FACT-CHECK: Remdesivir Not COVID-19 Vaccine Only Distributed In Africa cddadmin January 18, 2021 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Since September 2020, multiple users on Social media have shared an image that... Read More
Shin Aisha Buhari Ta Bada Umarnin Kona Ofishin Abba Kyari? Admin Cdd March 31, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Labari Ne Na Bogi! Wani bidiyo mai tsawon minti hudu da dakika goma sha bakwai (4:1... Read More
Can Steam From Boiled Uda, Uziza, Lime Cure Coronavirus? Admin Cdd March 27, 2020 VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast message (likely from a Nigerian who lives in the Unite... Read More
HEALTH MISINFORMATION: FALSE STORIES FROM EBOLA TO CORONAVIRUS Admin Cdd March 25, 2020 Summary Nigeria has had a long-running battle with misinformation and disinformation. In times of he... Read More
No Case of Coronavirus in Apo, Abuja Admin Cdd March 19, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a flye... Read More
Traditional leaders key factors in ending Liberia’s culture impunity – CDD, OHCHR Admin Cdd March 13, 2020 In a continuous effort to end financial crime, the Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) in p... Read More
Voicing Discontent: Media, Elections and Constitutional Term-Limits Admin Cdd March 12, 2020 This edition of West Africa Insight looks ahead to forthcoming elections in Burkina Faso, Cote D'Ivo... Read More
The Centre for Democracy and Development awarded FCDO grant to support “Strengthening the Delivery of Peace and Security in Nigeria” project Admin Cdd August 26, 2021 Abuja – The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is excited to announce today that it is the... Read More
Webinar: Off-grid solutions to corruption in Nigeria’s electricity sector Admin Cdd August 20, 2021 07 September 2021, 11am to 1pm (BST)Details on how to access this webinar will be published shortly.... Read More
Webinar: Necessary reforms for an effective EFCC in Nigeria Admin Cdd August 20, 2021 14 September 2021, 11am to 1pm (BST)Details on how to access this webinar will be published shortly.... Read More
Vacancy: Research Analyst/Officer Admin Cdd August 9, 2021 ABOUT CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD) The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was ... Read More
Nigeria’s Constitutional Review: The Continuing Quest for a Legitimate Grundnorm Admin Cdd July 29, 2021 Nigeria’s National Assembly has once again embarked on a series of public hearings regarding poten... Read More
[Press Statement] Center For Democracy And Development (CDD) Awarded Macarthur Funds Supporting An Equitable Recovery Admin Cdd July 28, 2021 [ABUJA,] July 28, 2021 — Centre for Democracy and Development has been awarded a grant from the Jo... Read More
Operation Safe Corridor Deradicalization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration 2021 Annual Strategic Retreat Admin Cdd July 26, 2021 On the 30th of June- 1st July 2021 at the Palm Hotel, Abuja, The Centre for Democracy and Developmen... Read More
CDD Calls On National Assembly To Make Critical Changes To The Electoral Act (CDD Press Statement) Admin Cdd July 9, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has renewed its call on the National Asse... Read More
CDD Petitions National Assembly on Onochie’s Nomination As INEC Commissioner Admin Cdd June 18, 2021 Calls on the Senate to disqualify Ms Lauretta Onochie as nominee for National Commissioner of the In... Read More
FOE Online Debate on Security and Security Development in the Sahel Admin Cdd June 17, 2021 Friends of Europe in Collaboration with Centre for Democracy and Development Online Debate on Securi... Read More
Six-Year Assessment Outlines President’s Anti-Corruption Record (CDD Press Statement) Admin Cdd June 12, 2021 West Africa’s frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), ... Read More
Internet Shutdowns Threaten the Functioning of Democracy in Africa Admin Cdd June 11, 2021 That the presidential election which took place in the Republic of Congo on 21 March 2021 would re-e... Read More
UNE INFLUENCE CROISSANTE: La Chine en Afrique de L’ouest Admin Cdd June 7, 2021 Cette édition de West Africa Insight Cs’intéresse à la manière dont la Chine étend son in... Read More
Increasing Influence: China in West Africa Admin Cdd May 14, 2021 This edition of West Africa Insight reflects on the ways China is extending its influence across Wes... Read More
Friends of Europe – Europe and the Sahel Admin Cdd May 12, 2021 Friends of Europe, in partnership with Centre for Democracy and Development, invites you to join us ... Read More
A case for continued election observation in Africa Admin Cdd May 12, 2021 The core value of election observation lies in the recommendations offered in observer reports, whic... Read More
CDD VACANCY: INTERNSHIP FOR FACT CHECKERS cddadmin April 28, 2021 Background The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1... Read More
CDD VACANCY: INTERNSHIP FOR FACT CHECKERS cddadmin April 28, 2021 Background The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1... Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 25, 2021 cddadmin April 26, 2021 With our weekly newsletter, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) aims to inform the public... Read More
Shin Hukumar Hisbah a Jahar Ta Kama Mutane 8 Saboda Rashin Yin Azumi a Watan Ramadan? cddadmin April 26, 2021 Gaskiyar Al’amari: Eh, hakane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 20 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021... Read More
Shin Rundunar Yan Sanda a Jahar Kano ta Hana Gudanar Da Tashe? cddadmin April 26, 2021 Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Hakane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 21 ga wtaan Afirilun shekara ta 2021 rah... Read More
Kudin Najeriya Bashi Ne Yafi Rashin Daraja a Nahiyar Afirka Ba cddadmin April 26, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar 21 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cib... Read More
Hoton Zanga-Zangar Kungiyar Lauyoyi ta Kasa NBA Mai Dauke Da Kalmar “Autotomy” Hoto Ne Na Bogi cddadmin April 26, 2021 Tushen Magana: Anga wani hoto da ake yadawa ta shafukan Twitter da WhatsApp da Facebook da ke cewa a... Read More
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano Tare da Binciko Sahihancin Su a Mako na uku, Watan Afrilu, 2021 cddadmin April 23, 2021 Aikin mu a Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba (CDD) shine ganowa tare da binciko gaskiyar labar... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Were 8 People Arrested By Kano Hisbah For Eating During Ramadan? cddadmin April 23, 2021 VERDICT: True Claim: On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Devel... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has Kano Police Banned Ramadan Traditional Street Drama (Tashe)? cddadmin April 23, 2021 VERDICT: True Claim: On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, reports that the Kano State Police has banned the... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Viral Image of NBA Protest Banner Reading ‘Autotomy’ Was Photoshopped cddadmin April 23, 2021 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: An image circulating on Twitter, WhatsApp, and Facebook shows that the Ni... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Nigerian Naira Not Weakest Currency in Africa cddadmin April 22, 2021 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On April 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developm... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did EFCC Arrest Zamfara State Governor? cddadmin April 22, 2021 VERDICT: Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Wednesday 21, April 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre f... Read More
How Youth Can Reshape Political Participation in Nigeria cddadmin April 21, 2021 By Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdé Can Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests evolve into a force that can... Read More
Tribute: CDD Mourns the Loss of Innocent Chukwuma; Eulogises the Indelible Marks Left Behind cddadmin April 21, 2021 Innocent Chukwuma was a global citizen whose memory will be cherished as a champion for democracy, j... Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 18, 2021 cddadmin April 19, 2021 Last week, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received numerous request... Read More
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano Tare da Binciko Sahihancin Su a Mako na Biyu, Watan Afrilu, 2021 cddadmin April 16, 2021 Aikin mu a Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba (CDD) shine ganowa tare da binciko gaskiyar labar... Read More
Salim Sani Zakariyya Ba Dan Boko Haram Bane cddadmin April 16, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 12 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labar... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Salim Sani Zakariyya Not A Boko Haram Suspect cddadmin April 15, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, April 12, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Devel... Read More
Tantancewar Da CDD Ta Aiwatar: Ba a Yiwa DIG Moses Jitoboh Ritaya Ba cddadmin April 13, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar 7 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai da gano sahiha... Read More
Hukumar Hisbah a Jahar Kano Bata Ci Tarar Daliban Jami’ar Bayero N20,000 Ba cddadmin April 13, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar 6 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, wani ya bulla daga kafafen yada labarai ... Read More
Deradicalizing Rehabilitating and Reintegrating: Building Peace in Nigeria’s North East cddadmin April 13, 2021 Since 2009, Boko-Haram’s violent activities have ravaged Nigeria’s north-east – pr... Read More
Farmer-Herder Conflict in Northern Nigeria: Trends, Dynamics and Gender Perspectives cddadmin April 13, 2021 The farmer-herder conflict has become persistent and pervasive with debilitating consequences on hum... Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 11, 2021 cddadmin April 12, 2021 Nigeria’s political elites have always devised means to gain popular appeal among the populace sin... Read More
Insecurity and Covid-19: Threats to Electoral Democracy in Africa cddadmin April 12, 2021 By Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim More than 13 African countries are scheduled to hold or have already held, p... Read More
FACT-CHECK: DIG Moses Jitoboh Not Retired Nor Senior to IGP Usman Alkali cddadmin April 10, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On April 7, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (C... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Kano Hisbah Never Slammed N20,000 Fine on Male, Female Students For Sharing Rooms cddadmin April 9, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, several online platforms; Sahara Reporters, T... Read More
Minista Sadarwa Bai Ce Rashin Yin Rijistar NIN Zai Janyo Daurin Shekaru 14 a Gidan Yari Ga Mutane Ba cddadmin April 6, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 2 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai da g... Read More
Shugaban Kamfanin Kera Ababen Hawa na Innoson Wato Innocent Chukwuma Bai Mutu Ba cddadmin April 6, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar 4 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibi... Read More
Mujallar Karshen Mako Ta CDD cddadmin April 6, 2021 A makon karshe na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, kamar sauran makonnin da suka gabata, masu bin di... Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 4, 2021 cddadmin April 5, 2021 This week, the world commemorated International Fact-checking Day. The day is promoted by the Intern... Read More
FACT-CHECK: CEO of Innoson Vehicles Innocent Chukwuma Not Dead cddadmin April 5, 2021 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On April 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developme... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Minister Never Said Failure To Register NIN Would Result To 14-Years Imprisonment? cddadmin April 5, 2021 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Friday, April 2, 2021, several online news platforms and social... Read More
Bill Gates Bai Ce Maganin Cutar Korona Zai Canza Kwayoyin Halittar Dan’adam Ba cddadmin April 5, 2021 Tushen Magana: Wani rahoto da Principia Scieitific suka wallafa a watan Disamban shekara ta 2020 yay... Read More
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SULH-ALHERI NE Replacing Evil with Something Better: Promoting Alternative Peacebuilding Narratives cddadmin March 28, 2021 Attacks launched by Boko Haram and other extremist and self-defence groups in northern Nigeria has c... Read More
Joe Biden Bai Umarci Hukumar Shigi da Ficin Amurka Ta Bada Izinin Aiki Da Zama Ta Yanar Gizo Ga Yan Najeirya Ba cddadmin March 28, 2021 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Akwai wata sanarwa da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Bill Gates Not Caught On Video Saying COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Will Change Our DNA Forever’ cddadmin March 26, 2021 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A news report published by Principia Scientific in December 2020, claimed that... Read More
Joe Biden Never Ordered US Immigration To Issue E-Work, Residence Permit to Nigerians cddadmin March 25, 2021 VERDICT: Fake and Scam CLAIM: A document circulating on social media including WhatsApp has claimed ... Read More
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano Tare da Binciko Sahihancin Su a Mako na Uku na Watan Maris, 2021 cddadmin March 24, 2021 A mako na uku na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su n... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Na Bada Tallafin N30,000 a Zango Na Biyu Na Bullar Cutar Korona? cddadmin March 23, 2021 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 18 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, mas... Read More
How tenure elongation and a lack of term limits weaken the integrity of elections in Africa cddadmin March 23, 2021 By Ayisha Osori Until the late 1980s, Liberia’s constitution was the only one in Africa to provide... Read More
CDD Newsletter For the Week Ending March 21, 2021 cddadmin March 22, 2021 Disinformation and misinformation are currently being spread in such a manner that they both pose a ... Read More
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano Tare da Binciko Sahihancin Su a Mako na Biyu na Watan Maris, 2021 cddadmin March 22, 2021 A mako na biyu na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su ... Read More
CDD Condemns Killing of Three Voters at Ekiti State Assembly Bye-Election cddadmin March 21, 2021 PRESS STATEMENT March 21, 2021 Abuja • Calls for the Enactment of Electoral ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Is Federal Government Giving Covid19 Second Wave survival Fund? cddadmin March 20, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, March 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Dev... Read More
Shin Ranar 15 ga Watan Maris, 2021 Mahaifin Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Ya Rasu? cddadmin March 19, 2021 Gaskiyar Al’amari: Akwai Rudani Cikin Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Maris din shekara... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Father Die on March 15, 2021? cddadmin March 16, 2021 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On March 15, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developm... Read More
Shin Wani Kansila a Jahar Kano Ya Nada Mutane 18 a Matasyin Masu Taimaka Masa? cddadmin March 16, 2021 Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Gaskiya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 12 ga watant Maris din shekara ta ... Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 14, 2021 cddadmin March 15, 2021 The second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the mutation of the virus into various variants, and ... Read More
We have zero-tolerance for corruption in Cross River – Commissioner for Justice cddadmin March 15, 2021 The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cross River State, Barrister Tanko Ashang, on Mon... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did Kano Councilor Appoint 18 Aides? cddadmin March 15, 2021 VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Friday, March 12, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Develo... Read More
Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim Saleh Bai Soki Dakatar Da Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara Daga Wa’azi a Kano Ba! cddadmin March 15, 2021 A ranar Alhamis, 4 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan tantance sahiha... Read More
Vacancy: Communications and Information Technology (IT) Officer cddadmin March 13, 2021 BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan ... Read More
Vacancy: Head of Program cddadmin March 13, 2021 BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan ... Read More
Gwamnatin Tarayya Ba Ta Saye Manhajar WhatsApp Ba cddadmin March 12, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sah... Read More
FACT-CHECK: FGN Did Not Buy WhatsApp Messaging App for 3BN cddadmin March 11, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On March 10, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (... Read More
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano a Makon Farko na Watan Maris Shekara ta 2021 cddadmin March 11, 2021 A wannan satin, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Sheikh Saleh Never Reacted to Abduljabbar Kabara’s Suspension From Preaching cddadmin March 11, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, March 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Deve... Read More
Crafting Credible Election Commissions in West Africa cddadmin March 10, 2021 By Professor L. Adele Jinadu The crass and partisan manipulation of African electoral management bod... Read More
Why Do You Need to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine? cddadmin March 8, 2021 On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Nigeria received the first batch of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines th... Read More
CDD Hails Resilience of Women Despite Challenges cddadmin March 8, 2021 Calls For Legislation, Policies To Enhance Participation in Decision Making As the world celebrates ... Read More
Shin Masu Zanga-Zanga Sun Mamaye Titin Zuwa Filin Jirgin Saman Abuja Ranar 4 Ga Maris, 2021? cddadmin March 7, 2021 Gaskiyar Al’amari: Akwai Rudani Cikin Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar 5 ga watan Maris, shekara ta ... Read More
