Our Programmes
CDD programmes are conceptualized to develop the organisation’s regional vocation and are centred on the following themes:
Our Projects
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project named: Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Nigeria: The project is sponsored by Trust Africa,
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 shows a picture of...
Read MoreShin 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 (4:17) da wata...
Read MoreCan Steam From Boiled Uda, Uziza, Lime Cure Coronavirus?
VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast message (likely from a Nigerian who lives in the United States) has been circulating...
Read MoreHEALTH MISINFORMATION: FALSE STORIES FROM EBOLA TO CORONAVIRUS
Summary Nigeria has had a long-running battle with misinformation and disinformation. In times of health pandemics, misinformation, or false information...
Read MoreNo Case of Coronavirus in Apo, Abuja
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a flyer alleged to be from...
Read MoreTraditional 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 partnership with the Office...
Read MoreVoicing Discontent: Media, Elections and Constitutional Term-Limits
This edition of West Africa Insight looks ahead to forthcoming elections in Burkina Faso, Cote D'Ivoire and Guinea and explores...
Read MoreFACT-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 Nigerian Government has offered...
Read MoreShin 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 bin diddigin labarai...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: Is FG Disbursing N10,500 Weekly Grant?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...
Read MoreExperts 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 appear on the front...
Read MoreKwamitin 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 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...
Read MoreKananan 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 labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Pandemic: Steps To Conducting An Election
With guidance from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released measures to...
Read MoreElectoral Corruption In Nigeria: A Case Study Of The 2019 General Elections
A major pillar of post-1990 democratic transitions in Africa is the periodicorganization and conduct of constitutionally entrenched competitive partyelections, by...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted several pictures...
Read MoreFACT-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 (CDD) spotted a message trending...
Read MoreBa 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 zamani suka yi ta...
Read MoreFarfesa 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 mutane sanye da...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a trending...
Read MoreAyi 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 labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...
Read MoreCutar 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 labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...
Read MoreA 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 katin dan...
Read MoreFACT-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 (CDD) spotted a report on...
Read MoreBeware!! NIN Linker Not From NIMC
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A mobile application claiming to link the National Identity Number (NIN) to Subscribers’ Identification Module (SIM) cards...
Read MoreNewsletter for the Week Ending January 10, 2021
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to hit countries across the world hard, there have been efforts to put the...
Read MoreBabu 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 bayanan da ake...
Read MoreCDD Loses Senior Fellow Professor Ebere Onwudiwe
Abuja January 10, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) regrets to announce the passing of Professor Ebere Onwudiwe,...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a broadcast claiming...
Read MoreAmerica’s lessons for African dictators
On Wednesday evening, the world watched the chaos that emerged from the Capitol building in Washington, DC, the legislative seat of the...
Read MoreJami’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, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a news...
Read MoreAnalysis 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 wished the scourge...
Read MoreNEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 2, 2020
As the number of cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has continued to rise, relevant authorities in Nigeria including the Nigeria...
Read MoreShin 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, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreShin 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, masu bin diddigin labarai...
Read MoreFACT-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) spotted reports that the Borno...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: Kano Hisbah Has Not Banned Night Party
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, December 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development CDD (CDD) spotted a...
Read MoreCDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 20, 2020
Just when the general public thought the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria was taking a positive turn, statistics from the Nigeria...
Read MoreHoton 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: “Ministry of Long...
Read MoreTrending 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 Prosperity Imo State’’...
Read MoreGwamnatin 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 na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreShin 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 yada wani labari...
Read MoreFACT-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 claimed that Khalifa Sheikh Isyaku...
Read MoreWhatsApp, Facebook Not Banned by Katsina State Government
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted...
Read MoreShin 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 Twitter na Shugaba Muhammadu...
Read MoreNEWSLETTER FROM CDD FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 12, 2020
As we continue to work towards countering disinformation and misinformation usually spread across various platforms – online and offline –...
Read MoreShin 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 Kiki Mordi ce...
Read MoreShin 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 tanatnce sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreFACT-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 tweeted that the coverage...
Read MoreFACT-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 Mordi went viral last...
Read MoreDid FG Direct Reopening of COVID-19 Isolation Centres?
VERDICT: True Claim: On Friday, December 11, 2020 fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim on...
Read MoreFor 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 serious concern the unfolding crisis threatening...
Read MoreWe Need Ranching Policies For Herders To Adopt – Farmers’ Association
All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN) on Thursday, December 10, called for the creation of ranching policies for farmers and ...
Read MoreREQUEST 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, not-for-profit, research, training, advocacy, and capacity building...
Read MoreCDD Newsletter For The Week Ending December 6, 2020
In the past week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) noticed an increase in WhatsApp messages luring unsuspecting individuals...
Read MoreJam’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 labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a claim...
Read MoreShin 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 tantance sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreShin 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, masu tanatnce sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreLakabin 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 gano sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted two different...
Read MoreFarmers/Herders: CDD To Provide Technical Support To Curb Conflict
The Centre for Democracy and Development on Thursday, December 3, said it will give necessary technical assistance needed to curb...
Read MoreQu’a Dit Le Ministre De La Défense?
Propos Selon Libre Info, le Chef de File de l’Opposition Zéphirin DIABRE a indiqué être inquiet au vu d’un certain...
Read MoreEst-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 sûre, nous informe...
Read MoreCDD 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 followed by...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: Black Friday Deal Is Not “Anti-Holy Friday”
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 27, spotted a letter from the...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: Is FG Allocating Money To Nigerian Youths?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Friday, November 27, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted two WhatsApp broadcast...
Read MoreBa’a Kaiwa Ayarin Motocin Gwamnan Borno Hari Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 22 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...
Read MoreMataimakin 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 wani labari inda...
Read MoreBabbar 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 13 ga...
Read MoreShin 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 tantance sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreBa’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 gani sahihancin su...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a claim published...
Read MoreUn 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, Moussa Zerbo, il a affirmé que...
Read MoreNewsletter for the Week Ending November 22, 2020
As we continue to mitigate the spread of disinformation and misinformation in West Africa through a robust fact-checking exercise, the...
Read MoreCDD Election Statement Burkina Faso
Political Context With Burkina Faso set to hold presidential elections on 22 November 2020, there are fears of the widespread...
Read MoreTackling 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 World Health...
Read MoreHow Nigeria can address farmers’, herders’ conflict – CDD
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 19, in Abuja, suggested that the farmers/ herders’ conflict in...
Read MoreTackling 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 is now evident...
Read MoreNEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 15, 2020
CDD Disinformation Weekly takes a closer look at the spread of fake news. The Centre continued to sort fiction from...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: Assistant Commissioner of Police Shot by Cultists is Alive
CLAIM: On Saturday, November 14, 2020, The Nation Newspaper reported that an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Edo State...
Read MoreFACT-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 November 13, 2020 claimed...
Read MoreCe 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 États de l’Afrique de...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development spotted a claim reported...
Read MoreFACT-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 Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted...
Read MoreCDD 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 Africa Young Female Advisers...
Read MoreExpression 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, not-for-profit, research, training, advocacy, and capacity building...
Read MoreEscalation 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 to promote democracy, human rights and accountable...
Read MoreTop 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. Depending on the kind of...
Read MoreShin 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, wani zauren yanar gizo...
Read MoreShin 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 sahihancin labarai na...
Read MoreShin 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 sahihancin labarai na...
Read MoreFACT-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 that the current...
Read MoreFACT-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 (CDD) spotted a post by...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: Kano Government Did Not Rename France Road
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, November 5, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a viral WhatsApp...
Read MoreDaraktan 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 labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreTop 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 the #EndSARS protest and Nigerian...
