Gaskiyar Magana: Labari Ne Na Bogi! Wani bidiyo mai tsawon minti hudu da dakika goma sha bakwai (4:17) da wata...

VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast message (likely from a Nigerian who lives in the United States) has been circulating...

Summary Nigeria has had a long-running battle with misinformation and disinformation. In times of health pandemics, misinformation, or false information...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a flyer alleged to be from...

In a continuous effort to end financial crime, the Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) in partnership with the Office...

This edition of West Africa Insight looks ahead to forthcoming elections in Burkina Faso, Cote D'Ivoire and Guinea and explores...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, July 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a WhatsApp broadcast informing...

VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, several news blogs in Nigeria reported a claim that over 50 lawmakers...

Gaskiyar Magana: Hakan Bai Tabbata Ba! Tushen Magana: A satin da ya gabata majiyoyi da yawa musamman a yanar gizo...

Tantancewar CDD: Labari ne na bogi! Tushen Magana: Mutane da yawa a Najeriya dake anfani da manyan wayoyi suna ta...

Economy Declining demand for oilfield services poses a threat to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry Global demand for Oilfields Services...

Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 1 ga watan  Yulin da muke ciki ne masu tantance sahihancin labarai...

Tushen Magana: A ranar 3 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, mafiya yawan kafafen yada labarai sun wallafa wani labari...

As the world grapples with the spread of the novel coronavirus, disinformation and misinformation around the pandemic continue to grow....

Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! A ranar 30 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyra Bunkasa...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM:  On June 1st 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received multiple copies of...

CLAIM:  On Friday, July 3, 2020, several online newspapers and blogs published a report claiming that the Director-General of the...

VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM:  On June 30, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted...

Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...

Gaskiyar Magana: WHO Bata Fadi Haka Ba! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 16 ga watan Yuni, shekara ta 2020, masu...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications for a website developer for Centre’s Countering Disinformation and Misinformation...

A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for a better approach in handling various sectors of Africa’s economy....

VERDICT: False CLAIM:  In the past week, several Nigeria media platforms published reports that Nigerian scientists had discovered a vaccine...

As Nigeria continues to experience an uptick in the cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across states of the country, there has...

VERDICT: False CLAIM:  Several online sources, including a Nigerian Facebook page, NEWS, shared a viral post which claims Dr. Denis Mukwege,...

Shahararren Dan Wasan Kwaikwayo Olu Jacobs Bai Mutu Ba Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020...

VERDICT: False CLAIM On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...

Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 14 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba...

VERDICT: False and Misleading  CLAIM: On Sunday, June 14, 2020, Agba Jalingo, freelance journalist and blogger, tweeted a picture on...

VERDICT: True CLAIM: On June 15, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report online...

We are looking for contributions for an edited book volume tentatively titled, ‘WhatsApp and Everyday Life in West Africa’.  The...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: The Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Sunday, June 14, 2020, sighted a WhatsApp message claiming...

Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Kori Hafsoshin Rundunonin Tsaron Najeriya? Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 29 ga...

Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020 majiyoyi da yawa na yanar gizo sun bada labarin...

Following the proliferation of disinformation in Nigeria’s ecosystem, an epidemiologist at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Abiodun...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: On June 10, 2020, multiple online sources claimed that Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs had died after a...

If you don’t behave yourself during elections, we’ll go by the law – INEC Chairman goes tough on politicians The...

In an event which promises to be engaging and worthwhile, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and the Centre...

Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Majiyoyi da yawa sun wallafa rahotonnin dake cewa Majalisar dinkin Duniya zata kirikiri sabuwar...

Tushen Magana: A ranar Labara, 3 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...

Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 29 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, jaridar Daily Mail Online...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM:  On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report published by...

VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM:  Several sources online have published reports claiming that the United Nations will, on July 10,...

Verdict: False CLAIM: On Friday, May 29, 2020, Daily Mail Online published a report claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari had...

Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: A ranar 27 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihanicin labari na...

Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi 17 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...

Gaskiyar Maga: Bai Fara Aiki Ba. Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 23 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020 wani bidiyo...

Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wani sako da aka yada manhajar WhatsApp da ya bayyana gundarin jadawalin sassauta dokar...

Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked some misinformation and disinformation which spread online, especially across social...

On Saturday, May 30, friends, associates and labour comrades virtually gathered to honour Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem and Abubakar Momoh both of...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast claiming to be the Federal Government’s roadmap for easing the COVID-19 restrictions has been...

VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM: On May 27, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted...

VERDICT: False CLAIM:  On Sunday, May 23, 2020, a video made by an unidentified individual circulated on WhatsApp claiming that...

Considering the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and its lockdown on citizens, the Federal and State Governments have been urged...

Frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released its five year assessment report detailing the...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is now accepting fellowship applications for 2021-2022. CDD’s fellowship program aims to bring...

Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked many misinformation and disinformation, which were spread across social media,...

Following the need to address the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic across the globe, experts in Nigeria have called for...

Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 19 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, dayawa daga cikin kafafen yada labaran na yanar...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, May 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a broadcast on...

VERDICT: Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, multiple online sources published a breaking news report with the headline ‘’BREAKING: Buhari’s...

Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi 17 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: In a sensational report, various blogs have reported that the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, accused the World...

CLAIM: There have been various claims that the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the same as malaria. VERDICT: False FACT COVID-19 and...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, May 17, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp broadcast...

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has called for the use of non-lethal weapons...

Fact matters because falsehood can lead to various undesirable consequences in any society. This is especially more true under the...

VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the headline ‘’ FBI Arrests Bill Gates For...

VERDICT: False An image which has gone viral on WhatsApp claims that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has a sign...

CLAIM At 11 pm on Monday, May 11, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a...

Tushen Magana: A ranar 11 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, wani zauren yanar gizo ya wallafa wani labarai da...

Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabar, 2 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...

CLAIM: One of Nigerian news platform, legit.ng on May 6, 2020, published an article on a United States of America based nurse...

VERDICT: Misleading headline, Picture CLAIM: On May 11, 2020, an online blog published a breaking news story with the headline ‘’Breaking! Sokoto...

Tushen Magana: A ranar 7 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...

As most people try to adhere to medical guidance to prevent and mitigate the pandemic, the continued spread of disinformation...

Tushen Magana: Masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato CDD sunci karo da wata sanarwa da...

CLAIM: On April 7, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted reports published by several online...

CLAIM On Saturday, May 2, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a video showing a...

In the past week, we have continued to explore the trending narratives that have emerged from the disinformation spread in...

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has called on lawmakers of the House of Representatives to host a...

On April 23, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump, in a press briefing at the White House, made two alarming claims...

Nigeria is awash with different kinds of articles on the coronavirus, all purporting to state fact. We are going through...

CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Saturday, May 2, 2020, spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming...

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the National Assembly resumed legislative activities after one month of recess, following the outbreak of...

Tushen Magana: Masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokarardiyya Da Cigaba (CDD) a ranar Alhamis, 23 ga watan Afirilun...

Tushen Magana: A ranar 22 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya Da...

Tushen Magana: Wani saki dake cigaba da yaduwa a manhajar WhatsApp ya kalubalanci gwamnatin tarayyar Najeriya da boye gaskiya game...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: A widely circulated WhatsApp broadcast has accused the Nigerian government of, amongst others, hiding vital facts about...

Two months down the confirmation of the index Coronavirus case in Nigeria, the social media has been awash with various...

CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted numerous online reports claiming that Kano state has recorded...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: A 30 seconds Hausa video posted by Kelsoblog9ja on Facebook on April 22, 2020, claimed that 200 people have...

CLAIM: On April 22, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a press release stating that...

CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, April 23, spotted a statement circulating online claiming...

By Alhassan Ibrahim In July of 2014, right in the midst of the West African Ebola outbreak, a Liberian American...

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the shutdown of borders, city-wide lockdowns, restrictions on movement, and an infodemic. An...

CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Monday, April 20, 2020, received several WhatsApp broadcast messages containing a...

Tushe Magana: Wani labari da wata jarida da ake wallafawa a yanar gizo mai suna National Daily Newspaper ta wallafa...

Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 19 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...

A new report released by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) today has said that the distribution of the...

Claim: an online newspaper National Daily Newspaper on Saturday 18th April 2020 reported on both her website and Facebook page...

Claim: On Sunday, April 19, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot of a Facebook...

Tushen Magana: Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato (CDD) ta gano wani bayani da aka wallafa a wani shafin yanar...

Tushen Magana: wani labari da aka dauki hoton sa da kuma aka wallafa a shafin Twitter a wani dandali mai...

Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has sighted a post by a blog claiming that the...

As Nigeria continues to battle the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in the last week...

CLAIM: A screenshot of a tweet by Citizen of Nigeria (@FRNcitizen) has been circulating on WhatsApp and other social media...

Jita-jitar da ake yadawa: Akwai wani labari na bogi da ake yadawa musamman ta manhajar WhatsApp dake gargadin mutane game...

We the under-listed West African Civil Society Organisations have been following with keen interest and are seriously disturbed by the...

The coronavirus is a human tragedy that is now affecting over a million people around the globe. The World Health...

Le présent numéro de West Africa Insight est consacré aux prochaines élections au Burkina Faso, en Côte d’Ivoire et en...

April 15, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria The volume of disinformation now circulating in Nigeria is unprecedented and is further exacerbating pre-existing...

