 majiyoyi da masu anfani da kafafen sadarwa na zama...
Farfesa Ebere Onwudiwe Ba Ya Cikin Bidiyon Ake Watsa Dalar Amurka
Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 11 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021 suka gano wani bidiyon inda muta...
FACT-CHECK: Prof Ebere Onwudiwe Not In Dollar Spraying Trending Video
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, January 11, 2021, the Centre for Democracy and Devel...
Ayi Hankali Da Shafin Yanar Gizon Bogi Da Ake Yadawa Game Da Tallafin N500,000 Na CBN
Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 13 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin la...
FACT-CHECK: Beware!! Fake Link To FG/CBN Grant In Circulation
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and ...
Cutar COVID19 Ba Ta Hallaka Mambobin Cocin ECWA 200 Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 11 ga watan Janaiarun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin ...
A Kula Da Kyau! Ba Hukumar NIMC Ce Ta Samar Da Manhajar Da Ke Hada Bayanan Layin Waya Da Lambar NIN Ba
Tushen Magana: Akwai wata manhaja da ake anfani da ita a wayar salula dake ikirarin cewa zata hada k...
FACT-CHECK: 200 ECWA Members Did Not Die of COVID-19
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 11, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development...
Beware!! NIN Linker Not From NIMC
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A mobile application claiming to link the National Identity Number (NIN) to Su...
Newsletter for the Week Ending January 10, 2021
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to hit countries across the world hard, there have ...
Babu Wani Shirin Tallafin N30,000 Da Shirin N-Power ke Baiwa Yan Najeriya a Wannan Lokaci
Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 29 ga watana Dismaban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin labarai da b...
CDD Loses Senior Fellow Professor Ebere Onwudiwe
Abuja January 10, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) regrets to announce the passin...
FACT-CHECK: Beware Of Viral Fake N-Power Grant Website Link
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Devel...
America’s lessons for African dictators
On Wednesday evening, the world watched the chaos that emerged from the Capitol building in Washin...
Jami’ar Bayero da ke Kano Ba Ta Soke Zangon Karatu Na Shekara ta 2019/2020 Ba!
Tantancewar: An Jirkita Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 4 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021,...
FACT-CHECK: Bayero University Kano Never Cancelled 2019/2020 Academic Session
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, January 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and...
Analysis and Trends of Disinformation: A Sneak Peek Into 2021
As we begin a new year, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) would have w...
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 2, 2020
As the number of cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has continued to rise, relevant authorities in ...
Shin Gwamna Zulum Ya Nada Aisha Bakari Gombi a Matsayin Mai Taimaka Masa ta Fannin Yaki Da Yan Boko Haram?
Tantancewar CDD: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 19 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, ma...
Shin Hukumar Hisbah a Jahar Kano Ta Hana Pati da Daddare?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 21 ga watan Dismanban shekara ta 2020, ma...
FACT-Check: Did Governor Zulum Appoint Female Hunter Aisha Gombi as Aide?
VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Saturday, December 19, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy (CDD)...
FACT-CHECK: Kano Hisbah Has Not Banned Night Party
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, December 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De...
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 20, 2020
Just when the general public thought the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria was taking a positive turn,...
Hoton Dake Nuna Ma’aikatar “Long Life and Prosperity” a Jahar Imo da aka Lika a Jikin Wata Motar Safa Hoto Ne Na Bogi!
Tushen Magana: Wani hoto mai dauke da tambari ko rubuto da aka yishi a turance kamar haka: “Minist...
Trending Image of Ministry of Long Life and Prosperity Bus in Imo is Fake
VERDICT: False An image of a Toyota Hiace minibus with the inscription “Ministry of Long Life and ...
Gwamnatin Jahar Katsina Bata Hana Anfani Da Facebook da WhatsApp Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 9 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...
Shin an Rufe Asibitin Yara Na Khalifa Sheikh Isyaka Rabiu Dake Kano Sakamakon Samun Mai Dauke Da Cutar Corona?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 14 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020 a ya...
FACT-CHECK: Kano Hospital Not Shut Down Over COVID-19 Case
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, December 14, 2020, a narrative widely shared within Kano metropolis...
WhatsApp, Facebook Not Banned by Katsina State Government
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for...
Shin Zargin Shugaba Buhari Game Da Rahotannin BBC da CNN Akan Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS Gaskiya Ne?
Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 9 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, shafin Twitte...
NEWSLETTER FROM CDD FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 12, 2020
As we continue to work towards countering disinformation and misinformation usually spread across va...
Shin Yar Jaridar Nan Kiki Mordi Ta Wallafa Wata Game Da Zubar Da Cikin Da Gano Cewa Namiji Za’a Haifa a Shafin Ta Na Twitter?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: Wani hoton wata magana da aka ce sananniyar yar jaridar nan...
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Ta Bada Umarnin Bude Wuraren Killace Masu Dauke Da Cutar Corona?
Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Haka Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma, 11 ga Disanban shekara ta 2020, masu tana...
FACT-CHECK: Is Buhari’s Claim on #EndSARS Protest Coverage by CNN, BBC True?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On December 9, 2020, the Twitter handle of the President of Nigeria @Mbuhari t...
FACT-CHECK: Did Nigerian Journalist, Kiki Mordi Tweet About Aborting Male Children?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: A screenshot of a tweet claimed to be from popular Nigerian Journalist Kiki Mo...
Did FG Direct Reopening of COVID-19 Isolation Centres?
VERDICT: True Claim: On Friday, December 11, 2020 fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Developm...
For A Future For Nigeria: We Must Draw A Red Line On The Zabarmari Massacre
STATEMENT BY CONCERNED NIGERIANS We are responsible and patriotic Nigerians who have watched with se...
We Need Ranching Policies For Herders To Adopt – Farmers’ Association
All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN) on Thursday, December 10, called for the creation of ra...
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Nigeria Anti-Corruption Agencies Strengthening Initiative project
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) is an independent,...
CDD Newsletter For The Week Ending December 6, 2020
In the past week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) noticed an increase in WhatsApp mes...
Jam’iyyar APC a Kano Bata Tsige Shugaban Ta Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 4 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labar...
FACT-CHECK: Kano APC Chairman Has Not Been Sacked By Party
Verdict: False! Claim: On Friday, December 4, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De...
Shin Babban Bankin Kasa CBN Da Gwamnatin Tarayya Na Bada Tallafin N650,000 Ga Kowane Najeirya?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 1 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu ...
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Zata Dauki Matasa Dubu Hamsin (50,000) Aiki?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 27 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, ma...
Lakabin Black Friday Baya Nufin Muzantawa Ga Ranar Juma’a
Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 27 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020 masu bin diddigin labarai dan g...
FACT-CHECK: CBN, FG Not Allocating Grants worth N650,000 To Nigerians
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday December 1, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Dev...
Farmers/Herders: CDD To Provide Technical Support To Curb Conflict
The Centre for Democracy and Development on Thursday, December 3, said it will give necessary techni...
Qu’a Dit Le Ministre De La Défense?
Propos Selon Libre Info, le Chef de File de l’Opposition Zéphirin DIABRE a indiqué être inquiet...
Est-ce Que Le Bureau De Votes Á Gossina A Suspendu Ses Votes?
Verdict: Unconclusive Propos Selon ce qui est écrit sur le mur de Aminata Rachow, « De source sûr...
CDD Disinformation Newsletter For The Week Ending November 29, 2020
The world is going through one of the most turbulent times in human history. This has also been foll...
FACT-CHECK: Black Friday Deal Is Not “Anti-Holy Friday”
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD) on Thursday, Novem...
FACT-CHECK: Is FG Allocating Money To Nigerian Youths?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Friday, November 27, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Develo...
Ba’a Kaiwa Ayarin Motocin Gwamnan Borno Hari Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 22 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin laba...
Mataimakin Kwamishinan Yan Sanda Da Matsafa Suka Harba Yana Nan Araye!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 14 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020 jaridar The Nation ta wallafa wa...
Babbar Kotun Abuja Bata Dakatar Da Takarar Seriake Dickson Ba Sakamakon Zargin Gabatar Da Takardar Bogi
Tushen Magana: CDD ta gano wani sako da aka yada ta manhajar WhatsApp da dandalin Facebook a ranar 1...
Shin an Yankewa Rahma Sadau Hukuncin Kisa Sakamakon Janyowa Addinin Musulunci Batanci?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: a ranar Talata, 10 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu...