Hoton Da aka Ga Shanu Na Cin Timatir a Gefen Hanya Ba a Najeriya aka Dauke Shi Ba! cddadmin March 7, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar 2 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, wata mai amfani da dandalin Facebook ma... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did Protesters Block Abuja Airport Road on March 4, 2021? cddadmin March 5, 2021 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On March 5, 2021, multiple online platforms posted a video online with th... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Image of Cows Eating Tomatoes From Nigeria? cddadmin March 5, 2021 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On March 2, 2021, a Facebook user Amanda Chisom shared a picture of cattle eat... Read More
Judgements and Jurisprudence: Presiding over presidential petitions in Africa cddadmin March 3, 2021 By Dr O’Brien Kaaba In 2017 the Kenyan Supreme Court became the first court on the African contine... Read More
Electoral Corruption In Nigeria: A Case Study Of The 2019 General Elections cddadmin March 3, 2021 A major pillar of post-1990 democratic transitions in Africa is the periodic organization and conduc... Read More
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano a Makon Karshe na Watan Fabrairun Shekara ta 2021 cddadmin March 2, 2021 Hakika illolin labaran karya ko labaran bogo a fili suke. Labaran karya na iya haifar da rudani da t... Read More
Now That Jangebe Schoolgirls Are Back, Government Must Implement Holistic Plan To Deter Further Attacks on School – CDD cddadmin March 2, 2021 For Immediate Release March 2, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) expresses relief ... Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2021 cddadmin March 1, 2021 Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD’s) newsletter examined the dangers of dis... Read More
Personal Data and the Influence Industry in Nigerian Elections cddadmin March 1, 2021 In Nigeria’s 2015 election, Cambridge Analytica (CA) spread targeted disinformation to suppress op... Read More
Ba a Kori Fulani a Jahar Kano Ba! cddadmin March 1, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 24 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labar... Read More
Shin WHO Ta Sauya Matsayin Ta Game Da Killace Kai da Bada Tazara? cddadmin March 1, 2021 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantan... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did Kano Residents Ask Fulanis To Leave The North? cddadmin February 25, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has WHO Made A U-turn On Isolation and Social Distancing? cddadmin February 25, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 25, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developmen... Read More
It is time to start taking West Africa’s legislative contests more seriously cddadmin February 25, 2021 By Kojo Asante Parliamentary elections were scheduled in as many as 16 African countries in 2020 but... Read More
Labaran Karya da CDD ta Gano a Karshen Satin 21 ga Watan Febrairu Shekara na 2021 cddadmin February 23, 2021 Labarin bogi ko labarin karya labari ne da ba’a tantance shi ba. Yakan iya zama labari da aka buga... Read More
CDD Newsletter: The Danger Associated With The Spread of Fake News cddadmin February 22, 2021 Nigeria is on the edge and the spread of disinformation and misinformation – online and ... Read More
National Security: Buhari Has So Far, Failed – Joint Civil Society Action Coalition cddadmin February 21, 2021 21 FEB 2021 Introduction Nigeria is in dire straits. All over the country, Nigerian citizens, includ... Read More
Babu Wani Tsarin Bada Tallafi Daga Gidauniyar Dangote cddadmin February 20, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 16 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labar... Read More
Shafin Twitter Na Bogi Da Ke Alakanta Kansa Da Ma’aikatar Matasa Da Wasanni Ta Tarayya cddadmin February 20, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar 17 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, ayarin wasu yan kishin kasa sun janyo ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Fake Twitter Page Impersonating FG’s Youth Program cddadmin February 18, 2021 CLAIM: On February 17, 2021, some concerned citizens alerted fact-checkers at the Centre for Democra... Read More
Job Position: Research Analyst/Officer (Vacancy) cddadmin February 18, 2021 BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan ... Read More
Job Position: Communications and Information Technology (IT) Officer (Vacancy) cddadmin February 18, 2021 BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan ... Read More
Job Position: Human Resources & Legal Officer (Vacancy) cddadmin February 18, 2021 BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic pl... Read More
Job Position: Head of Program (Vacancy) cddadmin February 18, 2021 BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Beware of Viral Link For Dangote Empowerment Grant cddadmin February 17, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and D... Read More
The Futility of Elections: Rethinking Democracy in East Africa cddadmin February 17, 2021 By Su Muhereza and Eshban Kwesiga Despite their frequency and venerated place in the functioning of ... Read More
GSS Kagara: CDD Calls For Unconditional Release Of School Children, Asks FG To Declare State Of Emergency On Security cddadmin February 17, 2021 Press Statement February 17, 2021 Abuja, Nigeria The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on W... Read More
DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 14, 2021 cddadmin February 15, 2021 Nigeria’s long-running battle with disinformation and misinformation did not start in recent times... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Ta Amince Da Yin Rijistar NIN Ta Hanyar Yanar Gizo? cddadmin February 15, 2021 Gaskiyar Al’amari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 8 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tan... Read More
Bill Gates Bai Ce Za’a “Sake Samun Wata Annoba Bayan Cutar Korona Ba” cddadmin February 15, 2021 Gaskiyar Al’amari: An Jirkita Labarin. Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 9 ga watan Fabrairun shekara... Read More
Gwamnatin Jahar Kano Ba Ta Rushe Makarantar Sheikh Abduljabbar Ba! cddadmin February 15, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 6 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin la... Read More
Don’t Force African Nations To Choose Between Superpowers – CDD Director Idayat Hassan Tells Biden cddadmin February 12, 2021 The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Idayat Hassan, on Friday, February 1... Read More
Vacancy: Programmes Officer – West Africa (Francophone) cddadmin February 12, 2021 Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedica... Read More
Liberia’s Truth And Reconciliation Commission: Reviving Its Recommendations? cddadmin February 11, 2021 After 14 years of civil war that flouted six peace agreements, Liberians representing the warring pa... Read More
Sustaining Peace: Reflections On Transitional Justice Approaches In West Africa cddadmin February 11, 2021 For several decades, West Africa has faced different and varying degrees ofviolent conflict, authori... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Former Kano Police Commissioner Muhammad Wakili is Alive cddadmin February 10, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Kano Government Did Not Demolish Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara’s School, Mosque cddadmin February 10, 2021 CLAIM On Saturday, February 6, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Bill Gates Did Not Say “Next Pandemic Is Coming After COVID-19” cddadmin February 10, 2021 VERDICT: Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for De... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has FG Approved Online NIN Registration For Nigerians? cddadmin February 9, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 8, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development... Read More
Shin WHO Dakatar Da Najeriya Daga Neman Maganin Rigakafin Cutar Korona? cddadmin February 9, 2021 Gaskiyar Al’amari: Karya Ne! Tuhen Magana: A ranar 6 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021 jardar Pun... Read More
CDD Newsletter For The Week Ending February 7, 2021 cddadmin February 8, 2021 Nigeria is among the countries yet to procure Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Reports indicate that ... Read More
Local Learning: Ideas For Reducing Farmer-Herder Conflicts In Nigeria cddadmin February 7, 2021 The farmer-herder conflict has mutated and is now manifesting and transforming into other forms of c... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did WHO Disqualify Nigeria From Global Vaccine Bid? cddadmin February 6, 2021 VERDICT: Misleading On February 6, 2021, the Punch Newspaper published a report online with the head... Read More
Shin Sipetan Yan Sandan Najeriya Ya Mika Ragamar Hukumar Yan Sanda Ga Mai Rikon Kwarya? cddadmin February 5, 2021 Gaskiyar Al’amari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 2 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tan... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has IGP Mohammed Adamu Handed Over To His Successor? cddadmin February 3, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 2, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development... Read More
Shin Status Din Da WhatsApp Ya Saka Wani Salon Kutse Ne Ga Masu Amfani Da Manhajar? cddadmin February 3, 2021 Gaskiyar Al’amari: Karya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu tan... Read More
Shin An Samu Rudani a Garin Legos Sakamakon Raba Rigakafin Cutar Korona? cddadmin February 3, 2021 Gaskiyar Al’amari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, ma... Read More
Babu Wani Tsarin Bada Data Da N10,000 Kyauta Ga Masu Amfani Da Wayar Salula! cddadmin February 3, 2021 Gaskiyar Al’amari: Damfara Ce Tushen Magana: A ranar 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bi... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Beware! There’s No NIN 5G Grant! cddadmin February 2, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday 31st January 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Dev... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Is There Tension in Lagos over COVID-19 Vaccine Administration? cddadmin February 2, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, January 31, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Dev... Read More
Do Nigerians Believe in Vaccines and their Efficacy? cddadmin February 1, 2021 Nigeria is working towards acquiring its first batch of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. While Ni... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Is Newly Introduced WhatsApp Status A Bait? cddadmin February 1, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 31, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development... Read More
CDD Ranked High Among Sub-Saharan Think Tanks cddadmin January 31, 2021 January 31, 2021 Abuja, Nigeria CDD Ranked High Among Sub-Saharan Think Tanks A new ranking by the G... Read More
Call for Country Experts -Research Into The ‘Fake News’ Eco-system In West Africa cddadmin January 28, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is looking to recruit up to fifteen (15) researchers ... Read More
Can The Right Information Convince You To Take The Covid-19 Vaccine? cddadmin January 26, 2021 Last week, we conducted a fact-check on a claim that Remdesivir, an investigational antiviral drug p... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Ta Bada Biliyan Dari Ga Kungiyar Miyetti Allah Da Nufin Magance Kashe-Kashe Da Garkuwa Da Mutane? cddadmin January 26, 2021 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 24 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, an yad... Read More
How I Lost My Wife, 4 Children To Flood – 50-Year-Old Man Narrates In New Documentary cddadmin January 25, 2021 For 50-years-old butcher, Muhammadu Kabiru Zakari Y’au, the effect of corruption in Nigeria and em... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did the FG Offer N100 billion to Miyetti Allah to stop Killings and Kidnapping? cddadmin January 25, 2021 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Sunday, 24 January 2021, a trending video on Twitter claimed that the Niger... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Na Raba Tallafin N10,500 Duk Sati Ga Yan Najeriya? cddadmin January 24, 2021 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 20 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Is FG Disbursing N10,500 Weekly Grant? cddadmin January 22, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and ... Read More
Experts Call for Improved African Representation on Climate Negotiation Table cddadmin January 21, 2021 As changes in climate and adverse weather conditions which have led to harsh livelihood continue to ... Read More
Kwamitin Gwamnatin Tarayya Kan Yakar Cutar Korona Bai Fitar Da Sanarwa Game Da Saka Dokar Kulle Ba cddadmin January 21, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibi... Read More
Kananan Yara Sun Kada Kuri’a a Zaben Kananan Hukumomi Da Ya Gudana a Jahar Kano cddadmin January 21, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 16 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin la... Read More
COVID-19 Pandemic: Steps To Conducting An Election cddadmin January 21, 2021 With guidance from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Independent National Electoral... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Underaged Voters Voted During 2021 Kano LG Election cddadmin January 19, 2021 VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Saturday, January 16, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De... Read More
FACT-CHECK: PTF has not released any Imminent Lockdown Message cddadmin January 19, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 15, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development... Read More
Ba a Nahiyar Afirka Kawai Ake Raba Rigakafin Cutar Corona Mai Suna “Remdesivir” Ba cddadmin January 18, 2021 Tushen Magana: Tun watan Satunban shekara ta 2020 majiyoyi da masu anfani da kafafen sadarwa na zama... Read More
Farfesa Ebere Onwudiwe Ba Ya Cikin Bidiyon Ake Watsa Dalar Amurka cddadmin January 17, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 11 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021 suka gano wani bidiyon inda muta... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Prof Ebere Onwudiwe Not In Dollar Spraying Trending Video cddadmin January 15, 2021 VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, January 11, 2021, the Centre for Democracy and Devel... Read More
Ayi Hankali Da Shafin Yanar Gizon Bogi Da Ake Yadawa Game Da Tallafin N500,000 Na CBN cddadmin January 15, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 13 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin la... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Beware!! Fake Link To FG/CBN Grant In Circulation cddadmin January 14, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and ... Read More
Cutar COVID19 Ba Ta Hallaka Mambobin Cocin ECWA 200 Ba cddadmin January 13, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 11 ga watan Janaiarun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin ... Read More
A Kula Da Kyau! Ba Hukumar NIMC Ce Ta Samar Da Manhajar Da Ke Hada Bayanan Layin Waya Da Lambar NIN Ba cddadmin January 13, 2021 Tushen Magana: Akwai wata manhaja da ake anfani da ita a wayar salula dake ikirarin cewa zata hada k... Read More
FACT-CHECK: 200 ECWA Members Did Not Die of COVID-19 cddadmin January 13, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 11, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development... Read More
Beware!! NIN Linker Not From NIMC cddadmin January 12, 2021 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A mobile application claiming to link the National Identity Number (NIN) to Su... Read More
Newsletter for the Week Ending January 10, 2021 cddadmin January 11, 2021 As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to hit countries across the world hard, there have ... Read More
Babu Wani Shirin Tallafin N30,000 Da Shirin N-Power ke Baiwa Yan Najeriya a Wannan Lokaci cddadmin January 11, 2021 Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 29 ga watana Dismaban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin labarai da b... Read More
CDD Loses Senior Fellow Professor Ebere Onwudiwe cddadmin January 10, 2021 Abuja January 10, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) regrets to announce the passin... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Beware Of Viral Fake N-Power Grant Website Link cddadmin January 9, 2021 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Devel... Read More
America’s lessons for African dictators cddadmin January 9, 2021 On Wednesday evening, the world watched the chaos that emerged from the Capitol building in Washin... Read More
Jami’ar Bayero da ke Kano Ba Ta Soke Zangon Karatu Na Shekara ta 2019/2020 Ba! cddadmin January 5, 2021 Tantancewar: An Jirkita Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 4 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021,... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Bayero University Kano Never Cancelled 2019/2020 Academic Session cddadmin January 5, 2021 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, January 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and... Read More
Analysis and Trends of Disinformation: A Sneak Peek Into 2021 cddadmin January 4, 2021 As we begin a new year, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) would have w... Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 2, 2020 cddadmin December 28, 2020 As the number of cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has continued to rise, relevant authorities in ... Read More
Shin Gwamna Zulum Ya Nada Aisha Bakari Gombi a Matsayin Mai Taimaka Masa ta Fannin Yaki Da Yan Boko Haram? cddadmin December 28, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 19 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, ma... Read More
Shin Hukumar Hisbah a Jahar Kano Ta Hana Pati da Daddare? cddadmin December 28, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 21 ga watan Dismanban shekara ta 2020, ma... Read More
FACT-Check: Did Governor Zulum Appoint Female Hunter Aisha Gombi as Aide? cddadmin December 24, 2020 VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Saturday, December 19, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy (CDD)... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Kano Hisbah Has Not Banned Night Party cddadmin December 24, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, December 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De... Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 20, 2020 cddadmin December 21, 2020 Just when the general public thought the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria was taking a positive turn,... Read More