April 14, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria In line with the agenda for the reform of tax rules aimed at realising gender...

Jita-Jitar Da Ake Yadawa: a ranar 8 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020, Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato (CDD)...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, a section of the Treasury House, Office of the Accountant-General of the...

Tushen Magana: A ranar 8 ga wata Maris din shekara ta 2020 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato CDD ta...

CLAIM: On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot of a news headline claiming...

CLAIM: On March 8 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted multiple posts shared online claiming that the...

CLAIM:  On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a thirteen (13) seconds video clip circulating...

CLAIM: On March 4, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a news story on Opera News app...

Taxation is fundamental to planning for citizen-centred development. However, the informal sector in Africa and particularly Nigeria is poorly integrated...

Jita-Jitar Da Ake Yadawa: Wani sako da ake yadawa ta shafin Instagram yace Ministan Bada Dauki da Jinkai Sadiya Farouk...

Gaskiyar Magana: Binciken da CDD ta gudanar ya gano cewa wannan jita-jitar da ake yadawa cewa 5G yana haifar da...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the world, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)...

Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Jita-jiatr da ake yadawa cewa Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari  ya sallami Abba Kyari daga aiki...

Tushen Maganar: akwai wani labari na bogi da aka wallafa a shafin sada zumunta na zamani wato Facebook wanda yake...

Verdict: False CLAIM: An Instagram post claims that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouk, said that only the poorest...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: As Nigeria steps up its efforts in preventing the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading in Nigeria,...

CLAIM: On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received several copies of a...

Verdict: False. Claim: A claim on WhatsApp has warned that the frequent use of hand sanitizers could cause ‘Trypophobia’ skin...

VERDICT: TRUE CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Fact-checkers are in possession of an e-banner containing phone numbers...

Verdict: False Claim: A post on Facebook on Tuesday, March 30, 2020, suggests that a blend of camel’s urine and lime...

FAQ on Coronavirus, adapted from World Health Organisation Q: What is a coronavirus? A: Coronaviruses are a large family of...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On March 31, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a WhatsApp broadcast message...

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...

Gaskiyar Magana: Hakan Bai Tabbata Ba. Ga abinda wani bangare na wata jita-jita da ake yadawa yake cewa: “Kanwar surukar...

Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Wani sako dake cigaba da yaduwa a WhatsApp da Twitter yayi ikirarin cewa gwamnatin...

Verdict: False CLAIM:  A viral message being shared among Nigerians on WhatsApp and Twitter claims that the Federal Government is...

The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is happening at a time when sorting facts from fiction has become an increasingly difficult...

Gaskiyar Magana: Jita-Jitar Da Take Yawo Musamman Kafafen Zamunta Na Zamani Irinsu Facebook, Twitter Dama WhatsApp Cewa Farfesa Haruna Nggada...

VERDICT: FALSE On March 26, 2020, fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a message shared...

Wani Takaitaccen Video Da Akayi Ta Yadawa a Shafin Sada Zumunta Na Twitter Da Ake Cigaba Da Yadawa a Shafukan...

A trending short Video on Twitter that is being shared on Facebook and WhatsApp claimed the Kano bound aircraft (Air...

Claim: A Facebook post, which is now being shared on WhatsApp has claimed that the United States of America has...

A message which has gone viral on WhatsApp is warning recipients to stay indoors at night and lock up their...

A trending image being shared on WhatsApp and other online platforms since March 17, 2020 claims Jamaica has no case...

Something significant has been happening in Guinea, the people have decided that there must be political change. To get the...

Quelque chose d’important se passe en Guinée ! Les citoyens ont décidé qu’il faut un changement politique. Pour obtenir ce...

Nous, organisations de la société civile regroupées au sein du Cadre de Concertation et d’Actions Citoyennes, réunies en séance extraordinaire,...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: A viral tweet by a Twitter user @coolfrancess on March 17th, 2020 alleged that the Lagos University...

Civil Society Organisations, academics, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Many well-wishers gathered together on Thursday, March 12, 2019, in Abuja...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a viral message supposedly from UNICEF – the...

VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: A viral message on WhatsApp, which originated from Facebook has been trending in Nigeria with the claim...

To encourage grassroot gatekeeping against corrupt practices in various communities in Nigeria, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) established...

The Centre for Development and Development (CDD), to contribute to the increasing efficiency and effectiveness of the fight against corruption...

Jibrin Ibrahim, Abuja, 12th March 2020 Today, we are gathered to celebrate a very good friend, mentor and teacher, Bjorn...

As expectations continue to heighten over the public hearing on “The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019 (SB...

The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill, 2019 (SB 132), passed the second reading of the Senate in November...