Read MoreFACT-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 headline “WHO DG, Tedros Ghebreyesus...
Read MoreSheikh 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 labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...
Read MoreShin 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 diddigin sahihancin...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a trending...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a story...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp message...
Read MoreShin 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 fursononi da ake tsare...
Read MoreHoton 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 na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreBidiyon 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 ta 2020 kuma...
Read MoreShin 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 sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar...
Read More#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 protesters at the Lekki...
Read MorePost 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 cycle...
Read MoreLekki 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 to the street and social...
Read MoreFACT-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 the Chairman of the...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: Has Bola Tinubu Left APC?
VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a story...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development spotted a photograph of...
Read MoreFACT-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 Benin, Edo State escaped from...
Read MoreFUNAM 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 kungiyar Fulani...
Read MoreShugaba Muhammadu Buhari Bai Mutu Ba!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 22 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, dubban masu anfani da shafin Twitter sun yada...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: No, President Muhammadu Buhari Is Not Dead
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Thousands of Twitter users on Thursday, 22 October 2020 shared claims that Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is...
Read MoreFACT-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 Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a...
Read MoreKillers of #EndSARS Protesters Must Be Held To Account
PRESS STATEMENT October 21, 2020 We, the undersigned coalition of civil society organisations, are deeply shocked by the killing of...
Read MoreRundunar 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 na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreFACT-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 Movement (FUNAM) has taken responsibility...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: SSS Operatives Did Not Arrest Kano Protesters
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Saturday, October 17, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report...
Read MoreAfrica, 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 last few years: Reclaim its...
Read MoreViolent 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 protests and agitations....
Read MoreShin 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 muke ciki, masu...
Read MoreFACT-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 Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted news...
Read MorePolls in Peril? West Africa’s 2020 elections
In the last quarter of 2020, five of the 15 Economic Community of West African States member countries are facing...
Read MoreFemi 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 na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreFACT-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 filled with a claim that Femi...
Read MoreCote 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 is already...
Read MoreTHREATS 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 October vote will...
Read MoreWe 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 to do to ensure the country...
Read MorePreliminary 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 across the 18 Local Government...
Read MoreHoton 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 watan Oktoban...
Read MoreShin 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, 10 ga watan...
Read MoreDan 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 na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreFACT-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 people were killed, while...
Read MoreFACT-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, Ifedolapo Osun, (@DolapoOsun1414)...
Read MoreFACT-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 Labour Party (ZLP),...
Read MoreHar 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 da dama sun...
Read MoreCDD Tasks Stakeholders on Credible Ondo Governorship Poll
Commends Citizens Focus On Issues of Governance Says Less Attacks Show Level of Confidence In INEC, Urges Commission To Reciprocate...
Read MoreCDD 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 the polls to...
Read MoreFACT-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 with the claim that Nigeria’s former...
Read MoreShin 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 tantance sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreOndo Governorship Poll: CDD Commends Citizens’ Focus on Debating Governance Issues
• Says Reduction In Fake News, Attacks Against INEC Indicate Level of Confidence In Process • Urges Electoral Umpire To Reciprocate Confidence...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted posts on...
Read MoreAuGF Moves to Minimize Risk of Misapplication of Public Resources
Abuja For Immediate Release The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) in collaboration with the Office of the...
Read MoreThe Outlook for Ondo: Votes and Violence
Introduction On the 10 October 2020 the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct the sixth governorship election in Ondo...
Read MoreHow 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 Prone Areas Calls For Strategic Deployment...
Read MoreShin 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 na zamani na cewa...
Read MoreShin 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, masu tanatnce sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreNigeria@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 Democracy and Development (CDD)...
Read MoreClimate Change: Recognising the Impacts on West Africa
The United States, one of the major culprits with regards to carbon emissions, had been ill-disposed to climate action even...
Read MoreSanannen Mawakin Nan DJ AB Yananan Araye!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 30 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labaria na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreIska 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_Buhar a dandalin...
Read MoreFACT 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 and Development (CDD) spotted a one-minute...
Read MoreHukumar 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 na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a letter...
Read MoreShin 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, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreFACT-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 as the new emir...
Read MoreCDD, 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 leaders, and social media influencers to...
Read MoreInformation Influence: Disinformation During Edo’s 2020 Gubernatorial Election
Located at the centre of southern Nigeria, in the south-south geopolitical zone, Edo state was created in 1991 but it...
Read MoreDissecting 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 is a good time to...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp message claiming...
Read MoreEdo Governorship Election, Our Verdict
The September 19, 2020 governorship election in Edo State has held out, beyond expectations, encouraging prospects for the future of...
Read MoreBa’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 labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreEdo 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, Other Sanctions, Very...
Read MorePreliminary 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 to elect a...
Read MorePOLL PREVIEW: EDO STATE’S 2020 GUBERNATORIAL RACE
The Edo governorship election scheduled to hold on 19 September 2020, is one of seven off-season elections across Nigeria’s 36states....
Read MoreFORUMS OF DEBATE?WHATSAPP AND THE GAMBIA’S POLITICAL TRANSITION
In The Gambia, WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter are directly, and indirectly, shaping politics. Even though smartphone accessremains limited to a...
Read MoreShin 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 zamani dake ikirarin...
Read MoreFACT-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 votes at polling units....
Read MoreFACT-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. #StopFakeNews Center for Democracy...
Read MoreDid Former APC Chairman Adams Oshiomhole Vote for APC?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A trending image claims the former Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, voted for...
Read MoreNo 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 claim that wind blew...
Read MoreFACT-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-checkers claimed that a famous Northern...
Read MoreShin 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 watan Satunban shekara...
Read MoreShin 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 zamani dake ikirarin...
Read MoreFACT-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’s Democratic Party (PDP) claimed that “In...
Read MoreFACT-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, ‘’BREAKING News!!! Gov Obaseki in...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted several Facebook...
Read MoreEscalating Violence in Northern Nigeria
Nigeria has long faced varied security challenges that continue to threaten its peace and security. These challenges have been exacerbated...
Read MoreSanannen Mawakin Nan DJ AB Yananan Araye!
Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 30 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labaria na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreCDD’s Human Rights Guidebook
In an attempt to address the needs of local human rights groups, this guidebook has been composed to guide local...
Read MoreShin 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 shiga Jami’ar Bayero a zangoon...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: Famous Northern Nigerian Singer DJ AB Not Dead
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a post on Facebook...
Read MoreHow 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 terrorist group, the...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) on WhatsApp warns the...
Read MoreOndo election: CDD, others call on INEC to intensify voters’ education
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to intensify voters’ education...
Read MoreShin Gwamnan Kano Ya Cire Kwamishinan Kananan Hukumomi?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 18 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai da...
Read MoreHukumar 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 Bunkasa Deomkaradiyya da Cigaba...
Read MoreShin 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 shekara ta 2020, masu...
Read MoreCOVID-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...
Read MoreShin 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 sahihancin labarai na...
Read MoreFACT-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. Unfortunately,...
Read MoreFACT-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) came across an article published...
Read MoreFACT-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) spotted a letter circulating...
Read MoreCDD’s Democracy and Development is back!
Published twice (June and December) annually, Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Affairs is the flagship publication of the...
Read MoreMali’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 since March when the...
Read MoreDELTA DILEMMAS: Buhari and Nigeria’s South-South Zone
The oil-rich Niger Delta region has been a policy and political challenge to successive administrations in Nigeria since the 1960s....
Read MoreShin 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 tantance sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreLe 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 inconstitutionnelle au Mali. C’est...
Read MoreCDD Condemns Mali Coup, Calls For Restoration of Constitutional Order
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) unequivocally condemns the unconstitutional takeover of power in Mali. This is the time...