Hoton Dake Nuna Ma’aikatar “Long Life and Prosperity” a Jahar Imo da aka Lika a Jikin Wata Motar Safa Hoto Ne Na Bogi! cddadmin December 21, 2020 Tushen Magana: Wani hoto mai dauke da tambari ko rubuto da aka yishi a turance kamar haka: “Minist... Read More
Trending Image of Ministry of Long Life and Prosperity Bus in Imo is Fake cddadmin December 20, 2020 VERDICT: False An image of a Toyota Hiace minibus with the inscription “Ministry of Long Life and ... Read More
Gwamnatin Jahar Katsina Bata Hana Anfani Da Facebook da WhatsApp Ba! cddadmin December 18, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 9 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai... Read More
Shin an Rufe Asibitin Yara Na Khalifa Sheikh Isyaka Rabiu Dake Kano Sakamakon Samun Mai Dauke Da Cutar Corona? cddadmin December 18, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 14 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020 a ya... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Kano Hospital Not Shut Down Over COVID-19 Case cddadmin December 16, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, December 14, 2020, a narrative widely shared within Kano metropolis... Read More
WhatsApp, Facebook Not Banned by Katsina State Government cddadmin December 16, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for... Read More
Shin Zargin Shugaba Buhari Game Da Rahotannin BBC da CNN Akan Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS Gaskiya Ne? cddadmin December 15, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 9 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, shafin Twitte... Read More
NEWSLETTER FROM CDD FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 12, 2020 cddadmin December 14, 2020 As we continue to work towards countering disinformation and misinformation usually spread across va... Read More
Shin Yar Jaridar Nan Kiki Mordi Ta Wallafa Wata Game Da Zubar Da Cikin Da Gano Cewa Namiji Za’a Haifa a Shafin Ta Na Twitter? cddadmin December 14, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: Wani hoton wata magana da aka ce sananniyar yar jaridar nan... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Ta Bada Umarnin Bude Wuraren Killace Masu Dauke Da Cutar Corona? cddadmin December 14, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Haka Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma, 11 ga Disanban shekara ta 2020, masu tana... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Is Buhari’s Claim on #EndSARS Protest Coverage by CNN, BBC True? cddadmin December 13, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On December 9, 2020, the Twitter handle of the President of Nigeria @Mbuhari t... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did Nigerian Journalist, Kiki Mordi Tweet About Aborting Male Children? cddadmin December 13, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: A screenshot of a tweet claimed to be from popular Nigerian Journalist Kiki Mo... Read More
Did FG Direct Reopening of COVID-19 Isolation Centres? cddadmin December 12, 2020 VERDICT: True Claim: On Friday, December 11, 2020 fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Developm... Read More
For A Future For Nigeria: We Must Draw A Red Line On The Zabarmari Massacre cddadmin December 11, 2020 STATEMENT BY CONCERNED NIGERIANS We are responsible and patriotic Nigerians who have watched with se... Read More
We Need Ranching Policies For Herders To Adopt – Farmers’ Association cddadmin December 10, 2020 All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN) on Thursday, December 10, called for the creation of ra... Read More
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Nigeria Anti-Corruption Agencies Strengthening Initiative project cddadmin December 9, 2020 BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) is an independent,... Read More
CDD Newsletter For The Week Ending December 6, 2020 cddadmin December 7, 2020 In the past week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) noticed an increase in WhatsApp mes... Read More
Jam’iyyar APC a Kano Bata Tsige Shugaban Ta Ba! cddadmin December 7, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 4 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labar... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Kano APC Chairman Has Not Been Sacked By Party cddadmin December 6, 2020 Verdict: False! Claim: On Friday, December 4, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De... Read More
Shin Babban Bankin Kasa CBN Da Gwamnatin Tarayya Na Bada Tallafin N650,000 Ga Kowane Najeirya? cddadmin December 6, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 1 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu ... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Zata Dauki Matasa Dubu Hamsin (50,000) Aiki? cddadmin December 6, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 27 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, ma... Read More
Lakabin Black Friday Baya Nufin Muzantawa Ga Ranar Juma’a cddadmin December 6, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 27 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020 masu bin diddigin labarai dan g... Read More
FACT-CHECK: CBN, FG Not Allocating Grants worth N650,000 To Nigerians cddadmin December 3, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday December 1, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Dev... Read More
Farmers/Herders: CDD To Provide Technical Support To Curb Conflict cddadmin December 3, 2020 The Centre for Democracy and Development on Thursday, December 3, said it will give necessary techni... Read More
Qu’a Dit Le Ministre De La Défense? cddadmin November 30, 2020 Propos Selon Libre Info, le Chef de File de l’Opposition Zéphirin DIABRE a indiqué être inquiet... Read More
Est-ce Que Le Bureau De Votes Á Gossina A Suspendu Ses Votes? cddadmin November 30, 2020 Verdict: Unconclusive Propos Selon ce qui est écrit sur le mur de Aminata Rachow, « De source sûr... Read More
CDD Disinformation Newsletter For The Week Ending November 29, 2020 cddadmin November 30, 2020 The world is going through one of the most turbulent times in human history. This has also been foll... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Black Friday Deal Is Not “Anti-Holy Friday” cddadmin November 30, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD) on Thursday, Novem... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Is FG Allocating Money To Nigerian Youths? cddadmin November 28, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Friday, November 27, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Develo... Read More
Ba’a Kaiwa Ayarin Motocin Gwamnan Borno Hari Ba cddadmin November 25, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 22 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin laba... Read More
Mataimakin Kwamishinan Yan Sanda Da Matsafa Suka Harba Yana Nan Araye! cddadmin November 25, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 14 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020 jaridar The Nation ta wallafa wa... Read More
Babbar Kotun Abuja Bata Dakatar Da Takarar Seriake Dickson Ba Sakamakon Zargin Gabatar Da Takardar Bogi cddadmin November 24, 2020 Tushen Magana: CDD ta gano wani sako da aka yada ta manhajar WhatsApp da dandalin Facebook a ranar 1... Read More
Shin an Yankewa Rahma Sadau Hukuncin Kisa Sakamakon Janyowa Addinin Musulunci Batanci? cddadmin November 24, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: a ranar Talata, 10 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu... Read More
Ba’a Nada Tsohon Gwamnan Bauchi Ahmed Adamu Muazu a Matsayin Shugaban Hukumar Zabe ta Kasa na Riko Ba cddadmin November 24, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 13 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin labarai dan... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Governor Zulum’s Convoy Not Attacked By Terrorists cddadmin November 23, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM:On Sunday, November 22, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Dev... Read More
Un membre de l’UPC a-t-il été attaqué par deux hommes armés de machettes? cddadmin November 23, 2020 Verdict: Trompeurs ProposDans une publication faite sur Facebook par le porte parole de l’UPC,... Read More
Newsletter for the Week Ending November 22, 2020 cddadmin November 23, 2020 As we continue to mitigate the spread of disinformation and misinformation in West Africa through a ... Read More
CDD Election Statement Burkina Faso cddadmin November 22, 2020 Political Context With Burkina Faso set to hold presidential elections on 22 November 2020, there ar... Read More
Tackling COVID-19: The Need for a Nigerian Response cddadmin November 20, 2020 The coronavirus is a human tragedy that is now affecting over a million people around the globe. The... Read More
How Nigeria can address farmers’, herders’ conflict – CDD cddadmin November 19, 2020 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 19, in Abuja, suggested that th... Read More
Tackling COVID-19: Finding West Africa’s Path cddadmin November 18, 2020 Introduction The days when COVID-19 was only a distant threat to West African countries are over. It... Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 15, 2020 cddadmin November 17, 2020 CDD Disinformation Weekly takes a closer look at the spread of fake news. The Centre continued to so... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Assistant Commissioner of Police Shot by Cultists is Alive cddadmin November 17, 2020 CLAIM: On Saturday, November 14, 2020, The Nation Newspaper reported that an Assistant Commissioner ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Seriake Dickson Not Disqualified by Abuja High Court for Certificate Forgery cddadmin November 16, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp message shared widely in groups and on Facebook was spotted on No... Read More
Ce Numéro: Élections en péril ? Élections de 2020 en Afrique de l’Ouest Élections en Péril ? cddadmin November 16, 2020 Au cours du dernier trimestre 2020, cinq des quinze pays membres de la Communauté économique des ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has Rahma Sadau Been Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy? cddadmin November 15, 2020 Verdict: False Claim: On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Former Bauchi Governor Not Appointed Acting INEC National Chairman cddadmin November 15, 2020 VERDICT: False and misleading CLAIM: On Friday November 13, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Dem... Read More
CDD Trains 24 Members of Africa Young Female Advisers Initiative on Social Media for Good Governance cddadmin November 12, 2020 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 12, trained 24 members of the A... Read More
Expression of Interest: Provision of A Web Portal Development and Design Services cddadmin November 11, 2020 BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) is an independent,... Read More
Escalation of Threats Against Human Rights Activists Putting Nigeria In Negative Global Spotlight cddadmin November 10, 2020 PRESS STATEMENT November 10, 2020 The undersigned coalition of Civil Society Organisations working t... Read More
Top CDD Fact-Checks For The Week Ending November 8, 2020 cddadmin November 9, 2020 The spread of disinformation in Nigeria take various forms and changes from time to time. Depe... Read More
Shin Hukumar Zabe Ta Kasa INEC Zata Koma Hannun Shugaban Rikon Kwarya? cddadmin November 9, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 6 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, w... Read More
Shin Matasa Sun Doki Dan Majalisar Tarayya a Jahar Kano Sakamakon Rashin Cika Alkawura? cddadmin November 9, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Kano Ta Canzawa Titin Faransa (France Road) Suna? cddadmin November 9, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 5 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Is the INEC Chairman Handing Over to an Acting Chairman? cddadmin November 6, 2020 VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Friday, November 6, 2020, a blog ejegist published a report with the claim t... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Kano Lawmaker Not Beaten By Constituent Members Over Failed Promises cddadmin November 6, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On October 25, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Kano Government Did Not Rename France Road cddadmin November 6, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, November 5, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Devel... Read More
Daraktan Hukumar Lafiya Ta Duniya WHO Bai Bayyana Kamuwa Da Cutar Corona Ba! cddadmin November 3, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 2 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labara... Read More
Top CDD Fact-Checks For The Week Ending October 31, 2020 cddadmin November 2, 2020 In the past week, false narratives across the ecosystem continued to revolve around incidents during... Read More
FACT-CHECK: WHO Director-General Did Not Announce Testing Positive To COVID-19 cddadmin November 2, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading On November 2, 2020, multiple blogs published breaking news with the h... Read More
Sheikh Abdallah Gadon Kaya Baice Gwamna Zukum Ne Ya Cancanci Shugabancin Najeriya 2023 Ba! cddadmin November 2, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 23 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin lab... Read More
Shin Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf (Abba Gida-Gida) Yabar Kwankwasiyya? cddadmin November 2, 2020 Gaskiya Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 25 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu bin... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Sheikh Abdallah Kaya Never Nominated Governor Zulum For 2023 Presidential Ticket cddadmin October 30, 2020 VERDICT: False Claim: On Tuesday, October 23, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has Kano 2019 PDP Gubernatorial Candidate Left Kwankwasiyya? cddadmin October 30, 2020 Verdict: False Claim: On Sunday, October 25, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Deve... Read More
FACT-CHECK: FG Not Giving Out N3 Million Grant To Nigerians cddadmin October 28, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday October 27, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Develop... Read More
Shin Masu Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS a Benin Sun Balla Tare Da Fitar Da Fursunoni? cddadmin October 28, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 19 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020 furso... Read More
Hoton Dake Yawo a Kafafen Sada Zumunta na Zamani Na Wata Mata Cikin Jini Nade a Tutar Najeriya Hoto Ne Bogi! cddadmin October 27, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 21 ga watan Oktoban sheraka ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai... Read More
Bidiyon Dake Nuna Jagororin Kungiyar Malaman Jami’o’i Ta Kasa ASUU Suna Dambe Bidiyo Ne Na Bogi! cddadmin October 27, 2020 Tushen Magana: An wallafa wani bidiyo a shafin Twitter a ranar Asabat, 24 ga watan Oktoban shekara t... Read More
Shin Mata Sun Bukaci Shugaba Buhari Yayi Murabus Yayin Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS a Katsina? cddadmin October 27, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! A ranar Litinin, 19 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahih... Read More
#EndSARS Protest: Finding a Pathway to Sustainable Peace and Development cddadmin October 27, 2020 Released October 26, 2020 As we continue to condemn the use of ‘live bullets’ on unarmed protest... Read More
Post Election Analysis: 2020 Ondo State Off-Cycle Governorship Election cddadmin October 27, 2020 Introduction On 10 October 2020 voters in Ondo State went to the polls to elect agovernor in its off... Read More
Lekki Toll Gate, The #Endsars Protests And Misinformation in Nigeria This Week cddadmin October 26, 2020 The #EndSARS protests began as a movement against Police brutality in Nigeria. Young Nigerians took ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Trending Video of ASUU Executives Fighting is Fake cddadmin October 25, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: A trending video posted on Twitter on Saturday, October 24, 2020, claims that ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has Bola Tinubu Left APC? cddadmin October 25, 2020 VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and... Read More
FACT-CHECK: No, Viral Photo of Dead Woman in Nigerian Flag Not From Lekki Shooting cddadmin October 23, 2020 VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did Benin #EndSARS Protesters Break Into Prison To Free Prisoners? cddadmin October 23, 2020 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday October 19, 2020, inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Centre in... Read More
FUNAM Bata Ce Keda Alhakin Kona Ababen Hawan Masu Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS a Abuja Ba cddadmin October 23, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 20 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, anga wani jawabi dake cewa wata ... Read More
Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari Bai Mutu Ba! cddadmin October 23, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 22 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, dubban masu anfani da shafin Tw... Read More
FACT-CHECK: No, President Muhammadu Buhari Is Not Dead cddadmin October 22, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: Thousands of Twitter users on Thursday, 22 October 2020 shared claims that Nig... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Katsina Women Did Not Call For Buhari’s Resignation During #EndSARS Protest cddadmin October 22, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, October 19, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democr... Read More
Killers of #EndSARS Protesters Must Be Held To Account cddadmin October 21, 2020 PRESS STATEMENT October 21, 2020 We, the undersigned coalition of civil society organisations, are d... Read More
Rundunar Tsaro Ta SSS Bata Kama Masu Zanga-Zanga a Kano Ba cddadmin October 21, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 17 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai... Read More
FACT-CHECK: FUNAM Did Not Take Responsibility For Burning Vehicles in Abuja During #EndSARS Protest cddadmin October 21, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, a claim emerged that the Fulani Nationality Move... Read More
FACT-CHECK: SSS Operatives Did Not Arrest Kano Protesters cddadmin October 19, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Saturday, October 17, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and D... Read More
Africa, Trump, and the Stakes of the November 3rd Election cddadmin October 19, 2020 By Prof. Boubacar N’Diaye The challenges Africa faces have not changed that much over the la... Read More