Ba’a Nada Tsohon Gwamnan Bauchi Ahmed Adamu Muazu a Matsayin Shugaban Hukumar Zabe ta Kasa na Riko Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 13 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin labarai dan...
FACT-CHECK: Governor Zulum’s Convoy Not Attacked By Terrorists
VERDICT: False CLAIM:On Sunday, November 22, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Dev...
Un membre de l’UPC a-t-il été attaqué par deux hommes armés de machettes?
Verdict: Trompeurs ProposDans une publication faite sur Facebook par le porte parole de l’UPC,...
Newsletter for the Week Ending November 22, 2020
As we continue to mitigate the spread of disinformation and misinformation in West Africa through a ...
CDD Election Statement Burkina Faso
Political Context With Burkina Faso set to hold presidential elections on 22 November 2020, there ar...
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...
How Nigeria can address farmers’, herders’ conflict – CDD
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 19, in Abuja, suggested that th...
Tackling COVID-19: Finding West Africa’s Path
Introduction The days when COVID-19 was only a distant threat to West African countries are over. It...
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 15, 2020
CDD Disinformation Weekly takes a closer look at the spread of fake news. The Centre continued to so...
FACT-CHECK: Assistant Commissioner of Police Shot by Cultists is Alive
CLAIM: On Saturday, November 14, 2020, The Nation Newspaper reported that an Assistant Commissioner ...
FACT-CHECK: Seriake Dickson Not Disqualified by Abuja High Court for Certificate Forgery
VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp message shared widely in groups and on Facebook was spotted on No...
Ce Numéro: Élections en péril ? Élections de 2020 en Afrique de l’Ouest Élections en Péril ?
Au cours du dernier trimestre 2020, cinq des quinze pays membres de la Communauté économique des ...
FACT-CHECK: Has Rahma Sadau Been Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy?
Verdict: False Claim: On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De...
FACT-CHECK: Former Bauchi Governor Not Appointed Acting INEC National Chairman
VERDICT: False and misleading CLAIM: On Friday November 13, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Dem...
CDD Trains 24 Members of Africa Young Female Advisers Initiative on Social Media for Good Governance
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 12, trained 24 members of the A...
Expression of Interest: Provision of A Web Portal Development and Design Services
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) is an independent,...
Escalation of Threats Against Human Rights Activists Putting Nigeria In Negative Global Spotlight
PRESS STATEMENT November 10, 2020 The undersigned coalition of Civil Society Organisations working t...
Top CDD Fact-Checks For The Week Ending November 8, 2020
The spread of disinformation in Nigeria take various forms and changes from time to time. Depe...
Shin Hukumar Zabe Ta Kasa INEC Zata Koma Hannun Shugaban Rikon Kwarya?
Gaskiyar Magana: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 6 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, w...
Shin Matasa Sun Doki Dan Majalisar Tarayya a Jahar Kano Sakamakon Rashin Cika Alkawura?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance...
Shin Gwamnatin Kano Ta Canzawa Titin Faransa (France Road) Suna?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 5 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance...
FACT-CHECK: Is the INEC Chairman Handing Over to an Acting Chairman?
VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Friday, November 6, 2020, a blog ejegist published a report with the claim t...
FACT-CHECK: Kano Lawmaker Not Beaten By Constituent Members Over Failed Promises
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On October 25, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development...
FACT-CHECK: Kano Government Did Not Rename France Road
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, November 5, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Devel...
Daraktan Hukumar Lafiya Ta Duniya WHO Bai Bayyana Kamuwa Da Cutar Corona Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 2 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labara...
Top CDD Fact-Checks For The Week Ending October 31, 2020
In the past week, false narratives across the ecosystem continued to revolve around incidents during...
FACT-CHECK: WHO Director-General Did Not Announce Testing Positive To COVID-19
VERDICT: False and Misleading On November 2, 2020, multiple blogs published breaking news with the h...
Sheikh Abdallah Gadon Kaya Baice Gwamna Zukum Ne Ya Cancanci Shugabancin Najeriya 2023 Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 23 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin lab...
Shin Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf (Abba Gida-Gida) Yabar Kwankwasiyya?
Gaskiya Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 25 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu bin...
FACT-CHECK: Sheikh Abdallah Kaya Never Nominated Governor Zulum For 2023 Presidential Ticket
VERDICT: False Claim: On Tuesday, October 23, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De...