Read MoreFACT-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 (CDD) spotted a report by multiple...
Read MoreHukumar 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 Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin da Zinc Sulphate...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted on a Facebook post claiming...
Read MoreShin 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, masu tantance sahihancin...
Read MoreShin 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 ta 2020, masu tantance...
Read MoreNew 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 Centre for Democracy...
Read MoreDe-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 the tension building up ahead...
Read MoreCapacity Building for Islamic Clerics (Ulaamas) North-East Nigeria
Ulaamas have a crucial role to play in promoting Sulhu by utilizing existing peace governance structures in their communities to...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER ENDING AUGUST 16, 2020
As the world is coming to terms with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and people adapting to the new normal, misinformation...
Read MoreFACT-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 claim that the Federal Government of Nigeria has dumped...
Read MoreShin 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 shekara ta 2020, kafafen yada...
Read MoreWEST AFRICA SPEED NOTE ON ELECTIONS
MALI: THE INSTITUTION OF A NEW CONSTITUTIONAL COURT Following the recommendation of ECOWAS, a new Constitutional Court has been established...
Read MoreWest Africa Speed Notes on Security
Recently in Burkina Faso, the government reported an attack on a cattle market in eastern Burkina Faso by some unidentified...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted text messages urging...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 9, 2020
As the Centre for Democracy and Development continues to take steps to counter disinformation and misinformation, myths and misconceptions on...
Read MoreFACT-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 Development (CDD) spotted several Facebook...
Read MoreEngage in issue-based campaigns, not violent activities – CDD to politicians
Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has urged political parties...
Read MoreDid Lagos Police Arrest Naira Marley?
VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Thursday, August 6, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report on...
Read More#RevolutionNow Protest: Clampdown on peaceful protesters wrong – CDD
The Centre for Democracy and Development condemns the attacks on, and arrests of protesters affiliated with the #RevolutionNow movement in...
Read MoreShin Hydroxychloroquine Yana Maganin Cutar Corona?
Tantancewar CDD: Babu Kwakwkwarar Hujja Da Ta Nuna Hakan! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 27 ga watan Yulin shelara ta...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK: FDA Did Not Approve Hydroxychloroquine, Others for COVID-19 Treatment
VERDICT: False CLAIM A trending WhatsApp message claims that Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin and Zinc Sulphate can be used in the treatment...
Read MoreKogi State: Post-Election Analysis of Disinformation
The Kogi state off-cycle elections were conducted on 16th November 2019. Twenty-four political parties participated in the election, but there...
Read MoreTransitional Justice Initiative in North-East Nigeria (A Training Manual)
Restoring peace and rebuilding the communities ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency must include a justice component. When legitimate grievances...
Read MoreFACT-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 cases across the country....
Read MoreNIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 2020
According to the Nigerian Electricity System Operator on July 16, 2020, nine of the country’s 27 power plants were idle,...
Read MoreGwamnatin 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 wallafa...
Read MoreShin 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, masu tantance sahihancin...
Read MoreCSOs 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 society organisations in Nigeria...
Read MoreFACT 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) fact-checkers spotted a picture of President...
Read MoreFACT CHECK: Does Hydroxychloroquine Cure COVID-19?
VERDICT: No Sufficient Evidence to Shows It Does Since Monday, July 27, a video of a United States of America-based...
Read MoreRaymond 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 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreFACT CHECK: FG Did Not Order Resumption of All Secondary Schools
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, July 27, 2020, several blogs and online platforms published claims that the Federal Government had ordered...
Read MoreFACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 2020.
Four months after the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the first case of Coronavirus in Lagos, Nigerian has...
Read MoreFACT CHECK: Raymond ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas Not Released from US!
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot showing that...
Read MoreShin 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, kanfanin dallancin labarai...
Read MoreElections, Democracy and COVID-19 in West Africa
Based on its analysis of elections conducted so far in West Africa during the current pandemic, the Centre for Democracy...
Read MoreCall for Website Developer: Countering Disinformation and Misinformation Project
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications from a website developer for the Centre’s Countering Disinformation and...
Read MoreFACT 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 that President Muhammadu Buhari is...
Read MoreFACT 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 claim that Apple or Google...
Read MoreEXPRESSION OF INTEREST: DEVELOPMENT OF RADIO DRAMA SERIES AND COMEDY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Strengthening Citizens’ Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project Primary Audience Nigerians (rural and urban audience) Product Radio drama...
Read MoreEXPRESSION OF INTEREST: REDESIGNING OF UPRIGHT4NIGERIA WEBSITE
Strengthening Citizen’s Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project Introduction The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is an...
Read MoreFACT 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 published an image claiming it...
Read MoreNIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 17, 2020
Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo state, eleven (11) governorship aspirants of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have rejected...
Read MoreNIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 10
On the 5th of July 2020, the Nigerian Army released a statement that the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole had...
Read MoreFACT 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 Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)...
Read MoreFACT-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 spreading across various social media...
Read MoreFACT 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 Government of Nigeria had agreed to pay...
Read MoreFACT 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 Nigerians interested in applying for special public...
Read MoreDid President Donald Trump Tweet About Wearing A Face Mask?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, July 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot of a...
Read MoreDans 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 de violations des droits de...
Read MoreShin 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 tantance sahihancin labari...
Read MoreBabu 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 Najeriya...
Read MoreNewsletter 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 ongoing Coronavirus...
Read MoreWest 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 the ongoing crisis in...
Read MoreLes 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 son processus d’intervention au Mali...
Read MoreFACT 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 National Agency for...
Read MoreSituation Analysis For Togo
The Republic of Togo has a complex political history marked by harrowing democratic transitions. The Eyadéma political dynasty has led...
Read MoreAre 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 Development spotted a WhatsApp broadcast informing...
Read MoreFACT 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 that over 50 lawmakers...
Read MoreShin 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 a yanar gizo...
Read MoreShin 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 wayoyi suna ta...
Read MoreOur Analysis For This Week, July 4, 2020
Economy Declining demand for oilfield services poses a threat to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry Global demand for Oilfields Services...
Read MoreCOVID-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 comprise the...
Read MoreShin 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 tantance sahihancin labarai...
Read MoreNCDC 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 wallafa wani labari...
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS 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 around the pandemic continue to grow....
Read MoreShin 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 labarai na Cibiyra Bunkasa...
Read MoreFACT 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 Development (CDD) received multiple copies of...
Read MoreFACT 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 claiming that the Director-General of the...
Read MoreFACT 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 for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted...
Read MoreShin 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 tantance sahihancin labari...
Read MoreShin 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 2020, masu...
Read MoreFake News Website Developer – Call for Application
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications for a website developer for Centre’s Countering Disinformation and Misinformation...
Read MoreWe 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 sectors of Africa’s economy....
Read MoreHave Nigerian Scientists Discovered Vaccine for COVID-19?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: In the past week, several Nigeria media platforms published reports that Nigerian scientists had discovered a vaccine...
Read MoreNEWSLETTER 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 the country, there has...
Read MoreDid 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, shared a viral post which claims Dr. Denis Mukwege,...
Read MoreWarware 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 shekara ta 2020...
Read MoreDid 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 Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...
Read MoreShin 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 Demokaradiyya da Cigaba...
Read MoreDid Benue Lawmaker Donate ‘Goat Ropes’ to His Constituents?
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Sunday, June 14, 2020, Agba Jalingo, freelance journalist and blogger, tweeted a picture on...
Read MoreDid 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 (CDD) spotted a report online...
Read MoreWhatsApp and Everyday Life in West Africa – Call for Contributors
We are looking for contributions for an edited book volume tentatively titled, ‘WhatsApp and Everyday Life in West Africa’. The...