The 2020 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme – “I am generation equality: Realising women’s rights” marks 25 years since the...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) engaged the International Press Center (IPC) on Tuesday, February 25, to train 18...

CLAIM: Fact Checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp trending screenshot of a tweet by...

VERDICT: False CLAIM:  On February 28, 2020, Fact Checkers at CDD spotted a news story on AIT Nigeria News Facebook...

VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: CDD Fact checkers spotted a viral message trending on WhatsApp on Wednesday, February 12, 2020...

VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: CDD spotted a message trending on WhatsApp and other online platforms following a YouTube video...

VERDICT: Medically False, No Scientific Evidence CLAIM: On 10th of February 2020, multiple sources including Abia Pulse News, Kenya Bulletin,...

A former minister of Environment and deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, on Wednesday, February 12, joined scores...

CLAIM: A viral screenshot showing a twitter handle alleged to be that of the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwoolu tweeted...

In recognition of the harmful effects of disinformation and its impact on the nation; the Centre for Democracy and Development...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Friday 31st January 2020, several media organisations had reported a claim that Bishop David Oyedepo, President...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a video created by Simon Ekpa and posted on his Facebook page on January 11,...

Verdict: False Claim: CDD Factcheckers came across a screenshot of a statement posted on twitter alleged to be that of...

VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: On January 5th, CDD received a set of 7 photos and one video on her WhatsApp platform....

Call for Contributions to a Thematic Issue of Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Affairs Why has corruption, understood...

CDD’s Position on the Social media Bill CDD PRESS STATEMENT: December 10, 2019  FCT, Abuja Centre for Democracy and Development...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project on countering Misinformation and Disinformation in Kano state and...

As part of our engagement in North East, Nigeria, CDD is supporting the Gwoza Youth Progressive Association (GYPA) on promoting...

Living Together in Post-Boko Haram is a one-year, monthly peacebuilding project implemented by CDD. This engagement is a follow up...

VERDICT: False CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a video released by Roots TV, an online platform; where one Mr...

VERDICT: False and Misleading  CLIAM: On the 25th of November, CDD fact-checkers spotted a trending story on several online media...

VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM:  On 28 of November 2019, various media outlets published stories with the claim that the...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM:  CDD has spotted a claim on Senator Dino Melaye’s known Twitter handle, @Dino_Melaye, that only 48,065 registered...

VERDICT: FALSE! CLAIM: On the 15th of October 2019, a news report was aired on Radio Bayelsa 97.1 FM, Yenagoa, ...

Nigeria 2019 Election Fact-File The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis Centre (EAC) for the 2019 presidential and gubernatorial...

Verdict:True Claim:  A video, which has gone viral on the Internet, posted by user Usman Okai Austin, via his Twitter...

Verdict: False, Misleading Claim: CDD is in possession of a news report in several media outlets, including Daily Trust, Naija...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: An online source known as Oriental Times posted a story that promotes the popular false narrative of...

The purpose of the paper is to review the main economic goals of the current government, examine the implementation of...

Mercy Abang on Legit.ng The Centre for Democracy and Development – CDD, commissioned this report (as part of a five...

Mercy Abang on The Cable The Nigerian Labour Act has no provisions for criminalising sexual harassment at the workplace. Most...

Mercy Abang on Bella Naija Harassment, discrimination, violence and intimidation are key characters in Nigerian politics. But for women, these events...

The history of women’s engagement in power and government in Nigeria reveal patterns of disadvantage in gaining access to both...

VERDICT: FALSE On the voting population, Fact Checkers checked on INEC website, but could not find a breakdown of registered...

“Social media has changed the face of politics in Nigeria.”¹ So said many political candidates, professionals, non-governmental organisation (NGO) and...

Verdict: False; Old Video Resurfacing  CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a 4-minutes video trending online. The video which was sighted...

VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On September 19th 2019, a Facebook page Get Nigeria Working Again Updates shared a post in a...

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A message on the popular messaging app WhatsApp with the claim the ‘‘Nigerian government announces mass recruitment’’...

VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: A call for research titles purported to be from finance provider MasterCard, trending on WhatsApp and is...

VERDICT:  False CLAIM: A WhatsApp message alleging that the President of the United States Donald Trump, has released a list...

Call for Consultant Opening: 18th September, 2019 Closing: 30th September, 2019 Contract Type: Consultancy Location: Nigeria   About CDD The...

Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD fact checkers have spotted a trending news report by the Midwest Herald, a Community Newspaper in...

Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD fact-checkers have spotted a trending message on Twitter from the handle, purportedly belonging to the Nigerian...

Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD disinformation spotters has sighted several news stories; including gory videos, connected to the ongoing Xenophobia attack...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) today released a detailed new report on one of the most vulnerable parts...