FACT-CHECK: Has Kano 2019 PDP Gubernatorial Candidate Left Kwankwasiyya?
Verdict: False Claim: On Sunday, October 25, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Deve...
FACT-CHECK: FG Not Giving Out N3 Million Grant To Nigerians
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday October 27, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Develop...
Shin Masu Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS a Benin Sun Balla Tare Da Fitar Da Fursunoni?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 19 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020 furso...
Hoton Dake Yawo a Kafafen Sada Zumunta na Zamani Na Wata Mata Cikin Jini Nade a Tutar Najeriya Hoto Ne Bogi!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 21 ga watan Oktoban sheraka ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...
Bidiyon Dake Nuna Jagororin Kungiyar Malaman Jami’o’i Ta Kasa ASUU Suna Dambe Bidiyo Ne Na Bogi!
Tushen Magana: An wallafa wani bidiyo a shafin Twitter a ranar Asabat, 24 ga watan Oktoban shekara t...
Shin Mata Sun Bukaci Shugaba Buhari Yayi Murabus Yayin Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS a Katsina?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! A ranar Litinin, 19 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahih...
#EndSARS Protest: Finding a Pathway to Sustainable Peace and Development
Released October 26, 2020 As we continue to condemn the use of ‘live bullets’ on unarmed protest...
Post Election Analysis: 2020 Ondo State Off-Cycle Governorship Election
Introduction On 10 October 2020 voters in Ondo State went to the polls to elect agovernor in its off...
Lekki Toll Gate, The #Endsars Protests And Misinformation in Nigeria This Week
The #EndSARS protests began as a movement against Police brutality in Nigeria. Young Nigerians took ...
FACT-CHECK: Trending Video of ASUU Executives Fighting is Fake
VERDICT: False CLAIM: A trending video posted on Twitter on Saturday, October 24, 2020, claims that ...
FACT-CHECK: Has Bola Tinubu Left APC?
VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and...
FACT-CHECK: No, Viral Photo of Dead Woman in Nigerian Flag Not From Lekki Shooting
VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and...
FACT-CHECK: Did Benin #EndSARS Protesters Break Into Prison To Free Prisoners?
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday October 19, 2020, inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Centre in...
FUNAM Bata Ce Keda Alhakin Kona Ababen Hawan Masu Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS a Abuja Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 20 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, anga wani jawabi dake cewa wata ...
Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari Bai Mutu Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 22 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, dubban masu anfani da shafin Tw...
FACT-CHECK: No, President Muhammadu Buhari Is Not Dead
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Thousands of Twitter users on Thursday, 22 October 2020 shared claims that Nig...
FACT-CHECK: Katsina Women Did Not Call For Buhari’s Resignation During #EndSARS Protest
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, October 19, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democr...
Killers of #EndSARS Protesters Must Be Held To Account
PRESS STATEMENT October 21, 2020 We, the undersigned coalition of civil society organisations, are d...
Rundunar Tsaro Ta SSS Bata Kama Masu Zanga-Zanga a Kano Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 17 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...
FACT-CHECK: FUNAM Did Not Take Responsibility For Burning Vehicles in Abuja During #EndSARS Protest
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, a claim emerged that the Fulani Nationality Move...
FACT-CHECK: SSS Operatives Did Not Arrest Kano Protesters
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Saturday, October 17, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and D...
Africa, Trump, and the Stakes of the November 3rd Election
By Prof. Boubacar N’Diaye The challenges Africa faces have not changed that much over the la...
Violent reprisal of Peaceful Protests Constitute Dangerous Assault on Citizens’ Constitutional Rights
Released 18 October 2020 In the last two weeks, the streets of Nigeria have been convulsing with pro...
Shin Majalisar Dattawa Taki Tantance Lauretta Onochie Dan Nada Ta a Matsayin Kwamishina a Hukumar Zabe Ta Kasa INEC?
Gaskiyar Magana: Labarin Yana Cike Da Rudani Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 15 ga watan Oktoban da ...
FACT-CHECK: Did Senate Reject Lauretta Onochie’s Nomination As INEC Commissioner?
VERDICT: False and Misleading Claim: On Thursday, October 15, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Demo...
Polls in Peril? West Africa’s 2020 elections
In the last quarter of 2020, five of the 15 Economic Community of West African States member countr...
