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INSECURITY AND COVID-19: THREATS TO ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN According to the 2016 Infectious Disease Vulnerability Index 2016, 22 of the 25 countries most vulnerable to infectious disease are in Africa. But to date, the continent has recorded a little more than 4 million cases of Covid-19 and over 100,00 deaths out of a global total of more than 120 million cases and more than 2.5 million deaths.CDD CONTACT FORM
16, A7 Street Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi Airport Road,Abuja. Phone: +2348097999944 +23492902304; Email: cddabv@cddwestafrica.org FACT-CHECK: CEO OF INNOSON VEHICLES INNOCENT CHUKWUMA NOT VERDICT: Misleading. CLAIM: On April 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim published by a blog that Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited and Nigerian civil society leader, Innocent Chukwuma, is dead.. The blog post claimed that close friends of Chukwuma indicated that he was diagnosed with acute DID FBI ARREST BILL GATES FOR BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM? VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the headline ââ FBI Arrests Bill Gates For Biological Terrorism After Tip-Off From Melbourne 5G Protestorsââ. The blog claimed that over 1,000 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officers surrounded Mr Gates high-security underground Seattle Bunker. âOver 1000 FBI police officers surrounded his FACT-CHECK: IS FG DISBURSING N10,500 WEEKLY GRANT? VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming that the Federal Government is disbursing N10,500 as a weekly grant to Nigerians. The broadcast titled âcovid19 second wave support fund programâ claimed that applying for the grant only takes a few minutes. SUSTAINING PEACE: REFLECTIONS ON TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE For several decades, West Africa has faced different and varying degrees ofviolent conflict, authoritarian and repressive undemocratic governments.The region has witnessed civil wars, political conflicts, insurgencies, inter-communal conflicts and the ânot so newâ trend of violent extremism. Liberia experienced more than 14 years of civil unrest and conflict. The country had two distinct JOE BIDEN NEVER ORDERED US IMMIGRATION TO ISSUE E-WORK The US President Joe Biden did not order US Citizenship and Immigration Services to give Nigerians work E-Visa and residency permit as claimed by the press release. CDD can confirm that the press statement claiming the issuance of e-work and resident permits for Nigerians by the US is a scam. CDD is urging Nigerians to alwaysverify the
LIBERIA'S TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION 02 Liberia was founded in 1822 on land that agents of the American Colonization Society appropriated from indigenous people for the settlement of free slaves from the Americas. ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY REPORT ECOWAS Counter Terrorism Strategy Implementation Factsheet - May 2016 that one in five suicide bombers used is a child, while more than 75per cent of them
CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT Centre for Democracy and Development was established in the UK in 1997, registered in Nigeria in 1999 as an independent, not-for-profit,research
INSECURITY AND COVID-19: THREATS TO ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN According to the 2016 Infectious Disease Vulnerability Index 2016, 22 of the 25 countries most vulnerable to infectious disease are in Africa. But to date, the continent has recorded a little more than 4 million cases of Covid-19 and over 100,00 deaths out of a global total of more than 120 million cases and more than 2.5 million deaths.CDD CONTACT FORM
16, A7 Street Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi Airport Road,Abuja. Phone: +2348097999944 +23492902304; Email: cddabv@cddwestafrica.org FACT-CHECK: CEO OF INNOSON VEHICLES INNOCENT CHUKWUMA NOT VERDICT: Misleading. CLAIM: On April 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim published by a blog that Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited and Nigerian civil society leader, Innocent Chukwuma, is dead.. The blog post claimed that close friends of Chukwuma indicated that he was diagnosed with acute DID FBI ARREST BILL GATES FOR BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM? VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the headline ââ FBI Arrests Bill Gates For Biological Terrorism After Tip-Off From Melbourne 5G Protestorsââ. The blog claimed that over 1,000 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officers surrounded Mr Gates high-security underground Seattle Bunker. âOver 1000 FBI police officers surrounded his FACT-CHECK: IS FG DISBURSING N10,500 WEEKLY GRANT? VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming that the Federal Government is disbursing N10,500 as a weekly grant to Nigerians. The broadcast titled âcovid19 second wave support fund programâ claimed that applying for the grant only takes a few minutes. SUSTAINING PEACE: REFLECTIONS ON TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE For several decades, West Africa has faced different and varying degrees ofviolent conflict, authoritarian and repressive undemocratic governments.The region has witnessed civil wars, political conflicts, insurgencies, inter-communal conflicts and the ânot so newâ trend of violent extremism. Liberia experienced more than 14 years of civil unrest and conflict. The country had two distinct JOE BIDEN NEVER ORDERED US IMMIGRATION TO ISSUE E-WORK The US President Joe Biden did not order US Citizenship and Immigration Services to give Nigerians work E-Visa and residency permit as claimed by the press release. CDD can confirm that the press statement claiming the issuance of e-work and resident permits for Nigerians by the US is a scam. CDD is urging Nigerians to alwaysverify the
LIBERIA'S TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION 02 Liberia was founded in 1822 on land that agents of the American Colonization Society appropriated from indigenous people for the settlement of free slaves from the Americas. ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY REPORT ECOWAS Counter Terrorism Strategy Implementation Factsheet - May 2016 that one in five suicide bombers used is a child, while more than 75per cent of them
INTERNET SHUTDOWNS THREATEN THE FUNCTIONING OF DEMOCRACY That the presidential election which took place in the Republic of Congo on 21 March 2021 would re-elect Denis Sassou Nguesso was a given. Less certain was whether access to the internet, in particular access to social media, would be interrupted onCDD ABOUT US PAGE
The Centre was established to mobilise global opinion and resources for democratic development and provide an independent space to reflect critically on the challenges posed to the democratization and development processes in West Africa, and also to provide alternatives and best practices to the sustenance of democracy and development in the region.CDD envisions a West Africa that is FACT-CHECK: IS FG DISBURSING N10,500 WEEKLY GRANT? VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming that the Federal Government is disbursing N10,500 as a weekly grant to Nigerians. The broadcast titled âcovid19 second wave support fund programâ claimed that applying for the grant only takes a few minutes.CAREERS - CDD
Careers at CDD can take you around the world with programs in countries in Africa. CDDâs success is a result of the passion, ingenuity, and commitment of our employees. Our staff works with people across the globe to support and strengthen democratic institutions and practices â helping citizens to monitor their elections; training youthCDD CONTACT FORM
16, A7 Street Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi Airport Road,Abuja. Phone: +2348097999944 +23492902304; Email: cddabv@cddwestafrica.org GENDERED CONTESTS: WOMEN IN COMPETITIVE ELECTIONS This was one of the findings of a gendered analysis of the 2019 electoral contests, which represents the sixth consecutive general elections in Nigeria since its return to democracy in 1999. The study highlights the opportunities and challenges posed by CALL FOR PAPER- DEMOCRACY IN TWO DECADES, 1999-2019 The Department of History, University of Ibadan & The Centre for Democracy and Development, Cordially invite Contributors for the Book Project On; âDemocracy in Two Decades, 1999-2019: Reflections on Nation Building and Development in Nigeriaâ Call for papers. After a long struggle spanning more than a decade against military dictatorship, Nigeria returned to democratic rule in May, CORRUPTION AND DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA: CONJOINED HISTORIES It is read avidly by researchers, journalists, opinion moulders, and policy makers. Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Affairs is a publication of Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) West Africa, 16, A7 Street, Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi WOMEN IN COMPETITIVE ELECTIONS(4) The study aims to understand how gender impacts womenâs effective engagement in competitive elections; how women navigate these terrains; and the positive and negative implications forIDAYAT HASSAN
Idayat Hassan is Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), an Abuja-based Think-Tank with focus on deepening democracy and development in West Africa. Hassan was formerly the Principal Programme Officer and Team Leader for Democratic Governance unit at the organization. Prior to joining the CDD, Hassan was a DeputyRegional
CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT Centre for Democracy and Development was established in the UK in 1997, registered in Nigeria in 1999 as an independent, not-for-profit,research
INSECURITY AND COVID-19: THREATS TO ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN According to the 2016 Infectious Disease Vulnerability Index 2016, 22 of the 25 countries most vulnerable to infectious disease are in Africa. But to date, the continent has recorded a little more than 4 million cases of Covid-19 and over 100,00 deaths out of a global total of more than 120 million cases and more than 2.5 million deaths. FACT-CHECK: IS FG DISBURSING N10,500 WEEKLY GRANT? VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming that the Federal Government is disbursing N10,500 as a weekly grant to Nigerians. The broadcast titled âcovid19 second wave support fund programâ claimed that applying for the grant only takes a few minutes. DID FBI ARREST BILL GATES FOR BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM? VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the headline ââ FBI Arrests Bill Gates For Biological Terrorism After Tip-Off From Melbourne 5G Protestorsââ. The blog claimed that over 1,000 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officers surrounded Mr Gates high-security underground Seattle Bunker. âOver 1000 FBI police officers surrounded hisCDD CONTACT FORM
16, A7 Street Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi Airport Road,Abuja. Phone: +2348097999944 +23492902304; Email: cddabv@cddwestafrica.org FACT-CHECK: CEO OF INNOSON VEHICLES INNOCENT CHUKWUMA NOT VERDICT: Misleading. CLAIM: On April 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim published by a blog that Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited and Nigerian civil society leader, Innocent Chukwuma, is dead.. The blog post claimed that close friends of Chukwuma indicated that he was diagnosed with acute JOE BIDEN NEVER ORDERED US IMMIGRATION TO ISSUE E-WORK The US President Joe Biden did not order US Citizenship and Immigration Services to give Nigerians work E-Visa and residency permit as claimed by the press release. CDD can confirm that the press statement claiming the issuance of e-work and resident permits for Nigerians by the US is a scam. CDD is urging Nigerians to alwaysverify the
HOW WOMEN FARED IN THE 2019 ELECTIONS Nigeriaâs population is estimated to be 200,923,640. Women form 49.4% of this figure, with a total of 99,180,412. However, female political representation in the 2019 elections was negligible relative to the approximately half of the population they constitute. 2,970 women were on the electoral ballot, representing only 11.36% of nominated candidates. From the LIBERIA'S TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION 02 Liberia was founded in 1822 on land that agents of the American Colonization Society appropriated from indigenous people for the settlement of free slaves from the Americas. ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY REPORT ECOWAS Counter Terrorism Strategy Implementation Factsheet - May 2016 that one in five suicide bombers used is a child, while more than 75per cent of them
CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT Centre for Democracy and Development was established in the UK in 1997, registered in Nigeria in 1999 as an independent, not-for-profit,research
INSECURITY AND COVID-19: THREATS TO ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN According to the 2016 Infectious Disease Vulnerability Index 2016, 22 of the 25 countries most vulnerable to infectious disease are in Africa. But to date, the continent has recorded a little more than 4 million cases of Covid-19 and over 100,00 deaths out of a global total of more than 120 million cases and more than 2.5 million deaths. FACT-CHECK: IS FG DISBURSING N10,500 WEEKLY GRANT? VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming that the Federal Government is disbursing N10,500 as a weekly grant to Nigerians. The broadcast titled âcovid19 second wave support fund programâ claimed that applying for the grant only takes a few minutes. DID FBI ARREST BILL GATES FOR BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM? VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the headline ââ FBI Arrests Bill Gates For Biological Terrorism After Tip-Off From Melbourne 5G Protestorsââ. The blog claimed that over 1,000 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officers surrounded Mr Gates high-security underground Seattle Bunker. âOver 1000 FBI police officers surrounded hisCDD CONTACT FORM
16, A7 Street Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi Airport Road,Abuja. Phone: +2348097999944 +23492902304; Email: cddabv@cddwestafrica.org FACT-CHECK: CEO OF INNOSON VEHICLES INNOCENT CHUKWUMA NOT VERDICT: Misleading. CLAIM: On April 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim published by a blog that Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited and Nigerian civil society leader, Innocent Chukwuma, is dead.. The blog post claimed that close friends of Chukwuma indicated that he was diagnosed with acute JOE BIDEN NEVER ORDERED US IMMIGRATION TO ISSUE E-WORK The US President Joe Biden did not order US Citizenship and Immigration Services to give Nigerians work E-Visa and residency permit as claimed by the press release. CDD can confirm that the press statement claiming the issuance of e-work and resident permits for Nigerians by the US is a scam. CDD is urging Nigerians to alwaysverify the
HOW WOMEN FARED IN THE 2019 ELECTIONS Nigeriaâs population is estimated to be 200,923,640. Women form 49.4% of this figure, with a total of 99,180,412. However, female political representation in the 2019 elections was negligible relative to the approximately half of the population they constitute. 2,970 women were on the electoral ballot, representing only 11.36% of nominated candidates. From the LIBERIA'S TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION 02 Liberia was founded in 1822 on land that agents of the American Colonization Society appropriated from indigenous people for the settlement of free slaves from the Americas. ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY REPORT ECOWAS Counter Terrorism Strategy Implementation Factsheet - May 2016 that one in five suicide bombers used is a child, while more than 75per cent of them
CDD ABOUT US PAGE
The Centre was established to mobilise global opinion and resources for democratic development and provide an independent space to reflect critically on the challenges posed to the democratization and development processes in West Africa, and also to provide alternatives and best practices to the sustenance of democracy and development in the region.CDD envisions a West Africa that isCDD PROJECTS
De-Radicalization, Counter-Terrorism and Migration in Northern Nigeria (DCM) Admin Cdd. The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with financial support from the government of Japan through the UnitedNations Development
FACT-CHECK: IS FG DISBURSING N10,500 WEEKLY GRANT? VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming that the Federal Government is disbursing N10,500 as a weekly grant to Nigerians. The broadcast titled âcovid19 second wave support fund programâ claimed that applying for the grant only takes a few minutes.CAREERS - CDD
Careers at CDD can take you around the world with programs in countries in Africa. CDDâs success is a result of the passion, ingenuity, and commitment of our employees. Our staff works with people across the globe to support and strengthen democratic institutions and practices â helping citizens to monitor their elections; training youth GENDERED CONTESTS: WOMEN IN COMPETITIVE ELECTIONS This was one of the findings of a gendered analysis of the 2019 electoral contests, which represents the sixth consecutive general elections in Nigeria since its return to democracy in 1999. The study highlights the opportunities and challenges posed by CORRUPTION AND DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA: CONJOINED HISTORIES It is read avidly by researchers, journalists, opinion moulders, and policy makers. Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Affairs is a publication of Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) West Africa, 16, A7 Street, Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA (A Restoring peace and rebuilding the communities ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency must include a justice component. When legitimate grievances are not redressed timely, justly, and fairly, then impunity and injustice can become formidable obstacles to restoring peace and rebuilding communities. In fact, unaddressed grievances have been identified as one of the major push factors WOMEN IN COMPETITIVE ELECTIONS(4) The study aims to understand how gender impacts womenâs effective engagement in competitive elections; how women navigate these terrains; and the positive and negative implications forIDAYAT HASSAN
Idayat Hassan is Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), an Abuja-based Think-Tank with focus on deepening democracy and development in West Africa. Hassan was formerly the Principal Programme Officer and Team Leader for Democratic Governance unit at the organization. Prior to joining the CDD, Hassan was a DeputyRegional
COUNTING THE VOTES
COUNTING THE VOTES 06 COUNTING THE VOTES Five statesâLagos, Osun, Kaduna, Rivers and Sokotoâexperienced signiïŹcant problems with the ward-level collation, based on CDD observers' report. CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT Centre for Democracy and Development was established in the UK in 1997, registered in Nigeria in 1999 as an independent, not-for-profit,research
CDD ABOUT US PAGE
The Centre was established to mobilise global opinion and resources for democratic development and provide an independent space to reflect critically on the challenges posed to the democratization and development processes in West Africa, and also to provide alternatives and best practices to the sustenance of democracy and development in the region.CDD envisions a West Africa that is DID FBI ARREST BILL GATES FOR BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM? VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the headline ââ FBI Arrests Bill Gates For Biological Terrorism After Tip-Off From Melbourne 5G Protestorsââ. The blog claimed that over 1,000 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officers surrounded Mr Gates high-security underground Seattle Bunker. âOver 1000 FBI police officers surrounded his INSECURITY AND COVID-19: THREATS TO ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN By Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim. More than 13 African countries are scheduled to hold or have already held, parliamentary or presidential elections in 2021. Reflective of the democratic backsliding observed on the continent in recent years, more than a third of these polls are likely to be little more than political theatre â aimed at garnering a fig leaf of legitimacy for leaders need to be seen toCAREERS - CDD
CDDâs success is a result of the passion, ingenuity, and commitment of our employees. Our staff works with people across the globe to support and strengthen democratic institutions and practices â helping citizens to monitor their elections; training youth and women to take their first political steps; and assisting parliaments, political parties and civic organizations to instill moreCDD CONTACT FORM
16, A7 Street Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi Airport Road,Abuja. Phone: +2348097999944 +23492902304; Email: cddabv@cddwestafrica.org GENDERED CONTESTS: WOMEN IN COMPETITIVE ELECTIONS 16, A7 Street Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi Airport Road,Abuja. Phone: +2348097999944 +23492902304; Email: cddabv@cddwestafrica.orgPROF JIBRIN IBRAHIM
Prof Jibrin Ibrahim is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Development, CDD. He was the Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development and an outstanding scholar-activist with LIBERIA'S TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION 02 Liberia was founded in 1822 on land that agents of the American Colonization Society appropriated from indigenous people for the settlement of free slaves from the Americas.DR. OTIVE IGBUZOR
Dr. Otive Igbuzor is the Executive Director of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD). He was one time International Head of campaigns of ActionAid International and Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria. CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT Centre for Democracy and Development was established in the UK in 1997, registered in Nigeria in 1999 as an independent, not-for-profit,research
CDD ABOUT US PAGE
The Centre was established to mobilise global opinion and resources for democratic development and provide an independent space to reflect critically on the challenges posed to the democratization and development processes in West Africa, and also to provide alternatives and best practices to the sustenance of democracy and development in the region.CDD envisions a West Africa that is DID FBI ARREST BILL GATES FOR BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM? VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the headline ââ FBI Arrests Bill Gates For Biological Terrorism After Tip-Off From Melbourne 5G Protestorsââ. The blog claimed that over 1,000 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officers surrounded Mr Gates high-security underground Seattle Bunker. âOver 1000 FBI police officers surrounded his INSECURITY AND COVID-19: THREATS TO ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN By Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim. More than 13 African countries are scheduled to hold or have already held, parliamentary or presidential elections in 2021. Reflective of the democratic backsliding observed on the continent in recent years, more than a third of these polls are likely to be little more than political theatre â aimed at garnering a fig leaf of legitimacy for leaders need to be seen toCAREERS - CDD
CDDâs success is a result of the passion, ingenuity, and commitment of our employees. Our staff works with people across the globe to support and strengthen democratic institutions and practices â helping citizens to monitor their elections; training youth and women to take their first political steps; and assisting parliaments, political parties and civic organizations to instill moreCDD CONTACT FORM
16, A7 Street Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi Airport Road,Abuja. Phone: +2348097999944 +23492902304; Email: cddabv@cddwestafrica.org GENDERED CONTESTS: WOMEN IN COMPETITIVE ELECTIONS 16, A7 Street Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi Airport Road,Abuja. Phone: +2348097999944 +23492902304; Email: cddabv@cddwestafrica.orgPROF JIBRIN IBRAHIM
Prof Jibrin Ibrahim is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Development, CDD. He was the Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development and an outstanding scholar-activist with LIBERIA'S TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION 02 Liberia was founded in 1822 on land that agents of the American Colonization Society appropriated from indigenous people for the settlement of free slaves from the Americas.DR. OTIVE IGBUZOR
Dr. Otive Igbuzor is the Executive Director of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD). He was one time International Head of campaigns of ActionAid International and Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria.WHAT WE DO CDD
Nigerian Political Parties Discussion Series (NPPDS) The Nigerian Political Parties Discussion Series (NPPDS) was the highlight of the organisationâs activities during the 2015 general elections.CDD PROJECTS
The Politics and Effectiveness of Nigeriaâs Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Admin Cdd; The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has been instrumental in charging and prosecuting senior political leaders andTEAM - CDD
16, A7 Street Mount Pleasant Estate (CITEC), Jabi Airport Road,Abuja. Phone: +2348097999944 +23492902304; Email: cddabv@cddwestafrica.org FACT-CHECK: IS FG DISBURSING N10,500 WEEKLY GRANT? VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming that the Federal Government is disbursing N10,500 as a weekly grant to Nigerians. The broadcast titled âcovid19 second wave support fund programâ claimed that applying for the grant only takes a few minutes. JUDGEMENTS AND JURISPRUDENCE: PRESIDING OVER PRESIDENTIAL By Dr OâBrien Kaaba In 2017 the Kenyan Supreme Court became the first court on the African continent to annul a presidential election following full due process. In February 2020 the Malawian High Court, sitting as a constitutional court, followed suit in cancelling the results of the May 2019 presidential election. Not only did the REGIONAL PROJECT CDD The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with financial support from the government of Japan through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is implementing a project named: De-Radicalization, Counter-Terrorism and Migration in Northern Nigeria (DCM). The project aims at supporting the security agencies and civil society organizations in developing and disseminating MALIâS 2020 COUP: HOW DID WE GET HERE? Mali has been facing a serious socio-political crisis that has threatened to tear the country apart since March when the constitutional court overturned 31 provisional parliamentary election results, many in favour of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keitaâs (IBKs) party. The overturn exacerbated pre-existing political tension across the country and led citizens to protest. The main opposition JOE BIDEN NEVER ORDERED US IMMIGRATION TO ISSUE E-WORK VERDICT: Fake and Scam CLAIM: A document circulating on social media including WhatsApp has claimed that the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has ordered the issuance of electronic work (e-work) and residence permits for Nigerians. The claim contained in a press statement purported to have emanated from the US Citizenship andDR. OTIVE IGBUZOR
Dr. Otive Igbuzor is the Executive Director of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD). He was one time International Head of campaigns of ActionAid International and Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria. WOMEN IN COMPETITIVE ELECTIONS(4) The study aims to understand how gender impacts womenâs effective engagement in competitive elections; how women navigate these terrains; and the positive and negative implications for ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS__
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HAVE NIGERIAN SCIENTISTS DISCOVERED VACCINE FOR COVID-19?* 25 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â In the past week, several Nigeria media platforms published reports that Nigerian scientists had discovered avaccine...
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NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 15 TO JUNE 21, 2020* 22 June, 2020
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As Nigeria continues to experience an uptick in the cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across states of the country, there has...Read More
DID NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER DR. MUKWEGE RESIGN OVER DIRECTIVE TO DECLARE ALL ILLNESS CORONAVIRUS?* 20 June, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM:Â Several online sources, including a Nigerian Facebook page, NEWS, shared a viral post which claims Dr. DenisMukwege,...