BACKGROUND The collation of results has been a much-exploited weakness in Nigeria’s election process, since the country’s return to democratic...

VERDICT: FALSE! CLAIMS: An online blog Wazobia Reporters on Thursday, August 22, 2019 published a news story, alleging various claims;...

WhatsApp both strengthens and undermines Nigerian democracy, says UK-Nigeria research team Research findings were released today by a UK-Nigerian research...

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in 40 African countries, including Nigeria, due to its low cost, encrypted messages,...

VERDICT False and Misleading   CLAIM: A 12seconds video surfaced on social media, particularly on Twitter, WhatsApp and blog, in...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has been instrumental in charging and prosecuting senior political leaders and...

The importance of increasing inorganic fertiliser use in subSaharan Africa is generally accepted and fertiliser subsidy schemes have existed in...

As part of her effort towards fostering peace, reconciliation and reintegration in Borno State. The Centre for Democracy and Development...

Verdict: FALSE The Claim: On July 9, 2019, Blueprint newspaper published on its online platform with the caption “Adeosun replaces...

The Fourth Republic differs from the three previous Republics we had in Nigeria in several respects. For one, it is...

Over the next four years, Nigerians want the President to focus mainly on job creation and improving security, and most...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registered in Lagos...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registered in Lagos...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registered in Lagos...

Verdict: False Claim: Multiple websites and blogs have been circulating a story of the Russian President, where he is alleged...

Verdict: False Claim: Several online blogs have claimed that the Kaduna State Religious Preaching (Regulation) Law 2019 is specifically enacted...

VERDICT: FALSE THE CLAIM: A claim has been spotted circulating on social media, including WhatsApp and Facebook, which was credited...

Focus on the Jobs, Economy and Security – Nigerians urge President Buhari The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa)...

Verdict: False Claim: On 5th June, a story appeared on the website – ‘saharanews.co’ which made a number of spurious...

Verdict: False Claim: On 4th and 5th June, thecableng and PMNews, an online media respectively, released a story claiming that...

The Department of History, University of Ibadan & The Centre for Democracy and Development, Cordially invite Contributors for the Book...

Verdict: FALSE Claim: CDD has spotted a news circulating on Social media, and traditional media space, claiming that the EFCC...

VERDICT: TRUE THE CLAIM: A claim has been spotted circulating on social media, including WhatsApp that the Peoples’ Democratic Party...

3RD MAY, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) heartily felicitates with the Press on the celebration of the...

Verdict: Partially True The Claim: A WhatsApp post questioning the monetary value of the new minimum wage has gone viral. The post...

Verdict: False The Claim: Dr Chris Ngige, Nigeria’s Minister for Labor, has asserted that doctors who practice overseas are not doing...

Verdict: FALSE The Claim: CDD has spotted a story claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has threatened to...

  Verdict: False Claim:  The CDD have spotted a story circulating on WhatsApp alleging that Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association...

Verdict:  FALSE The Claim: Following a report by reuters.com on the 2nd of April, that Exxon Mobil recently held talks...

Verdict: FALSE The Claim: An online blog, exclusive103.com on April 3rd, reported that the Senate president, Bukola Saraki had sacked...

Claim: An image of the Nigerian Army logo has been spreading on WhatsApp with the claim that it has been...

  Verdict: False The Claim: Today, a Twitter account belonging to a PDP support group, @PDPVanguard, posted a tweet attributed...

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...

Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of mobile...

The Centre for Democracy and Development’s (CDD) Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed trained observers to five states (Bauchi, Benue, Kano,...

There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always been between Governor...

There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always been between Governor...

CDD has deployed trained observers to observe the Saturday, March 23, 2019, supplementary elections in Bauchi, Benue, Kano, Plateau and...

Did Buhari make a Statement Suggesting he will not Support a Yoruba Presidency come 2023? Verdict: UNSUBSTANTIATED RUMOUR The Claim:...

Verdict: FALSE The Claim: A post alleging that in Kaduna, pastors will no longer be able to preach unless they...

The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observers to 17 politically-charged and violence-prone battleground states for...

PREAMBLE The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observers to 17 politically charged and violence-prone battleground...

Nigeria’s return to the polls for the governorship, house of assembly and the FCT area council elections on March 9th,...

Tomorrow, 9th March 2019, we will once again exercise our civic rights and responsibilities as citizens to elect our Governors...

The 2019 general elections is the sixth general election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since the return...

Verdict: False Claim: CDD-West Africa fake-news desk spotted an info-graphic message with the pictures of the head of the Economic Community...

Verdict: False The Claim: On 26 February, three days after the Presidential election, CDD spotted a tweet being circulated through...

Final Election-Day Report: 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections 2019 PREAMBLE The Centre for Democracy and Development deployed over 3500...