Femi Adesina Bai Bayyana Zanga-Zangar Neman Dakatar Da Yan Sandan SARS A Matsayin Shiririta Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 14 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...
FACT-CHECK: Femi Adesina Did Not Describe #EndSARS Protest by Young Nigerians As Child’s Play
CLAIM: On Wednesday 14 October, 2020, the social media, especially micro-blogging site, Twitter, was...
Cote D’Ivoire’s High‐Stake Presidential Election
Ivorians will head to the polls to vote in a presidential election on 31 October 2020. The election ...
THREATS TO CREDIBLE ELECTIONS IN COTE D’IVOIRE: AN OVERVIEW
Cote d’Ivoire is one of six ECOWAS member states scheduled to hold elections in 2020. The 31 Octob...
We Have Much To Do To Fulfil our Fight Against Corruption – Vice President Osinbajo
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, October 13, said there is much...
Preliminary Statement On the Conduct of the Ondo State Governorship Election
CDD ELECTION ANALYSIS CENTRE Akure, Ondo State, Saturday, 4 pm, October 10, 2020 Today, voters acros...
Hoton Dake Nuna Cewa Wassu Matasa Sun Kama Shugabannin Jam’iyyar APC Da Kudade a Owo Hoto Ne Na Bogi!
Tushen Magana: Adaidai lokacin da zaben gwama a jahar Ondo ke cigaba da gudana ayau Asabat, 10 ga wa...
Shin an Jikkata Uwargidan Gwamnan Jahar Ondo Tare Da Kashe Wassu Mutane Uku Yayin Da Taje Kada Kuri’arta?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wani bidiyo da aka yada a shafin Twitter a ranar Asabat, 1...
Dan Takarar Jam’iyyar ZLP Ajayi Agboola Har Yanzu Yana Takarar Zama Gwamnan Jahar Ondo
Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat 10, ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai ...
FACT-CHECK: Was Ondo State First Lady, Betty Akeredolu Injured In Attack on Polling Unit?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Saturday, October 10, 2020, a video trending on Twitter claimed that three ...
FACT-CHECK: Image of 2 Youths Arrested in Owo with Bundles of Naira is Fake
CLAIM: At the peak of the Ondo Governorship election on Saturday, October 10, 2020, a Twitter user, ...
FACT-CHECK: ZLP Candidate, Ajayi Agboola, Still on Ondo Governorship Election Race
CLAIM: On Saturday, 10, 2020, a trending image reported to be a press release from the Zenith Labo...
Har Yanzu Ba’a Nada Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala a Matsayin Mace Ta Farko Kuma Babbar Daraktar WTO Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 8 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, kafafen sada zumunta na zamani d...
CDD Tasks Stakeholders on Credible Ondo Governorship Poll
Commends Citizens Focus On Issues of Governance Says Less Attacks Show Level of Confidence In ...
CDD PRE-ELECTION REPORT: 2020 ONDO STATE OFF-CYCLE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS
Introduction On October 10, 2020, voters across 18 Local Government Areas in Ondo State will head to...
FACT-CHECK: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Not Yet Appointed First Female WTO DG
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Thursday, October 8, 2020, various social media platforms were engulfed wit...
Shin an Nada Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli a Matsayin Sabon Sarkin Zazzau?
Amsa: Eh, Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 7 ga watan Octoban shekara ta 2020 masu tantanc...
Ondo Governorship Poll: CDD Commends Citizens’ Focus on Debating Governance Issues
• Says Reduction In Fake News, Attacks Against INEC Indicate Level of Confidence ...
FACT-CHECK: El-Rufai Appoints Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli As New Emir of Zazzau
VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De...
AuGF Moves to Minimize Risk of Misapplication of Public Resources
Abuja For Immediate Release The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) in collabor...
The Outlook for Ondo: Votes and Violence
Introduction On the 10 October 2020 the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduc...
How Citizens Demands For Good Governance, Alliances By Transport Unions, And Activities of Militants Shape Ondo Governorship Poll
Abuja October 5, 2020 NURTW Partisanship May Affect INEC Logistics Spotlights Flash Points, Violence...
Shin an Nada Alhaji Mannir Jafaru a Matsayin Sabon Sarkin Zaria?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Labarai da rahotanni da ake yadawa a kafofin sada zumunta ...