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WARWARE LABARIN BOGI DA CDD TA AIWATAR NA DAGA 8 YUNI ZUWA 14 GA WATAN YUNI SHEKARA NA 2020* 18 June, 2020
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Shahararren Dan Wasan Kwaikwayo Olu Jacobs Bai Mutu Ba Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020...Read More
DID WHO SAY COVID-19 IS NOT TRANSMISSIBLE BY AN ASYMPTOMATIC PATIENT?* 17 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TANA BADA TALLAFIN NAIRA 30,000 GA YANNAJERIYA?
* 16 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 14 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba...Read More
DID BENUE LAWMAKER DONATE âGOAT ROPESâ TO HIS CONSTITUENTS?* 16 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Sunday, June 14, 2020, Agba Jalingo, freelance journalist and blogger, tweeted a picture on...Read More
DID OYO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE RESUMPTION OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR JSS 3AND SS3 STUDENTS?
* 16 June, 2020
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On June 15, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report online...Read More
WHATSAPP AND EVERYDAY LIFE IN WEST AFRICA â CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS* 16 June, 2020
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We are looking for contributions for an edited book volume tentatively titled, âWhatsApp and Everyday Life in West Africaâ. The...Read More
IS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTING 30,000 RELIEF FUNDS TO NIGERIANS?* 14 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: The Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Sunday, June 14, 2020, sighted a WhatsApp message claiming...Read More
WARWAREWA LABARAN BOGI DA CDD TA AIWATAR DAGA 31 A WATAN MAYU ZUWA 7 GA WATAN YUNI SHEKARA TA 2020* 14 June, 2020
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Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Kori Hafsoshin Rundunonin Tsaron Najeriya? Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 29 ga...Read More
SHAHARARREN DAN WASAN KWAIKWAYO OLU JACOBS BAI MUTU BA* 14 June, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020 majiyoyi da yawa na yanar gizo sun bada labarin...Read More
COVID-19: WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO FIGHT âFAKE NEWSâ â NCDC* 12 June, 2020
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Following the proliferation of disinformation in Nigeriaâs ecosystem, an epidemiologist at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Abiodun...Read More
BUHARIâS CORRUPTION FIGHT: A FIVE YEAR ASSESSMENT* 12 June, 2020
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As President Muhammadu Buhari enters his sixth year in office, fighting corruption remains one of his signature policy issues.Even...
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BEWARE OF DEATH RUMOURS ONLINE: IS NOLLYWOOD VETERAN ACTOR OLU JACOBSDEAD?
* 11 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On June 10, 2020, multiple online sources claimed that Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs had died after a...Read More
EDO/ONDO: WEâLL NOT MAKE DECLARATIONS WHERE ELECTIONS ARE DISRUPTED â INEC CHAIRMAN TALKS TOUGH* 10 June, 2020
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If you donât behave yourself during elections, weâll go by the law â INEC Chairman goes tough on politicians The...Read More
COVID-19: ROAD TO SUSTAINABLE ELECTIONS IN AFRICA* 9 June, 2020
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In an event which promises to be engaging and worthwhile, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and the Centre...Read More
SHIN MAJALISAR DINKIN DUNIYA NA SHIRIN KIRIKIRAR SABUWAR KASA DAGA KASASHEN NAJERIYA DA KAMARU?* 9 June, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Majiyoyi da yawa sun wallafa rahotonnin dake cewa Majalisar dinkin Duniya zata kirikiri sabuwar...Read More
LABARIN DA AKA WALLAFA CEWA SHUGABA BUHARI YAYIWA TSOHUWA YAR SHEKARU 70 FYADE A SHEKARUN BAYA KARYA NE!* 9 June, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Labara, 3 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
SHIN SHUGABA BUHARI YA KORI HAFSOSHIN RUNDUNONIN TSARON NAJERIYA?* 9 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 29 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, jaridar Daily Mail Online...Read More
THERE IS NO VIDEO OF 70-YEAR WOMAN ACCUSING BUHARI OF RAPE; ITâSCLICKBAIT
* 8 June, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM:Â On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report published by...Read More
IS UN CREATING NEW COUNTRY FROM NIGERIA AND CAMEROON?* 7 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM:Â Several sources online have published reports claiming that the United Nations will, on July10,...
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DID PRESIDENT BUHARI SACK SECURITY CHIEFS?* 5 June, 2020
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Verdict: False CLAIM: On Friday, May 29, 2020, Daily Mail Online published a report claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari had...Read More
SHIN HUKUMAR LAFIYA TA DUNIYA TA AMINCE DA MAGANIN CUTAR CORONA DA KASAR MADAGASCAR TA SAMAR?* 5 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: A ranar 27 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihanicin labari na...Read More
SHIN NCDC TANA BADA TALLAFIN KUDI GA YAN NAJERIYA?* 5 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi 17 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...Read More
CUTAR CORONA: SHIN KATAFAREN WAJEN KILLACE MASU DAUKE DA CUTAR CORONA NA KANO YA FARA AIKI?* 5 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Maga: Bai Fara Aiki Ba. Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 23 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020 wani bidiyo...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TA FITAR DA JADAWALIN SASSAUTA DOKAR ZAMA AGIDA?
* 5 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wani sako da aka yada manhajar WhatsApp da ya bayyana gundarin jadawalin sassauta dokar...Read More
FLUCTUATING FORTUNES: A 5 YEAR ASSESSMENT OF THE BUHARI ADMINISTRATION* 2 June, 2020
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n assumption of office in May 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari inheritedan economy experiencing a declining growth rate of theGDP....
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CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER MAY 30,2020
* 1 June, 2020
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Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked some misinformation and disinformation which spread online, especiallyacross social...
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COVID-19 HAS EXPOSED REAL STATE OF AFRICAâS ECONOMIC STRUCTURES â COMRADES SPEAK AS THEY HONOUR TAJUDEEN, MOMOH* 1 June, 2020
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On Saturday, May 30, friends, associates and labour comrades virtually gathered to honour Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem and Abubakar Momoh both of...Read More
IS TRENDING WHATSAPP MESSAGE ON FGâS ROADMAP ON EASING OF LOCKDOWNFROM NIGERIA?
* 30 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast claiming to be the Federal Governmentâs roadmap for easing the COVID-19 restrictions hasbeen...
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HAS WHO âFINALLYâ APPROVED MADAGASCARâS COVID-19 ORGANICS?* 30 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM: On May 27, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted...
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COVID-19: IS KANOâS MEGA ISOLATION CENTRE OPERATIONAL?* 30 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â On Sunday, May 23, 2020, a video made by an unidentified individual circulated on WhatsApp claiming that...Read More
COVID-19: PEOPLE WHO LOOK LIKE THEYâRE NOT POOR ALSO NEED SUPPORT â EXPERTS TELL NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT* 30 May, 2020
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Considering the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and its lockdown on citizens, the Federal and State Governments have been urged...Read More
FIVE YEAR ASSESSMENT OUTLINES ACHIEVEMENTS AND SHORTCOMINGS OF PRESIDENTâS ANTI-CORRUPTION DRIVE (CDD PRESS STATEMENT)* 28 May, 2020
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Frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released its five year assessment reportdetailing the...
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CDD CALL FOR FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS* 28 May, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is now accepting fellowship applications for 2021-2022. CDDâs fellowship program aimsto bring...
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CORONAVIRUS DISINFORMTION NEWSLETTER MAY 23, 2020* 25 May, 2020
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Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked many misinformation and disinformation, which were spread acrosssocial media,...
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COVID-19: NIGERIA NEEDS EPIDEMIC RESPONSE PLAN, SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY FOR IDPS â EXPERT* 25 May, 2020
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Following the need to address the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic across the globe, experts in Nigeria have called for...Read More
FARFESA IBRAHIM GAMBARI BAIYI MURABUS DAGA KUJERAR SA TA SHUGABAN MAâAIKATAN FADAR SHUGABAN KASA BA* 23 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 19 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, dayawa daga cikin kafafen yada labaran na yanar...Read More
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: DID FG ANNOUNCE PLAN TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST 3STATES?
* 23 May, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM: On Thursday, May 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a broadcast on...Read More
PROFESSOR GAMBARI DID NOT RESIGN HIS POSITION AS PRESIDENT BUHARIâSNEW CHIEF OF STAFF
* 21 May, 2020
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VERDICT:Â Misleading Headline CLAIM:Â On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, multiple online sources published a breaking news report with the headline ââBREAKING: Buhariâs...Read More
SHIN NCDC TANA BADA TALLAFIN KUDI GA YAN NAJERIYA?* 21 May, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi 17 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...Read More
DID PRESIDENT OF MADAGASCAR ACCUSE WHO OF OFFERING $20 MILLION BRIBE?* 20 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â In a sensational report, various blogs have reported that the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, accusedthe World...
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IS COVID-19 SAME WITH MALARIA?* 20 May, 2020
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CLAIM:Â There have been various claims that the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the same as malaria. VERDICT: False FACT COVID-19 and...Read More
NCDC IS NOT DISTRIBUTING COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS TO NIGERIANS* 19 May, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM: On Sunday, May 17, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsAppbroadcast...
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COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: POLICE SHOULD CONSIDER RUBBER BULLETS, PEPPER SPRAY â NHRC BOSS X-RAYS ABUSE OF CITIZENSâ RIGHTS* 19 May, 2020
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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has called for the use of non-lethal weapons...Read More
WEEKLY FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING 15TH MAY 2020* 18 May, 2020
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Fact matters because falsehood can lead to various undesirable consequences in any society. This is especially more true under the...Read More
DID FBI ARREST BILL GATES FOR BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM?* 17 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the headline ââ FBI Arrests Bill GatesFor...
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DOES BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION HAVE A CENTER FOR GLOBAL HUMAN POPULATION REDUCTION?* 14 May, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False An image which has gone viral on WhatsApp claims that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has a sign...Read More
KANO STATE GOVERNMENT DID NOT RELAX LOCKDOWN FOR ONE WEEK* 13 May, 2020
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CLAIM At 11 pm on Monday, May 11, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a...Read More
GWAMNAN SOKOTO BAI MUTU BA* 13 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 11 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, wani zauren yanar gizo ya wallafa wani labarai da...Read More
FAIFAN BIDIYO DA AKA YADA A YANAR GIZO DAKE NUNA DANDAZON MUTANE YAYIN JANAâIZAR MARIGAYI SARKIN RANO BIDIYO NE BOGI!* 13 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabar, 2 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
THERE IS NO CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA â US-BASED NURSE SPEAKS* 12 May, 2020
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CLAIM: One of Nigerian news platform, legit.ng on May 6, 2020, published an article on a United States of America based nurse...Read More
IT IS MISLEADING, SOKOTO STATE GOVERNOR NOT DEAD* 11 May, 2020
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VERDICT: Misleading headline, Picture CLAIM: On May 11, 2020, an online blog published a breaking news story with the headline ââBreaking! Sokoto...Read More
GWAMNATIN TARAYYA BATA SANAR DA 1 GA WATAN YUNIN SHEKARA TA 2020 BA MATASAYIN RANAR KOMAWA MAKARANTA FADIN KASA* 11 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 7 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...Read More
FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 9TH 2020* 11 May, 2020
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As most people try to adhere to medical guidance to prevent and mitigate the pandemic, the continued spread of disinformation...Read More
CUTAR COVID-19: GIDAN GYARAN HALI NA KASA RESHEN JAHAR KANO BAI SANAR DA CEWA ZAI SAKE FURSONONI BA.* 11 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato CDD sunci karo da wata sanarwa da...Read More
FG DID NOT ANNOUNCE JUNE 1, 2020, AS RESUMPTION DATE FOR ALL SCHOOLS* 9 May, 2020
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CLAIM: On April 7, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted reports published by several online...Read More
VIRAL VIDEO SHOWING CROWDED EMIR OF RANOâS FUNERAL IS FAKE!* 9 May, 2020
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CLAIM On Saturday, May 2, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a video showing a...Read More
CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: FALSE CLAIMS TO IGNORE FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 2,2020
* 8 May, 2020
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In the past week, we have continued to explore the trending narratives that have emerged from the disinformation spread in...Read More
HOST A VIRTUAL, PHYSICAL PUBLIC HEARING ON INFECTIOUS BILL â CSOSTELL HOUSE OF REPS
* 8 May, 2020
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A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has called on lawmakers of the House of Representatives to host a...Read More
CORONAVIRUS MISINFORMATION: UNPACKING TRUMPâS CLAIMS ON DISINFECTANT AND ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT* 6 May, 2020
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On April 23, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump, in a press briefing at the White House, made two alarming claims...Read More
FIVE THINGS TO DO TO SPOT FAKE NEWS ON CORONAVIRUS* 6 May, 2020
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Nigeria is awash with different kinds of articles on the coronavirus, all purporting to state fact. We are going through...Read More
COVID-19: KANO CORRECTIONAL SERVICE NEVER ANNOUNCED READINESS TORELEASE INMATES
* 5 May, 2020
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CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Saturday, May 2, 2020, spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming...Read More
STATEMENT BY CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ON THE PROPOSED CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES* 4 May, 2020
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On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the National Assembly resumed legislative activities after one month of recess, following the outbreak of...Read More
UNPACKING FALSEHOODS: COVID-19 AND RESPONSES IN KANO STATE* 2 May, 2020
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The escalation in the situation in Kano has come as a shock. Reports of a spike in deaths coincided with...Read More
GWAMNATIN JAHAR LEGAS BATA WALLAFA SUNAYEN ASIBITOCIN DA MASU DAUKE DA CUTAR CORONA SUKA ZIYAR TA BA* 2 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokarardiyya Da Cigaba (CDD) a ranar Alhamis, 23 ga watanAfirilun...
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CUTAR CORONA: MAâAIKATAR ILIMI TA KASA BATA CE SAI WATAN NUWANBA 2020 ZAâA BUDE MAKARANTU BA* 2 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 22 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya Da...Read More
INJINIYA MACE TA FARKO A NAJERIYA BA TACE GWAMNATI TANA BOYE GASKIYA GAME DA CUTAR CORONA BA* 2 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Wani saki dake cigaba da yaduwa a manhajar WhatsApp ya kalubalanci gwamnatin tarayyar Najeriya da boye gaskiya game...Read More
NIGERIAâS FIRST FEMALE ENGINEER NEVER SAID FG IS HIDING FACTS ABOUT COVID-19 FROM CITIZENS* 1 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A widely circulated WhatsApp broadcast has accused the Nigerian government of, amongst others, hiding vital factsabout...
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CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: FALSE CLAIMS TO IGNORE* 28 April, 2020
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Two months down the confirmation of the index Coronavirus case in Nigeria, the social media has been awash with various...Read More
KANO RECORDED 4 NOT 74 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 ON APRIL 25, 2020* 26 April, 2020
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CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted numerous online reports claiming that Kano state hasrecorded...
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200 PEOPLE WERE NOT BURIED IN A SINGLE CEMETERY IN KANO ON WEDNESDAY,APRIL 22, 2020
* 26 April, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A 30 seconds Hausa video posted by Kelsoblog9ja on Facebook on April 22, 2020, claimed that 200 people have...Read More
COVID-19: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION NEVER SAID SCHOOLS WILL REOPEN INNOVEMBER 2020
* 25 April, 2020
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CLAIM: On April 22, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a press release stating that...Read More
LAGOS GOVERNMENT NEVER RELEASED LIST OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS EXPOSED TOCOVID-19 CASES
* 25 April, 2020
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CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, April 23, spotted a statement circulating onlineclaiming...
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COVID-19 IN AFRICA: PANDEMICS AND PAST GLORIES IN NIGERIA* 23 April, 2020
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By Alhassan Ibrahim In July of 2014, right in the midst of the West African Ebola outbreak, a Liberian American...Read More
CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: VIRAL STORIES, SCAMS AND FALSE CLAIMS TOIGNORE
* 23 April, 2020
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the shutdown of borders, city-wide lockdowns, restrictions on movement, and aninfodemic. An...
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COVID-19: WIDESPREAD âFGâS RELIEF COLLATION FORMâ IS A SCAM* 21 April, 2020
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CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Monday, April 20, 2020, received several WhatsApp broadcast messages containing a...Read More
SHUGABA BUHARI BAI NADA WANDA ZAI MAYE GURBIN MARIGAYI ABBA KYARI BA* 20 April, 2020
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Tushe Magana: Wani labari da wata jarida da ake wallafawa a yanar gizo mai suna National Daily Newspaper ta wallafa...Read More
SHEIKH GUMI BAI SHAWARCI SHUGABA BUHARI CEWA YA NADA TSOHON SARKIN KANO SUNUSI AMATSAYIN SHUGABAN MAâAIKATAN FADARSA BA* 20 April, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 19 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
DISTRIBUTION OF COVID-19 RELIEF MATERIALS IN KADUNA STATE: HIGHLIGHTING ISSUES AT STAKE* 20 April, 2020
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A new report released by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) today has said that the distribution of the...Read More
BUHARI IS YET TO APPOINT NEW CHIEF OF STAFF* 20 April, 2020
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Claim: an online newspaper National Daily Newspaper on Saturday 18th April 2020 reported on both her website and Facebook page...Read More
SHEIKH GUMI NEVER ADVISED BUHARI TO APPOINT FORMER EMIR SANUSI ASCHIEF OF STAFF
* 20 April, 2020
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Claim: On Sunday, April 19, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot of a Facebook...Read More
CUTAR COVID-19: TSOHON SHUGABAN KASA OBASANJO BAI BADA KYAUTAR NAIRA DUBU BIYAR (N5,000) GA KOWANE DAN NAJERIYA BA.* 18 April, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato (CDD) ta gano wani bayani da aka wallafa a wani shafin yanar...Read More
BABU DAYA DAGA CIKIN LIKITOCIN KASAR CHINA DA SUKA ZO DAKE DAUKE DACUTAR CORONA
* 17 April, 2020
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Tushen Magana: wani labari da aka dauki hoton sa da kuma aka wallafa a shafin Twitter a wani dandali mai...Read More
COVID-19: NO, FORMER PRESIDENT OBASANJO NEVER SENT N5,000 TO ALLNIGERIANS
* 17 April, 2020
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Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has sighted a post by a blog claiming that the...Read More
CORONAVIRUS FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 12, 2020* 17 April, 2020
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As Nigeria continues to battle the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in the last week...Read More
COVID-19: NONE OF THE CHINESE DOCTORS IN NIGERIA TESTED POSITIVE* 17 April, 2020
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CLAIM: A screenshot of a tweet by Citizen of Nigeria (@FRNcitizen) has been circulating on WhatsApp and other social media...Read More
BABU MAI DAUKE DA CUTAR CORONA A ASIBITIN FMC AZARE* 17 April, 2020
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Jita-jitar da ake yadawa: Akwai wani labari na bogi da ake yadawa musamman ta manhajar WhatsApp dake gargadin mutane game...Read More
GUINEA CONSTITUTION REFERENDUM: WEST AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY GROUP CONDEMNS MALICIOUS MOVE TO INSTITUTIONALISE SIT-TIGHT SYNDROME (PRESSRELEASE)
* 17 April, 2020
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We the under-listed West African Civil Society Organisations have been following with keen interest and are seriously disturbed by the...Read More
TACKLING COVID-19: THE NEED FOR A NIGERIAN RESPONSE* 15 April, 2020
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The coronavirus is a human tragedy that is now affecting over a million people around the globe. The World Health...Read More
LA VOIX DU MĂCONTENTEMENT: MĂDIAS, ĂLECTIONS ET DĂLIMITATION DES MANDATS CONSTITUTIONNELS* 15 April, 2020
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Le prĂ©sent numĂ©ro de West Africa Insight est consacrĂ© aux prochaines Ă©lections au Burkina Faso, en CĂŽte dâIvoire et en...Read More
DRIVING DIVISION? DISINFORMATION AND THE NEW MEDIA LANDSCAPE INNIGERIA
* 15 April, 2020
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April 15, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria The volume of disinformation now circulating in Nigeria is unprecedented and is further exacerbatingpre-existing...
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PRESS RELEASE ON TAXATION OF WOMEN IN NIGERIAâS INFORMAL SECTOR* 15 April, 2020
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April 14, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria In line with the agenda for the reform of tax rules aimed at realising gender...Read More
CUTAR COVID-19: NCDC BATA KASHE NAIRA BILIYA DAYA BA DAN WAYAR DA KAN YAN NAJERIYA TA HANYA GAJERAN SAKON WAYA (SMS)* 13 April, 2020
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Jita-Jitar Da Ake Yadawa: a ranar 8 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020, Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato (CDD)...Read More
FINANCE MINISTER DID NOT SAY NIGERIA LOST N700 BILLION IN AGFâSOFFICE FIRE
* 11 April, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, a section of the Treasury House, Office of the Accountant-General of the...Read More
HUKUMAR TSARON FARIN KAYA TA SSS BATA KAMA FASTO CHRIS BA GAME DAFURUCIN SA AKAN 5G
* 10 April, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 8 ga wata Maris din shekara ta 2020 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato CDD ta...Read More
COVID-19: NCDC DID NOT SPEND N1BILLION ON SMS TO EDUCATE NIGERIANS* 9 April, 2020
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CLAIM: On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot of a news headline claiming...Read More
5G NETWORK/ COVID-19: SSS NEVER ARRESTED PASTOR CHRIS* 9 April, 2020
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CLAIM: On March 8 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted multiple posts shared online claiming that the...Read More
NO COVID-19 CASE WAS FOUND IN KANO* 8 April, 2020
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CLAIM:Â On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a thirteen (13) seconds video clip circulating...Read More
LAI MOHAMMED NEVER SAID âNO NIGERIAN IS HUNGRYâ* 8 April, 2020
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CLAIM: On March 4, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a news story on Opera News app...Read More
WOMENâS WORK AND TAXATION IN THE INFORMAL ECONOMY: ISSUES IN URBAN GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA* 8 April, 2020
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Taxation is fundamental to planning for citizen-centred development. However, the informal sector in Africa and particularly Nigeria is poorly integrated...Read More
MINISTA SADIYA FAROUK BATA CE YAN AREWACIN NAJERIYA MASU KARAMIN KARFI NE KAWAI ZASU SAMU TALLAFIN GEMANITIN TARAYYA BA* 8 April, 2020
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Jita-Jitar Da Ake Yadawa: Wani sako da ake yadawa ta shafin Instagram yace Ministan Bada Dauki da Jinkai Sadiya Farouk...Read More
5G BASHI DA ALAKA DA CUTAR CORONAVIRUS* 7 April, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Binciken da CDD ta gudanar ya gano cewa wannan jita-jitar da ake yadawa cewa 5G yana haifar da...Read More
5G NETWORK NOT CONNECTED TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC* 5 April, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the world, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development(CDD)...