Read MoreIs Federal Government Distributing 30,000 Relief Funds to Nigerians?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: The Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Sunday, June 14, 2020, sighted a WhatsApp message claiming...
Read MoreWarwarewa 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 Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 29 ga...
Read MoreShahararren 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 labarin...
Read MoreCOVID-19: We Must Work Together To Fight ‘Fake News’ – NCDC
Following the proliferation of disinformation in Nigeria’s ecosystem, an epidemiologist at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Abiodun...
Read MoreBuhari’s Corruption Fight: A Five Year Assessment
As President Muhammadu Buhari enters his sixth year in office, fighting corruption remains one of his signature policy issues. Even...
Read MoreBeware 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 Jacobs had died after a...
Read MoreEdo/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 on politicians The...
Read MoreCOVID-19: Road to sustainable elections in Africa
In an event which promises to be engaging and worthwhile, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and the Centre...
Read MoreShin 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 Majalisar dinkin Duniya zata kirikiri sabuwar...
Read MoreLabarin 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 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreShin 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, jaridar Daily Mail Online...
Read MoreThere 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 (CDD) spotted a report published by...
Read MoreIs UN Creating New Country From Nigeria and Cameroon?
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: Several sources online have published reports claiming that the United Nations will, on July 10,...
Read MoreDid President Buhari Sack Security Chiefs?
Verdict: False CLAIM: On Friday, May 29, 2020, Daily Mail Online published a report claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari had...
Read MoreShin 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 sahihanicin labari na...
Read MoreShin 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 tantance sahihancin labari...
Read MoreCutar 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 bidiyo...
Read MoreShin 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 gundarin jadawalin sassauta dokar...
Read MoreFluctuating Fortunes: A 5 Year Assessment Of The Buhari Administration
n assumption of office in May 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari inheritedan economy experiencing a declining growth rate of the GDP....
Read MoreCENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER MAY 30, 2020
Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked some misinformation and disinformation which spread online, especially across social...
Read MoreCOVID-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 Abdul-Raheem and Abubakar Momoh both of...
Read MoreIs 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 easing the COVID-19 restrictions has been...
Read MoreHas WHO ‘Finally’ Approved Madagascar’s COVID-19 Organics?
VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM: On May 27, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted...
Read MoreCOVID-19: Is Kano’s Mega Isolation Centre operational?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, May 23, 2020, a video made by an unidentified individual circulated on WhatsApp claiming that...
Read MoreCOVID-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 State Governments have been urged...
Read MoreFive 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 five year assessment report detailing the...
Read MoreCDD Call for Fellowship Applications
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is now accepting fellowship applications for 2021-2022. CDD’s fellowship program aims to bring...
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS DISINFORMTION NEWSLETTER MAY 23, 2020
Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked many misinformation and disinformation, which were spread across social media,...
Read MoreCOVID-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 Nigeria have called for...
Read MoreFarfesa 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 labaran na yanar...
Read MoreCOVID-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 Development (CDD) spotted a broadcast on...
Read MoreProfessor 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 breaking news report with the headline ‘’BREAKING: Buhari’s...
Read MoreShin 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 tantance sahihancin labari...
Read MoreDid President of Madagascar accuse WHO of offering $20 Million Bribe?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: In a sensational report, various blogs have reported that the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, accused the World...
Read MoreIs COVID-19 Same with Malaria?
CLAIM: There have been various claims that the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the same as malaria. VERDICT: False FACT COVID-19 and...
Read MoreNCDC 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 Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp broadcast...
Read MoreCOVID-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 the use of non-lethal weapons...
Read MoreWEEKLY FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING 15TH MAY 2020
Fact matters because falsehood can lead to various undesirable consequences in any society. This is especially more true under the...
Read MoreDid FBI arrest Bill Gates for biological terrorism?
VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the headline ‘’ FBI Arrests Bill Gates For...
Read MoreDoes 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 Foundation has a sign...
Read MoreKano 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 (CDD) spotted a...
Read MoreGwamnan Sokoto Bai Mutu Ba
Tushen Magana: A ranar 11 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, wani zauren yanar gizo ya wallafa wani labarai da...
Read MoreFaifan 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 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreThere 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 United States of America based nurse...
Read MoreIt is misleading, Sokoto State Governor not Dead
VERDICT: Misleading headline, Picture CLAIM: On May 11, 2020, an online blog published a breaking news story with the headline ‘’Breaking! Sokoto...
Read MoreGwamnatin 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 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...
Read MoreFAKE 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 spread of disinformation...
Read MoreCutar 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 sunci karo da wata sanarwa da...
Read MoreFG 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 reports published by several online...
Read MoreViral 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) spotted a video showing a...
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS 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 disinformation spread in...
Read MoreHost 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 Representatives to host a...
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS 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 alarming claims...
Read MoreFive 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. We are going through...
Read MoreCOVID-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, spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming...
Read MoreSTATEMENT 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 recess, following the outbreak of...
Read MoreUnpacking 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 with...
Read MoreGwamnatin 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 ranar Alhamis, 23 ga watan Afirilun...
Read MoreCutar 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 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya Da...
Read MoreInjiniya 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 Najeriya da boye gaskiya game...
Read MoreNigeria’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, amongst others, hiding vital facts about...
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: False Claims to Ignore
Two months down the confirmation of the index Coronavirus case in Nigeria, the social media has been awash with various...
Read MoreKano 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 reports claiming that Kano state has recorded...
Read More200 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 22, 2020, claimed that 200 people have...
Read MoreCOVID-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 press release stating that...
Read MoreLagos 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, spotted a statement circulating online claiming...
Read MoreCOVID-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 Liberian American...
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS 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, restrictions on movement, and an infodemic. An...
Read MoreCOVID-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 WhatsApp broadcast messages containing a...
Read MoreShugaba 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 Newspaper ta wallafa...
Read MoreSheikh 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 na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...
Read MoreDISTRIBUTION 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 distribution of the...
Read MoreBuhari is yet to appoint new Chief of Staff
Claim: an online newspaper National Daily Newspaper on Saturday 18th April 2020 reported on both her website and Facebook page...
Read MoreSheikh 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 a screenshot of a Facebook...
Read MoreCutar 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 a wani shafin yanar...
Read MoreBabu 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 mai...
Read MoreCOVID-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 claiming that the...
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING April 12, 2020
As Nigeria continues to battle the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in the last week...
Read MoreCOVID-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 and other social media...
Read MoreBabu 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 gargadin mutane game...
Read MoreGuinea 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 and are seriously disturbed by the...
Read MoreTackling 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 World Health...
Read MoreLA 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, en Côte d’Ivoire et en...
Read MoreDriving Division? Disinformation and the new media landscape in Nigeria
April 15, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria The volume of disinformation now circulating in Nigeria is unprecedented and is further exacerbating pre-existing...
Read MorePRESS 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 gender...
Read MoreCutar 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 da Cigaba wato (CDD)...
Read MoreFinance 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 Accountant-General of the...
Read MoreHukumar 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 wato CDD ta...
Read MoreCOVID-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 news headline claiming...
Read More5G network/ COVID-19: SSS never arrested Pastor Chris
CLAIM: On March 8 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted multiple posts shared online claiming that the...
Read MoreNo COVID-19 case was found in Kano
CLAIM: On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a thirteen (13) seconds video clip circulating...
Read MoreLai Mohammed Never Said “No Nigerian is Hungry”
CLAIM: On March 4, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a news story on Opera News app...
Read MoreWOMEN’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 Africa and particularly Nigeria is poorly integrated...
Read MoreMinista 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 Jinkai Sadiya Farouk...