Shin Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari Ya Umarci Rarara Ya Karbi Naira Dubu Dai-Dai a Hannun Yan Najeriya Dan Yimasa Waka?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 16 ga awatan Satumban shekara ta 2020, mas...
Nigeria@60: In Unity, We Can Overcome Challenges of Nation Building
PRESS STATEMENT October 1, 2020 As Nigeria marks 60 years of independence today, the Centre for Demo...
Climate Change: Recognising the Impacts on West Africa
The United States, one of the major culprits with regards to carbon emissions, had been ill-disposed...
Sanannen Mawakin Nan DJ AB Yananan Araye!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 30 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labaria n...
Iska Bata Lalata Sabuwar Kwalta a Jahar Abia Ba a Ranar Talata, 8 ga Satunba, 2020
Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 8 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020 wani adireshi mai lakabi da @Gen_...
FACT CHECK: President Buhari Never Asked Dauda Rarara To Raise Money To Sing For Him
VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy a...
Hukumar Fasakwafri ta Kasa Bata Bada Sanarwar Barazanar Tsaro a Babban Birnin Tarayya Abuja Ba.
Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 5 ga watan Satumban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...
FACT-CHECK: Customs Did Not Issue Security Alert For FCT
VERDICT: False CLAIM On Saturday, September 5, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and D...
Shin Dauda Kahutu Rarara Ya Nemi Gudummawar N1,000 Daga Yan Najeriya Dan Yiwa Shugaba Buhari Waka?
Tantancewar CDD: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 10 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020, m...
FACT-CHECK: Has Mannir Jafaru Been Appointed Emir of Zaria?
VERDICT: False! CLAIM: Social media had gone frenzy over reports of the appointment of Mannir Jafaru...
CDD, Others Call on Politicians, Clerics to Join in Combating Fake News
The Centre for Democracy and Development on Tuesday, September 15, has urged politicians, religious ...
Information Influence: Disinformation During Edo’s 2020 Gubernatorial Election
Located at the centre of southern Nigeria, in the south-south geopolitical zone, Edo state was creat...
Dissecting Disinformation in Nigeria: An Overview of CDD’s Work So Far
With many of the world’s populations in lockdown, or living with restrictedfreedom of movement, it...
FACT-CHECK: No, Governor Obaseki’s commissioner Not Sentenced to 10-Years Jail
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On September 10, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Deve...
Edo Governorship Election, Our Verdict
The September 19, 2020 governorship election in Edo State has held out, beyond expectations, encoura...
Ba’a Yankewa Kwamishina a Jahar Edo Hukuncin Daurin Shekaru Goma a Gidan Yari Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 10 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labara...
Edo Election Another Litmus Test of Nigeria’s Commitment to Organising Credible Polls – CDD
KEY POINTS Parties Claims and Counter Claims of Victory: A Recipe For Violence; US, UK Visa Bans, Ot...
Preliminary Statement on the Conduct of the September 19, 2020 Governorship Election in Edo State
Earlier today, voters across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo State headed to the polls t...
POLL PREVIEW: EDO STATE’S 2020 GUBERNATORIAL RACE
The Edo governorship election scheduled to hold on 19 September 2020, is one of seven off-season ele...
FORUMS OF DEBATE?WHATSAPP AND THE GAMBIA’S POLITICAL TRANSITION
In The Gambia, WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter are directly, and indirectly, shaping politics. Even t...
Shin Tsohon Shugaban Jam’iyyar APC Adams Oshiomhole Ya Zabi PDP a Zaben Gwamnan Edo?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Angano wani hoto da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na z...
FACT-CHECK: Did Only APC Participate in Vote-Buying During Edo Governorship Poll?
CLAIMA tweet from PDP’s official twitter handle posted a video claiming that APC agents are buying...
FACT-CHECK: Did Security Operatives Take Over INEC Office in Edo?
You can send claims and messages to CDD for verification, messages can be sent via: +2349062910568. ...
Did Former APC Chairman Adams Oshiomhole Vote for APC?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A trending image claims the former Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (A...
No Road Was Blown Away By Wind in Abia State On Tuesday, September 8, 2020
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On September 8, 2020, a Twitter handle @Gen_Buhar tweeted an image with the cl...
FACT-CHECK: Did Famous Northern Singer Ask Nigerians to Donate N1000 to Sing for Buhari?