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SHIN SHUGABA BUHARI YA SALLAMI ABBA KYARI DAGA AIKI?* 3 April, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Jita-jiatr da ake yadawa cewa Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari  ya sallami Abba Kyari daga aiki...Read More
SHAN FITSARIN RAKUMI DA LEMON TSAMI BAYA MAGANIN CUTAR CORONA* 3 April, 2020
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Tushen Maganar: akwai wani labari na bogi da aka wallafa a shafin sada zumunta na zamani wato Facebook wanda yake...Read More
MINISTER SADIYA FAROUK NEVER SAID ONLY POOR NORTHERNERS WILL RECEIVEFG SUPPORT
* 3 April, 2020
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Verdict: False CLAIM: An Instagram post claims that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouk, said that only the poorest...Read More
DID TV SHOW âMY SECRET TERRIUSâ PREDICT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC?* 3 April, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: As Nigeria steps up its efforts in preventing the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading in Nigeria,...Read More
COVID-19: ATIKU IS NOT GIVING NIGERIANS N10K WEEKLY TO STAY AT HOME* 3 April, 2020
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CLAIM: On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received several copies of a...Read More
DOES FREQUENT USE OF HAND SANITIZER CAUSE TRYPOPHOBIA?* 3 April, 2020
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Verdict: False. Claim: A claim on WhatsApp has warned that the frequent use of hand sanitizers could cause âTrypophobiaâ skin...Read More
COVID-19: YES, MESSAGE CALLING FOR REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE BY SECURITY OFFICIALS FROM NHRC* 2 April, 2020
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VERDICT: TRUE CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Fact-checkers are in possession of an e-banner containing phonenumbers...
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CAN CAMELâS URINE, LIME CURE CORONAVIRUS?* 2 April, 2020
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Verdict: False Claim: A post on Facebook on Tuesday, March 30, 2020, suggests that a blend of camelâs urine and lime...Read More
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC* 1 April, 2020
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FAQ on Coronavirus, adapted from World Health Organisation Q: What is a coronavirus? A: Coronaviruses are a large family of...Read More
DID PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI SACK HIS CHIEF OF STAFF ABBA KYARI?* 31 March, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On March 31, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a WhatsApp broadcast message...Read More
CORONAVIRUS: AISHA BUHARI NEVER ORDERED BURNING OF ABBA KYARIâSOFFICE
* 31 March, 2020
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Verdict: False CLAIM:A 4:17 minutes video released in Hausa by Gido24 TV on YouTube claims that the First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has ordered...Read More
SHIN TURIRI DAKE FITOWA BAYAN AN DAFA LEMON TSAMI DA UDA DA UZIZA YANA MAGANIN CUTAR CORONAVIRUS?* 29 March, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Hakan Bai Tabbata Ba. Ga abinda wani bangare na wata jita-jita da ake yadawa yake cewa: âKanwar surukar...Read More
SHIN DA GASKE NE GWAMNATIN NAJERIYA TA SHIRYA BIYAN KOWANE DAN NAJERIYA ALAWUS DIN N8500 A DUK SATI?* 29 March, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Wani sako dake cigaba da yaduwa a WhatsApp da Twitter yayi ikirarin cewa gwamnatin...Read More
CORONAVIRUS: IS NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT PLANNING TO PAY CITIZENS N8,500PER WEEK?
* 28 March, 2020
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Verdict: False CLAIM:Â A viral message being shared among Nigerians on WhatsApp and Twitter claims that the Federal Government is...Read More
COVID-19: THE DUAL THREAT OF A VIRUS AND A FAKE NEWS EPIDEMIC âIDAYAT HASSAN
* 27 March, 2020
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The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is happening at a time when sorting facts from fiction has become an increasingly difficult...Read More
FARFESA HARUNA NGGADA BAI SHAWARCI YAN NAJERIYA DASU SHA RUWAN ZAFI KO SU SHIGA RANA BA DAN MAGANIN CUTAR CORONAVIRUS.* 27 March, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Jita-Jitar Da Take Yawo Musamman Kafafen Zamunta Na Zamani Irinsu Facebook, Twitter Dama WhatsApp Cewa Farfesa HarunaNggada...
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#COVID19: UNIMAID LECTURER NEVER ADVISED NIGERIANS TO DRINK HOT WATER,STAY UNDER THE SUN
* 26 March, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE On March 26, 2020, fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a message shared...Read More
TANTANCEWAR DA CDD TA AIWATAR* 26 March, 2020
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Wani Takaitaccen Video Da Akayi Ta Yadawa a Shafin Sada Zumunta Na Twitter Da Ake Cigaba Da Yadawa a Shafukan...Read More
NO COVID-19 PASSENGER ARRIVED KANO AIRPORT FROM LAGOS ON AIR PEACE* 25 March, 2020
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A trending short Video on Twitter that is being shared on Facebook and WhatsApp claimed the Kano bound aircraft (Air...Read More
THERE IS NO CURE FOR CORONAVIRUS* 24 March, 2020
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Claim: A Facebook post, which is now being shared on WhatsApp has claimed that the United States of America has...Read More
NIGERIAâS MINISTRY OF HEALTH NEVER ANNOUNCED PLAN TO SPRAY CHEMICALSAT MIDNIGHT
* 21 March, 2020
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A message which has gone viral on WhatsApp is warning recipients to stay indoors at night and lock up their...Read More
SMOKING MARIJUANA DOES NOT PREVENT CORONAVIRUS* 21 March, 2020
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A trending image being shared on WhatsApp and other online platforms since March 17, 2020 claims Jamaica has no case...Read More
OPEN LETTER TO GUINEAN CITIZENS* 20 March, 2020
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Something significant has been happening in Guinea, the people have decided that there must be political change. To get the...Read More
LETTRE OUVERTE AUX CITOYENS GUINĂENS* 20 March, 2020
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Quelque chose dâimportant se passe en GuinĂ©e ! Les citoyens ont dĂ©cidĂ© quâil faut un changement politique. Pour obtenir ce...Read More
CADRE DE CONCERTATION ET DâACTIONS CITOYENNES (CCAC/SCI).* 20 March, 2020
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Nous, organisations de la sociĂ©tĂ© civile regroupĂ©es au sein du Cadre de Concertation et dâActions Citoyennes, rĂ©unies en sĂ©anceextraordinaire,...
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ARE NIGERIANS BEING ASKED TO PAY 1.2 MILLION NAIRA FOR CORONAVIRUSTESTING?
* 19 March, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A viral tweet by a Twitter user @coolfrancess on March 17th, 2020 alleged that the Lagos University...Read More
CSOS AND OTHERS HONOUR BJORN BECKMAN IN ABUJA* 18 March, 2020
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Civil Society Organisations, academics, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Many well-wishers gathered together on Thursday, March 12, 2019,in Abuja...
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DID UNICEF RELEASE GUIDELINE THAT CORONAVIRUS CAN BE KILLED BY HEAT?* 18 March, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a viral message supposedly from UNICEF â the...Read More
CAN DETTOL KILL THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS COVID-19?* 18 March, 2020
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: A viral message on WhatsApp, which originated from Facebook has been trending in Nigeria with theclaim...
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GRASSROOT PRESSURE: THE WAY FORWARD TO FIGHTING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA* 13 March, 2020
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To encourage grassroot gatekeeping against corrupt practices in various communities in Nigeria, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) established...Read More
CDD CONTRIBUTES TO ANTI-CORRUPT EFFORTS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF AUDITOR-GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION* 13 March, 2020
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The Centre for Development and Development (CDD), to contribute to the increasing efficiency and effectiveness of the fight againstcorruption...
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BJORN BECKMAN, 1938-2019: A LIFE OF STRUGGLE AND FRIENDSHIP* 11 March, 2020
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Jibrin Ibrahim, Abuja, 12th March 2020 Today, we are gathered to celebrate a very good friend, mentor and teacher, Bjorn...Read More
CDD REELS OUT ALTERNATIVES TO SENATEâS PROTECTION FROM INTERNET FALSEHOOD AND MANIPULATION BILL 2019* 9 March, 2020
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As expectations continue to heighten over the public hearing on âThe Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019 (SB...Read More
MEMORANDUM ON PROTECTION FROM INTERNET FALSEHOOD AND MANIPULATION BILL 2019 (SB 132) TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY* 9 March, 2020
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The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill, 2019 (SB 132), passed the second reading of the Senate in November...Read More
ÂÂAS WE PUSH FOR CHANGE, WE MUST CELEBRATE PROGRESS* 8 March, 2020
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The 2020 International Womenâs Day (IWD) theme â âI am generation equality: Realising womenâs rightsâ marks 25 yearssince the...
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CDD TRAINS ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCIES ON MEDIA AND STRATEGICCOMMUNICATIONS
* 4 March, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) engaged the International Press Center (IPC) on Tuesday, February 25, to train18...
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NYSC NEVER USED FEBRUARY ALLAWEE TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS* 3 March, 2020
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CLAIM: Fact Checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp trending screenshot of a tweet by...Read More
DID THE DRIVER OF THE ITALIAN WITH CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS THREATEN TOSPREAD THE VIRUS?
* 3 March, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â On February 28, 2020, Fact Checkers at CDD spotted a news story on AIT Nigeria News Facebook...Read More
IS NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT MONITORING CITIZENSâ PHONE AND ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CONVERSATIONS?* 21 February, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: CDD Fact checkers spotted a viral message trending on WhatsApp on Wednesday, February 12, 2020...Read More
DID THE US GOVERNMENT AND DIPLOMATS GIVE ULTIMATUM TO SUPREME COURT TO REVERSE IMO STATE JUDGEMENT?* 17 February, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: CDD spotted a message trending on WhatsApp and other online platforms following a YouTube video...Read More
IS THE AFRICAN BLOOD RESISTANT TO CORONAVIRUS?* 17 February, 2020
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VERDICT: Medically False, No Scientific Evidence CLAIM: On 10th of February 2020, multiple sources including Abia Pulse News, KenyaBulletin,...
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FORMER MINISTER AMINA MOHAMMED, OTHERS CELEBRATE KOLE SHETTIMA AT 60* 17 February, 2020
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A former minister of Environment and deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, on Wednesday, February 12, joinedscores...
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DID THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR ASK LAGOSIANS TO USE THE TREKKING AS TRAINING FOR THE MARATHON?* 10 February, 2020
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CLAIM: A viral screenshot showing a twitter handle alleged to be that of the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwoolu tweeted...Read More
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HACKATHON ON COMBATING DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION IN KANO STATE* 10 February, 2020
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In recognition of the harmful effects of disinformation and its impact on the nation; the Centre for Democracy and Development...Read More
DID THE US EMBASSY DENY BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPOâS UNITED STATESâ VISAAPPLICATION?
* 31 January, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Friday 31st January 2020, several media organisations had reported a claim that Bishop David Oyedepo,President...
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DID AREWA YOUTHS THREATEN WAR IF YORUBAS DONâT DISSOLVE OPERATIONAMOTEKUN?
* 21 January, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a video created by Simon Ekpa and posted on his Facebook page on January 11,...Read More
DID PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TWEET ABOUT NIGERIA SUPPORTING IRAN?* 14 January, 2020
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Verdict: False Claim: CDD Factcheckers came across a screenshot of a statement posted on twitter alleged to be that of...Read More
DID THE FRENCH ARMY DELIVER MOTORCYCLES TO TERRORISTS IN NIGERIA?* 7 January, 2020
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VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: On January 5th, CDD received a set of 7 photos and one video on her WhatsApp platform....Read More
CORRUPTION AND DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA: CONJOINED HISTORIES (CALL FORCONTRIBUTIONS)
* 6 January, 2020
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Call for Contributions to a Thematic Issue of Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Affairs Why has corruption,understood...
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SOCIAL MEDIA BILL: A DISTURBING ATTEMPT TO MUZZLE FREE SPEECH* 11 December, 2019
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CDDâs Position on the Social media Bill CDD PRESS STATEMENT: December 10, 2019Â FCT, Abuja Centre for Democracy and Development...Read More
HOW IS CDD COUNTERING FAKE NEWS AND DISINFORMATION IN NORTHERNNIGERIA?
* 10 December, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project on countering Misinformation and Disinformation in Kano stateand...
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PROMOTING SOCIAL AUDIT IN GWOZA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BORNO STATE* 10 December, 2019
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As part of our engagement in North East, Nigeria, CDD is supporting the Gwoza Youth Progressive Association (GYPA) on promoting...Read More
REVIVING ZUMUNCI: LIVING TOGETHER IN POST BOKO HARAMâCDD MONTHLY DIALOGUES IN GWOZA LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF BORNO STATE.* 10 December, 2019
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Living Together in Post-Boko Haram is a one-year, monthly peacebuilding project implemented by CDD. This engagement is a followup...
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IS THE NIGERIAN MILITARY RECRUITING EX- BOKO HARAM FIGHTERS INTO THEARMY?
* 4 December, 2019
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a video released by Roots TV, an online platform; where one Mr...Read More
DID EFCC DROP CHARGES AGAINST MRS. DIEZANI?* 29 November, 2019
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLIAM: On the 25th of November, CDD fact-checkers spotted a trending story on several online media...Read More
DID INEC SAY SMART CARD READERS ARE NO LONGER USEFUL?* 29 November, 2019
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: Â On 28 of November 2019, various media outlets published stories with the claim that the...Read More
IS THE NUMBER OF COLLECTED PVCS IN OKENE LGA, KOGI STATE 48,065 ?* 29 November, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Â CDD has spotted a claim on Senator Dino Melayeâs known Twitter handle, @Dino_Melaye, that only 48,065registered...
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DID COURT STOP APC FROM FIELDING CANDIDATE FOR BAYELSA GOVERNORSHIPELECTION?
* 23 October, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE! CLAIM: On the 15th of October 2019, a news report was aired on Radio Bayelsa 97.1 FM, Yenagoa, ...Read More
SORTING FACT FROM FICTION : NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTION* 21 October, 2019
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Nigeria 2019 Election Fact-File The Centre for Democracy and Developmentâs Election Analysis Centre (EAC) for the 2019 presidential and gubernatorial...Read More
IS INEC STILL IN POSSESSION OF UNCOLLECTED PVC?* 18 October, 2019
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Verdict:True Claim: Â A video, which has gone viral on the Internet, posted by user Usman Okai Austin, via his Twitter...Read More
DID INEC CHAIRMAN FLEE THE VENUE OF BAYELSA STATE STAKEHOLDERSâMEETING?
* 17 October, 2019
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Verdict: False, Misleading Claim: CDD is in possession of a news report in several media outlets, including Daily Trust, Naija...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 LLBAND PHD IN SHARIA?
* 17 October, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: An online source known as Oriental Times posted a story that promotes the popular false narrative of...Read More
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT* 17 October, 2019
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The purpose of the paper is to review the main economic goals of the current government, examine the implementation of...Read More
ACCESS TO FINANCE REMAINS A BIG CHALLENGE TO WOMEN RUNNING FORELECTIVE POSITIONS
* 13 October, 2019
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Mercy Abang on Legit.ng The Centre for Democracy and Development â CDD, commissioned this report (as part of a five...Read More
FEMALE POLITICIANS: HOW MEN PROMISED TO VOTE FOR US IF WE HAD SEX WITHTHEM
* 13 October, 2019
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Mercy Abang on The Cable The Nigerian Labour Act has no provisions for criminalising sexual harassment at the workplace. Most...Read More
MERCY ABANG: FEMALE NIGERIAN POLITICIANS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES DURING THE 2019 ELECTIONS* 13 October, 2019
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Mercy Abang on Bella Naija Harassment, discrimination, violence and intimidation are key characters in Nigerian politics. But for women,these events...
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GENDERED CONTESTS: WOMEN IN COMPETITIVE ELECTIONS* 12 October, 2019
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The history of womenâs engagement in power and government in Nigeria reveal patterns of disadvantage in gaining access to both...Read More
DID WADA SAY THE KOGI EAST PEOPLE CAN SINGLEHANDEDLY DECIDE WHO BECOMEGOVERNOR?
* 11 October, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE On the voting population, Fact Checkers checked on INEC website, but could not find a breakdown of registered...Read More
WHATSAPP AND NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTIONS: MOBILIZING THE PEOPLE,PROTECTING THE VOTE
* 10 October, 2019
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âSocial media has changed the face of politics in Nigeria.âÂč So said many political candidates, professionals, non-governmental organisation (NGO) and...Read More
DID ANGRY NIGERIANS ATTACK EMBASSY IN SIERRA LEONE?* 3 October, 2019
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Verdict: False; Old Video Resurfacing  CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a 4-minutes video trending online. The video which was sighted...Read More
WERE THE AIDES OF VICE PRESIDENT OSINBAJO ASKED TO VACATE ASO ROCK? * 26 September, 2019* 0 Comments
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On September 19th 2019, a Facebook page Get Nigeria Working Again Updates shared a post in a...Read More
IS THE FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CONDUCTING A MASS RECRUITMENT? * 18 September, 2019* 0 Comments
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A message on the popular messaging app WhatsApp with the claim the ââNigerian government announces mass recruitmentââ...Read More
IS MASTERCARD GIVING OUT SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER? * 18 September, 2019* 0 Comments
VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: A call for research titles purported to be from finance provider MasterCard, trending on WhatsApp and is...Read More
DID TRUMP RELEASE NAMES OF POLITICIANS WHO HID PUBLIC FUNDS IN USBANKS?
* 18 September, 2019* 0 Comments
VERDICT: Â False CLAIM: A WhatsApp message alleging that the President of the United States Donald Trump, has released a list...Read More
CALL FOR CONSULTANT: TRAINER ON MEDIA AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION FOR ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCIES * 18 September, 2019* 0 Comments
Call for Consultant Opening: 18th September, 2019 Closing: 30th September, 2019 Contract Type: Consultancy Location: Nigeria  AboutCDD The...
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DID OSHIOMOLE PLOT THE RETURN OF IZE-IYAMU TO APC?* 7 September, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD fact checkers have spotted a trending news report by the Midwest Herald, a Community Newspaper in...Read More
#XENOPHOBIC: DID DINO MELAYE ASK PRESIDENT BUHARI TO TAKE A LEAD FORONCE?
* 5 September, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD fact-checkers have spotted a trending message on Twitter from the handle, purportedly belonging to theNigerian...
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DID ANGRY NIGERIANS BURN DOWN MTN OFFICE IN APAPA, LAGOS STATE?* 4 September, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD disinformation spotters has sighted several news stories; including gory videos, connected to the ongoing Xenophobia attack...Read More
PRESS RELEASE: CDD RELEASES POSTMORTEM REPORT ON 2019 ELECTIONCOLLATION
* 30 August, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) today released a detailed new report on one of the most vulnerable parts...Read More
COUNTING THE VOTES: WARD-LEVEL COLLATION DURING NIGERIAâS 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION â A POSTMORTEM ANALYSIS* 29 August, 2019
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BACKGROUND The collation of results has been a much-exploited weakness in Nigeriaâs election process, since the countryâs return todemocratic...
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CDD FACT CHECK: DID THE UNITED STATES EXTEND ITS VISA BAN TO INEC CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS?* 26 August, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE! CLAIMS: An online blog Wazobia Reporters on Thursday, August 22, 2019 published a news story, alleging various claims;...Read More
WHATSAPP AND NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTIONS: PRESS RELEASE* 28 July, 2019
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WhatsApp both strengthens and undermines Nigerian democracy, says UK-Nigeria research team Research findings were released today by a UK-Nigerian research...Read More
WHATSAPP AND NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTIONS: MOBILISING THE PEOPLE,PROTECTING THE VOTE
* 28 July, 2019
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WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in 40 African countries, including Nigeria, due to its low cost, encrypted messages,...Read More
SORTING FACT FROM FICTION* 26 July, 2019
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CDD FACT CHECK: DID TWO HERDSMEN CLIMB AZMAN AIRLINE IN LAGOS AIRPORT?* 22 July, 2019
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VERDICT False and Misleading  CLAIM: A 12seconds video surfaced on social media, particularly on Twitter, WhatsApp and blog, in...Read More
THE POLITICS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF NIGERIAâS ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC)* 12 July, 2019
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has been instrumental in charging and prosecuting senior political leadersand...
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INCREASING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH FERTILISER USE* 12 July, 2019
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The importance of increasing inorganic fertiliser use in subSaharan Africa is generally accepted and fertiliser subsidy schemes haveexisted in...
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PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION IN NORTH EAST, NIGERIADURING RAMADAN.
* 10 July, 2019
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As part of her effort towards fostering peace, reconciliation and reintegration in Borno State. The Centre for Democracy andDevelopment...
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IS GENERAL ADEOSUN THE NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF?* 10 July, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE The Claim: On July 9, 2019, Blueprint newspaper published on its online platform with the caption âAdeosunreplaces...
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A REFLECTION ON 20 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, BY MAHMUD JEGA* 5 July, 2019
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The Fourth Republic differs from the three previous Republics we had in Nigeria in several respects. For one, it is...Read More
BUHARIMETER 2019 SURVEY REPORT* 3 July, 2019
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Over the next four years, Nigerians want the President to focus mainly on job creation and improving security, and most...Read More
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AT THE CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY ANDDEVELOPMENT (CDD)
* 24 June, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registered in Lagos...Read More
GRAPHICS DESIGNER/ANIMATION AT THE CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY ANDDEVELOPMENT (CDD)
* 24 June, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registered in Lagos...Read More
FACTCHECKER AT THE CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD)* 24 June, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registered in Lagos...Read More
DID VLADIMIR PUTIN SAY AFRICA IS A CEMETERY?* 18 June, 2019
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Verdict: False Claim: Multiple websites and blogs have been circulating a story of the Russian President, where he is alleged...Read More
IS THE KADUNA STATE RELIGIOUS PREACHING (REGULATION) LAW OF 2019 MEANT TO FRUSTRATE CHRISTIANS?* 18 June, 2019
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Verdict: False Claim: Several online blogs have claimed that the Kaduna State Religious Preaching (Regulation) Law 2019 is specificallyenacted...
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DID PROF ATTAHIRU JEGA SAY ELECTION RESULTS WERE TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY DURING HIS TENURE AS INEC CHAIR?* 18 June, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE THE CLAIM: A claim has been spotted circulating on social media, including WhatsApp and Facebook, which was credited...Read More
PRESS RELEASE: THE 2019 BUHARIMETER SURVEY* 12 June, 2019
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Focus on the Jobs, Economy and Security â Nigerians urge President Buhari The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa)...Read More
DID FORMER GOVERNORS GANG UP AGAINST GOODLUCK JONATHAN?* 8 June, 2019
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Verdict: False Claim: On 5th June, a story appeared on the website â âsaharanews.coâ which made a number of spurious...Read More
DO SWEDISH LAWMAKER EARN IN A YEAR WHAT A NIGERIAN SENATOR GETS IN 60DAYS?
* 8 June, 2019
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Verdict: False Claim: On 4th and 5th June, thecableng and PMNews, an online media respectively, released a story claiming that...Read More
CALL FOR PAPER- DEMOCRACY IN TWO DECADES, 1999-2019: REFLECTIONS ON NATION BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA* 5 June, 2019
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The Department of History, University of Ibadan & The Centre for Democracy and Development, Cordially invite Contributors for theBook...
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CDD FACT CHECK: HOW TRUE IS THE CLAIM THAT EFCC ARRESTED OKOROCHA ANDWIFE?