PREAMBLE The Election Analysis Centre is pleased to note that elections are going on across the country, and there is...

As Nigerians Vote for the President The Presidential Contest In the presidential contest, it is a straight contest between incumbent...

Some news reports have surfaced online claiming that in some areas it might be impossible to conduct elections due to...

Last week, less than six hours to the presidential and national assembly elections due on February 16, the Independent National...

  The Electoral Act (2010) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was created to regulate the Federal, State and Area...

Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of mobile...

Press Release, Abuja, Tuesday 19th February 2019 The Postponed Elections: Our Concerns on Ethnic Stereotyping   This morning, we learnt that...

Rivers state has a total registered voters of 3, 215,273million for the 2019 elections which shows an increase of 1million...

Plateau State has a total 2,480,455 registered voters for the 2019 elections, out of which about 2,246,865 are in possession...

KADUNA STATE Kaduna is of strategic significance, being the regional capital of the old North and abode of many of...

Historically, gender and women’s issues have not gained national saliency and visibility in general elections across the country. The 2019...

Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...

Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...

Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...

Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...

Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...

Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...

There are a number of not- so- obvious variables that may also affect the outcome of the presidential election. This...

As the political campaigns officially ended 12midnight on Thursday 14th February 2019, citizens are increasingly becoming more excited and anxious...

The governance of elections is a crucial part of the democratic process. Electoral bodies, such as INEC, play a critical...

  The 2019 general elections will be the sixth consecutive electoral cycle since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999. The...

Katsina is Buhari`s home state, which gave him about 1.3million votes in 2015. Except in 2007 when another “homeboy,” Umaru...

Nigeria has witnessed five general elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since the return to civil rule...

Delta like some other battleground states is very strategic in determining where the pendulum for the presidential election swings. As...

  This report reveals two epochs with different voting patterns across states between 1999 and 2015. First was the period...

  PRESS STATEMENT  September 27, 2018  CDD Faults Ethical Lapses in Osun Rerun Poll  The Centre for Democracy and Development...

It is barely a week to the gubernatorial election in Osun State. The election is expected by many to be...

A new public opinion poll conducted by Nigeria’s leading survey and polling firm, NOIPolls says that the new media, comprising...

Charter on Democracy and Governance will help Nigeria   Unarguably, democracy and good governance go hand in hand to achieve...

How Buhari’s PFI programme boosts fertiliser supply for farming in Nigeria   Ogbonnaya Chukwu, the general manager, Ebonyi State Fertiliser...

The danger of a better-behaved Boko Haram   Idayat Hassan, Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development, an Abuja-based...

Déclaration préliminaire de la MOE UE Mali 2018   DÉCLARATION PRÉLIMINAIRE Bamako, 31 juillet 2018 Une élection capitale marquée par...

MISSION D’OBSERVATION ELECTORALE DE L’UNION AFRICAINE POUR L’ELECTION PRESIDENTIELLE DU MALIEN 2018 DECLARATION PRELIMINAIRE Sur l’observation du 2ème TOUR  ...

‘Nigeria’s leadership is the missing link in Africa’s greatness’   …SOTA advocates for coalition of alternative political parties and aspirants...

CSOs highlight dangers to Nigeria’s democracy   The lingering and recurrent leadership crisis, which has been prominent in the upper...

Why are anti-corruption success stories still the exception?   After decades of fighting corruption, measured by hundreds of new (or...

Press Statement: August 14, 2018 CDD CONDEMN THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF SAMUEL OGUNDIPE OF THE PREMIUMTIMES The Centre for...

Ezekwesili, CSOs plan new coalition to restructure Nigeria’s leadership   A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella,...

Speakers at a 2-day international conference in Abuja themed “Democracy and Disinformation: How fake news threatens our freedom and democracy...

ABUJA DECLARATION ON FAKE NEWS, MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION AHEAD OF THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS The Centre for Democracy and Development...

  AS MALI GOES INTO SECOND ROUND POLLING IN ITS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION   

Prof. Attahiru Jega, former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged the Federal Government to proffer stiffer laws against...

The Nigeria Election Situation Room (Situation Room) has expressed concern over the growing attack on constitutionalism in Nigeria and brazen...

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has cautioned Nigerians, especially the media against the spread of fake...

Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD),  is set to host a conference on how fake news threatens Nigeria’s democracy and...

A 2-Day CONFERENCE ON DEMOCRACY & DISINFORMATION DATE: 7 -8TH AUGUST 2018 SHERATON HOTEL AND TOWERS  F.C.T ABUJA Press Release...

A scheme to track and monitor President George Weah’s campaign promises and projects through an online system, has been launched...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project named: Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Nigeria: The project...