Violent reprisal of Peaceful Protests Constitute Dangerous Assault on Citizens’ Constitutional Rights cddadmin October 18, 2020 Released 18 October 2020 In the last two weeks, the streets of Nigeria have been convulsing with pro... Read More
Shin Majalisar Dattawa Taki Tantance Lauretta Onochie Dan Nada Ta a Matsayin Kwamishina a Hukumar Zabe Ta Kasa INEC? cddadmin October 18, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Labarin Yana Cike Da Rudani Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 15 ga watan Oktoban da ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did Senate Reject Lauretta Onochie’s Nomination As INEC Commissioner? cddadmin October 17, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading Claim: On Thursday, October 15, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Demo... Read More
Polls in Peril? West Africa’s 2020 elections cddadmin October 16, 2020 In the last quarter of 2020, five of the 15 Economic Community of West African States member countr... Read More
Femi Adesina Bai Bayyana Zanga-Zangar Neman Dakatar Da Yan Sandan SARS A Matsayin Shiririta Ba cddadmin October 16, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 14 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Femi Adesina Did Not Describe #EndSARS Protest by Young Nigerians As Child’s Play cddadmin October 15, 2020 CLAIM: On Wednesday 14 October, 2020, the social media, especially micro-blogging site, Twitter, was... Read More
5 Things To Think About in Response to the NPF Dissolution of SARS cddadmin October 14, 2020 ... Read More
Cote D’Ivoire’s High‐Stake Presidential Election cddadmin October 14, 2020 Ivorians will head to the polls to vote in a presidential election on 31 October 2020. The election ... Read More
THREATS TO CREDIBLE ELECTIONS IN COTE D’IVOIRE: AN OVERVIEW cddadmin October 14, 2020 Cote d’Ivoire is one of six ECOWAS member states scheduled to hold elections in 2020. The 31 Octob... Read More
We Have Much To Do To Fulfil our Fight Against Corruption – Vice President Osinbajo cddadmin October 12, 2020 Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, October 13, said there is much... Read More
Preliminary Statement On the Conduct of the Ondo State Governorship Election cddadmin October 10, 2020 CDD ELECTION ANALYSIS CENTRE Akure, Ondo State, Saturday, 4 pm, October 10, 2020 Today, voters acros... Read More
Hoton Dake Nuna Cewa Wassu Matasa Sun Kama Shugabannin Jam’iyyar APC Da Kudade a Owo Hoto Ne Na Bogi! cddadmin October 10, 2020 Tushen Magana: Adaidai lokacin da zaben gwama a jahar Ondo ke cigaba da gudana ayau Asabat, 10 ga wa... Read More
Shin an Jikkata Uwargidan Gwamnan Jahar Ondo Tare Da Kashe Wassu Mutane Uku Yayin Da Taje Kada Kuri’arta? cddadmin October 10, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wani bidiyo da aka yada a shafin Twitter a ranar Asabat, 1... Read More
Dan Takarar Jam’iyyar ZLP Ajayi Agboola Har Yanzu Yana Takarar Zama Gwamnan Jahar Ondo cddadmin October 10, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat 10, ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Was Ondo State First Lady, Betty Akeredolu Injured In Attack on Polling Unit? cddadmin October 10, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Saturday, October 10, 2020, a video trending on Twitter claimed that three ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Image of 2 Youths Arrested in Owo with Bundles of Naira is Fake cddadmin October 10, 2020 CLAIM: At the peak of the Ondo Governorship election on Saturday, October 10, 2020, a Twitter user, ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: ZLP Candidate, Ajayi Agboola, Still on Ondo Governorship Election Race cddadmin October 10, 2020 CLAIM: On Saturday, 10, 2020, a trending image reported to be a press release from the Zenith Labo... Read More
Har Yanzu Ba’a Nada Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala a Matsayin Mace Ta Farko Kuma Babbar Daraktar WTO Ba! cddadmin October 10, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 8 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, kafafen sada zumunta na zamani d... Read More
CDD Tasks Stakeholders on Credible Ondo Governorship Poll cddadmin October 9, 2020 Commends Citizens Focus On Issues of Governance Says Less Attacks Show Level of Confidence In ... Read More
CDD PRE-ELECTION REPORT: 2020 ONDO STATE OFF-CYCLE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS cddadmin October 9, 2020 Introduction On October 10, 2020, voters across 18 Local Government Areas in Ondo State will head to... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Not Yet Appointed First Female WTO DG cddadmin October 9, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Thursday, October 8, 2020, various social media platforms were engulfed wit... Read More
Shin an Nada Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli a Matsayin Sabon Sarkin Zazzau? cddadmin October 8, 2020 Amsa: Eh, Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 7 ga watan Octoban shekara ta 2020 masu tantanc... Read More
Ondo Governorship Poll: CDD Commends Citizens’ Focus on Debating Governance Issues cddadmin October 8, 2020 • Says Reduction In Fake News, Attacks Against INEC Indicate Level of Confidence ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: El-Rufai Appoints Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli As New Emir of Zazzau cddadmin October 8, 2020 VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De... Read More
AuGF Moves to Minimize Risk of Misapplication of Public Resources cddadmin October 8, 2020 Abuja For Immediate Release The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) in collabor... Read More
The Outlook for Ondo: Votes and Violence cddadmin October 6, 2020 Introduction On the 10 October 2020 the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduc... Read More
How Citizens Demands For Good Governance, Alliances By Transport Unions, And Activities of Militants Shape Ondo Governorship Poll cddadmin October 5, 2020 Abuja October 5, 2020 NURTW Partisanship May Affect INEC Logistics Spotlights Flash Points, Violence... Read More
Shin an Nada Alhaji Mannir Jafaru a Matsayin Sabon Sarkin Zaria? cddadmin October 2, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Labarai da rahotanni da ake yadawa a kafofin sada zumunta ... Read More
Shin Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari Ya Umarci Rarara Ya Karbi Naira Dubu Dai-Dai a Hannun Yan Najeriya Dan Yimasa Waka? cddadmin October 2, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 16 ga awatan Satumban shekara ta 2020, mas... Read More
Nigeria@60: In Unity, We Can Overcome Challenges of Nation Building cddadmin September 30, 2020 PRESS STATEMENT October 1, 2020 As Nigeria marks 60 years of independence today, the Centre for Demo... Read More
Climate Change: Recognising the Impacts on West Africa cddadmin September 30, 2020 The United States, one of the major culprits with regards to carbon emissions, had been ill-disposed... Read More
Sanannen Mawakin Nan DJ AB Yananan Araye! cddadmin September 29, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 30 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labaria n... Read More
Iska Bata Lalata Sabuwar Kwalta a Jahar Abia Ba a Ranar Talata, 8 ga Satunba, 2020 cddadmin September 29, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 8 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020 wani adireshi mai lakabi da @Gen_... Read More
FACT CHECK: President Buhari Never Asked Dauda Rarara To Raise Money To Sing For Him cddadmin September 29, 2020 VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy a... Read More
Hukumar Fasakwafri ta Kasa Bata Bada Sanarwar Barazanar Tsaro a Babban Birnin Tarayya Abuja Ba. cddadmin September 29, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 5 ga watan Satumban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Customs Did Not Issue Security Alert For FCT cddadmin September 29, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM On Saturday, September 5, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and D... Read More
Shin Dauda Kahutu Rarara Ya Nemi Gudummawar N1,000 Daga Yan Najeriya Dan Yiwa Shugaba Buhari Waka? cddadmin September 29, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 10 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020, m... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has Mannir Jafaru Been Appointed Emir of Zaria? cddadmin September 29, 2020 VERDICT: False! CLAIM: Social media had gone frenzy over reports of the appointment of Mannir Jafaru... Read More
CDD, Others Call on Politicians, Clerics to Join in Combating Fake News cddadmin September 25, 2020 The Centre for Democracy and Development on Tuesday, September 15, has urged politicians, religious ... Read More
Information Influence: Disinformation During Edo’s 2020 Gubernatorial Election cddadmin September 25, 2020 Located at the centre of southern Nigeria, in the south-south geopolitical zone, Edo state was creat... Read More
Dissecting Disinformation in Nigeria: An Overview of CDD’s Work So Far cddadmin September 25, 2020 With many of the world’s populations in lockdown, or living with restrictedfreedom of movement, it... Read More
FACT-CHECK: No, Governor Obaseki’s commissioner Not Sentenced to 10-Years Jail cddadmin September 22, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On September 10, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Deve... Read More
Edo Governorship Election, Our Verdict cddadmin September 22, 2020 The September 19, 2020 governorship election in Edo State has held out, beyond expectations, encoura... Read More
Ba’a Yankewa Kwamishina a Jahar Edo Hukuncin Daurin Shekaru Goma a Gidan Yari Ba! cddadmin September 21, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 10 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labara... Read More
Edo Election Another Litmus Test of Nigeria’s Commitment to Organising Credible Polls – CDD cddadmin September 21, 2020 KEY POINTS Parties Claims and Counter Claims of Victory: A Recipe For Violence; US, UK Visa Bans, Ot... Read More
Preliminary Statement on the Conduct of the September 19, 2020 Governorship Election in Edo State cddadmin September 21, 2020 Earlier today, voters across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo State headed to the polls t... Read More
POLL PREVIEW: EDO STATE’S 2020 GUBERNATORIAL RACE cddadmin September 21, 2020 The Edo governorship election scheduled to hold on 19 September 2020, is one of seven off-season ele... Read More
FORUMS OF DEBATE?WHATSAPP AND THE GAMBIA’S POLITICAL TRANSITION cddadmin September 20, 2020 In The Gambia, WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter are directly, and indirectly, shaping politics. Even t... Read More
Shin Tsohon Shugaban Jam’iyyar APC Adams Oshiomhole Ya Zabi PDP a Zaben Gwamnan Edo? cddadmin September 20, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Angano wani hoto da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na z... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did Only APC Participate in Vote-Buying During Edo Governorship Poll? cddadmin September 20, 2020 CLAIMA tweet from PDP’s official twitter handle posted a video claiming that APC agents are buying... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did Security Operatives Take Over INEC Office in Edo? cddadmin September 20, 2020 You can send claims and messages to CDD for verification, messages can be sent via: +2349062910568. ... Read More
Did Former APC Chairman Adams Oshiomhole Vote for APC? cddadmin September 20, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A trending image claims the former Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (A... Read More
No Road Was Blown Away By Wind in Abia State On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 cddadmin September 20, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On September 8, 2020, a Twitter handle @Gen_Buhar tweeted an image with the cl... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Did Famous Northern Singer Ask Nigerians to Donate N1000 to Sing for Buhari? cddadmin September 20, 2020 Verdict: True! CLAIM: On Thursday, September 10, 2020, several Facebook posts spotted by CDD fact-ch... Read More
Shin Jami’an Tsaro Sun Mamaye Hedikwatar Hukumar Zabe a Jahar Edo? cddadmin September 19, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Labarin Yana Cike Da Rudani! Da misalign karfe 8:30 na safiyar yau Asabat, 19 ga wa... Read More
Shin Tsohon Shugaban Jam’iyyar APC Adams Oshiomole Ya Zabi PDP a Zaben Gwamnan Edo? cddadmin September 19, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Angano wani hoto da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na z... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Were Electoral Materials in Egor LGA, Hijacked, Moved to Play House Hotel? cddadmin September 19, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: Multiple twitter handles including the official twitter handle of the People... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Disregard Social Media Posts Announcing Results of Edo Governorship Election not From INEC cddadmin September 19, 2020 VERDICT: Misleading Posts CLAIM: A Facebook post that has been shared hundreds of times, reads, ‘... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Are CCTV Footages Showing Knife-wielding Man Attacking Woman from Kano? cddadmin September 18, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, September 14, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and D... Read More
Escalating Violence in Northern Nigeria cddadmin September 15, 2020 Nigeria has long faced varied security challenges that continue to threaten its peace and security. ... Read More
Sanannen Mawakin Nan DJ AB Yananan Araye! Admin Cdd September 4, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 30 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labaria n... Read More
CDD’s Human Rights Guidebook Admin Cdd September 4, 2020 In an attempt to address the needs of local human rights groups, this guidebook has been composed to... Read More
Shin Jami’a Bayero Ta Fitar Da Sanarwar Dakatar Da Dalibai Masu Son Shiga Jami’ar a Zangon Karatu Na Shekara ta 2020/2021? Admin Cdd September 3, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wata takarda dake dauke da gargadin dalibai masu neman shi... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Famous Northern Nigerian Singer DJ AB Not Dead Admin Cdd September 2, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Dev... Read More
How CDD’s ‘Sulhu Alheri Ne’ Programme Enlightens Borno Residents on Moral Etiquettes, Peace Admin Cdd September 2, 2020 In its effort to restore peace in the northeast region of Nigeria countless attacks from Boko Haram ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has Bayero University Kano Issued a Disclaimer on DE and UTME Screening? Admin Cdd September 1, 2020 Verdict: False CLAIM: A disclaimer spotted by fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developm... Read More
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Shin Gwamnan Kano Ya Cire Kwamishinan Kananan Hukumomi? Admin Cdd August 29, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 18 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance... Read More
Hukumar Lafiya Ta Duniya Bata Yada Sako Dangane Da Samuwar Maganin Cutar Corona Ba! Admin Cdd August 29, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar 20 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin na Cibiyar Bunk... Read More
Shin Mai Alfarnma Sarkin Musulmi Ya Bayyana Jagororin Arewa a Matasyin Marasa Tunani? Admin Cdd August 29, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Sarkin Musulmi Bai Fadi Hakan Ba! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Agustan shekar... Read More
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Shin Za’a Iya Anfani Da Katin Jebu Dan Yin Zabe a Zaben Gwamna Dake Tafe a Jahar Edo? Admin Cdd August 25, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 18 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance... Read More
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING August 22, 2020 Admin Cdd August 24, 2020 It is a fact that fake news spreads faster than the truth on social media all over the world. ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: No, WHO Did Not Send Message on COVID-19 Vaccine Admin Cdd August 23, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On August 20, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Kano Governor Ganduje Did Not Sack Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Admin Cdd August 23, 2020 VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On August 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development... Read More
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Mali’s 2020 Coup: How did we get here? Admin Cdd August 21, 2020 Mali has been facing a serious socio-political crisis that has threatened to tear the country apart ... Read More
DELTA DILEMMAS: Buhari and Nigeria’s South-South Zone Admin Cdd August 21, 2020 The oil-rich Niger Delta region has been a policy and political challenge to successive administrati... Read More
Shin Da Gaske Ne Idan Ka Saka Jarin Dubu Ashirin Da Biyar Take Zaka Samu Dubu Hamsin a Wani Tsari Na Yanar Gizo? Admin Cdd August 21, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 17 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu... Read More
Le CDD condamne le coup au Mali et appelle au rétablissement de l’ordre constitutionnel Admin Cdd August 20, 2020 Le Centre pour la démocratie et le développement (CDD) condamne sans réserve la prise de pouvoir ... Read More
CDD Condemns Mali Coup, Calls For Restoration of Constitutional Order Admin Cdd August 20, 2020 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) unequivocally condemns the unconstitutional takeover ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Can Fake Voters’ Card be used in Edo State Governorship Election? Admin Cdd August 20, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On August 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development... Read More
Hukumar Kula Da Ingancin Abinci da Magunguna Ta Amurka Bata Amince Da Hydroxychloroquine Dan Magance Cutar Corona Da Sauran Cututtuka Ba Admin Cdd August 20, 2020 Tushen Magana: Wani sako da ake cigaba da yadawa a dandalin WhatsApp ya bayyana cewa Hydroxychloroqu... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Can You Invest N25k and Get N50k Instantly Using winners Pay Investment Platform? Admin Cdd August 19, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, August 17, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Developm... Read More
Shin Rundunar Yan Sanda Ta Jahar Legas Ta Kara Kama Naira Marley? Admin Cdd August 19, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Eh Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 6 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, ... Read More