* 31 May, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE Claim: CDD has spotted a news circulating on Social media, and traditional media space, claiming that the EFCC...Read More
CDD FACT CHECK: HOW VALID IS THE CLAIM THAT APC HAS 14 GOVERNORS INAUGURATED ON 29 MAY 2019 AND PDP 15?* 31 May, 2019
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VERDICT: TRUE THE CLAIM: A claim has been spotted circulating on social media, including WhatsApp that the Peoplesâ DemocraticParty...
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PRESS STATEMENT: CDD CELEBRATES WITH THE PRESS, CALLS FOR THE PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF PRESS FREEDOM* 3 May, 2019
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3RD MAY, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) heartily felicitates with the Press on the celebration of the...Read More
WAS NIGERIA MINIMUM WAGE $120 IN 2010 MORE VALUED THAN $83 IN 2019?* 30 April, 2019
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Verdict:Â Partially True The Claim:Â A WhatsApp post questioning the monetary value of the new minimum wage has gone viral. The post...Read More
HOW VALID IS THE CLAIM THAT NIGERIA HAS A SURPLUS OF MEDICAL DOCTORS?* 26 April, 2019
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Verdict: False The Claim:Â Dr Chris Ngige, Nigeriaâs Minister for Labor, has asserted that doctors who practice overseas are notdoing...
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DID INEC THREATEN TO AWARD PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION VICTORY TO ATIKU?* 12 April, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE The Claim: CDD has spotted a story claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has threatened to...Read More
DID MIYETTI ALLAH DEMAND FOR THE REFUND OF N3.8B CAMPAIGN FUNDS GIVEN TO THE APC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE?* 11 April, 2019
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Verdict: False Claim: Â The CDD have spotted a story circulating on WhatsApp alleging that Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association...Read More
CDD FACT CHECK: IS EXXON MOBIL LEAVING NIGERIA?* 5 April, 2019
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Verdict:Â FALSE The Claim: Following a report by reuters.com on the 2nd of April, that Exxon Mobil recently held talks...Read More
FACT CHECK: DID SARAKI SACK THE EFCC CHAIRMAN, IBRAHIM MAGU?* 4 April, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE The Claim: An online blog, exclusive103.com on April 3rd, reported that the Senate president, Bukola Saraki had sacked...Read More
DID THE NIGERIAN ARMY MODIFY THEIR LOGO?* 4 April, 2019
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Claim: An image of the Nigerian Army logo has been spreading on WhatsApp with the claim that it has been...Read More
HOW TRUE IS THE TWEET CLAIMING JEGA CONDEMNED THE CONDUCT OF THE 2019GENERAL ELECTIONS?
* 1 April, 2019
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Verdict: False The Claim: Today, a Twitter account belonging to a PDP support group, @PDPVanguard, posted a tweet attributed...Read More
HOW WOMEN FARED IN THE 2019 ELECTIONS* 1 April, 2019
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 Nigeriaâs population is estimated to be 200,923,640. Women form 49.4% of this figure, with a total of 99,180,412....Read More
NIGERIAâS âFAKE NEWSâ ECO-SYSTEM* 26 March, 2019
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Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of mobile...Read More
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS* 25 March, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Developmentâs (CDD) Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed trained observers to five states (Bauchi, Benue,Kano,...
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KANO SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTION: BATTLE GROUND STATE FOR GOVERNOR* 23 March, 2019
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There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always been between Governor...Read More
KANO SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTION: BATTLE GROUND STATE FOR GOVERNOR* 23 March, 2019
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There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always been between Governor...Read More
PRELIMINARY REPORT AHEAD OF THE 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTIONS* 23 March, 2019
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CDD has deployed trained observers to observe the Saturday, March 23, 2019, supplementary elections in Bauchi, Benue, Kano, Plateau and...Read More
DID BUHARI MAKE A STATEMENT SUGGESTING HE WILL NOT SUPPORT A YORUBA PRESIDENCY COME 2023?* 22 March, 2019
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Did Buhari make a Statement Suggesting he will not Support a Yoruba Presidency come 2023? Verdict: UNSUBSTANTIATED RUMOUR The Claim:A...Read More
DID EL-RUFAI PASS AN ANTI-CHRISTIAN LAW IN KADUNA STATE?* 16 March, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE The Claim: A post alleging that in Kaduna, pastors will no longer be able to preach unless they...Read More
UPDATES ON ELECTION OF 9TH MARCH 2019.* 10 March, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Developmentâs Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observers to 17 politically-charged and violence-prone battleground states for...Read More
ELECTION-DAY PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE 2019 GOVERNORSHIP AND STATE HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS* 9 March, 2019
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PREAMBLE The Centre for Democracy and Developmentâs Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observers to 17 politically charged and violence-prone battleground...Read More
BACKGROUND PAPER ON THE 2019 GOVERNORSHIP AND HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA* 8 March, 2019
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Nigeriaâs return to the polls for the governorship, house of assembly and the FCT area council elections on March 9th,...Read More
THE GOVERNORSHIP RACE: THE BATTLE GROUND STATES* 8 March, 2019
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Tomorrow, 9th March 2019, we will once again exercise our civic rights and responsibilities as citizens to elect our Governors...Read More
COUNTING VOTES: WARD-LEVEL COLLATION DURING NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTION* 4 March, 2019
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The 2019 general elections is the sixth general election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since thereturn...
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#FACTCHECK: DID THE EU, ECOWAS RELEASE STATEMENTS PRAISING NIGERIAâS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION?* 1 March, 2019
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Verdict:Â False Claim: CDD-West Africa fake-news desk spotted an info-graphic message with the pictures of the head of the EconomicCommunity...
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FACT CHECK: DID INTERNATIONAL OBSERVER MISSIONS PUBLISH DIFFERENT SET OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULT?* 28 February, 2019
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Verdict: False The Claim: On 26 February, three days after the Presidential election, CDD spotted a tweet being circulated through...Read More
FINAL ELECTION-DAY REPORT: 2019 PRESIDENTIAL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLYELECTIONS 2019
* 25 February, 2019
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Final Election-Day Report: 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections 2019 PREAMBLE The Centre for Democracy and Development deployed over 3500...Read More
ELECTION ANALYSIS CENTRE (EAC) PRELIMINARY REPORT, 12 NOON, 23RDFEBRUARY 2019
* 24 February, 2019
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PREAMBLE The Election Analysis Centre is pleased to note that elections are going on across the country, and there is...Read More
AS NIGERIANS VOTE FOR THE PRESIDENT* 23 February, 2019
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As Nigerians Vote for the President The Presidential Contest In the presidential contest, it is a straight contest between incumbent...Read More
FACT CHECK: IS IT TRUE THAT INEC WILL NOT BE CONDUCTING ELECTIONS IN SOME STATES BECAUSE OF INSECURITY?* 23 February, 2019
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Some news reports have surfaced online claiming that in some areas it might be impossible to conduct elections due to...Read More
PRESS RELEASE: POLITICAL CONTEXT AND INEC PREPAREDNESS AHEAD OF THE RESCHEDULED ELECTIONS* 21 February, 2019
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Last week, less than six hours to the presidential and national assembly elections due on February 16, the Independent National...Read More
FACT CHECK: IS THE STEALING OF BALLOT BOXES PUNISHABLE BY DEATH?* 20 February, 2019
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The Electoral Act (2010) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was created to regulate the Federal, State and Area...Read More
NIGERIAâS GENERAL ELECTIONS: THE ONLINE INFORMATION & MEDIALANDSCAPE
* 20 February, 2019
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Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of mobile...Read More
PRESS RELEASE, ABUJA, TUESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2019 | THE POSTPONED ELECTIONS: OUR CONCERNS ON ETHNIC STEREOTYPING* 20 February, 2019
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Press Release, Abuja, Tuesday 19th February 2019 The Postponed Elections: Our Concerns on Ethnic Stereotyping  This morning, welearnt that...
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BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS â RIVERS STATE | BULLETINEIGHT
* 19 February, 2019
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Rivers state has a total registered voters of 3, 215,273million for the 2019 elections which shows an increase of 1million...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS â PLATEAU STATE | BULLETINFOUR
* 19 February, 2019
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Plateau State has a total 2,480,455 registered voters for the 2019 elections, out of which about 2,246,865 are in possession...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES OF THE 2019 ELECTIONS â KADUNA STATE | BULLETINTEN
* 19 February, 2019
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KADUNA STATE Kaduna is of strategic significance, being the regional capital of the old North and abode of many of...Read More
GENDER ISSUES IN 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS* 19 February, 2019
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Historically, gender and womenâs issues have not gained national saliency and visibility in general elections across the country. The2019...
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CDDâS ELECTION ANALYSIS CENTRE SURPRISED BY POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTIONS, ASKS INEC TO ENSURE CREDIBLE POLLS.* 16 February, 2019
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BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (BENUE STATE) | BULLETIN SIXTEEN* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (OYO STATE) | BULLETIN FOURTEEN* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (BAUCHI STATE) | BULLETIN TWELVE* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (OGUN STATE) | BULLETIN THIRTEEN* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (KANO STATE) | BULLETIN SIX* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (LAGOS STATE) | BULLETIN FIVE* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
HIDDEN FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF THE ELECTION |BULLETIN THREE
* 16 February, 2019
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There are a number of not- so- obvious variables that may also affect the outcome of the presidential election. This...Read More
FEBRUARY 16, 2019 ELECTIONS (END OF PARTY CAMPAIGNS, CITIZENS EXPECTATION AND TRENDING ISSUES) | BULLETIN TWO* 16 February, 2019
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As the political campaigns officially ended 12midnight on Thursday 14th February 2019, citizens are increasingly becoming more excitedand anxious...
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ELECTORAL GOVERNANCE | BULLETIN ONE* 16 February, 2019
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The governance of elections is a crucial part of the democratic process. Electoral bodies, such as INEC, play a critical...Read More
VOTING AMIDST INSECURITY* 16 February, 2019
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The 2019 general elections will be the sixth consecutive electoral cycle since Nigeriaâs return to democracy in 1999. The...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS â KATSINA STATE | BULLETINELEVEN
* 16 February, 2019
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Katsina is Buhari`s home state, which gave him about 1.3million votes in 2015. Except in 2007 when another âhomeboy,â Umaru...Read More
NIGERIA ELECTORAL TRENDS* 16 February, 2019
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Nigeria has witnessed five general elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since the return tocivil rule...
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BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS â DELTA STATE | BULLETIN SEVEN* 16 February, 2019
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Delta like some other battleground states is very strategic in determining where the pendulum for the presidential election swings.As...
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HISTORY OF CONTEST AND PARTY DOMINANCE (1999-2015)* 16 February, 2019
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This report reveals two epochs with different voting patterns across states between 1999 and 2015. First was the period...Read More
CDD FAULTS ETHICAL LAPSES IN OSUN RERUN POLL * 28 September, 2018* 0 Comments
PRESS STATEMENT  September 27, 2018 CDD Faults Ethical Lapses in Osun Rerun Poll The Centre for Democracy and Development...Read More
PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE ELECTION IN OSUN STATE * 22 September, 2018* 0 Comments
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10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION * 17 September, 2018* 0 Comments
It is barely a week to the gubernatorial election in Osun State. The election is expected by many to be...Read More
MEDIA AS MAJOR BREEDING FOR FAKE NEWS IN NIGERIA * 14 September, 2018* 0 Comments
A new public opinion poll conducted by Nigeriaâs leading survey and polling firm, NOIPolls says that the new media, comprising...Read More
CHARTER ON DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE WILL HELP NIGERIA* 3 September, 2018
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Charter on Democracy and Governance will help Nigeria  Unarguably, democracy and good governance go hand in hand to achieve...Read More
HOW BUHARIâS PFI PROGRAMME BOOSTS FERTILISER SUPPLY FOR FARMING INNIGERIA
* 26 August, 2018
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How Buhariâs PFI programme boosts fertiliser supply for farming in Nigeria  Ogbonnaya Chukwu, the general manager, Ebonyi StateFertiliser...
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THE DANGER OF A BETTER-BEHAVED BOKO HARAM* 23 August, 2018
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The danger of a better-behaved Boko Haram  Idayat Hassan, Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development, an Abuja-based...Read More
DĂCLARATION PRĂLIMINAIRE DE LA MOE UE MALI 2018* 20 August, 2018
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DĂ©claration prĂ©liminaire de la MOE UE Mali 2018  DĂCLARATION PRĂLIMINAIRE Bamako, 31 juillet 2018 Une Ă©lection capitale marquĂ©epar...
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MISSION DâOBSERVATION ELECTORALE DE LâUNION AFRICAINE POUR LâELECTION PRESIDENTIELLE DU MALIEN 2018 DECLARATION PRELIMINAIRE SUR LâOBSERVATION DU 2ĂME TOUR* 20 August, 2018
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MISSION DâOBSERVATION ELECTORALE DE LâUNION AFRICAINE POUR LâELECTION PRESIDENTIELLE DU MALIEN 2018 DECLARATION PRELIMINAIRE Sur lâobservation du 2Ăšme TOUR Â ...Read More
âNIGERIAâS LEADERSHIP IS THE MISSING LINK IN AFRICAâSGREATNESSâ
* 20 August, 2018
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âNigeriaâs leadership is the missing link in Africaâs greatnessâ  âŠSOTA advocates for coalition of alternative political parties and aspirants...Read More
CSOS HIGHLIGHT DANGERS TO NIGERIAâS DEMOCRACY* 20 August, 2018
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CSOs highlight dangers to Nigeriaâs democracy  The lingering and recurrent leadership crisis, which has been prominent in the upper...Read More
WHY ARE ANTI-CORRUPTION SUCCESS STORIES STILL THE EXCEPTION?* 20 August, 2018
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Why are anti-corruption success stories still the exception? Â After decades of fighting corruption, measured by hundreds of new (or...Read More
PRESS STATEMENT: AUGUST 14, 2018* 15 August, 2018
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Press Statement: August 14, 2018 CDD CONDEMN THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF SAMUEL OGUNDIPE OF THE PREMIUMTIMES The Centre for...Read More
EZEKWESILI, CSOS PLAN NEW COALITION TO RESTRUCTURE NIGERIAâSLEADERSHIP
* 14 August, 2018
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Ezekwesili, CSOs plan new coalition to restructure Nigeriaâs leadership  A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) underthe umbrella,...
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MORE KNOCKS FOR FAKE NEWS* 13 August, 2018
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Speakers at a 2-day international conference in Abuja themed âDemocracy and Disinformation: How fake news threatens our freedomand democracy...
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ABUJA DECLARATION ON FAKE NEWS,MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION AHEAD OF THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTION* 10 August, 2018
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ABUJA DECLARATION ON FAKE NEWS, MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION AHEAD OF THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS The Centre for Democracy andDevelopment...
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AS MALI GOES INTO SECOND ROUND POLLING IN ITS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION* 10 August, 2018
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AS MALI GOES INTO SECOND ROUND POLLING IN ITS PRESIDENTIALELECTIONÂ
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JEGA SEEKS STIFFER PENALTY AGAINST DECLARATION OF FAKE RESULTS IN 2019POLLS
* 9 August, 2018
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Prof. Attahiru Jega, former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged the Federal Government to proffer stifferlaws against...
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CSOS CONDEMN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SIEGE* 9 August, 2018
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The Nigeria Election Situation Room (Situation Room) has expressed concern over the growing attack on constitutionalism in Nigeria andbrazen...
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2019: FAKE NEWS CAN LEAD TO CIVIL WAR* 8 August, 2018
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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has cautioned Nigerians, especially the media against the spread offake...
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CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT RADIO SHOWS* 6 August, 2018
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CDD IS SET TO HOST A CONFERENCE ON HOW FAKE NEWS THREATENS NIGERIAâS DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM.* 3 August, 2018
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Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), is set to host a conference on how fake news threatens Nigeriaâs democracy and...Read More
A 2-DAY CONFERENCE ON DEMOCRACY & DISINFORMATION : HOW FAKE NEWS THREATENS OUR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA* 30 July, 2018
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A 2-Day CONFERENCE ON DEMOCRACY & DISINFORMATION DATE: 7 -8TH AUGUST 2018 SHERATON HOTEL AND TOWERSÂ F.C.T ABUJA Press Release...Read More
SCHEME UNDERWAY TO MONITOR PRESIDENT WEAHâS POLL PROMISES* 19 July, 2018
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A scheme to track and monitor President George Weahâs campaign promises and projects through an online system, has been launched...Read More
ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS (IFFS) IN NIGERIA* 17 July, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project named: Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Nigeria: Theproject...
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT ON THE 2018 EKITI STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION (VOTING PROCESS) 14 JULY 14.30PM* 14 July, 2018
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT ON THE 2018 EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION (Voting Process) 14 July 14.30pmRead More
CSOS HOLD RALLY AGAINST KILLINGS IN NIGERIA* 6 July, 2018
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Dozens of youth on Wednesday gathered at the Unity Fountain in Abuja for a rally organised by a coalition of...Read More
DE-RADICALIZATION, COUNTER-TERRORISM AND MIGRATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA(DCM)
* 6 July, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with financial support from the government of Japan through the United Nations Development...Read More
GREED, GODFATHERISM BEDROCK OF CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA* 4 July, 2018
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Lagos â A civil society group, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), has identified greed, godfatherism and gratificationas...
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WOMEN âPOORLY REPRESENTEDâ IN NIGERIAâS 19 YEARS OF DEMOCRATICRULE
* 2 July, 2018
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In 1999, Nigeria transited from military rule to democratic governance. Despite the return of democracy, however, women are yetto...
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EXPERTS BLAME CORRUPTION ON FG, FOREIGN COLLABORATORS* 29 June, 2018
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Scholars and legal experts have blamed the high level of corruption, money laundering, fraud and other crime in the country...Read More
NGO TASKS NIGERIANS ON FIGHTING CORRUPTION* 29 June, 2018
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The Executive Director of the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), Babafunke Fagbemi on Wednesday in Kano called on...Read More
ENHANCING CONVERGENCE OF THE MEDIA AND CSOS* 28 June, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development engaged in a meeting on enhancing convergence of the media and CSOâs in collaborative...Read More
STRENGTHENING CITIZENSâ RESISTANCE AGAINST PREVALENCE OF CORRUPTION(SCRAP-C) PROJECT
* 27 June, 2018
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Strengthening Citizensâ Resistance Against Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project was an initiative of the United Kingdom Department for International Development...Read More
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS (CSOS) ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION ON GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ELECTIONS* 27 June, 2018
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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) organised the second phase of...Read More
ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERSâ DIALOGUE ON THE BRING BACK OUR GIRLS (BBOG)MOVEMENT
* 26 June, 2018
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Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) helda one-day...
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MACARTHUR AWARDS NEARLY $6.5M TO ADVANCE ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND REDUCE CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA* 25 June, 2018
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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced nearly $6.5 million in funding to advance anti-corruption efforts in...Read More
SPECIAL REPORT: HOW BUHARIâS N-POWER PROGRAMME IS TRANSFORMING LIVES, IMPROVING EDUCATION* 25 June, 2018
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Adeniyi Somade and his wife, Gbemisola, live in Ado-Ekiti, South-west Nigeria. He currently works as an auxiliary staff at the...Read More
BUHARIMETER CONVERSATION EVERY SUNDAY IN KANO* 25 June, 2018
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Do you live in Kano or environ? Join the #buharimeter conversation every Sunday on @freedomradionig 99.5 FM Kano from 9...Read More
ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERSâ DIALOGUE ON THE BRING BACK OUR GIRLS* 25 June, 2018
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Centre for Democracy and Development in partnership with Partnership for African Social and Governance Research organize a ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERSâ DIALOGUE...Read More
NIGERIAN JOURNALISTS TRAINED ON GENDER SENSITIVE REPORTING* 25 June, 2018
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the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with funding from UN Women organized a two-day workshop on the need for...Read More
THE EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN AND THE HUMANIZATION OF THE MALE.TRIPOD OF ACTIVISM TAJUDEEN, WINNIE MANDELA AND MOMOH* 22 June, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in collaboration with CISLAC, WRAPA , CITADÂ and Center LSD organised the tripod...Read More
SPECIAL REPORT: DESPITE SUCCESSES, PAYMENT HITCHES, INSUFFICIENT COOKS, OTHERS SLOW BUHARIâS SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME* 14 June, 2018
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The excitement at Eva Valley Primary School 1, Enugu, on a recent Thursday morning was palpable. The pupils could not...Read More
2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS* 5 June, 2018
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Nigeria 2019 General Elections Frequently Asked Questions DownloadRead More
SPECIAL REPORT: FRAUD ALLEGATIONS, UNREMITTED LOANS, CROP FAILURE, OTHER ANOMALIES DOG NIGERIAN GOVTâS âRICE REVOLUTIONâ* 4 June, 2018
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Speaking to a packed audience at the 10th Bola Tinubu Colloquium, an annual conference held to mark the birthday of...Read More
ROUNDTABLE ON THE NIGERIAN PARTY COMPETITION DURING A TIME OF TRANSITION AND TERROR* 31 May, 2018
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As we head to 2019 general election, the need to focus on issues-based campaign and address hate message cannot be...Read More
NIGERIAN POLITICAL PARTIES DISCUSSION SERIES HELD AT SHERATON HOTEL* 30 May, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) organized Nigeriapolitical...
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NIGERIANS RATE PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI BELOW AVERAGE â BUHARIMETER OPINION POLL REVEALS* 28 May, 2018
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PRESS STATEMENT Â Nigerians rate President Muhammadu Buhari below average â Buharimeter Opinion Poll reveals The Centre for Democracyand Development...
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TRIPOD OF ACTIVISM: TAJU, WINNIE & MOMOH* 22 May, 2018
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PAN AFRICAN LIBERATION: THE EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN AND THE HUMANIZATION OF THE MALE Nigerian CSOs Commemorate Tajuddeen     Abdulraheem,Winnie Mandela,...
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PRESS RELEASE : CDD HOSTS A DISCUSSION ON THE INCREASING NUMBER OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN NIGERIA AND ACCESS TO BALLOTS IN 2019 GENERALELECTIONS
* 11 May, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has finalised its plan to bring together political parties, the Independent National...Read More
LOCAL GOVERNANCE, DECENTRALISATION AND ANTI-CORRUPTION IN BANGLADESHAND NIGERIA
* 10 May, 2018
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Research reports and studies | April 2018 Hamish Nixon and Alina Rocha Menocal, Nieves ZĂșñiga, Debapriya Bhattacharya, Syed Muhtasim Fuad, Idayat Hassan, Kelechi C....Read More
2018 AFRICAN THINK TANK SUMMIT* 8 May, 2018
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The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development, Idayat Hassan, will be a participating at the 2018 Africa Think...Read More
CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD) PARTNERS WITH THE NATIONAL ORIENTATION AGENCY ON PEACEBUILDING AND ELECTIONS* 28 April, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with National Orientation Agency (NOA) met yesterday, Thursday 26 April 2018, todiscuss...