Verdict: True! CLAIM: On Thursday, September 10, 2020, several Facebook posts spotted by CDD fact-ch...
Shin Jami’an Tsaro Sun Mamaye Hedikwatar Hukumar Zabe a Jahar Edo?
Gaskiyar Magana: Labarin Yana Cike Da Rudani! Da misalign karfe 8:30 na safiyar yau Asabat, 19 ga wa...
Shin Tsohon Shugaban Jam’iyyar APC Adams Oshiomole Ya Zabi PDP a Zaben Gwamnan Edo?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Angano wani hoto da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na z...
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, ‘...
FACT-CHECK: Are CCTV Footages Showing Knife-wielding Man Attacking Woman from Kano?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, September 14, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and D...
Escalating Violence in Northern Nigeria
Nigeria has long faced varied security challenges that continue to threaten its peace and security. ...
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...
COVID-19 EN AFRIQUE DE L’OUEST Réponse et impacts
Au 26 juin, plus de 65 000 cas de Covid-19 ont été enregistrés dans les 15 pays qui composent la ...
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 Invest 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...
WEST AFRICA SPEED NOTE ON ELECTIONS
MALI: THE INSTITUTION OF A NEW CONSTITUTIONAL COURT Following the recommendation of ECOWAS, a new Co...
West Africa Speed Notes on Security
Recently in Burkina Faso, the government reported an attack on a cattle market in eastern Burkina Fa...
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...
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...
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...
Elections, Democracy and COVID-19 in West Africa
Based on its analysis of elections conducted so far in West Africa during the current pandemic, the ...
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...
COVID-19 In West Africa: Responses And Impacts
As of 26 June, more than 65,000 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the 15 countries which c...
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...
Buhari’s Corruption Fight: A Five Year Assessment
As President Muhammadu Buhari enters his sixth year in office, fighting corruption remains one of hi...
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...
Fluctuating Fortunes: A 5 Year Assessment Of The Buhari Administration
n assumption of office in May 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari inheritedan economy experiencing a de...
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 ...
Unpacking Falsehoods: COVID-19 and responses in Kano State
The escalation in the situation in Kano has come as a shock. Reports of a spike in deaths coincided ...
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. Women form 49.4% of this figure, with a...
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
The Centre for Democracy and Development’s (CDD) Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed trained o...
Kano Supplementary Election: Battle Ground State for Governor
There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always b...
Kano Supplementary Election: Battle Ground State for Governor
There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always b...
PRELIMINARY REPORT AHEAD OF THE 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTIONS
CDD has deployed trained observers to observe the Saturday, March 23, 2019, supplementary elections ...
Did Buhari make a Statement Suggesting he will not Support a Yoruba Presidency come 2023?
Did Buhari make a Statement Suggesting he will not Support a Yoruba Presidency come 2023? Verdict: U...
Did El-Rufai Pass an Anti-Christian Law in Kaduna State?
Verdict: FALSE The Claim: A post alleging that in Kaduna, pastors will no longer be able to preach u...
UPDATES ON ELECTION OF 9TH MARCH 2019.
The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observers to 17...
Election-Day Preliminary Report on the 2019 Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections
PREAMBLE The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observ...
Background Paper on the 2019 Governorship and House of Assembly Elections in Nigeria
Nigeria’s return to the polls for the governorship, house of assembly and the FCT area council ele...
The Governorship Race: The Battle Ground States
Tomorrow, 9th March 2019, we will once again exercise our civic rights and responsibilities as citiz...
Counting Votes: Ward-level collation during Nigeria’s 2019 election
The 2019 general elections is the sixth general election conducted by the Independent National Elect...
#FACTCHECK: Did the EU, ECOWAS release statements praising Nigeria’s presidential election?
Verdict: False Claim: CDD-West Africa fake-news desk spotted an info-graphic message with the pictu...
FACT CHECK: Did International Observer Missions Publish Different Set of Presidential Election Result?
Verdict: False The Claim: On 26 February, three days after the Presidential election, CDD spotted a ...
Final Election-Day Report: 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections 2019
Final Election-Day Report: 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections 2019 PREAMBLE The Centr...
Election Analysis Centre (EAC) Preliminary Report, 12 noon, 23rd February 2019
PREAMBLE The Election Analysis Centre is pleased to note that elections are going on across the coun...