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT ON THE 2018 EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION (Voting Process) 14 July 14.30pm

Dozens of youth on Wednesday gathered at the Unity Fountain in Abuja for a rally organised by a coalition of...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with financial support from the government of Japan through the United Nations Development...

Lagos – A civil society group, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), has identified greed, godfatherism and gratification as...

In 1999, Nigeria transited from military rule to democratic governance. Despite the return of democracy, however, women are yet to...

Scholars and legal experts have blamed the high level of corruption, money laundering, fraud and other crime in the country...

The Executive Director of the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), Babafunke Fagbemi on Wednesday in Kano called on...

The Centre for Democracy and Development engaged in a meeting on enhancing convergence of the media and CSO’s in collaborative...

Strengthening Citizens’ Resistance Against Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project was an initiative of the United Kingdom Department for International Development...

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) organised the second phase of...

Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with Partnership for African Social and Governance  Research (PASGR) held a one-day...

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced nearly $6.5 million in funding to advance anti-corruption efforts in...

Adeniyi Somade and his wife, Gbemisola, live in Ado-Ekiti, South-west Nigeria. He currently works as an auxiliary staff at the...

Do you live in Kano or environ? Join the #buharimeter conversation every Sunday on @freedomradionig 99.5 FM Kano from 9...

Centre for Democracy and Development  in partnership with Partnership for African Social and Governance  Research organize a ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERS‘ DIALOGUE...

the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with funding from UN Women organized a two-day workshop on the need for...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in collaboration with CISLAC, WRAPA , CITAD  and Center LSD organised the tripod...

The excitement at Eva Valley Primary School 1, Enugu, on a recent Thursday morning was palpable. The pupils could not...

Nigeria 2019 General Elections Frequently Asked Questions Download

Speaking to a packed audience at the 10th Bola Tinubu Colloquium, an annual conference held to mark the birthday of...

As we head to 2019 general election, the need to focus on issues-based campaign and address hate message cannot be...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in  partnership with Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)  organized  Nigeria political...

PRESS STATEMENT  Nigerians rate President Muhammadu Buhari below average – Buharimeter Opinion Poll reveals The Centre for Democracy and Development...

PAN AFRICAN LIBERATION: THE EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN AND THE HUMANIZATION OF THE MALE Nigerian CSOs Commemorate Tajuddeen      Abdulraheem, Winnie Mandela,...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has finalised its plan to bring together political parties, the Independent National...

Research reports and studies | April 2018 Hamish Nixon and Alina Rocha Menocal, Nieves Zúñiga, Debapriya Bhattacharya, Syed Muhtasim Fuad, Idayat Hassan, Kelechi C....

The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development, Idayat Hassan, will be a participating at the 2018 Africa Think...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with National Orientation Agency (NOA) met yesterday, Thursday 26 April 2018, to discuss...

Jideani Chukwuemeka, Executive Director Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria, has said that Nigeria has not met her mark...

Barrister Ebere Ifendu who is the President of the Women in Politics Forum spoke on Women Political Platform, our Weekly...

The N-Katalyst Forum (“The Forum”) is a non-partisan, non-profit, non-governmental association of progressive Nigerians drawn from across different backgrounds, professions...

Group condemns crackdown on Civil Society in Niger Republic Civil society leaders in Nigeria are extremely concerned about the way...

ON ARRESTING THE DRIFT TOWARDS CHAOS AND RETURN TO THE AGENDA OF PEACE BUILDING Abuja, 5th April 2018 The Working...

It is no longer news that Nigeria is heading, with breakneck speed towards elections on Feb 14 and 28. Beyond...

With less than a year to go, how are preparations going? Who is running? What will be the key issues?...

On March 7, 2018 the world’s first blockchain-backed presidential vote took place in Sierra Leone. As election suspense heightened, a Swiss...

Preliminary Statement of the EU EOM Sierra Leone 2018 for the presidential, parliamentary and local councils elections held on 7...

COMMUNIQUE Freetown, 9 March 2018 I. INTRODUCTION The African Union deployed 40 observers including 8 long term observers who will...

Statement by:HE John Dramani Mahama, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Sierra Leone This is the Interim Statement of...

The Centre for Democracy and Development held the 11th edition of her flagship programme, Nigerian Political Parties Discussion series today,...

Barring any last minute decision by the Supreme Court, Sierra Leone will hold presidential, legislative and local government elections on...

In February 2019, Nigerians will vote in the country’s sixth election since the return to democracy in 1999. The stakes...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) joined its partner, Young Men Christian Association Computer Training Centre and Digital Studio...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Tuesday 30th January 2018, hosted the launch of the 2017 Global Think index...

Centre for Democracy and Development Presents “Nigerian Political Parties Discussion Series (NPPDS)” Venue: Ball Room 1 Sheraton Hotel Abuja. Theme:...