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ASSESSING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IN NIGERIA* 26 April, 2018
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Jideani Chukwuemeka, Executive Director Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria, has said that Nigeria has not met hermark...
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LACK OF GENDER PARITY RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA- BARIFENDU EBERE
* 19 April, 2018
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Barrister Ebere Ifendu who is the President of the Women in Politics Forum spoke on Women Political Platform, our Weekly...Read More
DECLARATION ON THE SECURITY SITUATION IN NIGERIA* 13 April, 2018
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The N-Katalyst Forum (âThe Forumâ) is a non-partisan, non-profit, non-governmental association of progressive Nigerians drawn from across different backgrounds, professions...Read More
GROUP CONDEMNS CRACKDOWN ON CIVIL SOCIETY IN NIGER REPUBLIC (PRESSRELEASE)
* 13 April, 2018
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Group condemns crackdown on Civil Society in Niger Republic Civil society leaders in Nigeria are extremely concerned about the way...Read More
ON ARRESTING THE DRIFT TOWARDS CHAOS AND RETURN TO THE AGENDA OF PEACE BUILDING ABUJA, 5TH APRIL 2018* 7 April, 2018
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ON ARRESTING THE DRIFT TOWARDS CHAOS AND RETURN TO THE AGENDA OF PEACE BUILDING Abuja, 5th April 2018 The Working...Read More
NIGERIA FORUM: IDPS, BOKO HARAM AND ELECTIONS LIKELY TO BE SETTLED BY THE COURTS â BY IDAYAT HASSAN* 27 March, 2018
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It is no longer news that Nigeria is heading, with breakneck speed towards elections on Feb 14 and 28. Beyond...Read More
NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTIONS: THE PREPARATIONS, PEOPLE AND PROSPECTS BYIDAYAT HASSAN
* 26 March, 2018
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With less than a year to go, how are preparations going? Who is running? What will be the key issues?...Read More
THE FIRST BLOCKCHAIN-BACKED PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION JUST TOOK PLACE INSIERRA LEONE
* 10 March, 2018
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On March 7, 2018 the worldâs first blockchain-backed presidential vote took place in Sierra Leone. As election suspense heightened, aSwiss...
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF THE EU EOM FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL, PARLIAMENTARY AND LOCAL COUNCILS ELECTIONS IN SIERRA LEONE* 10 March, 2018
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Preliminary Statement of the EU EOM Sierra Leone 2018 for the presidential, parliamentary and local councils elections held on 7...Read More
AFRICAN UNION ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE 2018 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE* 9 March, 2018
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COMMUNIQUE Freetown, 9 March 2018 I. INTRODUCTION The African Union deployed 40 observers including 8 long term observers who will...Read More
SIERRA LEONE GENERAL ELECTIONS 2018: COMMONWEALTH OBSERVER GROUP INTERIM STATEMENT 07 MARCH 2018* 9 March, 2018
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Statement by:HE John Dramani Mahama, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Sierra Leone This is the Interim Statement of...Read More
11TH EDITION OF HER FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME, NIGERIAN POLITICAL PARTIES DISCUSSION SERIES TODAY, 22ND OF FEBRUARY 2018* 24 February, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development held the 11th edition of her flagship programme, Nigerian Political Parties Discussion seriestoday,...
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SIERRA LEONE VOTES: THE TOP CONTENDERS BARRING ANY LAST MINUTE DECISION BY THE SUPREME COURT, SIERRA LEONE.* 23 February, 2018
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Barring any last minute decision by the Supreme Court, Sierra Leone will hold presidential, legislative and local government electionson...
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NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTIONS: PREPARATIONS, POLITICS AND PROSPECTS IN FEBRUARY 2019, NIGERIANS WILL VOTE IN THE COUNTRYâS SIXTH ELECTION SINCE THE RETURN TO DEMOCRACY IN 1999* 22 February, 2018
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In February 2019, Nigerians will vote in the countryâs sixth election since the return to democracy in 1999. The stakes...Read More
CDD JOINS YMCA TO LAUNCH BARROWMETER,THE CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD) JOINED ITS PARTNER, YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION COMPUTER TRAINING CENTRE AND DIGITAL STUDIO (YMCACTC&DS) IN THE GAMBIA* 15 February, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) joined its partner, Young Men Christian Association Computer Training Centre and DigitalStudio...
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WHY DO THINK TANKS MATTER* 15 February, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Tuesday 30th January 2018, hosted the launch of the 2017 Global Think index...Read More
NIGERIAN POLITICAL PARTY DISCUSSION SERIES (NPPDS)* 15 February, 2018
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Centre for Democracy and Development Presents âNigerian Political Parties Discussion Series (NPPDS)â Venue: Ball Room 1 Sheraton HotelAbuja. Theme:...
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PEACE IN NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA REQUIRES JUSTICE FOR MILITARY CRIMES NOT JUST BOKO HARAM ATROCITIES* 12 February, 2018
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One day the Boko Haram insurgency will come to an end. When it does, there will be a painful time...Read More
CALL FOR APPLICATION* 10 February, 2018
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THREE DECADES OF DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION IN AFRICA* 9 February, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on 9th of February, 2018, held a forum themed âThree Decades of Democratic Transition...Read More
BUHARIMETER QUIZ COMPETITION* 5 February, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) organized its Buharimeter Quiz Competition in Lagos on the 25th of January 2018....Read More
THE NGO BILL AND RESISTING THREATS TO DEMOCRACY* 13 December, 2017
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Since the return of democracy in 1999, whenever civil society has come out with expose about corruption, bad governance or...Read More
NIGERIAN CSOS AT THE WASHINGTON GFAR MEETING WELCOME MOU ON THE REPATRIATION OF $321 MILLION ABACHA LOOT TO NIGERIA* 6 December, 2017
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Washington, DC, USAâŠNine NGOs representing Nigerian Civil Society Organizations at the 1st Global Forum on Asset Recovery, GFAR, inaugural meeting...Read More
PARTICIPATE IN STAFF MEETINGS MANAGE DEDICATED TO MARKETING* 25 November, 2017
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Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesettingindustry...
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CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD) SIGNS MEMORANDUM UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON THE NORTH-EASTINITIATIVE (PCNI)
* 24 November, 2017
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On the 22nd November 2017, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...Read More
PREMIUM TIMES, CDD RELEASE REPORT ON ANAMBRA ELECTION* 19 November, 2017
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Election Analysis Centre Anambra: Operational Lapses mar otherwise peaceful elections Against the anticipated fear of insecurity marring the Anambra governorship elections,...Read More
ANAMBRA ELECTION: 10 MAJOR THINGS TO KNOW* 16 November, 2017
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Saturdayâs governorship election in Anambra is expected to be a close contest between four leading candidates. However, there are...Read More
PRESS RELEASE: EMERGING ISSUES ON KENYAâS FRESH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: OUR CONCERNS* 15 November, 2017
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), a think tank organization working towards enhancing sustainability of democracy anddevelopment in...
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NO REFERENDUM, NO ELECTION: BIAFRA AGITATION AND THE BOYCOTT OF THE 2017 ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION* 13 November, 2017
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have threatened to stop the November 18, Anambra Governorship Election. The IPOB leader, Mazi...Read More
ANTI-CORRUPTION EVIDENCE (ACE) PROJECT* 8 November, 2017
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CDD is a member of Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) Research Consortium. The Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) research programme âled by SOAS,...
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âONE ELECTION, ONE GODFATHERâ BACKGROUND PAPER ON THE ANAMBRA 18TH NOVEMBER 2017 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION* 2 November, 2017
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T h e I n d e p e n d e n t N a t i o n...Read More
CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF THE WEST AFRICA INSIGHT PUBLICATION ON MOROCCOâS ACCESSION TO ECOWAS* 2 November, 2017
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The Centre for Democracy and Development is inviting academics, policy makers, independent researchers and public analysts to submit awell-researched...
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OUR DIRECTOR TO JOIN OTHER RESEARCHERS IN REVIEWING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE @OFFICIALEFCC AS PART OF THE ACE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM* 27 October, 2017
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Our Director to join other researchers in reviewing the effectiveness of the @officialEFCC as part of the ACE Research Consortium...Read More
NIGERIAâS CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PROCESS: THE QUEST FOR A PEOPLE-DRIVEN CONSTITUTION* 25 October, 2017
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The Nigerian National Assembly has approved a number of constitutional reforms, and rejected some crucial amendments proposing devolution ofpower...
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REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Centre with support through the Access Nigeria Project implemented a series of activities to build efforts and cohesion to...Read More
WEST AFRICA TRENDS: MONITORING TO INFLUENCE POSITIVELY * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The overall objective of the project is to enhance knowledge and information flows among the policy community, civil society, the...Read More
MONITORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
An active terrorist group is not a new phenomenon for many countries in West Africa but what is new is...Read More
PERSPECTIVES ON WEST AFRICA TOWARDS 2015-2017 * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The project is implemented by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with support from the Open Society Initiative for...Read More
VOTER EDUCATION PROJECT IN KANO STATE * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The project seeks to promote issue-based politics and violence-free election in Kano State by educating potential voters on how to...Read More
NIGERIAN POLITICAL PARTIES DISCUSSION SERIES * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
Political parties are key actors in democratic governance as they fulfill the classic roles of recruiting candidates for politicaloffice,...
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MONITORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
An active terrorist group is not a new phenomenon for many countries in West Africa but what is new is...Read More
WEST AFRICA TRENDS: MONITORING TO INFLUENCE POSITIVELY * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The overall objective of the project is to enhance knowledge and information flows among the policy community, civil society, the...Read More
RURAL BANDITRY AND CONFLICT IN NORTHERN NIGERIA * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
Since the early 1980s, incidents of armed robbery, raids on villages, attacks on merchants along major highways and in rural...Read More
BUHARIMETER
* 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
#Buharimeter (www.buharimeter.ng) is a monitoring tool that enables Nigerians around the globe to keep tab on the status of implementationof...
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OPEN MINDS
* 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Open Minds Nigeria Project is a program initiated to engage youth in schools and vocational centres with sustainable skills...Read More
DE-RADICALIZATION, COUNTER-TERRORISM AND MIGRATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA(DCM)
* 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with financial support from the government of Japan through the United Nations Development...Read More
SWISS POLITICAL FORUM * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Embassy of Switzerland in Abuja and Centre for Democracy and Development are jointly organizing a series of four âSwiss...Read More
USIP NORTHERN NIGERIA PROJECT * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is providing support to The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) project here...Read More
SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS STAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
Against the backdrop of fragile security, local manufacturing and the circulation of illegal guns, grenades and rocket launchers thathave...
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NO REFERENDUM, NO ELECTION: BIAFRA AGITATION AND THE BOYCOTT OF THE 2017ANAMBRA STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION * 10 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have threatened to sa44cdRead More
TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE AND THE INSURGENCY IN THE NORTH-EAST* 8 September, 2017
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Transitional justice, simply put, is a form of judicial and/or non-judicial mechanism used to redress situations in which massivehuman...
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MOROCCOâS ACCESSION TO ECOWAS âWILL DO MORE HARM THAN GOODâ* 8 September, 2017
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One of the most important topics for discussion in West Africa at the moment is Moroccoâs application to become a...Read More
BOKO HARAM â THE FEAR, THE CONSPIRACY THEORIES, AND THE DEEPENINGCRISIS
* 6 September, 2017
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The fear is palpable in northeast Nigeria as Boko Haram intensifies its war on civilians. The militaryâs regular claim...Read More
BOKO HARAM â THE FEAR, THE CONSPIRACY THEORIES, AND THE DEEPENINGCRISIS
* 31 August, 2017
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The fear is palpable in northeast Nigeria as Boko Haram intensifies its war on civilians. The militaryâs regular claim that...Read More
APPLICATION OPEN FOR TWO DAYS: CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN INPOLITICS
* 29 August, 2017
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Since, the countryâs return to democracy in 1999, the national average of womenâs political participation in Nigeria has remained6.7...
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HIGH LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE: MOROCCOâS ASCENSION TO ECOWAS* 21 August, 2017
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HIGH LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE: MOROCCOâS ASCENSION TO ECOWAS The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), in partnership with FriedrichEbert...
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CALL FOR MEMORANDA AND PUBLIC HEARING* 17 August, 2017
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PRESIDENTIAL INVESTIGATION PANEL TO REVIEW COMPLIANCE OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS AND RULES OF ENGAGEMENT CALLFOR...
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CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN IN POLITICS* 17 August, 2017
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CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN IN POLITICS Since, the countryâs return to democracy in 1999, the national average ofwomenâs...
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VACANCY
* 21 July, 2017
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Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to research, training and advocacy on issues of...Read More
NIGERIA: COUP RUMOURS REFLECT RISING DISTRUST IN BUHARIâS ABSENCE* 12 June, 2017
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Coup? Donât even dare. Nigerian military forces on international duty. Credit: AU-UN ST PHOTO / STUART PRICE Last week, Nigeriaâs...Read More
BOKO HARAM: DOWN BUT FAR FROM OUT* 12 June, 2017
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The Nigerian government has declared victory over the Boko Haram insurgency. The capture at the end of December of Camp...Read More
POSTPONEMENT OF BIAFRA AT 50 SYMPOSIUM* 1 June, 2017
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We Sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused as a result of the postponement of the Biafra at 50 Symposium which...Read More
CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF THE WEST AFRICA INSIGHT PUBLICATION ON MOROCCOâS ACCESSION TO ECOWAS* 30 May, 2017
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The Centre for Democracy and Development is inviting academics, policy makers, independent researchers and public analysts to submit awell-researched...
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THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN COUNTERING VIOLENCE EXTREMISM: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE WITH BOKO HARAM* 23 March, 2017
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While many resources have been dedicated to Countering Violent Extremism efforts, little attention has been paid to the role women...Read More
NIGERIANS DEMAND IMMEDIATE ACTION ON TRANSPERACY, ACOOUNTABILITY AND YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION* 23 February, 2017
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February 21, 2017  His Excellency President of the Senate, National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja  NIGERIANS DEMAND...Read More
WHY WE DONâT NEED A CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT CATALYST FUND (CDCF)* 22 February, 2017
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My colleague at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) participated in the recent senate public hearing on the proposed...Read More
CDD DECRIES THE CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT CATALYST FUND (CDCF) BILL AS BEING IN CONFLICT WITH THE 1999 CONSTITUTION AS AMENDED* 8 February, 2017
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CDD DECRIES THE CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT CATALYST FUND (CDCF) BILL AS BEING IN CONFLICT WITH THE 1999 CONSTITUTION AS AMENDED Abuja,...Read More
THE GAMBIA: WEST AFRICA CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER CONFLAGRATION* 19 January, 2017
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      January 18th, 2015  THE GAMBIA: WEST AFRICAN ACANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER CONFLAGRATION  ...Read More
AFRICA POLICY IN THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AMERICAN UNIVERSITYâS MARYGRAYDON CENTER
* 13 January, 2017
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Africa Policy in the Trump Administration American Universityâs Mary Graydon Center rooms 203-205 Â Â Wednesday, January 18 at 6:00 pm...Read More
REQUEST FOR CONSULTANT* 11 January, 2017
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REQUEST FOR CONSULTANT Project Title: De-radicalization, Counter- Terrorism and Migration in Northeast Nigeria (DCM Project) The Project: The project aims...Read More
FIFTIETH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ECOWAS AUTHORITY OF HEADS OF STATEAND GOVERNMENT
* 6 January, 2017
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17 December 2016, Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria FINAL COMMUNIQUE 1. The Fiftieth Ordinary Session of the Authority of...Read More
TRUMP PRESIDENCY AND NIGERIA CONFERENCE* 6 January, 2017
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa), in collaboration with the Open Society Initiative for West Africa(OSIWA), Trust...
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ECOWAS AND NIGERIA WORKING MORE CLOSELY TO ATTAIN GREATER STABILITY INWEST AFRICA
* 7 December, 2016
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ECOWAS and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have stressed the need to continue working together for the stability, peace and...Read More
JOB VACANCIES
* 7 December, 2016
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About CDD The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequentlyregistered...
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WHAT IS CHINA REALLY DOING FOR AFRICA?* 7 December, 2016
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Africaâs relationship with China blossomed in the mid-1950s, as many African states gained independence. As the Cold War intensified,many...
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WILL GHANA FOLLOW NIGERIAâS EXAMPLE OF VOTING FOR CHANGE?, BY IDAYATHASSAN
* 6 December, 2016
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The issues that will define the 2016 Ghana general election are the same problems that plagued Nigeria in the 2015...Read More
ECOWAS AND NIGERIA WORKING MORE CLOSELY TO ATTAIN GREATER STABILITY INWEST AFRICA
* 6 December, 2016
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ECOWAS and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have stressed the need to continue working together for the stability, peace and...Read More
STAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE ON SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS (SALW)* 27 November, 2016
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This meeting is intended to discuss overall issues of arms proliferations; arms stockpile management, arms productions, transferand trade. It...
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THE NORTHERN NIGERIAN GOVERNORS SYMPOSIUM IN USA* 21 November, 2016
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The Northern Nigerian Governors symposium in USA Northern Nigerian Governors, upon the invitation of the United States Institute forPeace...
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BOKO HARAMâS PLEDGE TO ISLAMIC STATE, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR WESTAFRICA
* 10 September, 2016* 0 Comments
Boko Haramâs Pledge to Islamic State, and Implications for West Africa Centre for Democracy and Development Facing a loss of...Read More
BENIN 2016: BRINGING SALIENT INSTITUTIONAL WEAKNESSES TO THE FORE* 21 August, 2016
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Beninâs Constitutional Court postponed the Presidential election scheduled for 28th February to 6th of March 2016 due to theinability...
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BĂNIN 2016 : LA PRĂSIDENTIELLE MET EN LUMIĂRE DES FAIBLESSES INSTITUTIONNELLES DU PAYS* 21 August, 2016
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La Cour Constitutionnelle, par dĂ©cision DCC 16-044 du 11 fĂ©vrier 2016, a reportĂ© la date du 1e tour de lâĂ©lection...Read More
INVITATION TO THE 7TH DR. TAJUDEEN ABDUL-RAHEEM MEMORIAL CELEBRATION* 13 June, 2016
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The family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem cordially invite you to the 7th memorial celebrationin...
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CDD REPORT CURBING ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS OUT OF NIGERIA: DO LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS WORK?* 8 June, 2016
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Click on the link below to download the full report on âCurbing Illicit Financial Flows out of Nigeria: Do Legal...Read More
BUHARIâS ONE YEAR IN OFFICE: CDD ORGANISES TOWN-HALL MEETING* 8 June, 2016
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STAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE ON GOVERNMENT APPROACHES TO MANAGING DEFECTINGVIOLENT EXTREMISTS
* 6 April, 2015
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Nigerian Military personnel working together with civil society and North-East region community members during a session at the dialogueThe...
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CDD RELEASES ONE YEAR ASSESSMENT REPORT* 6 April, 2015
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released a new report titled: The Buharimeter Report: Matching Campaign Promises,Public...
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CDD REPORT LâETAT DES INEGALITES EN AFRIQUE DE LâOUEST* 7 March, 2015
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Click on the link below to download the full report Letat-des-Inegalites-En-Afrique-de-Louest.pdfRead More
A TWO DAY AWARENESS RAISING AND REPORTING WORKSHOP ON ECOWAS COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGY
* 3 March, 2015
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A cross section of participants during the workshop at Sandralia Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria The workshop was held in Abuja at...Read More
CDD ORGANIZES BUHARIMETER QUIZ COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS* 27 February, 2015
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A cross section of students during Buharimeter Quiz Competition As part of activities to popularize the Buharimeter initiative amongNigerian...
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FACT-CHECK: REMDESIVIR NOT COVID-19 VACCINE ONLY DISTRIBUTED IN AFRICA* 18 January, 2021
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Since September 2020, multiple users on Social media have shared an image that shows a picture of...Read More
SHIN AISHA BUHARI TA BADA UMARNIN KONA OFISHIN ABBA KYARI?* 31 March, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Labari Ne Na Bogi! Wani bidiyo mai tsawon minti hudu da dakika goma sha bakwai (4:17) da wata...Read More
CAN STEAM FROM BOILED UDA, UZIZA, LIME CURE CORONAVIRUS?* 27 March, 2020
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VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast message (likely from a Nigerian who lives in the United States) has been circulating...Read More
HEALTH MISINFORMATION: FALSE STORIES FROM EBOLA TO CORONAVIRUS* 25 March, 2020
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Summary Nigeria has had a long-running battle with misinformation and disinformation. In times of health pandemics, misinformation, or falseinformation...
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NO CASE OF CORONAVIRUS IN APO, ABUJA* 19 March, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a flyer alleged to be from...Read More
TRADITIONAL LEADERS KEY FACTORS IN ENDING LIBERIAâS CULTURE IMPUNITYâ CDD, OHCHR
* 13 March, 2020
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In a continuous effort to end financial crime, the Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) in partnership with the Office...Read More
VOICING DISCONTENT: MEDIA, ELECTIONS AND CONSTITUTIONAL TERM-LIMITS* 12 March, 2020
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This edition of West Africa Insight looks ahead to forthcoming elections in Burkina Faso, Cote D'Ivoire and Guinea and explores...Read More
INCREASING INFLUENCE: CHINA IN WEST AFRICA* 14 May, 2021
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This edition of West Africa Insight reflects on the ways China is extending its influence across West Africa. Tobi Oshodi...Read More
FRIENDS OF EUROPE â EUROPE AND THE SAHEL* 12 May, 2021
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Friends of Europe, in partnership with Centre for Democracy and Development, invites you to join us for our upcoming debate...Read More
A CASE FOR CONTINUED ELECTION OBSERVATION IN AFRICA* 12 May, 2021
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The core value of election observation lies in the recommendations offered in observer reports, which serve as the basis for...Read More
CDD VACANCY: INTERNSHIP FOR FACT CHECKERS* 28 April, 2021
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Background The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registeredin...
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CDD VACANCY: INTERNSHIP FOR FACT CHECKERS* 28 April, 2021
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Background The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registeredin...
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CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 25, 2021* 26 April, 2021
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With our weekly newsletter, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) aims to inform the public about the work we...Read More
SHIN HUKUMAR HISBAH A JAHAR TA KAMA MUTANE 8 SABODA RASHIN YIN AZUMI AWATAN RAMADAN?
* 26 April, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Eh, hakane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 20 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
SHIN RUNDUNAR YAN SANDA A JAHAR KANO TA HANA GUDANAR DA TASHE?* 26 April, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Hakane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 21 ga wtaan Afirilun shekara ta 2021 rahotanni game da hana...Read More
KUDIN NAJERIYA BASHI NE YAFI RASHIN DARAJA A NAHIYAR AFIRKA BA* 26 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 21 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...Read More
HOTON ZANGA-ZANGAR KUNGIYAR LAUYOYI TA KASA NBA MAI DAUKE DA KALMAR âAUTOTOMYâ HOTO NE NA BOGI* 26 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: Anga wani hoto da ake yadawa ta shafukan Twitter da WhatsApp da Facebook da ke cewa an rubuta...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO TARE DA BINCIKO SAHIHANCIN SU A MAKO NA UKU, WATAN AFRILU, 2021* 23 April, 2021
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Aikin mu a Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba (CDD) shine ganowa tare da binciko gaskiyar labaran karya da aka wallafa...Read More
FACT-CHECK: WERE 8 PEOPLE ARRESTED BY KANO HISBAH FOR EATING DURINGRAMADAN?