Shin An Nada Tsohon Sarkin Kano Sunusi Khalifan Shehu Tijjani Na Nahiyar Afirka? Admin Cdd August 19, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Hakan Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 10 ga watan Agustan shekara ... Read More
New Allegiances, Familiar Faces A Preview of Edo’s 2020 Gubernatorial Election Admin Cdd August 19, 2020 As Edo State voters prepare to head to the polls for the 19 September gubernatorial election, the Ce... Read More
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Capacity Building for Islamic Clerics (Ulaamas) North-East Nigeria Admin Cdd August 19, 2020 Ulaamas have a crucial role to play in promoting Sulhu by utilizing existing peace governance struct... Read More
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER ENDING AUGUST 16, 2020 Admin Cdd August 18, 2020 As the world is coming to terms with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and people adapting to the ... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has FG Dumped the National ID Card and Replaced it with Digital Identity? Admin Cdd August 18, 2020 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Thursday, August 13, 2020, multiple news sources published a cla... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Ta Maye Gurbin Katin Dan Kasa Da Wani Katin Na Daban? Admin Cdd August 18, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Hakan Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 13 ga watan Agustan shekar... Read More
WEST AFRICA SPEED NOTE ON ELECTIONS cddadmin August 17, 2020 MALI: THE INSTITUTION OF A NEW CONSTITUTIONAL COURT Following the recommendation of ECOWAS, a new Co... Read More
West Africa Speed Notes on Security cddadmin August 17, 2020 Recently in Burkina Faso, the government reported an attack on a cattle market in eastern Burkina Fa... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Is CBN Sending N85,000 COVID-19 Relief To Nigerians? Admin Cdd August 11, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, August 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Deve... Read More
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 9, 2020 Admin Cdd August 10, 2020 As the Centre for Democracy and Development continues to take steps to counter disinformation and mi... Read More
FACT-CHECK: Has Former Emir Sanusi Been Appointed Khalifa of Tijjaniyya in-Charge of Africa? Admin Cdd August 10, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, August 10, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Deve... Read More
Engage in issue-based campaigns, not violent activities – CDD to politicians Admin Cdd August 10, 2020 Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state, the Centre for Democracy and Developmen... Read More
Did Lagos Police Arrest Naira Marley? Admin Cdd August 7, 2020 VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Thursday, August 6, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and... Read More
#RevolutionNow Protest: Clampdown on peaceful protesters wrong – CDD Admin Cdd August 6, 2020 The Centre for Democracy and Development condemns the attacks on, and arrests of protesters affiliat... Read More
Shin Hydroxychloroquine Yana Maganin Cutar Corona? Admin Cdd August 6, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Babu Kwakwkwarar Hujja Da Ta Nuna Hakan! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 27 ga wata... Read More
FACT-CHECK: FDA Did Not Approve Hydroxychloroquine, Others for COVID-19 Treatment Admin Cdd August 5, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM A trending WhatsApp message claims that Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin and Zi... Read More
Kogi State: Post-Election Analysis of Disinformation Admin Cdd August 5, 2020 The Kogi state off-cycle elections were conducted on 16th November 2019. Twenty-four political parti... Read More
Transitional Justice Initiative in North-East Nigeria (A Training Manual) Admin Cdd August 5, 2020 Restoring peace and rebuilding the communities ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency must include a j... Read More
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NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 2020 Admin Cdd August 3, 2020 According to the Nigerian Electricity System Operator on July 16, 2020, nine of the country’s 27 p... Read More
Gwamnatin Tarayya Bata Bada Umarnin Bude Dukkan Makarantun Sakandare a fadin Kasa Baki Daya Ba Admin Cdd August 1, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar 27 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, zauruka da shafukan yanar gizo da yawa sun... Read More
Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Gana Da Shugabannin Kananan Hukumomi Biyar Na Jahar Katsina Game Da Rashin Tsaro? Admin Cdd August 1, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 28 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, ... Read More
CSOs need to be more engaging – CDD Director Idayat Hassan Admin Cdd July 31, 2020 The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Idayat Hassan, has called on civil s... Read More
FACT CHECK: Did President Buhari Meet 5 Katsina LGA Chairmen Over Insecurity? Admin Cdd July 29, 2020 Verdict: False Claim: On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fac... Read More
FACT CHECK: Does Hydroxychloroquine Cure COVID-19? Admin Cdd July 29, 2020 VERDICT: No Sufficient Evidence to Shows It Does Since Monday, July 27, a video of a United States o... Read More
Raymond Abbas Da Akafi Sani Da Suna Hushpuppi Yana Cigaba da Zama a Gidan Yari a Kasar Amurka Admin Cdd July 29, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 22 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari na... Read More
FACT CHECK: FG Did Not Order Resumption of All Secondary Schools Admin Cdd July 28, 2020 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, July 27, 2020, several blogs and online platforms publish... Read More
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 2020. Admin Cdd July 27, 2020 Four months after the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the first case of Coronav... Read More
FACT CHECK: Raymond ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas Not Released from US! Admin Cdd July 26, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) sp... Read More
Shin Shugaba Buhari Ne Yafi Kowane Shugaban Kasa Yawan Mabiya a Shafin Twitter a Nahiyar Afrika? Admin Cdd July 25, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Ba Gaskiya Bane Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 22 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, k... Read More
Elections, Democracy and COVID-19 in West Africa cddadmin July 23, 2020 Based on its analysis of elections conducted so far in West Africa during the current pandemic, the ... Read More
Call for Website Developer: Countering Disinformation and Misinformation Project Admin Cdd July 23, 2020 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications from a website developer for ... Read More
FACT CHECK: Is Buhari the Most Followed African Leader on Twitter? Admin Cdd July 23, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported t... Read More
FACT CHECK: Have Apple, Google Silently Installed COVID-19 Tracking App on Your Phone? Admin Cdd July 23, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: Many users of smartphones across Nigeria have been raising concerns with the c... Read More
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: DEVELOPMENT OF RADIO DRAMA SERIES AND COMEDY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE Admin Cdd July 23, 2020 Strengthening Citizens’ Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project Primary ... Read More
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: REDESIGNING OF UPRIGHT4NIGERIA WEBSITE Admin Cdd July 23, 2020 Strengthening Citizen’s Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project Introduc... Read More
FACT CHECK: No Money Belonging to Magu Was Found in Ikoyi Cemetery Admin Cdd July 21, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: Since Monday, July 13 2020, several online blogs in Nigeria have consistently ... Read More
NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 17, 2020 Admin Cdd July 21, 2020 Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo state, eleven (11) governorship aspirants of the All Prog... Read More
NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 10 Admin Cdd July 21, 2020 On the 5th of July 2020, the Nigerian Army released a statement that the troops of Operation Lafiya ... Read More
FACT CHECK: Did NCDC Say No State Reported New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours? Admin Cdd July 20, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Saturday, July 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centr... Read More
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 13 – JULY 19, 2020 Admin Cdd July 20, 2020 In the past week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has countered some disinformation s... Read More
FACT CHECK: Did the FG Agree to Pay Private School Teacher’s Salary owed During the Lockdown? Admin Cdd July 19, 2020 VERDICT: True On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, several online platforms reported that the Federal Governm... Read More
FACT CHECK: Has FG asked Nigerians to visit NDE offices for Empowerment Exercise? Admin Cdd July 19, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: Since Friday, July 17, 2020, a WhatsApp message asking young Niger... Read More
Did President Donald Trump Tweet About Wearing A Face Mask? Admin Cdd July 17, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, July 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democrac... Read More
Dans un nouveau rapport, le CDD recommande la restitution et des soutiens psychosociaux aux victimes de violations des droits de l’homme en Gambie Admin Cdd July 15, 2020 Le Centre pour la démocratie et le développement (CDD) a recommandé la restitution aux victimes d... Read More
Shin Da Gaske Ne Za’a Gudanar Da Jarabawa Ta Hanyar Yanar Gizo Ga Wadanda Suka Shiga Tsarin N-Power Agro? Admin Cdd July 15, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 9 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, masu ta... Read More
Babu Wani Magani da Hukumar Kula Da Ingaancin Abinci da Magunguna ta Kasa NAFDAC ta Amince Dashi a Matasyin Maganin Cutar Corona Admin Cdd July 15, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar 11 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, wassu zauruka da yawa na yanar gizo a Naje... Read More
Newsletter for the Week of July 6 to July 12, 2020 Admin Cdd July 13, 2020 The past week has seen a trend of false claims across Nigeria, shifting from major issues around the... Read More
West African CSOs Urge ECOWAS To Prioritise Its Intervention in Mali Admin Cdd July 13, 2020 Abuja July 13, 2020 West African CSOs Urge ECOWAS To Prioritise Its Intervention in Mali Following t... Read More
Les OSC d’Afrique de l’Ouest demandent à la CEDEAO de prioriser son processus d’intervention au Mali Admin Cdd July 13, 2020 Abuja 13 Juillet 2020 Les OSC d’Afrique de l’Ouest demandent à la CEDEAO de prioriser s... Read More
FACT CHECK: NAFDAC Did not Approve Herbal Drug for COVID-19 Prevention, Treatment Admin Cdd July 12, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM On July 11 2020, several news blogs in Nigeria reported a claim that the Nation... Read More
Situation Analysis For Togo Admin Cdd July 12, 2020 The Republic of Togo has a complex political history marked by harrowing democratic transitions. The... Read More
Are N-agro Applicants Scheduled to Take 15mins E-Test Via an Email Link? Admin Cdd July 10, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, July 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and ... Read More
FACT CHECK: Did 50 Nigerian Lawmakers Test Positive for COVID-19? Admin Cdd July 10, 2020 VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, several news blogs in Nigeria reported a claim th... Read More
Shin Wassu Kwararru a Najeriya Sun Gano Maganin Cutar Corona? Admin Cdd July 9, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Hakan Bai Tabbata Ba! Tushen Magana: A satin da ya gabata majiyoyi da yawa musamman... Read More
Shin Kanfanonin Apple da Google Sun Samar Manhajar Da Zata Bi Diddigin Cutar Corona a Asirce a Wayoyin Mutane? Admin Cdd July 9, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Labari ne na bogi! Tushen Magana: Mutane da yawa a Najeriya dake anfani da manyan w... Read More
Our Analysis For This Week, July 4, 2020 Admin Cdd July 7, 2020 Economy Declining demand for oilfield services poses a threat to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry Gl... Read More
COVID-19 In West Africa: Responses And Impacts cddadmin July 7, 2020 As of 26 June, more than 65,000 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the 15 countries which c... Read More
Shin ankama ma’aiktan hukumar dakile yaduwar cututtuka ta kasa NCDC suna masha’a? Admin Cdd July 6, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 1 ga watan Yulin da muke ciki ne masu tantan... Read More
NCDC Bata Zargi Matasan Najeriya da Yada Cutar Corona a Najeriya Ba Admin Cdd July 6, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar 3 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, mafiya yawan kafafen yada labarai sun walla... Read More
CORONAVIRUS DISINFORMATION IN NIGERIA: FACTS FOR THE WEEK JUNE 29 to JULY 5, 2020 Admin Cdd July 6, 2020 As the world grapples with the spread of the novel coronavirus, disinformation and misinformation ar... Read More
Shin Gwamna Yahaya Bello Yace Cutar Corona Karya Ne Kuma Ana Anfani da Itane Kawai Dan Jefa Fargaba a Zukatan Mutane? Admin Cdd July 4, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! A ranar 30 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labar... Read More
FACT CHECK: Were 2 NCDC Isolation Centre Staff Caught on CCTV Engaging in Sexual Activity? Admin Cdd July 3, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On June 1st 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Developm... Read More
FACT CHECK: NCDC Did Not Blame Youths for the Rapid Spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria Admin Cdd July 3, 2020 CLAIM: On Friday, July 3, 2020, several online newspapers and blogs published a report claimin... Read More
FACT CHECK: Did Governor Yahaya Bello Say COVID-19 Is Not Real? Admin Cdd July 3, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM: On June 30, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre fo... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Jahar Oyo Ta Bayyana Cigaba Da Karatu Ga Daliban Aji Shida Da Aji Uku Na Makarantun Sakandaren Jahar? Admin Cdd June 27, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tant... Read More
Shin Hukumar Lafiya ta Duniya (WHO) Tace Ba’a Iya Daukar Cutar Corona Daga Masu Dauke da Cutar da Alamun Cutar Basu Bayyana Ajikinsu Ba? Admin Cdd June 27, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: WHO Bata Fadi Haka Ba! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 16 ga watan Yuni, shekara ta ... Read More
Fake News Website Developer – Call for Application Admin Cdd June 27, 2020 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications for a website developer for C... Read More
We shouldn’t focus on COVID-19 but what made the pandemic look bad – CSOs Admin Cdd June 27, 2020 A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for a better approach in handling various ... Read More
Have Nigerian Scientists Discovered Vaccine for COVID-19? Admin Cdd June 25, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: In the past week, several Nigeria media platforms published reports that... Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK OF June 15 TO JUNE 21, 2020 Admin Cdd June 22, 2020 As Nigeria continues to experience an uptick in the cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across states of... Read More
Did Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Mukwege Resign Over Directive to Declare all Illness Coronavirus? Admin Cdd June 20, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: Several online sources, including a Nigerian Facebook page, NEWS, s... Read More
Warware Labarin Bogi Da CDD ta Aiwatar na daga 8 Yuni zuwa 14 Ga Watan Yuni Shekara na 2020 Admin Cdd June 18, 2020 Shahararren Dan Wasan Kwaikwayo Olu Jacobs Bai Mutu Ba Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Yunin shek... Read More
Did WHO Say COVID-19 Is Not Transmissible By An Asymptomatic Patient? Admin Cdd June 17, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Develo... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya Tana Bada Tallafin Naira 30,000 Ga Yan Najeriya? Admin Cdd June 16, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 14 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020 Cibiyar Bunkasa ... Read More
Did Benue Lawmaker Donate ‘Goat Ropes’ to His Constituents? Admin Cdd June 16, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Sunday, June 14, 2020, Agba Jalingo, freelance journal... Read More
Did Oyo Government announce Resumption of School Activities For JSS 3 And SS3 Students? Admin Cdd June 16, 2020 VERDICT: True CLAIM: On June 15, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CD... Read More
WhatsApp and Everyday Life in West Africa – Call for Contributors Admin Cdd June 16, 2020 We are looking for contributions for an edited book volume tentatively titled, ‘WhatsApp and Every... Read More
Is Federal Government Distributing 30,000 Relief Funds to Nigerians? Admin Cdd June 14, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: The Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Sunday, June 14, 2020, sight... Read More
Warwarewa labaran bogi da CDD ta aiwatar daga 31 a watan mayu zuwa 7 ga watan yuni shekara ta 2020 Admin Cdd June 14, 2020 Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Kori Hafsoshin Rundunonin Tsaron Najeriya? Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen ... Read More
Shahararren Dan Wasan Kwaikwayo Olu Jacobs Bai Mutu Ba Admin Cdd June 14, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020 majiyoyi da yawa na yanar gizo sun bada lab... Read More
COVID-19: We Must Work Together To Fight ‘Fake News’ – NCDC Admin Cdd June 12, 2020 Following the proliferation of disinformation in Nigeria’s ecosystem, an epidemiologist at the... Read More
Buhari’s Corruption Fight: A Five Year Assessment cddadmin June 12, 2020 As President Muhammadu Buhari enters his sixth year in office, fighting corruption remains one of hi... Read More
Beware of Death Rumours online: Is Nollywood Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Dead? Admin Cdd June 11, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On June 10, 2020, multiple online sources claimed that Nigerian actor Olu Jaco... Read More
Edo/Ondo: We’ll not make declarations where elections are disrupted – INEC chairman talks tough Admin Cdd June 10, 2020 If you don’t behave yourself during elections, we’ll go by the law – INEC Chairman goes tough ... Read More