As Nigerians Vote for the President
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Fact Check: Is it true that INEC will not be conducting elections in some states because of insecurity?
Some news reports have surfaced online claiming that in some areas it might be impossible to conduct...
Press Release: Political Context and INEC Preparedness Ahead of the Rescheduled Elections
Last week, less than six hours to the presidential and national assembly elections due on February 1...
FACT CHECK: Is the Stealing of Ballot Boxes Punishable by Death?
The Electoral Act (2010) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was created to regulate the Feder...
Nigeria’s General Elections: The Online Information & Media Landscape
Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of...
Press Release, Abuja, Tuesday 19th February 2019 | The Postponed Elections: Our Concerns on Ethnic Stereotyping
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BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS – Rivers State | Bulletin Eight
Rivers state has a total registered voters of 3, 215,273million for the 2019 elections which shows a...
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS – PLATEAU STATE | Bulletin Four
Plateau State has a total 2,480,455 registered voters for the 2019 elections, out of which about 2,2...
Battleground States of the 2019 Elections – Kaduna State | Bulletin Ten
KADUNA STATE Kaduna is of strategic significance, being the regional capital of the old North and ab...
Gender Issues in 2019 General Elections
Historically, gender and women’s issues have not gained national saliency and visibility in genera...
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (BENUE STATE) | Bulletin Sixteen
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere...
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (OYO STATE) | Bulletin Fourteen
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere...
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (BAUCHI STATE) | Bulletin Twelve
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere...
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (OGUN STATE) | Bulletin Thirteen
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere...
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (KANO STATE) | Bulletin SIX
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere...
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (LAGOS STATE) | Bulletin Five
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere...
Hidden Factors that may influence the outcome of the election | Bulletin Three
There are a number of not- so- obvious variables that may also affect the outcome of the presidentia...
February 16, 2019 Elections (End of Party Campaigns, Citizens Expectation and Trending Issues) | Bulletin Two
As the political campaigns officially ended 12midnight on Thursday 14th February 2019, citizens are ...
ELECTORAL GOVERNANCE | Bulletin One
The governance of elections is a crucial part of the democratic process. Electoral bodies, such as I...
Voting Amidst Insecurity
The 2019 general elections will be the sixth consecutive electoral cycle since Nigeria’s re...
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS – Katsina State | Bulletin Eleven
Katsina is Buhari`s home state, which gave him about 1.3million votes in 2015. Except in 2007 when a...
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Nigeria has witnessed five general elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commiss...
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS – Delta State | Bulletin Seven
Delta like some other battleground states is very strategic in determining where the pendulum for th...
History of Contest and Party Dominance (1999-2015)
This report reveals two epochs with different voting patterns across states between 1999 and ...
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10 things to know about Osun governorship election
It is barely a week to the gubernatorial election in Osun State. The election is expected by many to...
Media as major breeding for fake news in Nigeria
A new public opinion poll conducted by Nigeria’s leading survey and polling firm, NOIPolls says th...
Charter on Democracy and Governance will help Nigeria
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How Buhari’s PFI programme boosts fertiliser supply for farming in Nigeria
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CSOs highlight dangers to Nigeria’s democracy The lingering and recurrent leadership crisis...
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Press Statement: August 14, 2018
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Ezekwesili, CSOs plan new coalition to restructure Nigeria’s leadership A coalition of Civi...
More knocks for Fake News
Speakers at a 2-day international conference in Abuja themed “Democracy and Disinformation: How fa...
Abuja Declaration on Fake News,Misinformation and Disinformation Ahead of the 2019 General Election
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CSOs condemn National Assembly siege
The Nigeria Election Situation Room (Situation Room) has expressed concern over the growing attack o...
2019: Fake news can lead to civil war
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has cautioned Nigerians, especially th...
CDD is Set to Host a Conference on How Fake News Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy and Freedom.
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), is set to host a conference on how fake news threa...
A 2-Day Conference on Democracy & Disinformation : How Fake News Threatens our Freedom and Democracy in Nigeria
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Scheme underway to monitor President Weah’s poll promises
A scheme to track and monitor President George Weah’s campaign promises and projects through an on...
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Preliminary Statement on the 2018 Ekiti State Governorship Election (Voting Process) 14 July 14.30pm
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