* 23 April, 2021
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VERDICT: True Claim: On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a story...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS KANO POLICE BANNED RAMADAN TRADITIONAL STREET DRAMA(TASHE)?
* 23 April, 2021
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VERDICT: True Claim: On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, reports that the Kano State Police has banned the annual traditional street...Read More
FACT-CHECK: VIRAL IMAGE OF NBA PROTEST BANNER READING âAUTOTOMYâWAS PHOTOSHOPPED
* 23 April, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: An image circulating on Twitter, WhatsApp, and Facebook shows that the Nigerian Bar Association misspelled theword...
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FACT-CHECK: NIGERIAN NAIRA NOT WEAKEST CURRENCY IN AFRICA* 22 April, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On April 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trendingreport...
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FACT-CHECK: DID EFCC ARREST ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNOR?* 22 April, 2021
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VERDICT: Â Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Wednesday 21, April 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted a...
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HOW YOUTH CAN RESHAPE POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA* 21 April, 2021
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By Chris Olaoluwa ĂgĂșnmá»ÌdáșčdĂ© Can Nigeriaâs #EndSARS protests evolve into a force that can restructure electoral politics?Or will the...
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TRIBUTE: CDD MOURNS THE LOSS OF INNOCENT CHUKWUMA; EULOGISES THE INDELIBLE MARKS LEFT BEHIND* 21 April, 2021
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Innocent Chukwuma was a global citizen whose memory will be cherished as a champion for democracy, justice, and equality in...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 18, 2021* 19 April, 2021
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Last week, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received numerous requests to fact-check some of the trending...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO TARE DA BINCIKO SAHIHANCIN SU A MAKO NA BIYU, WATAN AFRILU, 2021* 16 April, 2021
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Aikin mu a Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba (CDD) shine ganowa tare da binciko gaskiyar labaran karya da aka wallafa...Read More
SALIM SANI ZAKARIYYA BA DAN BOKO HARAM BANE* 16 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 12 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarain na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: SALIM SANI ZAKARIYYA NOT A BOKO HARAM SUSPECT* 15 April, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, April 12, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a tweet...Read More
TANTANCEWAR DA CDD TA AIWATAR: BA A YIWA DIG MOSES JITOBOH RITAYA BA* 13 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 7 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai da gano sahihancin su na...Read More
HUKUMAR HISBAH A JAHAR KANO BATA CI TARAR DALIBAN JAMIâAR BAYERON20,000 BA
* 13 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 6 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, wani ya bulla daga kafafen yada labarai na yanar...Read More
DERADICALIZING REHABILITATING AND REINTEGRATING: BUILDING PEACE IN NIGERIAâS NORTH EAST* 13 April, 2021
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Since 2009, Boko-Haramâs violent activities have ravaged Nigeriaâs north-east â primarily Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states â leading tothe...
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FARMER-HERDER CONFLICT IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: TRENDS, DYNAMICS ANDGENDER PERSPECTIVES
* 13 April, 2021
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The farmer-herder conflict has become persistent and pervasive with debilitating consequences on human lives and their sources of livelihoods. Although...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 11, 2021* 12 April, 2021
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Nigeriaâs political elites have always devised means to gain popular appeal among the populace since Nigeria got her independence.Initially,...
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INSECURITY AND COVID-19: THREATS TO ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA* 12 April, 2021
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By Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim More than 13 African countries are scheduled to hold or have already held, parliamentary or presidential...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DIG MOSES JITOBOH NOT RETIRED NOR SENIOR TO IGP USMANALKALI
* 10 April, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On April 7, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trending claim...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO HISBAH NEVER SLAMMED N20,000 FINE ON MALE, FEMALE STUDENTS FOR SHARING ROOMS* 9 April, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, several online platforms;Â Sahara Reporters, Tori.ng, KanyiDaily, NigerDeltaConnect, NaijaNews, AllSchoolsForum reported that...Read More
MINISTA SADARWA BAI CE RASHIN YIN RIJISTAR NIN ZAI JANYO DAURIN SHEKARU 14 A GIDAN YARI GA MUTANE BA* 6 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 2 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai da gano sahihancin su...Read More
SHUGABAN KAMFANIN KERA ABABEN HAWA NA INNOSON WATO INNOCENT CHUKWUMABAI MUTU BA
* 6 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 4 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...Read More
MUJALLAR KARSHEN MAKO TA CDD* 6 April, 2021
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A makon karshe na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, kamar sauran makonnin da suka gabata, masu bin diddigin sahihancin...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 4, 2021* 5 April, 2021
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This week, the world commemorated International Fact-checking Day. The day is promoted by the International Fact-Checking Network inpartnership with...
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FACT-CHECK: CEO OF INNOSON VEHICLES INNOCENT CHUKWUMA NOT DEAD* 5 April, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On April 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claimpublished...
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FACT-CHECK: MINISTER NEVER SAID FAILURE TO REGISTER NIN WOULD RESULT TO 14-YEARS IMPRISONMENT?* 5 April, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading  CLAIM: On Friday, April 2, 2021, several online news platforms and social media users shared posts that...Read More
BILL GATES BAI CE MAGANIN CUTAR KORONA ZAI CANZA KWAYOYIN HALITTARDANâADAM BA
* 5 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: Wani rahoto da Principia Scieitific suka wallafa a watan Disamban shekara ta 2020 yayi ikirarin cewa anga babban...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 28, 2021* 29 March, 2021
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In this weekâs newsletter, the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD) examines the impact of disinformation on Africaâs democracy.With the...
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SULH-ALHERI NE REPLACING EVIL WITH SOMETHING BETTER: PROMOTING ALTERNATIVE PEACEBUILDING NARRATIVES* 28 March, 2021
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Attacks launched by Boko Haram and other extremist and self-defence groups in northern Nigeria has claimed over 30,000 lives in...Read More
JOE BIDEN BAI UMARCI HUKUMAR SHIGI DA FICIN AMURKA TA BADA IZININ AIKI DA ZAMA TA YANAR GIZO GA YAN NAJEIRYA BA* 28 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Akwai wata sanarwa da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na zamani da suka...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BILL GATES NOT CAUGHT ON VIDEO SAYING COVID-19 VACCINE âWILL CHANGE OUR DNA FOREVERâ* 26 March, 2021
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A news report published by Principia Scientific in December 2020, claimed that US billionaire Bill Gates was...Read More
JOE BIDEN NEVER ORDERED US IMMIGRATION TO ISSUE E-WORK, RESIDENCEPERMIT TO NIGERIANS
* 25 March, 2021
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VERDICT: Fake and Scam CLAIM: A document circulating on social media including WhatsApp has claimed that the President of the...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO TARE DA BINCIKO SAHIHANCIN SU A MAKO NA UKU NA WATAN MARIS, 2021* 24 March, 2021
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A mako na uku na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su na...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA NA BADA TALLAFIN N30,000 A ZANGO NA BIYU NA BULLAR CUTAR KORONA?* 23 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 18 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin...Read More
HOW TENURE ELONGATION AND A LACK OF TERM LIMITS WEAKEN THE INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS IN AFRICA* 23 March, 2021
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By Ayisha Osori Until the late 1980s, Liberiaâs constitution was the only one in Africa to provide clarity for presidential...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 21, 2021* 22 March, 2021
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Disinformation and misinformation are currently being spread in such a manner that they both pose a global threat, causing unease...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO TARE DA BINCIKO SAHIHANCIN SU A MAKO NA BIYU NA WATAN MARIS, 2021* 22 March, 2021
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A mako na biyu na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su na...Read More
CDD CONDEMNS KILLING OF THREE VOTERS AT EKITI STATE ASSEMBLYBYE-ELECTION
* 21 March, 2021
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PRESS STATEMENT March 21, 2021 Abuja âąÂ           Calls for the Enactment of Electoral Offenses Commission and Speedy Prosecution of Culprits...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIVING COVID19 SECOND WAVE SURVIVALFUND?
* 20 March, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, March 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
SHIN RANAR 15 GA WATAN MARIS, 2021 MAHAIFIN DR. NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA YARASU?
* 19 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Akwai Rudani Cikin Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALAâS FATHER DIE ON MARCH 15, 2021?* 16 March, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On March 15, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claimpublished...
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SHIN WANI KANSILA A JAHAR KANO YA NADA MUTANE 18 A MATASYIN MASUTAIMAKA MASA?
* 16 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Gaskiya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 12 ga watant Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 14, 2021* 15 March, 2021
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The second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the mutation of the virus into various variants, and the roll-out of COVID-19...Read More
WE HAVE ZERO-TOLERANCE FOR CORRUPTION IN CROSS RIVER â COMMISSIONERFOR JUSTICE
* 15 March, 2021
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The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cross River State, Barrister Tanko Ashang, on Monday, March 15, 2021, warned that...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID KANO COUNCILOR APPOINT 18 AIDES?* 15 March, 2021
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Friday, March 12, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trending...Read More
SHEIKH SHARIF IBRAHIM SALEH BAI SOKI DAKATAR DA ABDULJABBAR NASIRU KABARA DAGA WAâAZI A KANO BA!* 15 March, 2021
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A ranar Alhamis, 4 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan tantance sahihancin su na...Read More
VACANCY: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) OFFICER* 13 March, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, aNon-Governmental...
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VACANCY: HEAD OF PROGRAM* 13 March, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, aNon-Governmental...
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GWAMNATIN TARAYYA BA TA SAYE MANHAJAR WHATSAPP BA* 12 March, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin sun...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FGN DID NOT BUY WHATSAPP MESSAGING APP FOR 3BN* 11 March, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On March 10, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a post on...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO A MAKON FARKO NA WATAN MARIS SHEKARA TA2021
* 11 March, 2021
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A wannan satin, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba (CDD) ta bankado...Read More
FACT-CHECK: SHEIKH SALEH NEVER REACTED TO ABDULJABBAR KABARAâS SUSPENSION FROM PREACHING* 11 March, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, March 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
CRAFTING CREDIBLE ELECTION COMMISSIONS IN WEST AFRICA* 10 March, 2021
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By Professor L. Adele Jinadu The crass and partisan manipulation of African electoral management bodies (EMBs) was a central feature...Read More
WHY DO YOU NEED TO TAKE THE COVID-19 VACCINE?* 8 March, 2021
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On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Nigeria received the first batch of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines through the  COVID-19 Vaccines GlobalAccess...
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CDD HAILS RESILIENCE OF WOMEN DESPITE CHALLENGES* 8 March, 2021
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Calls For Legislation, Policies To Enhance Participation in Decision Making As the world celebrates International Womenâs Day, the Centrefor...
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SHIN MASU ZANGA-ZANGA SUN MAMAYE TITIN ZUWA FILIN JIRGIN SAMAN ABUJA RANAR 4 GA MARIS, 2021?* 7 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Akwai Rudani Cikin Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar 5 ga watan Maris, shekara ta 2021wadan su kafafen sada...Read More
HOTON DA AKA GA SHANU NA CIN TIMATIR A GEFEN HANYA BA A NAJERIYA AKADAUKE SHI BA!
* 7 March, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 2 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, wata mai amfani da dandalin Facebook mai suna...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID PROTESTERS BLOCK ABUJA AIRPORT ROAD ON MARCH 4, 2021?* 5 March, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On March 5, 2021, multiple online platforms posted a video online with the claim ââNigerian youths block...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IMAGE OF COWS EATING TOMATOES FROM NIGERIA?* 5 March, 2021
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On March 2, 2021, a Facebook user Amanda Chisom shared a picture of cattle eating a heap...Read More
JUDGEMENTS AND JURISPRUDENCE: PRESIDING OVER PRESIDENTIAL PETITIONS INAFRICA
* 3 March, 2021
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By Dr OâBrien Kaaba In 2017 the Kenyan Supreme Court became the first court on the African continent to annul...Read More
ELECTORAL CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE 2019 GENERALELECTIONS
* 3 March, 2021
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A major pillar of post-1990 democratic transitions in Africa is the periodic organization and conduct of constitutionally entrenched competitive partyelections,...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO A MAKON KARSHE NA WATAN FABRAIRUN SHEKARATA 2021
* 2 March, 2021
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Hakika illolin labaran karya ko labaran bogo a fili suke. Labaran karya na iya haifar da rudani da tashin hankali...Read More
NOW THAT JANGEBE SCHOOLGIRLS ARE BACK, GOVERNMENT MUST IMPLEMENT HOLISTIC PLAN TO DETER FURTHER ATTACKS ON SCHOOL â CDD* 2 March, 2021
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For Immediate Release March 2, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) expresses relief on the release of 317...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2021* 1 March, 2021
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Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDDâs) newsletter examined the dangers of disinformation (fake news) to thecorporate...
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PERSONAL DATA AND THE INFLUENCE INDUSTRY IN NIGERIAN ELECTIONS* 1 March, 2021
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In Nigeriaâs 2015 election, Cambridge Analytica (CA) spread targeted disinformation to suppress opposition votes and allegedly released sensitive medical and...Read More
BA A KORI FULANI A JAHAR KANO BA!* 1 March, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 24 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
SHIN WHO TA SAUYA MATSAYIN TA GAME DA KILLACE KAI DA BADA TAZARA?* 1 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID KANO RESIDENTS ASK FULANIS TO LEAVE THE NORTH?* 25 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted aWhatsApp...
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FACT-CHECK: HAS WHO MADE A U-TURN ON ISOLATION AND SOCIAL DISTANCING?* 25 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 25, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsAppbroadcast...
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IT IS TIME TO START TAKING WEST AFRICAâS LEGISLATIVE CONTESTS MORESERIOUSLY
* 25 February, 2021
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By Kojo Asante Parliamentary elections were scheduled in as many as 16 African countries in 2020 but due to the...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO A KARSHEN SATIN 21 GA WATAN FEBRAIRUSHEKARA NA 2021
* 23 February, 2021
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Labarin bogi ko labarin karya labari ne da baâa tantance shi ba. Yakan iya zama labari da aka buga wanda...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER: THE DANGER ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPREAD OF FAKE NEWS* 22 February, 2021
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Nigeria is on the edge and the spread of disinformation and misinformation â Â online and offline â may push her...Read More
NATIONAL SECURITY: BUHARI HAS SO FAR, FAILED â JOINT CIVIL SOCIETYACTION COALITION
* 21 February, 2021
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21 FEB 2021 Introduction Nigeria is in dire straits. All over the country, Nigerian citizens, including children, are killed daily...Read More
BABU WANI TSARIN BADA TALLAFI DAGA GIDAUNIYAR DANGOTE* 20 February, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 16 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
SHAFIN TWITTER NA BOGI DA KE ALAKANTA KANSA DA MAâAIKATAR MATASA DAWASANNI TA TARAYYA
* 20 February, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 17 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, ayarin wasu yan kishin kasa sun janyo hankalin masu...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FAKE TWITTER PAGE IMPERSONATING FGâS YOUTH PROGRAM* 18 February, 2021
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CLAIM: On February 17, 2021, some concerned citizens alerted fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) toa...
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JOB POSITION: RESEARCH ANALYST/OFFICER (VACANCY)* 18 February, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, aNon-Governmental...
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JOB POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) OFFICER(VACANCY)
* 18 February, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, aNon-Governmental...
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JOB POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCES & LEGAL OFFICER (VACANCY)* 18 February, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, a...Read More
JOB POSITION: HEAD OF PROGRAM (VACANCY)* 18 February, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, aNon-Governmental...
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FACT-CHECK: BEWARE OF VIRAL LINK FOR DANGOTE EMPOWERMENT GRANT* 17 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
THE FUTILITY OF ELECTIONS: RETHINKING DEMOCRACY IN EAST AFRICA* 17 February, 2021
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By Su Muhereza and Eshban Kwesiga Despite their frequency and venerated place in the functioning of democracies, elections inEast...
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GSS KAGARA: CDD CALLS FOR UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, ASKS FG TO DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY ON SECURITY* 17 February, 2021
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Press Statement February 17, 2021 Abuja, Nigeria The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Wednesday, February 27, 2021,calls...
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DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 14, 2021* 15 February, 2021
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Nigeriaâs long-running battle with disinformation and misinformation did not start in recent times. Before the outbreak of the Coronavirus(COVID-19)...
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SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TA AMINCE DA YIN RIJISTAR NIN TA HANYAR YANARGIZO?
* 15 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 8 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
BILL GATES BAI CE ZAâA âSAKE SAMUN WATA ANNOBA BAYAN CUTAR KORONABAâ
* 15 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: An Jirkita Labarin. Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 9 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin...Read More
GWAMNATIN JAHAR KANO BA TA RUSHE MAKARANTAR SHEIKH ABDULJABBAR BA!* 15 February, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 6 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
DONâT FORCE AFRICAN NATIONS TO CHOOSE BETWEEN SUPERPOWERS â CDD DIRECTOR IDAYAT HASSAN TELLS BIDEN* 12 February, 2021
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The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Idayat Hassan, on Friday, February 12, warned the Joe Biden...Read More
VACANCY: PROGRAMMES OFFICER â WEST AFRICA (FRANCOPHONE)* 12 February, 2021
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Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to research, training and advocacy on issues of...Read More
LIBERIAâS TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION: REVIVING ITSRECOMMENDATIONS?
* 11 February, 2021
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After 14 years of civil war that flouted six peace agreements, Liberians representing the warring parties along with civil society...Read More
SUSTAINING PEACE: REFLECTIONS ON TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE APPROACHES INWEST AFRICA
* 11 February, 2021
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For several decades, West Africa has faced different and varying degrees ofviolent conflict, authoritarian and repressive undemocratic governments.The region has...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FORMER KANO POLICE COMMISSIONER MUHAMMAD WAKILI IS ALIVE* 10 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted trendingnews...
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FACT-CHECK: KANO GOVERNMENT DID NOT DEMOLISH ABDULJABBAR NASIRU KABARAâS SCHOOL, MOSQUE* 10 February, 2021
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CLAIM On Saturday, Â February 6, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report by BBC...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BILL GATES DID NOT SAY âNEXT PANDEMIC IS COMING AFTERCOVID-19â
* 10 February, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted a...
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FACT-CHECK: HAS FG APPROVED ONLINE NIN REGISTRATION FOR NIGERIANS?* 9 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 8, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim on...Read More
SHIN WHO DAKATAR DA NAJERIYA DAGA NEMAN MAGANIN RIGAKAFIN CUTARKORONA?
* 9 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Karya Ne! Tuhen Magana: A ranar 6 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021 jardar Punch ta wallafa wani...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 7, 2021* 8 February, 2021
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Nigeria is among the countries yet to procure Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Reports indicate that the country is expecting 16 million...Read More
LOCAL LEARNING: IDEAS FOR REDUCING FARMER-HERDER CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA* 7 February, 2021
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The farmer-herder conflict has mutated and is now manifesting and transforming into other forms of conflicts. In Kaduna and Katsina...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID WHO DISQUALIFY NIGERIA FROM GLOBAL VACCINE BID?* 6 February, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading On February 6, 2021, the Punch Newspaper published a report online with the headline, âWHO disqualifies Nigeria,eight...
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SHIN SIPETAN YAN SANDAN NAJERIYA YA MIKA RAGAMAR HUKUMAR YAN SANDA GAMAI RIKON KWARYA?
* 5 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 2 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS IGP MOHAMMED ADAMU HANDED OVER TO HIS SUCCESSOR?* 3 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 2, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report on...Read More
SHIN STATUS DIN DA WHATSAPP YA SAKA WANI SALON KUTSE NE GA MASU AMFANIDA MANHAJAR?
* 3 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Karya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
SHIN AN SAMU RUDANI A GARIN LEGOS SAKAMAKON RABA RIGAKAFIN CUTARKORONA?
* 3 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai...Read More
BABU WANI TSARIN BADA DATA DA N10,000 KYAUTA GA MASU AMFANI DA WAYARSALULA!
* 3 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Damfara Ce Tushen Magana: A ranar 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai da...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BEWARE! THEREâS NO NIN 5G GRANT!* 2 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday 31st January 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS THERE TENSION IN LAGOS OVER COVID-19 VACCINEADMINISTRATION?
* 2 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, January 31, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received a 51...Read More
DO NIGERIANS BELIEVE IN VACCINES AND THEIR EFFICACY?* 1 February, 2021
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Nigeria is working towards acquiring its first batch of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. While Nigeriaâs domestic development agency for health,...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS NEWLY INTRODUCED WHATSAPP STATUS A BAIT?* 1 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 31, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trending voice...Read More
CDD RANKED HIGH AMONG SUB-SAHARAN THINK TANKS* 31 January, 2021
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January 31, 2021 Abuja, Nigeria CDD Ranked High Among Sub-Saharan Think Tanks A new ranking by the Global To Go...Read More
CALL FOR COUNTRY EXPERTS -RESEARCH INTO THE âFAKE NEWSâ ECO-SYSTEMIN WEST AFRICA
* 28 January, 2021
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is looking to recruit up to fifteen (15) researchers to undertake studies in...Read More
CAN THE RIGHT INFORMATION CONVINCE YOU TO TAKE THE COVID-19 VACCINE?* 26 January, 2021
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Last week, we conducted a fact-check on a claim that Remdesivir, an investigational antiviral drug previously used for the treatment...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TA BADA BILIYAN DARI GA KUNGIYAR MIYETTI ALLAH DA NUFIN MAGANCE KASHE-KASHE DA GARKUWA DA MUTANE?* 26 January, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 24 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, an yada wani bidiyo...Read More
HOW I LOST MY WIFE, 4 CHILDREN TO FLOOD â 50-YEAR-OLD MAN NARRATESIN NEW DOCUMENTARY
* 25 January, 2021
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For 50-years-old butcher, Muhammadu Kabiru Zakari Yâau, the effect of corruption in Nigeria and embezzlement of the Ecological Fundtranslates...
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FACT-CHECK: DID THE FG OFFER N100 BILLION TO MIYETTI ALLAH TO STOP KILLINGS AND KIDNAPPING?* 25 January, 2021
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Sunday, 24 January 2021, a trending video on Twitter claimed that the Nigerian Government has offered...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA NA RABA TALLAFIN N10,500 DUK SATI GA YANNAJERIYA?