COVID-19: Road to sustainable elections in Africa Admin Cdd June 9, 2020 In an event which promises to be engaging and worthwhile, the Centre for Democracy and Development (... Read More
Shin Majalisar Dinkin Duniya Na Shirin Kirikirar Sabuwar Kasa Daga Kasashen Najeriya Da Kamaru? Admin Cdd June 9, 2020 Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Majiyoyi da yawa sun wallafa rahotonnin dake cewa Majalisa... Read More
Labarin da aka Wallafa Cewa Shugaba Buhari Yayiwa Tsohuwa Yar Shekaru 70 Fyade A Shekarun Baya Karya Ne! Admin Cdd June 9, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Labara, 3 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na... Read More
Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Kori Hafsoshin Rundunonin Tsaron Najeriya? Admin Cdd June 9, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma’a, 29 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, jarid... Read More
There is no video of 70-year Woman Accusing Buhari of Rape; It’s Clickbait Admin Cdd June 8, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CD... Read More
Is UN Creating New Country From Nigeria and Cameroon? Admin Cdd June 7, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: Several sources online have published reports claiming th... Read More
Did President Buhari Sack Security Chiefs? Admin Cdd June 5, 2020 Verdict: False CLAIM: On Friday, May 29, 2020, Daily Mail Online published a report claiming that Pr... Read More
Shin Hukumar Lafiya Ta Duniya Ta Amince Da Maganin Cutar Corona Da Kasar Madagascar Ta Samar? Admin Cdd June 5, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: A ranar 27 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sa... Read More
Shin NCDC Tana Bada Tallafin Kudi Ga Yan Najeriya? Admin Cdd June 5, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi 17 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tanta... Read More
Cutar Corona: Shin Katafaren Wajen Killace Masu Dauke da Cutar Corona Na Kano Ya Fara Aiki? Admin Cdd June 5, 2020 Gaskiyar Maga: Bai Fara Aiki Ba. Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 23 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020 wani... Read More
Shin Gwamnatin Tarayya ta Fitar da Jadawalin Sassauta Dokar Zama a Gida? Admin Cdd June 5, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wani sako da aka yada manhajar WhatsApp da ya bayyana gund... Read More
Fluctuating Fortunes: A 5 Year Assessment Of The Buhari Administration cddadmin June 2, 2020 n assumption of office in May 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari inheritedan economy experiencing a de... Read More
CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER MAY 30, 2020 Admin Cdd June 1, 2020 Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked some misinformation and disin... Read More
COVID-19 Has Exposed Real State of Africa’s Economic structures – Comrades Speak as they Honour Tajudeen, Momoh Admin Cdd June 1, 2020 On Saturday, May 30, friends, associates and labour comrades virtually gathered to honour Tajudeen A... Read More
Is Trending WhatsApp Message on FG’s Roadmap on Easing of Lockdown from Nigeria? Admin Cdd May 30, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast claiming to be the Federal Government’s roadmap for... Read More
Has WHO ‘Finally’ Approved Madagascar’s COVID-19 Organics? Admin Cdd May 30, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM: On May 27, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democ... Read More
COVID-19: Is Kano’s Mega Isolation Centre operational? Admin Cdd May 30, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, May 23, 2020, a video made by an unidentified individual circ... Read More
COVID-19: People Who Look Like They’re Not Poor Also Need Support – Experts Tell Nigerian Government Admin Cdd May 30, 2020 Considering the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and its lockdown on citizens, the Federal and Sta... Read More
Five Year Assessment Outlines Achievements And Shortcomings of President’s Anti-Corruption Drive (CDD Press Statement) Admin Cdd May 28, 2020 Frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released its ... Read More
CDD Call for Fellowship Applications Admin Cdd May 28, 2020 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is now accepting fellowship applications for 2021-202... Read More
CORONAVIRUS DISINFORMTION NEWSLETTER MAY 23, 2020 Admin Cdd May 25, 2020 Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked many misinformation and disin... Read More
COVID-19: Nigeria needs epidemic response plan, social protection policy for IDPs – Expert Admin Cdd May 25, 2020 Following the need to address the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic across the globe, experts in Ni... Read More
Farfesa Ibrahim Gambari Baiyi Murabus Daga Kujerar Sa Ta Shugaban Ma’aikatan Fadar Shugaban Kasa Ba Admin Cdd May 23, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 19 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, dayawa daga cikin kafafen yada lab... Read More
COVID-19 Lockdown: Did FG Announce Plan To Take Legal Action Against 3 States? Admin Cdd May 23, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, May 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and ... Read More
Professor Gambari did not resign his position as President Buhari’s New Chief of Staff Admin Cdd May 21, 2020 VERDICT: Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, multiple online sources published a ... Read More
Shin NCDC Tana Bada Tallafin Kudi Ga Yan Najeriya? Admin Cdd May 21, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi 17 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tanta... Read More
Did President of Madagascar accuse WHO of offering $20 Million Bribe? Admin Cdd May 20, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: In a sensational report, various blogs have reported that the President o... Read More
Is COVID-19 Same with Malaria? Admin Cdd May 20, 2020 CLAIM: There have been various claims that the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the same as mala... Read More
NCDC Is Not Distributing COVID-19 Relief Funds To Nigerians Admin Cdd May 19, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, May 17, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and De... Read More
COVID-19 Lockdown: Police Should Consider Rubber Bullets, Pepper Spray – NHRC Boss X-rays Abuse of Citizens’ Rights Admin Cdd May 19, 2020 The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has called for ... Read More
WEEKLY FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING 15TH MAY 2020 Admin Cdd May 18, 2020 Fact matters because falsehood can lead to various undesirable consequences in any society. This is ... Read More
Did FBI arrest Bill Gates for biological terrorism? Admin Cdd May 17, 2020 VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the head... Read More
Does Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have a Center for Global Human Population Reduction? Admin Cdd May 14, 2020 VERDICT: False An image which has gone viral on WhatsApp claims that the Bill and Melinda Gates Fou... Read More
Kano State Government Did Not Relax Lockdown for One Week Admin Cdd May 13, 2020 CLAIM At 11 pm on Monday, May 11, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (C... Read More
Gwamnan Sokoto Bai Mutu Ba Admin Cdd May 13, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar 11 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, wani zauren yanar gizo ya wallafa wani lab... Read More
Faifan Bidiyo da aka Yada a Yanar Gizo Dake Nuna Dandazon Mutane Yayin Jana’izar Marigayi Sarkin Rano Bidiyo Ne Bogi! Admin Cdd May 13, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabar, 2 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na... Read More
There is no coronavirus in Nigeria – US-based nurse speaks Admin Cdd May 12, 2020 CLAIM: One of Nigerian news platform, legit.ng on May 6, 2020, published an article on a U... Read More
It is misleading, Sokoto State Governor not Dead Admin Cdd May 11, 2020 VERDICT: Misleading headline, Picture CLAIM: On May 11, 2020, an online blog published a breaking n... Read More
Gwamnatin Tarayya Bata Sanar Da 1 Ga Watan Yunin Shekara Ta 2020 ba Matasayin Ranar Komawa Makaranta Fadin Kasa Admin Cdd May 11, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar 7 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiy... Read More
FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 9TH 2020 Admin Cdd May 11, 2020 As most people try to adhere to medical guidance to prevent and mitigate the pandemic, the continued... Read More
Cutar COVID-19: Gidan Gyaran Hali na Kasa Reshen Jahar Kano Bai Sanar Da Cewa Zai Sake Fursononi Ba. Admin Cdd May 11, 2020 Tushen Magana: Masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato CDD ... Read More
FG Did Not Announce June 1, 2020, as Resumption Date for All Schools Admin Cdd May 9, 2020 CLAIM: On April 7, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted rep... Read More
Viral Video Showing Crowded Emir of Rano’s Funeral Is Fake! Admin Cdd May 9, 2020 CLAIM On Saturday, May 2, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spot... Read More
CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: False Claims to Ignore for week ending May 2, 2020 Admin Cdd May 8, 2020 In the past week, we have continued to explore the trending narratives that have emerged from the di... Read More
Host a virtual, physical public hearing on Infectious Bill – CSOs tell House of Reps Admin Cdd May 8, 2020 A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has called on lawmakers of the House of Repres... Read More
CORONAVIRUS MISINFORMATION: Unpacking Trump’s claims on disinfectant and ultraviolet light Admin Cdd May 6, 2020 On April 23, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump, in a press briefing at the White House, made two ala... Read More
Five things to do to spot fake news on Coronavirus Admin Cdd May 6, 2020 Nigeria is awash with different kinds of articles on the coronavirus, all purporting to state fact. ... Read More
COVID-19: Kano Correctional Service Never Announced Readiness to Release Inmates Admin Cdd May 5, 2020 CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Saturday, May 2, 2020, spo... Read More
STATEMENT BY CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ON THE PROPOSED CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Admin Cdd May 4, 2020 On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the National Assembly resumed legislative activities after one month of ... Read More
Unpacking Falsehoods: COVID-19 and responses in Kano State cddadmin May 2, 2020 The escalation in the situation in Kano has come as a shock. Reports of a spike in deaths coincided ... Read More
Gwamnatin Jahar Legas Bata Wallafa Sunayen Asibitocin Da Masu Dauke Da Cutar Corona Suka Ziyar Ta Ba Admin Cdd May 2, 2020 Tushen Magana: Masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokarardiyya Da Cigaba (CDD) a ... Read More
Cutar Corona: Ma’aikatar Ilimi Ta Kasa Bata Ce Sai Watan Nuwanba 2020 Za’a Bude Makarantu Ba Admin Cdd May 2, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar 22 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibi... Read More
Injiniya Mace Ta Farko A Najeriya Ba Tace Gwamnati Tana Boye Gaskiya Game Da Cutar Corona Ba Admin Cdd May 2, 2020 Tushen Magana: Wani saki dake cigaba da yaduwa a manhajar WhatsApp ya kalubalanci gwamnatin tarayyar... Read More
Nigeria’s First Female Engineer Never said FG is Hiding Facts About COVID-19 from Citizens Admin Cdd May 1, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: A widely circulated WhatsApp broadcast has accused the Nigerian government of,... Read More
CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: False Claims to Ignore Admin Cdd April 28, 2020 Two months down the confirmation of the index Coronavirus case in Nigeria, the social media has been... Read More
Kano Recorded 4 Not 74 New Cases of COVID-19 on April 25, 2020 Admin Cdd April 26, 2020 CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted numerous online repor... Read More
200 People Were Not Buried in a Single Cemetery in Kano on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Admin Cdd April 26, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: A 30 seconds Hausa video posted by Kelsoblog9ja on Facebook on April... Read More
COVID-19: Ministry of Education Never Said Schools Will Reopen in November 2020 Admin Cdd April 25, 2020 CLAIM: On April 22, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a ... Read More
Lagos Government Never Released List of Private Hospitals Exposed to COVID-19 Cases Admin Cdd April 25, 2020 CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, April 23, spotte... Read More
COVID-19 in Africa: Pandemics and Past Glories in Nigeria Admin Cdd April 23, 2020 By Alhassan Ibrahim In July of 2014, right in the midst of the West African Ebola outbreak, a Liberi... Read More
CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: Viral stories, scams and false claims to ignore Admin Cdd April 23, 2020 The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the shutdown of borders, city-wide lockdowns, restric... Read More
COVID-19: Widespread ‘FG’s Relief Collation Form’ is a Scam Admin Cdd April 21, 2020 CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Monday, April 20, 2020, received several Wh... Read More
Shugaba Buhari Bai Nada Wanda Zai Maye Gurbin Marigayi Abba Kyari Ba Admin Cdd April 20, 2020 Tushe Magana: Wani labari da wata jarida da ake wallafawa a yanar gizo mai suna National Daily Newsp... Read More
Sheikh Gumi Bai Shawarci Shugaba Buhari Cewa Ya Nada Tsohon Sarkin Kano Sunusi Amatsayin Shugaban Ma’aikatan Fadarsa Ba Admin Cdd April 20, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 19 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari n... Read More
DISTRIBUTION OF COVID-19 RELIEF MATERIALS IN KADUNA STATE: HIGHLIGHTING ISSUES AT STAKE Admin Cdd April 20, 2020 A new report released by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) today has said that the dist... Read More
Buhari is yet to appoint new Chief of Staff Admin Cdd April 20, 2020 Claim: an online newspaper National Daily Newspaper on Saturday 18th April 2020 reported on both her... Read More
Sheikh Gumi Never Advised Buhari to Appoint Former Emir Sanusi as Chief of Staff Admin Cdd April 20, 2020 Claim: On Sunday, April 19, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted ... Read More
Cutar COVID-19: Tsohon Shugaban Kasa Obasanjo Bai Bada Kyautar Naira Dubu Biyar (N5,000) Ga Kowane Dan Najeriya Ba. Admin Cdd April 18, 2020 Tushen Magana: Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato (CDD) ta gano wani bayani da aka wallafa... Read More
Babu Daya Daga Cikin Likitocin Kasar China Da Suka Zo Dake Dauke Da Cutar Corona Admin Cdd April 17, 2020 Tushen Magana: wani labari da aka dauki hoton sa da kuma aka wallafa a shafin Twitter a wani dandali... Read More
COVID-19: No, Former President Obasanjo never sent N5,000 to all Nigerians Admin Cdd April 17, 2020 Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has sighted a post by a blog cl... Read More
CORONAVIRUS FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING April 12, 2020 Admin Cdd April 17, 2020 As Nigeria continues to battle the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centre for Democracy and Dev... Read More
COVID-19: None of the Chinese Doctors in Nigeria tested positive Admin Cdd April 17, 2020 CLAIM: A screenshot of a tweet by Citizen of Nigeria (@FRNcitizen) has been circulating on WhatsApp ... Read More
Babu Mai Dauke Da Cutar Corona a Asibitin FMC Azare Admin Cdd April 17, 2020 Jita-jitar da ake yadawa: Akwai wani labari na bogi da ake yadawa musamman ta manhajar WhatsApp dake... Read More
Guinea Constitution Referendum: West African Civil Society group condemns malicious move to institutionalise sit-tight syndrome (Press Release) Admin Cdd April 17, 2020 We the under-listed West African Civil Society Organisations have been following with keen interest ... Read More
Tackling COVID-19: The need for a Nigerian response Admin Cdd April 15, 2020 The coronavirus is a human tragedy that is now affecting over a million people around the globe. The... Read More
LA VOIX DU MÉCONTENTEMENT: Médias, élections et délimitation des mandats constitutionnels Admin Cdd April 15, 2020 Le présent numéro de West Africa Insight est consacré aux prochaines élections au Burkina Faso, ... Read More
Driving Division? Disinformation and the new media landscape in Nigeria Admin Cdd April 15, 2020 April 15, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria The volume of disinformation now circulating in Nigeria is unprecedent... Read More
PRESS RELEASE ON TAXATION OF WOMEN IN NIGERIA’S INFORMAL SECTOR Admin Cdd April 15, 2020 April 14, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria In line with the agenda for the reform of tax rules aimed at realising... Read More
Cutar COVID-19: NCDC Bata Kashe Naira Biliya Daya Ba Dan Wayar Da Kan Yan Najeriya Ta Hanya Gajeran Sakon Waya (SMS) Admin Cdd April 13, 2020 Jita-Jitar Da Ake Yadawa: a ranar 8 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020, Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya... Read More
Finance Minister Did Not Say Nigeria Lost N700 Billion in AGF’s Office Fire Admin Cdd April 11, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, a section of the Treasury House, Office of the Ac... Read More
Hukumar Tsaron Farin Kaya ta SSS Bata Kama Fasto Chris Ba Game Da Furucin Sa Akan 5G Admin Cdd April 10, 2020 Tushen Magana: A ranar 8 ga wata Maris din shekara ta 2020 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba w... Read More
COVID-19: NCDC Did Not spend N1billion on SMS to Educate Nigerians Admin Cdd April 9, 2020 CLAIM: On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot of a ne... Read More
5G network/ COVID-19: SSS never arrested Pastor Chris Admin Cdd April 9, 2020 CLAIM: On March 8 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted multiple posts shared... Read More
No COVID-19 case was found in Kano Admin Cdd April 8, 2020 CLAIM: On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a thirteen (13... Read More
Lai Mohammed Never Said “No Nigerian is Hungry” Admin Cdd April 8, 2020 CLAIM: On March 4, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a news story on Oper... Read More
WOMEN’S WORK AND TAXATION IN THE INFORMAL ECONOMY: Issues in Urban Governance in Nigeria Admin Cdd April 8, 2020 Taxation is fundamental to planning for citizen-centred development. However, the informal sector in... Read More
Minista Sadiya Farouk Bata Ce Yan Arewacin Najeriya Masu Karamin Karfi Ne Kawai Zasu Samu Tallafin Gemanitin Tarayya Ba Admin Cdd April 8, 2020 Jita-Jitar Da Ake Yadawa: Wani sako da ake yadawa ta shafin Instagram yace Ministan Bada Dauki da Ji... Read More
5G Bashi Da Alaka Da Cutar Coronavirus Admin Cdd April 7, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Binciken da CDD ta gudanar ya gano cewa wannan jita-jitar da ake yadawa cewa 5G yan... Read More