One day the Boko Haram insurgency will come to an end. When it does, there will be a painful time...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on 9th of February, 2018, held a forum themed “Three Decades of Democratic Transition...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) organized its Buharimeter Quiz Competition in Lagos on the 25th of January 2018....

Since the return of democracy in 1999, whenever civil society has come out with expose about corruption, bad governance or...

Washington, DC, USA…Nine NGOs representing Nigerian Civil Society Organizations at the 1st Global Forum on Asset Recovery, GFAR, inaugural meeting...

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On the 22nd November 2017, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...

Election Analysis Centre Anambra:  Operational Lapses mar otherwise peaceful elections Against the anticipated fear of insecurity marring the Anambra governorship elections,...

  Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra is expected to be a close contest between four leading candidates. However, there are...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), a think tank organization working towards enhancing sustainability of democracy and development in...

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have threatened to stop the November 18, Anambra Governorship Election.  The IPOB leader, Mazi...

 CDD is a member of Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) Research Consortium. The Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) research programme – led by SOAS,...

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The Centre for Democracy and Development is inviting academics, policy makers, independent researchers and public analysts to submit a well-researched...

Our Director to join other researchers in reviewing the effectiveness of the @officialEFCC as part of the ACE Research Consortium...

The Nigerian National Assembly has approved a number of constitutional reforms, and rejected some crucial amendments proposing devolution of power...

The Centre with support through the Access Nigeria Project implemented a series of activities to build efforts and cohesion to...

The overall objective of the project is to enhance knowledge and information flows among the policy community, civil society, the...

An active terrorist group is not a new phenomenon for many countries in West Africa but what is new is...

The project is implemented by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with support from the Open Society Initiative for...

The project seeks to promote issue-based politics and violence-free election in Kano State by educating potential voters on how to...

Political parties are key actors in democratic governance as they fulfill the classic roles of recruiting candidates for political office,...

An active terrorist group is not a new phenomenon for many countries in West Africa but what is new is...

The overall objective of the project is to enhance knowledge and information flows among the policy community, civil society, the...

Since the early 1980s, incidents of armed robbery, raids on villages, attacks on merchants along major highways and in rural...

#Buharimeter (www.buharimeter.ng) is a monitoring tool that enables Nigerians around the globe to keep tab on the status of implementation of...

The Open Minds Nigeria Project is a program initiated to engage youth in schools and vocational centres with sustainable skills...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with financial support from the government of Japan through the United Nations Development...

The Embassy of Switzerland in Abuja and Centre for Democracy and Development are jointly organizing a series of four “Swiss...

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is providing support to The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) project here...

Against the backdrop of fragile security, local manufacturing and the circulation of illegal guns, grenades and rocket launchers that have...

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have threatened to sa44cd

Transitional justice, simply put, is a form of judicial and/or non-judicial mechanism used to redress situations in which massive human...

One of the most important topics for discussion in West Africa at the moment is Morocco’s application to become a...

  The fear is palpable in northeast Nigeria as Boko Haram intensifies its war on civilians. The military’s regular claim...

The fear is palpable in northeast Nigeria as Boko Haram intensifies its war on civilians. The military’s regular claim that...

Since, the country’s return to democracy in 1999, the national average of women’s political participation in Nigeria has remained 6.7...

HIGH LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE: MOROCCO’S ASCENSION TO ECOWAS The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), in partnership with Friedrich Ebert...

PRESIDENTIAL INVESTIGATION PANEL TO REVIEW COMPLIANCE OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS AND RULES OF ENGAGEMENT CALL FOR...

CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN IN POLITICS Since, the country’s return to democracy in 1999, the national average of women’s...

Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to research, training and advocacy on issues of...

Coup? Don’t even dare. Nigerian military forces on international duty. Credit: AU-UN ST PHOTO / STUART PRICE Last week, Nigeria’s...

The Nigerian government has declared victory over the Boko Haram insurgency. The capture at the end of December of Camp...

We Sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused as a result of the postponement of the Biafra at 50 Symposium which...

The Centre for Democracy and Development is inviting academics, policy makers, independent researchers and public analysts to submit a well-researched...

While many resources have been dedicated to Countering Violent Extremism efforts, little attention has been paid to the role women...

February 21, 2017   His Excellency President of the Senate, National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja   NIGERIANS DEMAND...

My colleague at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) participated in the recent senate public hearing on the proposed...

CDD DECRIES THE CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT CATALYST FUND (CDCF) BILL AS BEING IN CONFLICT WITH THE 1999 CONSTITUTION AS AMENDED Abuja,...

              January 18th, 2015   THE GAMBIA: WEST AFRICAN ACANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER CONFLAGRATION  ...