Read More5G Bashi Da Alaka Da Cutar Coronavirus
Gaskiyar Magana: Binciken da CDD ta gudanar ya gano cewa wannan jita-jitar da ake yadawa cewa 5G yana haifar da...
Read More5G Network not connected to Coronavirus pandemic
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the world, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)...
Read MoreShin Shugaba Buhari Ya Sallami Abba Kyari Daga Aiki?
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Jita-jiatr da ake yadawa cewa Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari ya sallami Abba Kyari daga aiki...
Read MoreShan 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 Facebook wanda yake...
Read MoreMinister 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 Farouk, said that only the poorest...
Read MoreDid TV Show ‘My Secret Terrius’ Predict Coronavirus Pandemic?
VERDICT: False CLAIM: As Nigeria steps up its efforts in preventing the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading in Nigeria,...
Read MoreCOVID-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) received several copies of a...
Read MoreDoes Frequent Use of Hand Sanitizer Cause Trypophobia?
Verdict: False. Claim: A claim on WhatsApp has warned that the frequent use of hand sanitizers could cause ‘Trypophobia’ skin...
Read MoreCOVID-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 of an e-banner containing phone numbers...
Read MoreCan camel’s urine, lime cure Coronavirus?
Verdict: False Claim: A post on Facebook on Tuesday, March 30, 2020, suggests that a blend of camel’s urine and lime...
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
FAQ on Coronavirus, adapted from World Health Organisation Q: What is a coronavirus? A: Coronaviruses are a large family of...
Read MoreDid 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 spotted a WhatsApp broadcast message...
Read MoreCoronavirus: 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 YouTube claims that the First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has ordered...
Read MoreShin 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 cewa: “Kanwar surukar...
Read MoreShin 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 yayi ikirarin cewa gwamnatin...
Read MoreCoronavirus: 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 claims that the Federal Government is...
Read MoreCOVID-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 has become an increasingly difficult...
Read MoreFarfesa 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 Dama WhatsApp Cewa Farfesa Haruna Nggada...
Read More#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) spotted a message shared...
Read MoreTantancewar Da CDD Ta Aiwatar
Wani Takaitaccen Video Da Akayi Ta Yadawa a Shafin Sada Zumunta Na Twitter Da Ake Cigaba Da Yadawa a Shafukan...
Read MoreNo 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 bound aircraft (Air...
Read MoreThere is no cure for Coronavirus
Claim: A Facebook post, which is now being shared on WhatsApp has claimed that the United States of America has...
Read MoreNigeria’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 up their...
Read MoreSmoking Marijuana does not prevent Coronavirus
A trending image being shared on WhatsApp and other online platforms since March 17, 2020 claims Jamaica has no case...
Read MoreOPEN LETTER TO GUINEAN CITIZENS
Something significant has been happening in Guinea, the people have decided that there must be political change. To get the...
Read MoreLETTRE OUVERTE AUX CITOYENS GUINÉENS
Quelque chose d’important se passe en Guinée ! Les citoyens ont décidé qu’il faut un changement politique. Pour obtenir ce...
Read MoreCadre de Concertation et d’Actions Citoyennes (CCAC/SCI).
Nous, organisations de la société civile regroupées au sein du Cadre de Concertation et d’Actions Citoyennes, réunies en séance extraordinaire,...
Read MoreAre 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 the Lagos University...
Read MoreCSOs and Others Honour Bjorn Beckman in Abuja
Civil Society Organisations, academics, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Many well-wishers gathered together on Thursday, March 12, 2019, in Abuja...
Read MoreDid 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 message supposedly from UNICEF – the...
Read MoreCan Dettol Kill the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19?
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: A viral message on WhatsApp, which originated from Facebook has been trending in Nigeria with the claim...
Read MoreGrassroot pressure: The way forward to fighting corruption in Nigeria
To encourage grassroot gatekeeping against corrupt practices in various communities in Nigeria, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) established...
Read MoreCDD 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 effectiveness of the fight against corruption...
Read MoreBjorn 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, mentor and teacher, Bjorn...
Read MoreCDD 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 Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019 (SB...
Read MoreMemorandum 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 reading of the Senate in November...
Read MoreAs we push for change, we must celebrate Progress
The 2020 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme – “I am generation equality: Realising women’s rights” marks 25 years since the...
Read MoreCDD Trains Anti-Corruption Agencies on Media and Strategic Communications
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) engaged the International Press Center (IPC) on Tuesday, February 25, to train 18...
Read MoreNYSC NEVER USED FEBRUARY ALLAWEE TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS
CLAIM: Fact Checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp trending screenshot of a tweet by...
Read MoreDid 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 Nigeria News Facebook...
Read MoreIs 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 on Wednesday, February 12, 2020...
Read MoreDid 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 platforms following a YouTube video...
Read MoreIs the African Blood Resistant to Coronavirus?
VERDICT: Medically False, No Scientific Evidence CLAIM: On 10th of February 2020, multiple sources including Abia Pulse News, Kenya Bulletin,...
Read MoreFormer Minister Amina Mohammed, Others Celebrate Kole Shettima at 60
A former minister of Environment and deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, on Wednesday, February 12, joined scores...
Read MoreDid 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 Babajide Sanwoolu tweeted...
Read MoreCALL 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 Democracy and Development...
Read MoreDid 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 that Bishop David Oyedepo, President...
Read MoreDid 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 Facebook page on January 11,...
Read MoreDID PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TWEET ABOUT NIGERIA SUPPORTING IRAN?
Verdict: False Claim: CDD Factcheckers came across a screenshot of a statement posted on twitter alleged to be that of...
Read MoreDid 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 platform....
Read MoreCorruption and Democracy in Africa: Conjoined Histories (Call for Contributions)
Call for Contributions to a Thematic Issue of Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Affairs Why has corruption, understood...
Read MoreSocial 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 Centre for Democracy and Development...
Read MoreHow is CDD Countering Fake News and Disinformation in Northern Nigeria?
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project on countering Misinformation and Disinformation in Kano state and...
Read MorePromoting Social Audit in Gwoza Local Government, Borno State
As part of our engagement in North East, Nigeria, CDD is supporting the Gwoza Youth Progressive Association (GYPA) on promoting...
Read MoreReviving 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. This engagement is a follow up...
Read MoreIs 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; where one Mr...
Read MoreDID EFCC DROP CHARGES AGAINST MRS. DIEZANI?
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLIAM: On the 25th of November, CDD fact-checkers spotted a trending story on several online media...
Read MoreDID INEC SAY SMART CARD READERS ARE NO LONGER USEFUL?
VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On 28 of November 2019, various media outlets published stories with the claim that the...
Read MoreIs 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, @Dino_Melaye, that only 48,065 registered...
Read MoreDID 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, Yenagoa, ...
Read MoreSorting Fact From Fiction : Nigeria’s 2019 Election
Nigeria 2019 Election Fact-File The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis Centre (EAC) for the 2019 presidential and gubernatorial...
Read MoreIS INEC STILL IN POSSESSION OF UNCOLLECTED PVC?
Verdict:True Claim: A video, which has gone viral on the Internet, posted by user Usman Okai Austin, via his Twitter...
Read MoreDid 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, including Daily Trust, Naija...
Read MoreDo 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 popular false narrative of...
Read MoreAN 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 implementation of...
Read MoreAccess 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 report (as part of a five...
Read MoreFemale 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 harassment at the workplace. Most...
Read MoreMercy Abang: Female Nigerian Politicians Share Their Experiences During the 2019 Elections
Mercy Abang on Bella Naija Harassment, discrimination, violence and intimidation are key characters in Nigerian politics. But for women, these events...