5G Network not connected to Coronavirus pandemic Admin Cdd April 5, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the world, fact-checkers at the Cen... Read More
Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Sallami Abba Kyari Daga Aiki? Admin Cdd April 3, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Jita-jiatr da ake yadawa cewa Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari &n... Read More
Shan Fitsarin Rakumi da Lemon Tsami Baya Maganin Cutar Corona Admin Cdd April 3, 2020 Tushen Maganar: akwai wani labari na bogi da aka wallafa a shafin sada zumunta na zamani wato Facebo... Read More
Minister Sadiya Farouk Never Said Only Poor Northerners Will Receive FG Support Admin Cdd April 3, 2020 Verdict: False CLAIM: An Instagram post claims that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Far... Read More
Did TV Show ‘My Secret Terrius’ Predict Coronavirus Pandemic? Admin Cdd April 3, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: As Nigeria steps up its efforts in preventing the outbreak of Coronavirus (COV... Read More
COVID-19: Atiku is not Giving Nigerians N10K Weekly to Stay at Home Admin Cdd April 3, 2020 CLAIM: On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) r... Read More
Does Frequent Use of Hand Sanitizer Cause Trypophobia? Admin Cdd April 3, 2020 Verdict: False. Claim: A claim on WhatsApp has warned that the frequent use of hand sanitizers could... Read More
COVID-19: Yes, message calling for reports on human rights abuse by security officials from NHRC Admin Cdd April 2, 2020 VERDICT: TRUE CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Fact-checkers are in possession ... Read More
Can camel’s urine, lime cure Coronavirus? Admin Cdd April 2, 2020 Verdict: False Claim: A post on Facebook on Tuesday, March 30, 2020, suggests that a blend of camel&... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Admin Cdd April 1, 2020 FAQ on Coronavirus, adapted from World Health Organisation Q: What is a coronavirus? A: Coronaviruse... Read More
Did President Muhammadu Buhari Sack his Chief of Staff Abba Kyari? Admin Cdd March 31, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On March 31, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development s... Read More
Coronavirus: Aisha Buhari Never Ordered Burning of Abba Kyari’s Office Admin Cdd March 31, 2020 Verdict: False CLAIM:A 4:17 minutes video released in Hausa by Gido24 TV on YouT... Read More
Shin Turiri Dake Fitowa Bayan An Dafa Lemon Tsami da Uda da Uziza Yana Maganin Cutar Coronavirus? Admin Cdd March 29, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Hakan Bai Tabbata Ba. Ga abinda wani bangare na wata jita-jita da ake yadawa yake c... Read More
Shin Da Gaske Ne Gwamnatin Najeriya Ta Shirya Biyan Kowane Dan Najeriya Alawus Din N8500 A Duk Sati? Admin Cdd March 29, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Wani sako dake cigaba da yaduwa a WhatsApp da Twitter yay... Read More
Coronavirus: Is Nigerian government planning to pay citizens N8,500 per week? Admin Cdd March 28, 2020 Verdict: False CLAIM: A viral message being shared among Nigerians on WhatsApp and Twitter cla... Read More
COVID-19: The dual threat of a virus and a fake news epidemic – Idayat Hassan Admin Cdd March 27, 2020 The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is happening at a time when sorting facts from fiction ha... Read More
Farfesa Haruna Nggada Bai Shawarci Yan Najeriya Dasu Sha Ruwan Zafi ko Su Shiga Rana Ba Dan Maganin Cutar Coronavirus. Admin Cdd March 27, 2020 Gaskiyar Magana: Jita-Jitar Da Take Yawo Musamman Kafafen Zamunta Na Zamani Irinsu Facebook, Twitter... Read More
#COVID19: UNIMAID Lecturer Never advised Nigerians to Drink Hot Water, Stay Under the Sun Admin Cdd March 26, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE On March 26, 2020, fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) sp... Read More
Tantancewar Da CDD Ta Aiwatar Admin Cdd March 26, 2020 Wani Takaitaccen Video Da Akayi Ta Yadawa a Shafin Sada Zumunta Na Twitter Da Ake Cigaba Da Yadawa a... Read More
No COVID-19 Passenger Arrived Kano Airport from Lagos on Air Peace Admin Cdd March 25, 2020 A trending short Video on Twitter that is being shared on Facebook and WhatsApp claimed the Kano bou... Read More
There is no cure for Coronavirus Admin Cdd March 24, 2020 Claim: A Facebook post, which is now being shared on WhatsApp has claimed that the United States of ... Read More
Nigeria’s Ministry of Health Never Announced Plan To Spray Chemicals At Midnight Admin Cdd March 21, 2020 A message which has gone viral on WhatsApp is warning recipients to stay indoors at night and lock u... Read More
Smoking Marijuana does not prevent Coronavirus Admin Cdd March 21, 2020 A trending image being shared on WhatsApp and other online platforms since March 17, 2020 claims Jam... Read More
OPEN LETTER TO GUINEAN CITIZENS Admin Cdd March 20, 2020 Something significant has been happening in Guinea, the people have decided that there must be polit... Read More
LETTRE OUVERTE AUX CITOYENS GUINÉENS Admin Cdd March 20, 2020 Quelque chose d’important se passe en Guinée ! Les citoyens ont décidé qu’il faut un ... Read More
Cadre de Concertation et d’Actions Citoyennes (CCAC/SCI). Admin Cdd March 20, 2020 Nous, organisations de la société civile regroupées au sein du Cadre de Concertation et d’Actio... Read More
Are Nigerians being asked to pay 1.2 million Naira for Coronavirus Testing? Admin Cdd March 19, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: A viral tweet by a Twitter user @coolfrancess on March 17th, 2020 alleged that... Read More
CSOs and Others Honour Bjorn Beckman in Abuja Admin Cdd March 18, 2020 Civil Society Organisations, academics, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Many well-wishers gathered... Read More
Did UNICEF release guideline that Coronavirus can be killed by heat? Admin Cdd March 18, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a viral mess... Read More
Can Dettol Kill the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19? Admin Cdd March 18, 2020 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: A viral message on WhatsApp, which originated from Facebook has been tren... Read More
Grassroot pressure: The way forward to fighting corruption in Nigeria Admin Cdd March 13, 2020 To encourage grassroot gatekeeping against corrupt practices in various communities in Nigeria, the ... Read More
CDD Contributes to Anti-Corrupt Efforts through the Office of Auditor-General of the Federation Admin Cdd March 13, 2020 The Centre for Development and Development (CDD), to contribute to the increasing efficiency and eff... Read More
Bjorn Beckman, 1938-2019: A Life of Struggle and Friendship Admin Cdd March 11, 2020 Jibrin Ibrahim, Abuja, 12th March 2020 Today, we are gathered to celebrate a very good friend, mento... Read More
CDD reels out alternatives to Senate’s Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019 Admin Cdd March 9, 2020 As expectations continue to heighten over the public hearing on “The Protection from Internet Fals... Read More
Memorandum on Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019 (SB 132) to The National Assembly Admin Cdd March 9, 2020 The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill, 2019 (SB 132), passed the second readi... Read More
As we push for change, we must celebrate Progress Admin Cdd March 8, 2020 The 2020 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme – “I am generation equality: Realising wome... Read More
CDD Trains Anti-Corruption Agencies on Media and Strategic Communications Admin Cdd March 4, 2020 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) engaged the International Press Center (IPC) on Tuesd... Read More
NYSC NEVER USED FEBRUARY ALLAWEE TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS Admin Cdd March 3, 2020 CLAIM: Fact Checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp trending s... Read More
Did the Driver of the Italian with Confirmed Coronavirus threaten to spread the virus? Admin Cdd March 3, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 28, 2020, Fact Checkers at CDD spotted a news story on AIT N... Read More
Is Nigerian Government Monitoring Citizens’ Phone and all Social Media Conversations? Admin Cdd February 21, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: CDD Fact checkers spotted a viral message trending on WhatsApp ... Read More
Did the US Government and Diplomats Give Ultimatum to Supreme Court to Reverse Imo State Judgement? Admin Cdd February 17, 2020 VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: CDD spotted a message trending on WhatsApp and other online pla... Read More
Is the African Blood Resistant to Coronavirus? Admin Cdd February 17, 2020 VERDICT: Medically False, No Scientific Evidence CLAIM: On 10th of February 2020, multiple sources i... Read More
Former Minister Amina Mohammed, Others Celebrate Kole Shettima at 60 Admin Cdd February 17, 2020 A former minister of Environment and deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed,... Read More
Did the Lagos State Governor Ask Lagosians to Use the Trekking as Training for the Marathon? Admin Cdd February 10, 2020 CLAIM: A viral screenshot showing a twitter handle alleged to be that of the Lagos State Governor Ba... Read More
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HACKATHON ON COMBATING DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION IN KANO STATE Admin Cdd February 10, 2020 In recognition of the harmful effects of disinformation and its impact on the nation; the Centre for... Read More
Did the US Embassy Deny Bishop David Oyedepo’s United States’ Visa Application? Admin Cdd January 31, 2020 VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Friday 31st January 2020, several media organisations had reported a claim ... Read More
Did Arewa Youths Threaten War If Yorubas Don’t Dissolve Operation Amotekun? Admin Cdd January 21, 2020 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a video created by Simon Ekpa and posted on his Fac... Read More
DID PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TWEET ABOUT NIGERIA SUPPORTING IRAN? Admin Cdd January 14, 2020 Verdict: False Claim: CDD Factcheckers came across a screenshot of a statement posted on twitter all... Read More
Did the French army deliver motorcycles to terrorists in Nigeria? Admin Cdd January 7, 2020 VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: On January 5th, CDD received a set of 7 photos and one video on her WhatsApp p... Read More
Corruption and Democracy in Africa: Conjoined Histories (Call for Contributions) Admin Cdd January 6, 2020 Call for Contributions to a Thematic Issue of Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Aff... Read More
Social Media Bill: A Disturbing Attempt to Muzzle Free Speech Admin Cdd December 11, 2019 CDD’s Position on the Social media Bill CDD PRESS STATEMENT: December 10, 2019 FCT, Abuja Ce... Read More
How is CDD Countering Fake News and Disinformation in Northern Nigeria? Admin Cdd December 10, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project on countering Misinformatio... Read More
Promoting Social Audit in Gwoza Local Government, Borno State Admin Cdd December 10, 2019 As part of our engagement in North East, Nigeria, CDD is supporting the Gwoza Youth Progressive Asso... Read More
Reviving Zumunci: Living Together in Post Boko Haram—CDD Monthly Dialogues in Gwoza Local Government of Borno State. Admin Cdd December 10, 2019 Living Together in Post-Boko Haram is a one-year, monthly peacebuilding project implemented by CDD. ... Read More
Is the Nigerian Military recruiting ex- Boko Haram Fighters into the Army? Admin Cdd December 4, 2019 VERDICT: False CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a video released by Roots TV, an online platform; wher... Read More
DID EFCC DROP CHARGES AGAINST MRS. DIEZANI? Admin Cdd November 29, 2019 VERDICT: False and Misleading CLIAM: On the 25th of November, CDD fact-checkers spotted a tren... Read More
DID INEC SAY SMART CARD READERS ARE NO LONGER USEFUL? Admin Cdd November 29, 2019 VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On 28 of November 2019, various media outlets published s... Read More
Is the Number of Collected PVCs in Okene LGA, Kogi State 48,065 ? Admin Cdd November 29, 2019 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: CDD has spotted a claim on Senator Dino Melaye’s known Twitter handle,... Read More
DID COURT STOP APC FROM FIELDING CANDIDATE FOR BAYELSA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION? Admin Cdd October 23, 2019 VERDICT: FALSE! CLAIM: On the 15th of October 2019, a news report was aired on Radio Bayelsa 97.1 FM... Read More
Sorting Fact From Fiction : Nigeria’s 2019 Election Admin Cdd October 21, 2019 Nigeria 2019 Election Fact-File The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis C... Read More
IS INEC STILL IN POSSESSION OF UNCOLLECTED PVC? Admin Cdd October 18, 2019 Verdict:True Claim: A video, which has gone viral on the Internet, posted by user Usman Okai Austi... Read More
Did INEC Chairman Flee the Venue of Bayelsa State Stakeholders’ Meeting? Admin Cdd October 17, 2019 Verdict: False, Misleading Claim: CDD is in possession of a news report in several media outlets, in... Read More
Do the Federal Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the Director of Nigerian Law School have an LLB and PhD in Sharia? Admin Cdd October 17, 2019 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: An online source known as Oriental Times posted a story that promotes the popu... Read More
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Admin Cdd October 17, 2019 The purpose of the paper is to review the main economic goals of the current government, examine the... Read More
Access to Finance Remains a Big Challenge to Women Running for Elective Positions Admin Cdd October 13, 2019 Mercy Abang on Legit.ng The Centre for Democracy and Development – CDD, commissioned this repo... Read More
Female politicians: How men promised to vote for us if we had sex with them Admin Cdd October 13, 2019 Mercy Abang on The Cable The Nigerian Labour Act has no provisions for criminalising sexual harassme... Read More
Mercy Abang: Female Nigerian Politicians Share Their Experiences During the 2019 Elections Admin Cdd October 13, 2019 Mercy Abang on Bella Naija Harassment, discrimination, violence and intimidation are key characters... Read More
Gendered Contests: Women in Competitive Elections Admin Cdd October 12, 2019 The history of women’s engagement in power and government in Nigeria reveal patterns of disadvanta... Read More
Did Wada say the Kogi East People can Singlehandedly Decide who Become Governor? Admin Cdd October 11, 2019 VERDICT: FALSE On the voting population, Fact Checkers checked on INEC website, but could not find a... Read More
WHATSAPP AND NIGERIA’S 2019 ELECTIONS: MOBILIZING THE PEOPLE, PROTECTING THE VOTE Admin Cdd October 10, 2019 “Social media has changed the face of politics in Nigeria.”¹ So said many political candidates,... Read More
Did Angry Nigerians Attack Embassy in Sierra Leone? Admin Cdd October 3, 2019 Verdict: False; Old Video Resurfacing CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a 4-minutes video trending o... Read More
WERE THE AIDES OF VICE PRESIDENT OSINBAJO ASKED TO VACATE ASO ROCK? Admin Cdd September 26, 2019 VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On September 19th 2019, a Facebook page Get Nigeria Working Again Updates... Read More
Is the Federal Civil Service Commission Conducting a Mass Recruitment? Admin Cdd September 18, 2019 VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A message on the popular messaging app WhatsApp with the claim the ‘‘Niger... Read More
Is MasterCard giving out Scholarships to University of Manchester? Admin Cdd September 18, 2019 VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: A call for research titles purported to be from finance provider MasterCard, t... Read More
Did Trump release names of politicians who hid public funds in US banks? Admin Cdd September 18, 2019 VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp message alleging that the President of the United States Donald T... Read More
Call for Consultant: Trainer on Media and Strategic Communication for Anti-Corruption Agencies Admin Cdd September 18, 2019 Call for Consultant Opening: 18th September, 2019 Closing: 30th September, 2019 Contract Type: Consu... Read More
Did Oshiomole Plot the Return of Ize-Iyamu to APC? Admin Cdd September 7, 2019 Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD fact checkers have spotted a trending news report by the Midwest Herald, a... Read More
#Xenophobic: Did Dino Melaye ask President Buhari to take a Lead for once? Admin Cdd September 5, 2019 Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD fact-checkers have spotted a trending message on Twitter from the handle, ... Read More
Did Angry Nigerians Burn Down MTN Office in Apapa, Lagos State? Admin Cdd September 4, 2019 Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD disinformation spotters has sighted several news stories; including gory v... Read More
Press Release: CDD Releases PostMortem Report on 2019 Election Collation Admin Cdd August 30, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) today released a detailed new report on one of the mo... Read More
COUNTING THE VOTES: WARD-LEVEL COLLATION DURING NIGERIA’S 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – A POSTMORTEM ANALYSIS Admin Cdd August 29, 2019 BACKGROUND The collation of results has been a much-exploited weakness in Nigeria’s election p... Read More
CDD Fact Check: Did the United States Extend its Visa Ban to INEC Chairman and Commissioners? Admin Cdd August 26, 2019 VERDICT: FALSE! CLAIMS: An online blog Wazobia Reporters on Thursday, August 22, 2019 published a ne... Read More
WhatsApp and Nigeria’s 2019 Elections: Press Release Admin Cdd July 28, 2019 WhatsApp both strengthens and undermines Nigerian democracy, says UK-Nigeria research team Research ... Read More
WHATSAPP AND NIGERIA’S 2019 ELECTIONS: MOBILISING THE PEOPLE, PROTECTING THE VOTE Admin Cdd July 28, 2019 WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in 40 African countries, including Nigeria, due to its lo... Read More
CDD Fact Check: Did Two Herdsmen Climb Azman Airline In Lagos Airport? Admin Cdd July 22, 2019 VERDICT False and Misleading CLAIM: A 12seconds video surfaced on social media, particularly ... Read More
The Politics and Effectiveness of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Admin Cdd July 12, 2019 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has been instrumental in charging and... Read More
Increasing Agricultural Productivity through Fertiliser use Admin Cdd July 12, 2019 The importance of increasing inorganic fertiliser use in subSaharan Africa is generally accepted and... Read More