* 24 January, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 20 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS FG DISBURSING N10,500 WEEKLY GRANT?* 22 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
EXPERTS CALL FOR IMPROVED AFRICAN REPRESENTATION ON CLIMATENEGOTIATION TABLE
* 21 January, 2021
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As changes in climate and adverse weather conditions which have led to harsh livelihood continue to appear on the front...Read More
KWAMITIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA KAN YAKAR CUTAR KORONA BAI FITAR DA SANARWA GAME DA SAKA DOKAR KULLE BA* 21 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...Read More
KANANAN YARA SUN KADA KURIâA A ZABEN KANANAN HUKUMOMI DA YA GUDANA AJAHAR KANO
* 21 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 16 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
COVID-19 PANDEMIC: STEPS TO CONDUCTING AN ELECTION* 21 January, 2021
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With guidance from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released measuresto...
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FACT-CHECK: UNDERAGED VOTERS VOTED DURING 2021 KANO LG ELECTION* 19 January, 2021
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Saturday, January 16, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted severalpictures...
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FACT-CHECK: PTF HAS NOT RELEASED ANY IMMINENT LOCKDOWN MESSAGE* 19 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 15, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a message trending...Read More
BA A NAHIYAR AFIRKA KAWAI AKE RABA RIGAKAFIN CUTAR CORONA MAI SUNAâREMDESIVIRâ BA
* 18 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: Tun watan Satunban shekara ta 2020 majiyoyi da masu anfani da kafafen sadarwa na zamani suka yi ta...Read More
FARFESA EBERE ONWUDIWE BA YA CIKIN BIDIYON AKE WATSA DALAR AMURKA* 17 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 11 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021 suka gano wani bidiyon inda mutane sanye da...Read More
FACT-CHECK: PROF EBERE ONWUDIWE NOT IN DOLLAR SPRAYING TRENDING VIDEO* 15 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, January 11, 2021, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trending...Read More
AYI HANKALI DA SHAFIN YANAR GIZON BOGI DA AKE YADAWA GAME DA TALLAFINN500,000 NA CBN
* 15 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 13 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BEWARE!! FAKE LINK TO FG/CBN GRANT IN CIRCULATION* 14 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
CUTAR COVID19 BA TA HALLAKA MAMBOBIN COCIN ECWA 200 BA* 13 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 11 ga watan Janaiarun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
A KULA DA KYAU! BA HUKUMAR NIMC CE TA SAMAR DA MANHAJAR DA KE HADA BAYANAN LAYIN WAYA DA LAMBAR NIN BA* 13 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: Akwai wata manhaja da ake anfani da ita a wayar salula dake ikirarin cewa zata hada katin dan...Read More
FACT-CHECK: 200 ECWA MEMBERS DID NOT DIE OF COVID-19* 13 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 11, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report on...Read More
BEWARE!! NIN LINKER NOT FROM NIMC* 12 January, 2021
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A mobile application claiming to link the National Identity Number (NIN) to Subscribersâ Identification Module(SIM) cards...
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NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 10, 2021* 11 January, 2021
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As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to hit countries across the world hard, there have been efforts to put the...Read More
BABU WANI SHIRIN TALLAFIN N30,000 DA SHIRIN N-POWER KE BAIWA YAN NAJERIYA A WANNAN LOKACI* 11 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 29 ga watana Dismaban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin labarai da bayanan da ake...Read More
CDD LOSES SENIOR FELLOW PROFESSOR EBERE ONWUDIWE* 10 January, 2021
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Abuja January 10, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) regrets to announce the passing of Professor Ebere Onwudiwe,...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BEWARE OF VIRAL FAKE N-POWER GRANT WEBSITE LINK* 9 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a broadcastclaiming...
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AMERICAâS LESSONS FOR AFRICAN DICTATORS* 9 January, 2021
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On Wednesday evening, the world watched the chaos that emerged from the Capitol building in Washington, DC, the legislative seat of the...Read More
JAMIâAR BAYERO DA KE KANO BA TA SOKE ZANGON KARATU NA SHEKARA TA2019/2020 BA!
* 5 January, 2021
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Tantancewar: An Jirkita Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 4 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO NEVER CANCELLED 2019/2020 ACADEMICSESSION
* 5 January, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, January 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a news...Read More
ANALYSIS AND TRENDS OF DISINFORMATION: A SNEAK PEEK INTO 2021* 4 January, 2021
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As we begin a new year, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) would have wished the scourge...Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 2, 2020* 28 December, 2020
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As the number of cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has continued to rise, relevant authorities in Nigeria including the Nigeria...Read More
SHIN GWAMNA ZULUM YA NADA AISHA BAKARI GOMBI A MATSAYIN MAI TAIMAKA MASA TA FANNIN YAKI DA YAN BOKO HARAM?* 28 December, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 19 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
SHIN HUKUMAR HISBAH A JAHAR KANO TA HANA PATI DA DADDARE?* 28 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 21 ga watan Dismanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID GOVERNOR ZULUM APPOINT FEMALE HUNTER AISHA GOMBI ASAIDE?
* 24 December, 2020
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Saturday, December 19, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy (CDD) spotted reports that the Borno...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO HISBAH HAS NOT BANNED NIGHT PARTY* 24 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, December 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development CDD (CDD) spotted a...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 20, 2020* 21 December, 2020
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Just when the general public thought the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria was taking a positive turn, statistics from the Nigeria...Read More
HOTON DAKE NUNA MAâAIKATAR âLONG LIFE AND PROSPERITYâ A JAHAR IMO DA AKA LIKA A JIKIN WATA MOTAR SAFA HOTO NE NA BOGI!* 21 December, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Wani hoto mai dauke da tambari ko rubuto da aka yishi a turance kamar haka: âMinistry of Long...Read More
TRENDING IMAGE OF MINISTRY OF LONG LIFE AND PROSPERITY BUS IN IMO ISFAKE
* 20 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False An image of a Toyota Hiace minibus with the inscription âMinistry of Long Life and Prosperity Imo Stateââ...Read More
GWAMNATIN JAHAR KATSINA BATA HANA ANFANI DA FACEBOOK DA WHATSAPP BA!* 18 December, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 9 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
SHIN AN RUFE ASIBITIN YARA NA KHALIFA SHEIKH ISYAKA RABIU DAKE KANO SAKAMAKON SAMUN MAI DAUKE DA CUTAR CORONA?* 18 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 14 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020 a yada wani labari...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO HOSPITAL NOT SHUT DOWN OVER COVID-19 CASE* 16 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, December 14, 2020, a narrative widely shared within Kano metropolis claimed that Khalifa Sheikh Isyaku...Read More
WHATSAPP, FACEBOOK NOT BANNED BY KATSINA STATE GOVERNMENT* 16 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted...
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SHIN ZARGIN SHUGABA BUHARI GAME DA RAHOTANNIN BBC DA CNN AKAN ZANGA-ZANGAR #ENDSARS GASKIYA NE?* 15 December, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 9 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, shafin Twitter na Shugaba Muhammadu...Read More
NEWSLETTER FROM CDD FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 12, 2020* 14 December, 2020
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As we continue to work towards countering disinformation and misinformation usually spread across various platforms â online andoffline â...
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SHIN YAR JARIDAR NAN KIKI MORDI TA WALLAFA WATA GAME DA ZUBAR DA CIKIN DA GANO CEWA NAMIJI ZAâA HAIFA A SHAFIN TA NA TWITTER?* 14 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: Wani hoton wata magana da aka ce sananniyar yar jaridar nan Kiki Mordi ce...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TA BADA UMARNIN BUDE WURAREN KILLACE MASU DAUKEDA CUTAR CORONA?
* 14 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Haka Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma, 11 ga Disanban shekara ta 2020, masu tanatnce sahihancin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS BUHARIâS CLAIM ON #ENDSARS PROTEST COVERAGE BY CNN,BBC TRUE?
* 13 December, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On December 9, 2020, the Twitter handle of the President of Nigeria @Mbuhari tweeted that the coverage...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID NIGERIAN JOURNALIST, KIKI MORDI TWEET ABOUT ABORTINGMALE CHILDREN?
* 13 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A screenshot of a tweet claimed to be from popular Nigerian Journalist Kiki Mordi went viral last...Read More
DID FG DIRECT REOPENING OF COVID-19 ISOLATION CENTRES?* 12 December, 2020
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VERDICT: True Claim: On Friday, December 11, 2020 fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim on...Read More
FOR A FUTURE FOR NIGERIA: WE MUST DRAW A RED LINE ON THE ZABARMARIMASSACRE
* 11 December, 2020
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STATEMENT BY CONCERNED NIGERIANS We are responsible and patriotic Nigerians who have watched with serious concern the unfolding crisisthreatening...
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WE NEED RANCHING POLICIES FOR HERDERS TO ADOPT â FARMERSâASSOCIATION
* 10 December, 2020
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All Farmersâ Association of Nigeria (AFAN) on Thursday, December 10, called for the creation of ranching policies for farmers and ...Read More
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: NIGERIA ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCIES STRENGTHENING INITIATIVE PROJECT* 9 December, 2020
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) is an independent, not-for-profit, research, training, advocacy, and capacity building...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 6, 2020* 7 December, 2020
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In the past week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) noticed an increase in WhatsApp messages luring unsuspectingindividuals...
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JAMâIYYAR APC A KANO BATA TSIGE SHUGABAN TA BA!* 7 December, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 4 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO APC CHAIRMAN HAS NOT BEEN SACKED BY PARTY* 6 December, 2020
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Verdict: False! Claim: On Friday, December 4, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim...Read More
SHIN BABBAN BANKIN KASA CBN DA GWAMNATIN TARAYYA NA BADA TALLAFIN N650,000 GA KOWANE NAJEIRYA?* 6 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 1 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA ZATA DAUKI MATASA DUBU HAMSIN (50,000) AIKI?* 6 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 27 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tanatnce sahihancin labarai...Read More
LAKABIN BLACK FRIDAY BAYA NUFIN MUZANTAWA GA RANAR JUMAâA* 6 December, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 27 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020 masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: CBN, FG NOT ALLOCATING GRANTS WORTH N650,000 TO NIGERIANS* 3 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday December 1, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted twodifferent...
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FARMERS/HERDERS: CDD TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO CURB CONFLICT* 3 December, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development on Thursday, December 3, said it will give necessary technical assistance needed to curb...Read More
QUâA DIT LE MINISTRE DE LA DĂFENSE?* 30 November, 2020
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Propos Selon Libre Info, le Chef de File de lâOpposition ZĂ©phirin DIABRE a indiquĂ© ĂȘtre inquiet au vu dâun certain...Read More
EST-CE QUE LE BUREAU DE VOTES Ă GOSSINA A SUSPENDU SES VOTES?* 30 November, 2020
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Verdict: Unconclusive Propos Selon ce qui est écrit sur le mur de Aminata Rachow, « De source sûre, nous informe...Read More
CDD DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 29, 2020* 30 November, 2020
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The world is going through one of the most turbulent times in human history. This has also been followed by...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BLACK FRIDAY DEAL IS NOT âANTI-HOLY FRIDAYâ* 30 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 27, spotted a letter fromthe...
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FACT-CHECK: IS FG ALLOCATING MONEY TO NIGERIAN YOUTHS?* 28 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Friday, November 27, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted two WhatsAppbroadcast...
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BAâA KAIWA AYARIN MOTOCIN GWAMNAN BORNO HARI BA* 25 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 22 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
MATAIMAKIN KWAMISHINAN YAN SANDA DA MATSAFA SUKA HARBA YANA NAN ARAYE!* 25 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 14 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020 jaridar The Nation ta wallafa wani labari inda...Read More
BABBAR KOTUN ABUJA BATA DAKATAR DA TAKARAR SERIAKE DICKSON BA SAKAMAKON ZARGIN GABATAR DA TAKARDAR BOGI* 24 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: CDD ta gano wani sako da aka yada ta manhajar WhatsApp da dandalin Facebook a ranar 13 ga...Read More
SHIN AN YANKEWA RAHMA SADAU HUKUNCIN KISA SAKAMAKON JANYOWA ADDININMUSULUNCI BATANCI?
* 24 November, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: a ranar Talata, 10 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
BAâA NADA TSOHON GWAMNAN BAUCHI AHMED ADAMU MUAZU A MATSAYIN SHUGABAN HUKUMAR ZABE TA KASA NA RIKO BA* 24 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 13 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gani sahihancin su...Read More
FACT-CHECK: GOVERNOR ZULUMâS CONVOY NOT ATTACKED BY TERRORISTS* 23 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:On Sunday, November 22, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claimpublished...
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UN MEMBRE DE LâUPC A-T-IL ĂTĂ ATTAQUĂ PAR DEUX HOMMES ARMĂS DEMACHETTES?
* 23 November, 2020
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Verdict: Trompeurs ProposDans une publication faite sur Facebook par le porte parole de lâUPC, Moussa Zerbo, il a affirmĂ© que...Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 22, 2020* 23 November, 2020
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As we continue to mitigate the spread of disinformation and misinformation in West Africa through a robust fact-checking exercise,the...
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CDD ELECTION STATEMENT BURKINA FASO* 22 November, 2020
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Political Context With Burkina Faso set to hold presidential elections on 22 November 2020, there are fears of the widespread...Read More
TACKLING COVID-19: THE NEED FOR A NIGERIAN RESPONSE* 20 November, 2020
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The coronavirus is a human tragedy that is now affecting over a million people around the globe. The World Health...Read More
HOW NIGERIA CAN ADDRESS FARMERSâ, HERDERSâ CONFLICT â CDD* 19 November, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 19, in Abuja, suggested that the farmers/ herdersâ conflict in...Read More
TACKLING COVID-19: FINDING WEST AFRICAâS PATH* 18 November, 2020
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Introduction The days when COVID-19 was only a distant threat to West African countries are over. It is now evident...Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 15, 2020* 17 November, 2020
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CDD Disinformation Weekly takes a closer look at the spread of fake news. The Centre continued to sort fiction from...Read More
FACT-CHECK: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE SHOT BY CULTISTS IS ALIVE* 17 November, 2020
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CLAIM: On Saturday, November 14, 2020, The Nation Newspaper reported that an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Edo State...Read More
FACT-CHECK: SERIAKE DICKSON NOT DISQUALIFIED BY ABUJA HIGH COURT FORCERTIFICATE FORGERY
* 16 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp message shared widely in groups and on Facebook was spotted on November 13, 2020 claimed...Read More
CE NUMĂRO: ĂLECTIONS EN PĂRIL ? ĂLECTIONS DE 2020 EN AFRIQUE DE LâOUEST ĂLECTIONS EN PĂRIL ?* 16 November, 2020
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Au cours du dernier trimestre 2020, cinq des quinze pays membres de la CommunautĂ© Ă©conomique des Ătats de lâAfrique de...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS RAHMA SADAU BEEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BLASPHEMY?* 15 November, 2020
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Verdict: False Claim: On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a claim reported...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FORMER BAUCHI GOVERNOR NOT APPOINTED ACTING INEC NATIONALCHAIRMAN
* 15 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False and misleading CLAIM: On Friday November 13, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted...
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CDD TRAINS 24 MEMBERS OF AFRICA YOUNG FEMALE ADVISERS INITIATIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE* 12 November, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 12, trained 24 members of the Africa Young Female Advisers...Read More
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: PROVISION OF A WEB PORTAL DEVELOPMENT ANDDESIGN SERVICES
* 11 November, 2020
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) is an independent, not-for-profit, research, training, advocacy, and capacity building...Read More
ESCALATION OF THREATS AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS PUTTING NIGERIA IN NEGATIVE GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT* 10 November, 2020
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PRESS STATEMENT November 10, 2020 The undersigned coalition of Civil Society Organisations working to promote democracy, human rights andaccountable...
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TOP CDD FACT-CHECKS FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 8, 2020* 9 November, 2020
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The spread of disinformation in Nigeria take various forms and changes from time to time. Depending on the kind of...Read More
SHIN HUKUMAR ZABE TA KASA INEC ZATA KOMA HANNUN SHUGABAN RIKON KWARYA?* 9 November, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 6 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, wani zauren yanar gizo...Read More
SHIN MATASA SUN DOKI DAN MAJALISAR TARAYYA A JAHAR KANO SAKAMAKON RASHIN CIKA ALKAWURA?* 9 November, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN KANO TA CANZAWA TITIN FARANSA (FRANCE ROAD) SUNA?* 9 November, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 5 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS THE INEC CHAIRMAN HANDING OVER TO AN ACTING CHAIRMAN?* 6 November, 2020
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Friday, November 6, 2020, a blog ejegist published a report with the claim that the current...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO LAWMAKER NOT BEATEN BY CONSTITUENT MEMBERS OVERFAILED PROMISES
* 6 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On October 25, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a post by...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO GOVERNMENT DID NOT RENAME FRANCE ROAD* 6 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, November 5, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a viral WhatsApp...Read More
DARAKTAN HUKUMAR LAFIYA TA DUNIYA WHO BAI BAYYANA KAMUWA DA CUTARCORONA BA!
* 3 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 2 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
TOP CDD FACT-CHECKS FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2020* 2 November, 2020
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In the past week, false narratives across the ecosystem continued to revolve around incidents during the #EndSARS protest and Nigerian...Read More
FACT-CHECK: WHO DIRECTOR-GENERAL DID NOT ANNOUNCE TESTING POSITIVE TOCOVID-19
* 2 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading On November 2, 2020, multiple blogs published breaking news with the headline âWHO DG, TedrosGhebreyesus...
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SHEIKH ABDALLAH GADON KAYA BAICE GWAMNA ZUKUM NE YA CANCANCI SHUGABANCIN NAJERIYA 2023 BA!* 2 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 23 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
SHIN ENGR. ABBA KABIR YUSUF (ABBA GIDA-GIDA) YABAR KWANKWASIYYA?* 2 November, 2020
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Gaskiya Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 25 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin...Read More
FACT-CHECK: SHEIKH ABDALLAH KAYA NEVER NOMINATED GOVERNOR ZULUM FOR 2023 PRESIDENTIAL TICKET* 30 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False Claim: On Tuesday, October 23, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trending...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS KANO 2019 PDP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE LEFTKWANKWASIYYA?
* 30 October, 2020
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Verdict: False Claim: On Sunday, October 25, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a story...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FG NOT GIVING OUT N3 MILLION GRANT TO NIGERIANS* 28 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday October 27, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsAppmessage...
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SHIN MASU ZANGA-ZANGAR #ENDSARS A BENIN SUN BALLA TARE DA FITAR DAFURSUNONI?
* 28 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 19 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020 fursononi da ake tsare...Read More
HOTON DAKE YAWO A KAFAFEN SADA ZUMUNTA NA ZAMANI NA WATA MATA CIKIN JINI NADE A TUTAR NAJERIYA HOTO NE BOGI!* 27 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 21 ga watan Oktoban sheraka ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
BIDIYON DAKE NUNA JAGORORIN KUNGIYAR MALAMAN JAMIâOâI TA KASA ASUU SUNA DAMBE BIDIYO NE NA BOGI!* 27 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: An wallafa wani bidiyo a shafin Twitter a ranar Asabat, 24 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020 kuma...Read More
SHIN MATA SUN BUKACI SHUGABA BUHARI YAYI MURABUS YAYIN ZANGA-ZANGAR#ENDSARS A KATSINA?
* 27 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! A ranar Litinin, 19 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar...Read More
#ENDSARS PROTEST: FINDING A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE PEACE ANDDEVELOPMENT
* 27 October, 2020
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Released October 26, 2020 As we continue to condemn the use of âlive bulletsâ on unarmed protesters at the Lekki...Read More
POST ELECTION ANALYSIS: 2020 ONDO STATE OFF-CYCLE GOVERNORSHIPELECTION
* 27 October, 2020
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Introduction On 10 October 2020 voters in Ondo State went to the polls to elect agovernor in its off cycle...Read More
LEKKI TOLL GATE, THE #ENDSARS PROTESTS AND MISINFORMATION IN NIGERIATHIS WEEK
* 26 October, 2020
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The #EndSARS protests began as a movement against Police brutality in Nigeria. Young Nigerians took to the street and social...Read More
FACT-CHECK: TRENDING VIDEO OF ASUU EXECUTIVES FIGHTING IS FAKE* 25 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A trending video posted on Twitter on Saturday, October 24, 2020, claims that the Chairman of the...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS BOLA TINUBU LEFT APC?* 25 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a story...Read More
FACT-CHECK: NO, VIRAL PHOTO OF DEAD WOMAN IN NIGERIAN FLAG NOT FROMLEKKI SHOOTING
* 23 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development  spotted a photographof...
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FACT-CHECK: DID BENIN #ENDSARS PROTESTERS BREAK INTO PRISON TO FREEPRISONERS?
* 23 October, 2020
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday October 19, 2020, inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Benin, Edo State escaped from...Read More
FUNAM BATA CE KEDA ALHAKIN KONA ABABEN HAWAN MASU ZANGA-ZANGAR#ENDSARS A ABUJA BA
* 23 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 20 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, anga wani jawabi dake cewa wata kungiyar Fulani...Read More
SHUGABA MUHAMMADU BUHARI BAI MUTU BA!* 23 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 22 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, dubban masu anfani da shafin Twitter sun yada...Read More
FACT-CHECK: NO, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI IS NOT DEAD* 22 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: Thousands of Twitter users on Thursday, 22 October 2020 shared claims that Nigeriaâs President Muhammadu Buhariis...
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FACT-CHECK: KATSINA WOMEN DID NOT CALL FOR BUHARIâS RESIGNATION DURING #ENDSARS PROTEST* 22 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, October 19, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotteda...
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KILLERS OF #ENDSARS PROTESTERS MUST BE HELD TO ACCOUNT* 21 October, 2020
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PRESS STATEMENT October 21, 2020 We, the undersigned coalition of civil society organisations, are deeply shocked by the killing of...Read More
RUNDUNAR TSARO TA SSS BATA KAMA MASU ZANGA-ZANGA A KANO BA* 21 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 17 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FUNAM DID NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR BURNING VEHICLES IN ABUJA DURING #ENDSARS PROTEST* 21 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, a claim emerged that the Fulani Nationality Movement (FUNAM) has takenresponsibility...
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FACT-CHECK: SSS OPERATIVES DID NOT ARREST KANO PROTESTERS* 19 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Saturday, October 17, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report...Read More
AFRICA, TRUMP, AND THE STAKES OF THE NOVEMBER 3RD ELECTION* 19 October, 2020
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By Prof. Boubacar NâDiaye The challenges Africa faces have not changed that much over the last few years: Reclaim its...Read More
VIOLENT REPRISAL OF PEACEFUL PROTESTS CONSTITUTE DANGEROUS ASSAULT ON CITIZENSâ CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS* 18 October, 2020
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Released 18 October 2020 In the last two weeks, the streets of Nigeria have been convulsing with protests and agitations....Read More
SHIN MAJALISAR DATTAWA TAKI TANTANCE LAURETTA ONOCHIE DAN NADA TA A MATSAYIN KWAMISHINA A HUKUMAR ZABE TA KASA INEC?* 18 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Labarin Yana Cike Da Rudani Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 15 ga watan Oktoban da muke ciki, masu...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID SENATE REJECT LAURETTA ONOCHIEâS NOMINATION AS INECCOMMISSIONER?