Read MoreGendered Contests: Women in Competitive Elections
The history of women’s engagement in power and government in Nigeria reveal patterns of disadvantage in gaining access to both...
Read MoreDid 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 breakdown of registered...
Read MoreWHATSAPP 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, professionals, non-governmental organisation (NGO) and...
Read MoreDid Angry Nigerians Attack Embassy in Sierra Leone?
Verdict: False; Old Video Resurfacing CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a 4-minutes video trending online. The video which was sighted...
Read MoreWERE 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 shared a post in a...
Read MoreIs the Federal Civil Service Commission Conducting a Mass Recruitment?
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A message on the popular messaging app WhatsApp with the claim the ‘‘Nigerian government announces mass recruitment’’...
Read MoreIs MasterCard giving out Scholarships to University of Manchester?
VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: A call for research titles purported to be from finance provider MasterCard, trending on WhatsApp and is...
Read MoreDid 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 Trump, has released a list...
Read MoreCall 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: Consultancy Location: Nigeria About CDD The...
Read MoreDid 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 Community Newspaper in...
Read More#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, purportedly belonging to the Nigerian...
Read MoreDid Angry Nigerians Burn Down MTN Office in Apapa, Lagos State?
Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD disinformation spotters has sighted several news stories; including gory videos, connected to the ongoing Xenophobia attack...
Read MorePress 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 most vulnerable parts...
Read MoreCOUNTING 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 process, since the country’s return to democratic...
Read MoreCDD 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 news story, alleging various claims;...
Read MoreWhatsApp and Nigeria’s 2019 Elections: Press Release
WhatsApp both strengthens and undermines Nigerian democracy, says UK-Nigeria research team Research findings were released today by a UK-Nigerian research...
Read MoreWHATSAPP 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 low cost, encrypted messages,...
Read MoreCDD Fact Check: Did Two Herdsmen Climb Azman Airline In Lagos Airport?
VERDICT False and Misleading CLAIM: A 12seconds video surfaced on social media, particularly on Twitter, WhatsApp and blog, in...
Read MoreThe 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 prosecuting senior political leaders and...
Read MoreIncreasing Agricultural Productivity through Fertiliser use
The importance of increasing inorganic fertiliser use in subSaharan Africa is generally accepted and fertiliser subsidy schemes have existed in...
Read MorePromoting 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 Centre for Democracy and Development...
Read MoreIs General Adeosun the New Chief of Army Staff?
Verdict: FALSE The Claim: On July 9, 2019, Blueprint newspaper published on its online platform with the caption “Adeosun replaces...
Read MoreA 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. For one, it is...
Read MoreBuharimeter 2019 Survey Report
Over the next four years, Nigerians want the President to focus mainly on job creation and improving security, and most...
Read MoreSenior 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 subsequently registered in Lagos...
Read MoreGraphics 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 subsequently registered in Lagos...
Read MoreFactchecker at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registered in Lagos...
Read MoreDid Vladimir Putin say Africa is a cemetery?
Verdict: False Claim: Multiple websites and blogs have been circulating a story of the Russian President, where he is alleged...
Read MoreIs 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 (Regulation) Law 2019 is specifically enacted...
Read MoreDid 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 and Facebook, which was credited...
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: THE 2019 BUHARIMETER SURVEY
Focus on the Jobs, Economy and Security – Nigerians urge President Buhari The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa)...
Read MoreDid former governors gang up against Goodluck Jonathan?
Verdict: False Claim: On 5th June, a story appeared on the website – ‘saharanews.co’ which made a number of spurious...
Read MoreDo 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, released a story claiming that...
Read MoreCALL 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, Cordially invite Contributors for the Book...
Read MoreCDD 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 space, claiming that the EFCC...
Read MoreCDD 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 that the Peoples’ Democratic Party...
Read MorePRESS 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 the celebration of the...
Read MoreWas 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 minimum wage has gone viral. The post...
Read MoreHow 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 who practice overseas are not doing...
Read MoreDid INEC Threaten to Award Presidential Election Victory to Atiku?
Verdict: FALSE The Claim: CDD has spotted a story claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has threatened to...
Read MoreDid 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 Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association...
Read MoreCDD 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 recently held talks...
Read MoreFact 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 president, Bukola Saraki had sacked...
Read MoreDid 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 been...
Read MoreHow 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, @PDPVanguard, posted a tweet attributed...
Read MoreHow Women Fared in the 2019 Elections
Nigeria’s population is estimated to be 200,923,640.1 Women form 49.4% of this figure, with a total of 99,180,412. However, female...
Read MoreNigeria’s ‘fake news’ eco-system
Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of mobile...
Read MoreMATTERS ARISING FROM THE 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS
The Centre for Democracy and Development’s (CDD) Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed trained observers to five states (Bauchi, Benue, Kano,...
Read MoreKano Supplementary Election: Battle Ground State for Governor
There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always been between Governor...
Read MoreKano Supplementary Election: Battle Ground State for Governor
There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always been between Governor...
Read MorePRELIMINARY REPORT AHEAD OF THE 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTIONS
CDD has deployed trained observers to observe the Saturday, March 23, 2019, supplementary elections in Bauchi, Benue, Kano, Plateau and...
Read MoreDid 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: UNSUBSTANTIATED RUMOUR The Claim:...
Read MoreDid 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 unless they...
Read MoreUPDATES ON ELECTION OF 9TH MARCH 2019.
The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observers to 17 politically-charged and violence-prone battleground states for...
Read MoreElection-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 observers to 17 politically charged and violence-prone battleground...
Read MoreBackground 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 elections on March 9th,...
Read MoreThe Governorship Race: The Battle Ground States
Tomorrow, 9th March 2019, we will once again exercise our civic rights and responsibilities as citizens to elect our Governors...
Read MoreCounting Votes: Ward-level collation during Nigeria’s 2019 election
The 2019 general elections is the sixth general election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since the return...
Read More#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 pictures of the head of the Economic Community...
Read MoreFACT 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 tweet being circulated through...
Read MoreFinal Election-Day Report: 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections 2019
Final Election-Day Report: 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections 2019 PREAMBLE The Centre for Democracy and Development deployed over 3500...
Read MoreElection 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 country, and there is...
Read MoreAs Nigerians Vote for the President
As Nigerians Vote for the President The Presidential Contest In the presidential contest, it is a straight contest between incumbent...
Read MoreFact 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 elections due to...
Read MorePress 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 16, the Independent National...
Read MoreFACT 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 Federal, State and Area...
Read MoreNigeria’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 mobile...
Read MorePress Release, Abuja, Tuesday 19th February 2019 | The Postponed Elections: Our Concerns on Ethnic Stereotyping
Press Release, Abuja, Tuesday 19th February 2019 The Postponed Elections: Our Concerns on Ethnic Stereotyping This morning, we learnt that...
Read MoreBATTLEGROUND 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 an increase of 1million...
Read MoreBATTLEGROUND 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 2,246,865 are in possession...
Read MoreBattleground 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 abode of many of...
Read MoreGender Issues in 2019 General Elections
Historically, gender and women’s issues have not gained national saliency and visibility in general elections across the country. The 2019...
Read MoreBATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (BENUE STATE) | Bulletin Sixteen
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...
Read MoreBATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (OYO STATE) | Bulletin Fourteen
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...
Read MoreBATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (BAUCHI STATE) | Bulletin Twelve
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...
Read MoreBATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (OGUN STATE) | Bulletin Thirteen
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...
Read MoreBATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (KANO STATE) | Bulletin SIX
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...
Read MoreBATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (LAGOS STATE) | Bulletin Five
Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...
Read MoreHidden 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 presidential election. This...
Read MoreFebruary 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 increasingly becoming more excited and anxious...