Promoting Peace, Justice and Reconciliation in North East, Nigeria during Ramadan. Admin Cdd July 10, 2019 As part of her effort towards fostering peace, reconciliation and reintegration in Borno State. The ... Read More
Is General Adeosun the New Chief of Army Staff? Admin Cdd July 10, 2019 Verdict: FALSE The Claim: On July 9, 2019, Blueprint newspaper published on its online platform with... Read More
A Reflection on 20 years of Democracy in Nigeria, By Mahmud Jega Admin Cdd July 5, 2019 The Fourth Republic differs from the three previous Republics we had in Nigeria in several respects.... Read More
Buharimeter 2019 Survey Report Admin Cdd July 3, 2019 Over the next four years, Nigerians want the President to focus mainly on job creation and improving... Read More
Senior Communications Officer at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Admin Cdd June 24, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and sub... Read More
Graphics Designer/Animation at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Admin Cdd June 24, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and sub... Read More
Factchecker at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Admin Cdd June 24, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and sub... Read More
Did Vladimir Putin say Africa is a cemetery? Admin Cdd June 18, 2019 Verdict: False Claim: Multiple websites and blogs have been circulating a story of the Russian Presi... Read More
Is the Kaduna State Religious Preaching (Regulation) Law of 2019 meant to frustrate Christians? Admin Cdd June 18, 2019 Verdict: False Claim: Several online blogs have claimed that the Kaduna State Religious Preaching (R... Read More
Did Prof Attahiru Jega say election results were transmitted electronically during his tenure as INEC Chair? Admin Cdd June 18, 2019 VERDICT: FALSE THE CLAIM: A claim has been spotted circulating on social media, including WhatsApp a... Read More
PRESS RELEASE: THE 2019 BUHARIMETER SURVEY Admin Cdd June 12, 2019 Focus on the Jobs, Economy and Security – Nigerians urge President Buhari The Centre for Democracy... Read More
Did former governors gang up against Goodluck Jonathan? Admin Cdd June 8, 2019 Verdict: False Claim: On 5th June, a story appeared on the website – ‘saharanews.co’ which... Read More
Do Swedish lawmaker earn in a year what a Nigerian senator gets in 60 days? Admin Cdd June 8, 2019 Verdict: False Claim: On 4th and 5th June, thecableng and PMNews, an online media respectively, rele... Read More
CALL FOR PAPER- Democracy in Two Decades, 1999-2019: Reflections on Nation Building and Development in Nigeria Admin Cdd June 5, 2019 The Department of History, University of Ibadan & The Centre for Democracy and Development, Cord... Read More
CDD Fact Check: How true is the Claim that EFCC arrested Okorocha and Wife? Admin Cdd May 31, 2019 Verdict: FALSE Claim: CDD has spotted a news circulating on Social media, and traditional media spac... Read More
CDD Fact Check: How valid is the claim that APC has 14 Governors Inaugurated on 29 May 2019 and PDP 15? Admin Cdd May 31, 2019 VERDICT: TRUE THE CLAIM: A claim has been spotted circulating on social media, including WhatsApp th... Read More
PRESS STATEMENT: CDD CELEBRATES WITH THE PRESS, CALLS FOR THE PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF PRESS FREEDOM Admin Cdd May 3, 2019 3RD MAY, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) heartily felicitates with the Press on ... Read More
Was Nigeria minimum wage $120 in 2010 more valued than $83 in 2019? Admin Cdd April 30, 2019 Verdict: Partially True The Claim: A WhatsApp post questioning the monetary value of the new minim... Read More
How valid is the claim that Nigeria has a Surplus of Medical Doctors? Admin Cdd April 26, 2019 Verdict: False The Claim: Dr Chris Ngige, Nigeria’s Minister for Labor, has asserted that doctors... Read More
Did INEC Threaten to Award Presidential Election Victory to Atiku? Admin Cdd April 12, 2019 Verdict: FALSE The Claim: CDD has spotted a story claiming that the Independent National Electoral C... Read More
Did Miyetti Allah Demand for the Refund of N3.8b Campaign Funds Given to the APC Gubernatorial Candidate? Admin Cdd April 11, 2019 Verdict: False Claim: The CDD have spotted a story circulating on WhatsApp alleging that Mi... Read More
CDD Fact Check: Is Exxon Mobil leaving Nigeria? Admin Cdd April 5, 2019 Verdict: FALSE The Claim: Following a report by reuters.com on the 2nd of April, that Exxon Mobil ... Read More
Fact Check: Did Saraki sack the EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu? Admin Cdd April 4, 2019 Verdict: FALSE The Claim: An online blog, exclusive103.com on April 3rd, reported that the Senate pr... Read More
Did the Nigerian Army modify their logo? Admin Cdd April 4, 2019 Claim: An image of the Nigerian Army logo has been spreading on WhatsApp with the claim that it has ... Read More
How true is the Tweet claiming Jega condemned the conduct of the 2019 General Elections? Admin Cdd April 1, 2019 Verdict: False The Claim: Today, a Twitter account belonging to a PDP support group, @PDPVang... Read More
How Women Fared In The 2019 Elections Admin Cdd April 1, 2019 Nigeria’s population is estimated to be 200,923,640. Women form 49.4% of this figure, with a... Read More
Nigeria’s ‘fake news’ eco-system Admin Cdd March 26, 2019 Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of... Read More
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS Admin Cdd March 25, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development’s (CDD) Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed trained o... Read More
Kano Supplementary Election: Battle Ground State for Governor Admin Cdd March 23, 2019 There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always b... Read More
Kano Supplementary Election: Battle Ground State for Governor Admin Cdd March 23, 2019 There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always b... Read More
PRELIMINARY REPORT AHEAD OF THE 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTIONS Admin Cdd March 23, 2019 CDD has deployed trained observers to observe the Saturday, March 23, 2019, supplementary elections ... Read More
Did Buhari make a Statement Suggesting he will not Support a Yoruba Presidency come 2023? Admin Cdd March 22, 2019 Did Buhari make a Statement Suggesting he will not Support a Yoruba Presidency come 2023? Verdict: U... Read More
Did El-Rufai Pass an Anti-Christian Law in Kaduna State? Admin Cdd March 16, 2019 Verdict: FALSE The Claim: A post alleging that in Kaduna, pastors will no longer be able to preach u... Read More
UPDATES ON ELECTION OF 9TH MARCH 2019. Admin Cdd March 10, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observers to 17... Read More
Election-Day Preliminary Report on the 2019 Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections Admin Cdd March 9, 2019 PREAMBLE The Centre for Democracy and Development’s Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observ... Read More
Background Paper on the 2019 Governorship and House of Assembly Elections in Nigeria Admin Cdd March 8, 2019 Nigeria’s return to the polls for the governorship, house of assembly and the FCT area council ele... Read More
The Governorship Race: The Battle Ground States Admin Cdd March 8, 2019 Tomorrow, 9th March 2019, we will once again exercise our civic rights and responsibilities as citiz... Read More
Counting Votes: Ward-level collation during Nigeria’s 2019 election Admin Cdd March 4, 2019 The 2019 general elections is the sixth general election conducted by the Independent National Elect... Read More
#FACTCHECK: Did the EU, ECOWAS release statements praising Nigeria’s presidential election? Admin Cdd March 1, 2019 Verdict: False Claim: CDD-West Africa fake-news desk spotted an info-graphic message with the pictu... Read More
FACT CHECK: Did International Observer Missions Publish Different Set of Presidential Election Result? Admin Cdd February 28, 2019 Verdict: False The Claim: On 26 February, three days after the Presidential election, CDD spotted a ... Read More
Final Election-Day Report: 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections 2019 Admin Cdd February 25, 2019 Final Election-Day Report: 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections 2019 PREAMBLE The Centr... Read More
Election Analysis Centre (EAC) Preliminary Report, 12 noon, 23rd February 2019 Admin Cdd February 24, 2019 PREAMBLE The Election Analysis Centre is pleased to note that elections are going on across the coun... Read More
As Nigerians Vote for the President Admin Cdd February 23, 2019 As Nigerians Vote for the President The Presidential Contest In the presidential contest, it is a st... Read More
Fact Check: Is it true that INEC will not be conducting elections in some states because of insecurity? Admin Cdd February 23, 2019 Some news reports have surfaced online claiming that in some areas it might be impossible to conduct... Read More
Press Release: Political Context and INEC Preparedness Ahead of the Rescheduled Elections Admin Cdd February 21, 2019 Last week, less than six hours to the presidential and national assembly elections due on February 1... Read More
FACT CHECK: Is the Stealing of Ballot Boxes Punishable by Death? Admin Cdd February 20, 2019 The Electoral Act (2010) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was created to regulate the Feder... Read More
Nigeria’s General Elections: The Online Information & Media Landscape Admin Cdd February 20, 2019 Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of... Read More
Press Release, Abuja, Tuesday 19th February 2019 | The Postponed Elections: Our Concerns on Ethnic Stereotyping Admin Cdd February 20, 2019 Press Release, Abuja, Tuesday 19th February 2019 The Postponed Elections: Our Concerns on Ethnic St... Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS – Rivers State | Bulletin Eight Admin Cdd February 19, 2019 Rivers state has a total registered voters of 3, 215,273million for the 2019 elections which shows a... Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS – PLATEAU STATE | Bulletin Four Admin Cdd February 19, 2019 Plateau State has a total 2,480,455 registered voters for the 2019 elections, out of which about 2,2... Read More
Battleground States of the 2019 Elections – Kaduna State | Bulletin Ten Admin Cdd February 19, 2019 KADUNA STATE Kaduna is of strategic significance, being the regional capital of the old North and ab... Read More
Gender Issues in 2019 General Elections Admin Cdd February 19, 2019 Historically, gender and women’s issues have not gained national saliency and visibility in genera... Read More
CDD’s Election Analysis Centre Surprised by Postponement of Elections, asks INEC to ensure credible polls. Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 ... Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (BENUE STATE) | Bulletin Sixteen Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere... Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (OYO STATE) | Bulletin Fourteen Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere... Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (BAUCHI STATE) | Bulletin Twelve Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere... Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (OGUN STATE) | Bulletin Thirteen Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere... Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (KANO STATE) | Bulletin SIX Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere... Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (LAGOS STATE) | Bulletin Five Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registere... Read More
Hidden Factors that may influence the outcome of the election | Bulletin Three Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 There are a number of not- so- obvious variables that may also affect the outcome of the presidentia... Read More
February 16, 2019 Elections (End of Party Campaigns, Citizens Expectation and Trending Issues) | Bulletin Two Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 As the political campaigns officially ended 12midnight on Thursday 14th February 2019, citizens are ... Read More
ELECTORAL GOVERNANCE | Bulletin One Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 The governance of elections is a crucial part of the democratic process. Electoral bodies, such as I... Read More
Voting Amidst Insecurity Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 The 2019 general elections will be the sixth consecutive electoral cycle since Nigeria’s re... Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS – Katsina State | Bulletin Eleven Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 Katsina is Buhari`s home state, which gave him about 1.3million votes in 2015. Except in 2007 when a... Read More
Nigeria Electoral Trends Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 Nigeria has witnessed five general elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commiss... Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS – Delta State | Bulletin Seven Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 Delta like some other battleground states is very strategic in determining where the pendulum for th... Read More
History of Contest and Party Dominance (1999-2015) Admin Cdd February 16, 2019 This report reveals two epochs with different voting patterns across states between 1999 and ... Read More
CDD Faults Ethical Lapses in Osun Rerun Poll Admin Cdd September 28, 2018 PRESS STATEMENT September 27, 2018 CDD Faults Ethical Lapses in Osun Rerun Poll&n... Read More
10 things to know about Osun governorship election Admin Cdd September 17, 2018 It is barely a week to the gubernatorial election in Osun State. The election is expected by many to... Read More
Media as major breeding for fake news in Nigeria Admin Cdd September 14, 2018 A new public opinion poll conducted by Nigeria’s leading survey and polling firm, NOIPolls says th... Read More
Charter on Democracy and Governance will help Nigeria Admin Cdd September 3, 2018 Charter on Democracy and Governance will help Nigeria Unarguably, democracy and good governan... Read More
How Buhari’s PFI programme boosts fertiliser supply for farming in Nigeria Admin Cdd August 26, 2018 How Buhari’s PFI programme boosts fertiliser supply for farming in Nigeria Ogbonnaya Chukwu... Read More
The danger of a better-behaved Boko Haram Admin Cdd August 23, 2018 The danger of a better-behaved Boko Haram Idayat Hassan, Director of the Centre for Democracy... Read More
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‘Nigeria’s leadership is the missing link in Africa’s greatness’ Admin Cdd August 20, 2018 ‘Nigeria’s leadership is the missing link in Africa’s greatness’ …SOTA advocates fo... Read More
CSOs highlight dangers to Nigeria’s democracy Admin Cdd August 20, 2018 CSOs highlight dangers to Nigeria’s democracy The lingering and recurrent leadership crisis... Read More
Why are anti-corruption success stories still the exception? Admin Cdd August 20, 2018 Why are anti-corruption success stories still the exception? After decades of fighting corrup... Read More
Press Statement: August 14, 2018 Admin Cdd August 15, 2018 Press Statement: August 14, 2018 CDD CONDEMN THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF SAMUEL OGUNDIPE OF THE PREM... Read More
Ezekwesili, CSOs plan new coalition to restructure Nigeria’s leadership Admin Cdd August 14, 2018 Ezekwesili, CSOs plan new coalition to restructure Nigeria’s leadership A coalition of Civi... Read More
More knocks for Fake News Admin Cdd August 13, 2018 Speakers at a 2-day international conference in Abuja themed “Democracy and Disinformation: How fa... Read More
Abuja Declaration on Fake News,Misinformation and Disinformation Ahead of the 2019 General Election Admin Cdd August 10, 2018 ABUJA DECLARATION ON FAKE NEWS, MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION AHEAD OF THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTION... Read More
As Mali goes into Second Round Polling in its Presidential Election Admin Cdd August 10, 2018 AS MALI GOES INTO SECOND ROUND POLLING IN ITS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ... Read More
Jega Seeks Stiffer Penalty Against Declaration of Fake Results in 2019 Polls Admin Cdd August 9, 2018 Prof. Attahiru Jega, former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged th... Read More
CSOs condemn National Assembly siege Admin Cdd August 9, 2018 The Nigeria Election Situation Room (Situation Room) has expressed concern over the growing attack o... Read More
2019: Fake news can lead to civil war Admin Cdd August 8, 2018 The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has cautioned Nigerians, especially th... Read More
CDD is Set to Host a Conference on How Fake News Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy and Freedom. Admin Cdd August 3, 2018 Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), is set to host a conference on how fake news threa... Read More
A 2-Day Conference on Democracy & Disinformation : How Fake News Threatens our Freedom and Democracy in Nigeria Admin Cdd July 30, 2018 A 2-Day CONFERENCE ON DEMOCRACY & DISINFORMATION DATE: 7 -8TH AUGUST 2018 SHERATON HOTEL AND TOW... Read More
Scheme underway to monitor President Weah’s poll promises Admin Cdd July 19, 2018 A scheme to track and monitor President George Weah’s campaign promises and projects through an on... Read More
Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Nigeria Admin Cdd July 17, 2018 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project named: Illicit Financial Fl... Read More
Preliminary Statement on the 2018 Ekiti State Governorship Election (Voting Process) 14 July 14.30pm Admin Cdd July 14, 2018 PRELIMINARY STATEMENT ON THE 2018 EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION (Voting Process) 14 July 14.30pm... Read More
CSOs Hold Rally Against Killings in Nigeria Admin Cdd July 6, 2018 Dozens of youth on Wednesday gathered at the Unity Fountain in Abuja for a rally organised by a coal... Read More
De-Radicalization, Counter-Terrorism and Migration in Northern Nigeria (DCM) Admin Cdd July 6, 2018 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with financial support from the government of Japan t... Read More
Greed, godfatherism bedrock of corruption in Nigeria Admin Cdd July 4, 2018 Lagos – A civil society group, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), has identified g... Read More
Women ‘poorly represented’ in Nigeria’s 19 years of Democratic Rule Admin Cdd July 2, 2018 In 1999, Nigeria transited from military rule to democratic governance. Despite the return of democr... Read More
Experts Blame Corruption on FG, Foreign Collaborators Admin Cdd June 29, 2018 Scholars and legal experts have blamed the high level of corruption, money laundering, fraud and oth... Read More
NGO Tasks Nigerians on Fighting Corruption Admin Cdd June 29, 2018 The Executive Director of the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), Babafunke Fagbemi o... Read More