Read MoreELECTORAL GOVERNANCE | Bulletin One
The governance of elections is a crucial part of the democratic process. Electoral bodies, such as INEC, play a critical...
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Read MoreBATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS – Katsina State | Bulletin Eleven
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Read MoreNigeria Electoral Trends
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Read MoreBATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS – Delta State | Bulletin Seven
Delta like some other battleground states is very strategic in determining where the pendulum for the presidential election swings. As...
Read MoreHistory of Contest and Party Dominance (1999-2015)
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Read MoreCDD Faults Ethical Lapses in Osun Rerun Poll
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Read MoreMedia as major breeding for fake news in Nigeria
A new public opinion poll conducted by Nigeria’s leading survey and polling firm, NOIPolls says that the new media, comprising...
Read MoreCharter on Democracy and Governance will help Nigeria
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Read MoreHow Buhari’s PFI programme boosts fertiliser supply for farming in Nigeria
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Read MoreThe danger of a better-behaved Boko Haram
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Read MoreDéclaration préliminaire de la MOE UE Mali 2018
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Read More‘Nigeria’s leadership is the missing link in Africa’s greatness’
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Read MoreWhy are anti-corruption success stories still the exception?
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Read MorePress Statement: August 14, 2018
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Ezekwesili, CSOs plan new coalition to restructure Nigeria’s leadership A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella,...
Read MoreMore knocks for Fake News
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Read MoreAbuja Declaration on Fake News,Misinformation and Disinformation Ahead of the 2019 General Election
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Read MoreAs Mali goes into Second Round Polling in its Presidential Election
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Read MoreJega Seeks Stiffer Penalty Against Declaration of Fake Results in 2019 Polls
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Read More2019: Fake news can lead to civil war
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has cautioned Nigerians, especially the media against the spread of fake...
Read MoreCDD 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 threatens Nigeria’s democracy and...
Read MoreA 2-Day Conference on Democracy & Disinformation : How Fake News Threatens our Freedom and Democracy in Nigeria
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Read MoreScheme underway to monitor President Weah’s poll promises
A scheme to track and monitor President George Weah’s campaign promises and projects through an online system, has been launched...
Read MoreIllicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Nigeria
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Read MorePreliminary Statement on the 2018 Ekiti State Governorship Election (Voting Process) 14 July 14.30pm
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Read MoreDe-Radicalization, Counter-Terrorism and Migration in Northern Nigeria (DCM)
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Read MoreGreed, godfatherism bedrock of corruption in Nigeria
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Read MoreWomen ‘poorly represented’ in Nigeria’s 19 years of Democratic Rule
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Read MoreExperts Blame Corruption on FG, Foreign Collaborators
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Read MoreNGO Tasks Nigerians on Fighting Corruption
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Read MoreEnhancing Convergence of the Media and CSOs
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Read MoreStrengthening Citizens’ Resistance Against Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project
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Read MoreOne-Day Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) Movement
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Read MoreMacArthur Awards Nearly $6.5m to Advance Accountability, Transparency and Reduce Corruption in Nigeria
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced nearly $6.5 million in funding to advance anti-corruption efforts in...
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Read MoreSPECIAL REPORT: Fraud Allegations, Unremitted loans, Crop Failure, other Anomalies Dog Nigerian Govt’s “Rice Revolution”
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Read MoreRoundtable on the Nigerian Party Competition During a Time of Transition and Terror
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Read MoreNigerian Political Parties Discussion Series Held at Sheraton Hotel
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Read MoreNigerians rate President Muhammadu Buhari below average – Buharimeter Opinion Poll reveals
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Read MorePress Release : CDD Hosts a Discussion on the Increasing Number of Political Parties in Nigeria and Access to Ballots in 2019 General Elections
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has finalised its plan to bring together political parties, the Independent National...
Read MoreLocal Governance, Decentralisation and Anti-Corruption in Bangladesh and Nigeria
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Read More2018 African Think Tank Summit
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Read MoreCentre for Democracy and Development (CDD) partners with the National Orientation Agency on peacebuilding and elections
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Read MoreAssessing the Freedom of Information Act in Nigeria
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Read MoreLack of gender parity responsible for underdevelopment in Nigeria- Bar Ifendu Ebere
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Read MoreDeclaration on the Security Situation in Nigeria
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Read MoreGroup condemns crackdown on Civil Society in Niger Republic (Press Release)
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Read MoreOn Arresting The Drift Towards Chaos And Return to the Agenda Of Peace Building Abuja, 5th April 2018
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Read MoreNigeria Forum: IDPs, Boko Haram and elections likely to be settled by the courts – By Idayat Hassan
It is no longer news that Nigeria is heading, with breakneck speed towards elections on Feb 14 and 28. Beyond...
Read MoreNigeria’s 2019 elections: The preparations, people and prospects by Idayat Hassan
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Read MoreThe First Blockchain-Backed Presidential Election Just Took Place in Sierra Leone
On March 7, 2018 the world’s first blockchain-backed presidential vote took place in Sierra Leone. As election suspense heightened, a Swiss...
Read MorePreliminary Statement of the EU EOM for the presidential, parliamentary and local councils elections in Sierra Leone
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Read MoreAfrican Union Election Observation Mission to the 2018 General elections in the Republic OF Sierra Leone
COMMUNIQUE Freetown, 9 March 2018 I. INTRODUCTION The African Union deployed 40 observers including 8 long term observers who will...
Read MoreSIERRA LEONE GENERAL ELECTIONS 2018: COMMONWEALTH OBSERVER GROUP INTERIM STATEMENT 07 March 2018
Statement by:HE John Dramani Mahama, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Sierra Leone This is the Interim Statement of...
Read More11th edition of her flagship programme, Nigerian Political Parties Discussion series today, 22nd of February 2018
The Centre for Democracy and Development held the 11th edition of her flagship programme, Nigerian Political Parties Discussion series today,...
Read MoreSierra Leone Votes: The Top Contenders Barring any last minute decision by the Supreme Court, Sierra Leone.
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Read MoreNigeria’s 2019 Elections: Preparations, Politics and Prospects In February 2019, Nigerians will vote in the country’s sixth election since the return to democracy in 1999
In February 2019, Nigerians will vote in the country’s sixth election since the return to democracy in 1999. The stakes...
Read MoreCDD joins YMCA to launch Barrowmeter,The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) joined its partner, Young Men Christian Association Computer Training Centre and Digital Studio (YMCACTC&DS) in the Gambia
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) joined its partner, Young Men Christian Association Computer Training Centre and Digital Studio...
Read MoreWhy Do Think Tanks Matter
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Tuesday 30th January 2018, hosted the launch of the 2017 Global Think index...
Read MoreNigerian Political Party Discussion Series (NPPDS)
Centre for Democracy and Development Presents “Nigerian Political Parties Discussion Series (NPPDS)” Venue: Ball Room 1 Sheraton Hotel Abuja. Theme:...
Read MorePeace in northeastern Nigeria requires justice for military crimes not just Boko Haram atrocities
One day the Boko Haram insurgency will come to an end. When it does, there will be a painful time...
Read MoreThree Decades of Democratic Transition in Africa
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on 9th of February, 2018, held a forum themed “Three Decades of Democratic Transition...
Read MoreBuharimeter Quiz Competition
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) organized its Buharimeter Quiz Competition in Lagos on the 25th of January 2018....
Read MoreThe NGO Bill and Resisting Threats to Democracy
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Read MoreNIGERIAN CSOs AT THE WASHINGTON GFAR MEETING WELCOME MoU ON THE REPATRIATION OF $321 MILLION ABACHA LOOT TO NIGERIA
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Read MoreCentre for Democracy and Development (CDD) signs Memorandum Understanding (MoU) with Presidential Committee on the North-East Initiative (PCNI)
On the 22nd November 2017, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...
Read MorePremium Times, CDD release report on Anambra Election
Election Analysis Centre Anambra: Operational Lapses mar otherwise peaceful elections Against the anticipated fear of insecurity marring the Anambra governorship elections,...
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Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra is expected to be a close contest between four leading candidates. However, there are...
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: EMERGING ISSUES ON KENYA’S FRESH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: OUR CONCERNS
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), a think tank organization working towards enhancing sustainability of democracy and development in...
Read MoreNo Referendum, No Election: Biafra Agitation and the Boycott of the 2017 Anambra State Governorship Election
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have threatened to stop the November 18, Anambra Governorship Election. The IPOB leader, Mazi...
Read MoreAnti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) Project
CDD is a member of Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) Research Consortium. The Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) research programme – led by SOAS,...
Read More‘One Election, One Godfather’ Background Paper on the Anambra 18th November 2017 Governorship Election
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Read MoreCALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF THE WEST AFRICA INSIGHT PUBLICATION ON MOROCCO’S ACCESSION TO ECOWAS
The Centre for Democracy and Development is inviting academics, policy makers, independent researchers and public analysts to submit a well-researched...
Read MoreOur Director to join other researchers in reviewing the effectiveness of the @officialEFCC as part of the ACE Research Consortium
Our Director to join other researchers in reviewing the effectiveness of the @officialEFCC as part of the ACE Research Consortium...
Read MoreNigeria’s constitutional reform process: The quest for a people-driven constitution
The Nigerian National Assembly has approved a number of constitutional reforms, and rejected some crucial amendments proposing devolution of power...
Read MoreRegional Workshop on ECOWAS Counter Terrorism Strategy
The Centre with support through the Access Nigeria Project implemented a series of activities to build efforts and cohesion to...
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An active terrorist group is not a new phenomenon for many countries in West Africa but what is new is...
Read MorePerspectives On West Africa Towards 2015-2017
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Read MoreVoter Education Project In Kano State
The project seeks to promote issue-based politics and violence-free election in Kano State by educating potential voters on how to...
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Political parties are key actors in democratic governance as they fulfill the classic roles of recruiting candidates for political office,...
Read MoreMONITORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY
An active terrorist group is not a new phenomenon for many countries in West Africa but what is new is...
Read MoreWEST AFRICA TRENDS: MONITORING TO INFLUENCE POSITIVELY
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Read MoreRURAL BANDITRY AND CONFLICT IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Since the early 1980s, incidents of armed robbery, raids on villages, attacks on merchants along major highways and in rural...
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#Buharimeter (www.buharimeter.ng) is a monitoring tool that enables Nigerians around the globe to keep tab on the status of implementation of...
Read MoreOpen Minds
The Open Minds Nigeria Project is a program initiated to engage youth in schools and vocational centres with sustainable skills...
Read MoreDe-Radicalization, Counter-Terrorism and Migration in Northern Nigeria (DCM)
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with financial support from the government of Japan through the United Nations Development...
Read MoreSWISS Political Forum
The Embassy of Switzerland in Abuja and Centre for Democracy and Development are jointly organizing a series of four “Swiss...
Read MoreUSIP Northern Nigeria Project
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is providing support to The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) project here...
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Against the backdrop of fragile security, local manufacturing and the circulation of illegal guns, grenades and rocket launchers that have...
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Read MoreMorocco’s accession to ECOWAS ‘will do more harm than good’
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The fear is palpable in northeast Nigeria as Boko Haram intensifies its war on civilians. The military’s regular claim...
Read MoreBoko Haram – the fear, the conspiracy theories, and the deepening crisis
The fear is palpable in northeast Nigeria as Boko Haram intensifies its war on civilians. The military’s regular claim that...
Read MoreAPPLICATION OPEN FOR TWO DAYS: CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN IN POLITICS
Since, the country’s return to democracy in 1999, the national average of women’s political participation in Nigeria has remained 6.7...
Read MoreHIGH LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE: MOROCCO’S ASCENSION TO ECOWAS
HIGH LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE: MOROCCO’S ASCENSION TO ECOWAS The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), in partnership with Friedrich Ebert...
Read MoreCALL FOR MEMORANDA AND PUBLIC HEARING
PRESIDENTIAL INVESTIGATION PANEL TO REVIEW COMPLIANCE OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS AND RULES OF ENGAGEMENT CALL FOR...
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Read MoreBoko Haram: Down but far from out
The Nigerian government has declared victory over the Boko Haram insurgency. The capture at the end of December of Camp...
Read MorePostponement of Biafra at 50 Symposium
We Sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused as a result of the postponement of the Biafra at 50 Symposium which...
Read MoreCALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF THE WEST AFRICA INSIGHT PUBLICATION ON MOROCCO’S ACCESSION TO ECOWAS
The Centre for Democracy and Development is inviting academics, policy makers, independent researchers and public analysts to submit a well-researched...
Read MoreThe role of women in Countering Violence Extremism: the Nigerian experience with Boko Haram
While many resources have been dedicated to Countering Violent Extremism efforts, little attention has been paid to the role women...
Read MoreNigerians demand immediate action on transperacy, acoountability and your support for the fight against corruption
February 21, 2017 His Excellency President of the Senate, National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja NIGERIANS DEMAND...
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Read MoreCDD decries the Constituencies Development Catalyst Fund (CDCF) Bill as being in conflict with the 1999 Constitution as amended
CDD DECRIES THE CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT CATALYST FUND (CDCF) BILL AS BEING IN CONFLICT WITH THE 1999 CONSTITUTION AS AMENDED Abuja,...
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Read MoreECOWAS and Nigeria Working More Closely To Attain Greater Stability in West Africa
ECOWAS and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have stressed the need to continue working together for the stability, peace and...
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Africa’s relationship with China blossomed in the mid-1950s, as many African states gained independence. As the Cold War intensified, many...
Read MoreWill Ghana Follow Nigeria’s Example of Voting for Change?, By Idayat Hassan
The issues that will define the 2016 Ghana general election are the same problems that plagued Nigeria in the 2015...
Read MoreECOWAS and Nigeria Working More Closely To Attain Greater Stability in West Africa
ECOWAS and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have stressed the need to continue working together for the stability, peace and...
Read MoreStakeholders Dialogue on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW)
This meeting is intended to discuss overall issues of arms proliferations; arms stockpile management, arms productions, transfer and trade. It...
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The Northern Nigerian Governors symposium in USA Northern Nigerian Governors, upon the invitation of the United States Institute for Peace...
Read MoreBoko Haram’s Pledge to Islamic State, and Implications for West Africa
Boko Haram’s Pledge to Islamic State, and Implications for West Africa Centre for Democracy and Development Facing a loss of...
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Benin’s Constitutional Court postponed the Presidential election scheduled for 28th February to 6th of March 2016 due to the inability...
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La Cour Constitutionnelle, par décision DCC 16-044 du 11 février 2016, a reporté la date du 1e tour de l’élection...
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The family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem cordially invite you to the 7th memorial celebration in...
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Click on the link below to download the full report on ‘Curbing Illicit Financial Flows out of Nigeria: Do Legal...
Read MoreSTAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE ON GOVERNMENT APPROACHES TO MANAGING DEFECTING VIOLENT EXTREMISTS
Nigerian Military personnel working together with civil society and North-East region community members during a session at the dialogue The...
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Click on the link below to download the full report Letat-des-Inegalites-En-Afrique-de-Louest.pdf
Read MoreA TWO DAY AWARENESS RAISING AND REPORTING WORKSHOP ON ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY
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