* 17 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading Claim: On Thursday, October 15, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spottednews...
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POLLS IN PERIL? WEST AFRICAâS 2020 ELECTIONS* 16 October, 2020
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In the last quarter of 2020, ïŹve of the 15 Economic Community of West African States member countries are facing...Read More
FEMI ADESINA BAI BAYYANA ZANGA-ZANGAR NEMAN DAKATAR DA YAN SANDAN SARS A MATSAYIN SHIRIRITA BA* 16 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 14 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FEMI ADESINA DID NOT DESCRIBE #ENDSARS PROTEST BY YOUNG NIGERIANS AS CHILDâS PLAY* 15 October, 2020
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CLAIM: On Wednesday 14 October, 2020, the social media, especially micro-blogging site, Twitter, was filled with a claim that Femi...Read More
5 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT IN RESPONSE TO THE NPF DISSOLUTION OF SARS* 14 October, 2020
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COTE DâIVOIREâS HIGHâSTAKE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION* 14 October, 2020
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Ivorians will head to the polls to vote in a presidential election on 31 October 2020. The election is already...Read More
THREATS TO CREDIBLE ELECTIONS IN COTE DâIVOIRE: AN OVERVIEW* 14 October, 2020
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Cote dâIvoire is one of six ECOWAS member states scheduled to hold elections in 2020. The 31 October vote will...Read More
WE HAVE MUCH TO DO TO FULFIL OUR FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION â VICEPRESIDENT OSINBAJO
* 12 October, 2020
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Nigeriaâs Vice President, Â Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, October 13, said there is much to do to ensure the country...Read More
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT ON THE CONDUCT OF THE ONDO STATE GOVERNORSHIPELECTION
* 10 October, 2020
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CDD ELECTION ANALYSIS CENTRE Akure, Ondo State, Saturday, 4 pm, October 10, 2020 Today, voters across the 18 Local Government...Read More
HOTON DAKE NUNA CEWA WASSU MATASA SUN KAMA SHUGABANNIN JAMâIYYAR APC DA KUDADE A OWO HOTO NE NA BOGI!* 10 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Adaidai lokacin da zaben gwama a jahar Ondo ke cigaba da gudana ayau Asabat, 10 ga watan Oktoban...Read More
SHIN AN JIKKATA UWARGIDAN GWAMNAN JAHAR ONDO TARE DA KASHE WASSU MUTANE UKU YAYIN DA TAJE KADA KURIâARTA?* 10 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wani bidiyo da aka yada a shafin Twitter a ranar Asabat, 10 ga watan...Read More
DAN TAKARAR JAMâIYYAR ZLP AJAYI AGBOOLA HAR YANZU YANA TAKARAR ZAMAGWAMNAN JAHAR ONDO
* 10 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat 10, ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: WAS ONDO STATE FIRST LADY, BETTY AKEREDOLU INJURED IN ATTACK ON POLLING UNIT?* 10 October, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Saturday, October 10, 2020, a video trending on Twitter claimed that three people were killed, while...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IMAGE OF 2 YOUTHS ARRESTED IN OWO WITH BUNDLES OF NAIRA ISFAKE
* 10 October, 2020
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CLAIM: At the peak of the Ondo Governorship election on Saturday, October 10, 2020, a Twitter user, Ifedolapo Osun, (@DolapoOsun1414)...Read More
FACT-CHECK: ZLP CANDIDATE, AJAYI AGBOOLA, STILL ON ONDO GOVERNORSHIPELECTION RACE
* 10 October, 2020
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CLAIM:Â On Saturday, 10, 2020, a trending image reported to be a press release from the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP),...Read More
HAR YANZU BAâA NADA DR. NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA A MATSAYIN MACE TA FARKO KUMA BABBAR DARAKTAR WTO BA!* 10 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 8 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, kafafen sada zumunta na zamani da dama sun...Read More
CDD TASKS STAKEHOLDERS ON CREDIBLE ONDO GOVERNORSHIP POLL* 9 October, 2020
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Commends Citizens Focus On Issues of Governance Says Less Attacks Show Level of Confidence In INEC, Urges Commission To Reciprocate...Read More
CDD PRE-ELECTION REPORT: 2020 ONDO STATE OFF-CYCLE GOVERNORSHIPELECTIONS
* 9 October, 2020
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Introduction On October 10, 2020, voters across 18 Local Government Areas in Ondo State will head to the polls to...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DR. NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA NOT YET APPOINTED FIRST FEMALE WTODG
* 9 October, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Thursday, October 8, 2020, various social media platforms were engulfed with the claim that Nigeriaâsformer...
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SHIN AN NADA AHMED NUHU BAMALLI A MATSAYIN SABON SARKIN ZAZZAU?* 8 October, 2020
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Amsa: Eh, Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 7 ga watan Octoban shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
ONDO GOVERNORSHIP POLL: CDD COMMENDS CITIZENSâ FOCUS ON DEBATINGGOVERNANCE ISSUES
* 8 October, 2020
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âąÂ   Says Reduction In Fake News, Attacks Against INEC Indicate Level of Confidence In Process âąÂ   Urges Electoral Umpire To Reciprocate Confidence...Read More
FACT-CHECK: EL-RUFAI APPOINTS ALHAJI AHMED NUHU BAMALLI AS NEW EMIR OFZAZZAU
* 8 October, 2020
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted posts on...Read More
AUGF MOVES TO MINIMIZE RISK OF MISAPPLICATION OF PUBLIC RESOURCES* 8 October, 2020
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Abuja For Immediate Release The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) in collaboration with the Office of the...Read More
THE OUTLOOK FOR ONDO: VOTES AND VIOLENCE* 6 October, 2020
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Introduction On the 10 October 2020 the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct the sixth governorship election inOndo...
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HOW CITIZENS DEMANDS FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE, ALLIANCES BY TRANSPORT UNIONS, AND ACTIVITIES OF MILITANTS SHAPE ONDO GOVERNORSHIP POLL* 5 October, 2020
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Abuja October 5, 2020 NURTW Partisanship May Affect INEC Logistics Spotlights Flash Points, Violence Prone Areas Calls For StrategicDeployment...
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SHIN AN NADA ALHAJI MANNIR JAFARU A MATSAYIN SABON SARKIN ZARIA?* 2 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Labarai da rahotanni da ake yadawa a kafofin sada zumunta na zamani na cewa...Read More
SHIN SHUGABA MUHAMMADU BUHARI YA UMARCI RARARA YA KARBI NAIRA DUBU DAI-DAI A HANNUN YAN NAJERIYA DAN YIMASA WAKA?* 2 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 16 ga awatan Satumban shekara ta 2020, masu tanatnce sahihancin labarai...Read More
NIGERIA@60: IN UNITY, WE CAN OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF NATION BUILDING * 30 September, 2020* 0 Comments
PRESS STATEMENT October 1, 2020 As Nigeria marks 60 years of independence today, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)...Read More
CLIMATE CHANGE: RECOGNISING THE IMPACTS ON WEST AFRICA * 30 September, 2020* 0 Comments
The United States, one of the major culprits with regards to carbon emissions, had been ill-disposed to climate action even...Read More
SANANNEN MAWAKIN NAN DJ AB YANANAN ARAYE! * 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 30 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labaria na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
ISKA BATA LALATA SABUWAR KWALTA A JAHAR ABIA BA A RANAR TALATA, 8 GASATUNBA, 2020
* 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 8 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020 wani adireshi mai lakabi da @Gen_Buhar a dandalin...Read More
FACT CHECK: PRESIDENT BUHARI NEVER ASKED DAUDA RARARA TO RAISE MONEYTO SING FOR HIM
* 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted aone-minute...
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HUKUMAR FASAKWAFRI TA KASA BATA BADA SANARWAR BARAZANAR TSARO A BABBAN BIRNIN TARAYYA ABUJA BA. * 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 5 ga watan Satumban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: CUSTOMS DID NOT ISSUE SECURITY ALERT FOR FCT * 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False CLAIM On Saturday, September 5, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a letter...Read More
SHIN DAUDA KAHUTU RARARA YA NEMI GUDUMMAWAR N1,000 DAGA YAN NAJERIYA DAN YIWA SHUGABA BUHARI WAKA? * 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Tantancewar CDD: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 10 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS MANNIR JAFARU BEEN APPOINTED EMIR OF ZARIA? * 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False! CLAIM: Social media had gone frenzy over reports of the appointment of Mannir Jafaru as the new emir...Read More
CDD, OTHERS CALL ON POLITICIANS, CLERICS TO JOIN IN COMBATING FAKENEWS
* 25 September, 2020* 0 Comments
The Centre for Democracy and Development on Tuesday, September 15, has urged politicians, religious leaders, and social media influencersto...
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INFORMATION INFLUENCE: DISINFORMATION DURING EDOâS 2020 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION * 25 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Located at the centre of southern Nigeria, in the south-south geopolitical zone, Edo state was created in 1991 but it...Read More
DISSECTING DISINFORMATION IN NIGERIA: AN OVERVIEW OF CDDâS WORK SOFAR
* 25 September, 2020* 0 Comments
With many of the worldâs populations in lockdown, or living with restrictedfreedom of movement, it is a good time to...Read More
FACT-CHECK: NO, GOVERNOR OBASEKIâS COMMISSIONER NOT SENTENCED TO10-YEARS JAIL
* 22 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â On September 10, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp messageclaiming...
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EDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION, OUR VERDICT * 22 September, 2020* 0 Comments
The September 19, 2020 governorship election in Edo State has held out, beyond expectations, encouraging prospects for the future of...Read More
BAâA YANKEWA KWAMISHINA A JAHAR EDO HUKUNCIN DAURIN SHEKARU GOMA AGIDAN YARI BA!
* 21 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 10 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
EDO ELECTION ANOTHER LITMUS TEST OF NIGERIAâS COMMITMENT TO ORGANISING CREDIBLE POLLS â CDD * 21 September, 2020* 0 Comments
KEY POINTS Parties Claims and Counter Claims of Victory: A Recipe For Violence; US, UK Visa Bans, Other Sanctions, Very...Read More
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT ON THE CONDUCT OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION IN EDO STATE * 21 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Earlier today, voters across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo State headed to the polls to elect a...Read More
POLL PREVIEW: EDO STATEâS 2020 GUBERNATORIAL RACE * 21 September, 2020* 0 Comments
The Edo governorship election scheduled to hold on 19 September 2020, is one of seven off-season elections across Nigeriaâs 36states....Read More
FORUMS OF DEBATE?WHATSAPP AND THE GAMBIAâS POLITICAL TRANSITION * 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
In The Gambia, WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter are directly, and indirectly, shaping politics. Even though smartphone accessremainslimited to a...
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SHIN TSOHON SHUGABAN JAMâIYYAR APC ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE YA ZABI PDP AZABEN GWAMNAN EDO?
* 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Angano wani hoto da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na zamani dake ikirarin...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID ONLY APC PARTICIPATE IN VOTE-BUYING DURING EDOGOVERNORSHIP POLL?
* 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
CLAIMA tweet from PDPâs official twitter handle posted a video claiming that APC agents are buying votes at polling units....Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID SECURITY OPERATIVES TAKE OVER INEC OFFICE IN EDO? * 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
You can send claims and messages to CDD for verification, messages can be sent via: +2349062910568. #StopFakeNews Center for Democracy...Read More
DID FORMER APC CHAIRMAN ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE VOTE FOR APC? * 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A trending image claims the former Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, voted for...Read More
NO ROAD WAS BLOWN AWAY BY WIND IN ABIA STATE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2020
* 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On September 8, 2020, a Twitter handle @Gen_Buhar tweeted an image with the claim that wind blew...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID FAMOUS NORTHERN SINGER ASK NIGERIANS TO DONATE N1000TO SING FOR BUHARI?
* 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Verdict: True! CLAIM: On Thursday, September 10, 2020, several Facebook posts spotted by CDD fact-checkers claimed that a famousNorthern...
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SHIN JAMIâAN TSARO SUN MAMAYE HEDIKWATAR HUKUMAR ZABE A JAHAR EDO? * 19 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Gaskiyar Magana: Labarin Yana Cike Da Rudani! Da misalign karfe 8:30 na safiyar yau Asabat, 19 ga watan Satunban shekara...Read More
SHIN TSOHON SHUGABAN JAMâIYYAR APC ADAMS OSHIOMOLE YA ZABI PDP AZABEN GWAMNAN EDO?
* 19 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Angano wani hoto da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na zamani dake ikirarin...Read More
FACT-CHECK: WERE ELECTORAL MATERIALS IN EGOR LGA, HIJACKED, MOVED TOPLAY HOUSE HOTEL?
* 19 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Multiple twitter handles including the official twitter handle of the Peopleâs Democratic Party (PDP) claimed thatâIn...
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FACT-CHECK: DISREGARD SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ANNOUNCING RESULTS OF EDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION NOT FROM INEC * 19 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: Misleading Posts CLAIM: A Facebook post that has been shared hundreds of times, reads, ââBREAKING News!!! Gov Obaseki in...Read More
FACT-CHECK: ARE CCTV FOOTAGES SHOWING KNIFE-WIELDING MAN ATTACKINGWOMAN FROM KANO?
* 18 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, September 14, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted severalFacebook...
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ESCALATING VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA * 15 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Nigeria has long faced varied security challenges that continue to threaten its peace and security. These challenges have beenexacerbated...
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SANANNEN MAWAKIN NAN DJ AB YANANAN ARAYE!* 4 September, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 30 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labaria na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
CDDâS HUMAN RIGHTS GUIDEBOOK* 4 September, 2020
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In an attempt to address the needs of local human rights groups, this guidebook has been composed to guide local...Read More
SHIN JAMIâA BAYERO TA FITAR DA SANARWAR DAKATAR DA DALIBAI MASU SON SHIGA JAMIâAR A ZANGON KARATU NA SHEKARA TA 2020/2021?* 3 September, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wata takarda dake dauke da gargadin dalibai masu neman shiga Jamiâar Bayero a zangoon...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FAMOUS NORTHERN NIGERIAN SINGER DJ AB NOT DEAD* 2 September, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a post onFacebook...
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HOW CDDâS âSULHU ALHERI NEâ PROGRAMME ENLIGHTENS BORNO RESIDENTS ON MORAL ETIQUETTES, PEACE* 2 September, 2020
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In its effort to restore peace in the northeast region of Nigeria countless attacks from Boko Haram terrorist group, the...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO ISSUED A DISCLAIMER ON DE ANDUTME SCREENING?
* 1 September, 2020
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Verdict: False CLAIM: A disclaimer spotted by fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on WhatsApp warns the...Read More
ONDO ELECTION: CDD, OTHERS CALL ON INEC TO INTENSIFY VOTERSâEDUCATION
* 31 August, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to intensify votersâ education...Read More
SHIN GWAMNAN KANO YA CIRE KWAMISHINAN KANANAN HUKUMOMI?* 29 August, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 18 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai da...Read More
HUKUMAR LAFIYA TA DUNIYA BATA YADA SAKO DANGANE DA SAMUWAR MAGANINCUTAR CORONA BA!
* 29 August, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 20 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin na Cibiyar Bunkasa Deomkaradiyya da Cigaba...Read More
SHIN MAI ALFARNMA SARKIN MUSULMI YA BAYYANA JAGORORIN AREWA A MATASYINMARASA TUNANI?
* 29 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Sarkin Musulmi Bai Fadi Hakan Ba! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu...Read More
COVID-19 EN AFRIQUE DE LâOUEST RĂPONSE ET IMPACTS* 25 August, 2020
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Au 26 juin, plus de 65 000 cas de Covid-19 ont été enregistrés dans les 15 pays qui composent la...Read More
SHIN ZAâA IYA ANFANI DA KATIN JEBU DAN YIN ZABE A ZABEN GWAMNA DAKETAFE A JAHAR EDO?
* 25 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 18 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 22, 2020* 24 August, 2020
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It is a fact that fake news spreads faster than the truth on social media all over the world. Unfortunately,...Read More
FACT-CHECK: NO, WHO DID NOT SEND MESSAGE ON COVID-19 VACCINE* 23 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On August 20, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) came across an article published...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO GOVERNOR GANDUJE DID NOT SACK COMMISSIONER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRS* 23 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On August 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a letter circulating...Read More
CDDâS DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT IS BACK!* 21 August, 2020
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Published twice (June and December) annually, Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Affairs is the flagship publication of the...Read More
MALIâS 2020 COUP: HOW DID WE GET HERE?* 21 August, 2020
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Mali has been facing a serious socio-political crisis that has threatened to tear the country apart since March when the...Read More
DELTA DILEMMAS: BUHARI AND NIGERIAâS SOUTH-SOUTH ZONE* 21 August, 2020
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The oil-rich Niger Delta region has been a policy and political challenge to successive administrations in Nigeria since the 1960s....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?* 21 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 17 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
LE CDD CONDAMNE LE COUP AU MALI ET APPELLE AU RĂTABLISSEMENT DE LâORDRE CONSTITUTIONNEL* 20 August, 2020
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Le Centre pour la dĂ©mocratie et le dĂ©veloppement (CDD) condamne sans rĂ©serve la prise de pouvoir inconstitutionnelle au Mali. Câest...Read More
CDD CONDEMNS MALI COUP, CALLS FOR RESTORATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER* 20 August, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) unequivocally condemns the unconstitutional takeover of power in Mali. This is the time...Read More
FACT-CHECK: CAN FAKE VOTERSâ CARD BE USED IN EDO STATE GOVERNORSHIPELECTION?
* 20 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â On August 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report by multiple...Read More
HUKUMAR KULA DA INGANCIN ABINCI DA MAGUNGUNA TA AMURKA BATA AMINCE DA HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE DAN MAGANCE CUTAR CORONA DA SAURAN CUTUTTUKA BA* 20 August, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Wani sako da ake cigaba da yadawa a dandalin WhatsApp ya bayyana cewa Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin da Zinc Sulphate...Read More
FACT-CHECK: CAN YOU INVEST N25K AND GET N50K INSTANTLY USING WINNERS PAY INVESTMENT PLATFORM?* 19 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, August 17, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted on a Facebook post claiming...Read More
SHIN RUNDUNAR YAN SANDA TA JAHAR LEGAS TA KARA KAMA NAIRA MARLEY?* 19 August, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Eh Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 6 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin...Read More
SHIN AN NADA TSOHON SARKIN KANO SUNUSI KHALIFAN SHEHU TIJJANI NANAHIYAR AFIRKA?
* 19 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Hakan Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 10 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance...Read More
NEW ALLEGIANCES, FAMILIAR FACES A PREVIEW OF EDOâS 2020 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION* 19 August, 2020
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As Edo State voters prepare to head to the polls for the 19 September gubernatorial election, the Centre for Democracy...Read More
DE-ESCALATE GROWING TENSION AHEAD OF EDO ELECTION â CDD TELLSPOLITICIANS
* 19 August, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on politicians in Nigeria to de-escalate the tension building up ahead...Read More
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ISLAMIC CLERICS (ULAAMAS) NORTH-EAST NIGERIA* 19 August, 2020
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Ulaamas have a crucial role to play in promoting Sulhu by utilizing existing peace governance structures in their communities to...Read More
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER ENDING AUGUST 16, 2020* 18 August, 2020
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As the world is coming to terms with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and people adapting to the new normal, misinformation...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS FG DUMPED THE NATIONAL ID CARD AND REPLACED IT WITHDIGITAL IDENTITY?
* 18 August, 2020
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VERDICT:Â Misleading CLAIM:Â On Thursday, August 13, 2020, multiple news sources published a claim that the Federal Government of Nigeriahas dumped...
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SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TA MAYE GURBIN KATIN DAN KASA DA WANI KATIN NADABAN?
* 18 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Hakan Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 13 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, kafafen yada...Read More
WEST AFRICA SPEED NOTE ON ELECTIONS* 17 August, 2020
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MALI: THE INSTITUTION OF A NEW CONSTITUTIONAL COURT Following the recommendation of ECOWAS, a new Constitutional Court has beenestablished...
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WEST AFRICA SPEED NOTES ON SECURITY* 17 August, 2020
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Recently in Burkina Faso, the government reported an attack on a cattle market in eastern Burkina Faso by some unidentified...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS CBN SENDING N85,000 COVID-19 RELIEF TO NIGERIANS?* 11 August, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM: On Sunday, August 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted text messagesurging...
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FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 9, 2020* 10 August, 2020
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As the Centre for Democracy and Development continues to take steps to counter disinformation and misinformation, myths and misconceptionson...
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FACT-CHECK: HAS FORMER EMIR SANUSI BEEN APPOINTED KHALIFA OF TIJJANIYYA IN-CHARGE OF AFRICA?* 10 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, August 10, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted several Facebook...Read More
ENGAGE IN ISSUE-BASED CAMPAIGNS, NOT VIOLENT ACTIVITIES â CDD TOPOLITICIANS
* 10 August, 2020
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Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has urged politicalparties...
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DID LAGOS POLICE ARREST NAIRA MARLEY?* 7 August, 2020
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VERDICT: True CLAIM:Â On Thursday, August 6, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report on...Read More
#REVOLUTIONNOW PROTEST: CLAMPDOWN ON PEACEFUL PROTESTERS WRONG â CDD* 6 August, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development condemns the attacks on, and arrests of protesters affiliated with the #RevolutionNow movementin...
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SHIN HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE YANA MAGANIN CUTAR CORONA?* 6 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Babu Kwakwkwarar Hujja Da Ta Nuna Hakan! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 27 ga watan Yulin shelara ta...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FDA DID NOT APPROVE HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE, OTHERS FORCOVID-19 TREATMENT
* 5 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM A trending WhatsApp message claims that Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin and Zinc Sulphate can be used in thetreatment...
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KOGI STATE: POST-ELECTION ANALYSIS OF DISINFORMATION* 5 August, 2020
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The Kogi state off-cycle elections were conducted on 16th November 2019. Twenty-four political parties participated in the election, butthere...
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TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA (A TRAININGMANUAL)
* 5 August, 2020
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Restoring peace and rebuilding the communities ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency must include a justice component. When legitimategrievances...
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FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 1, 2020* 3 August, 2020
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This week, Nigeriaâs death toll from the Coronavirus reached 888 with a total of 43,841 confirmed cases across the country....Read More
NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 2020* 3 August, 2020
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According to the Nigerian Electricity System Operator on July 16, 2020, nine of the countryâs 27 power plants were idle,...Read More
GWAMNATIN TARAYYA BATA BADA UMARNIN BUDE DUKKAN MAKARANTUN SAKANDARE A FADIN KASA BAKI DAYA BA* 1 August, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 27 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, zauruka da shafukan yanar gizo da yawa sun wallafa...Read More
SHIN SHUGABA BUHARI YA GANA DA SHUGABANNIN KANANAN HUKUMOMI BIYAR NA JAHAR KATSINA GAME DA RASHIN TSARO?* 1 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 28 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin...Read More
CSOS NEED TO BE MORE ENGAGING â CDD DIRECTOR IDAYAT HASSAN* 31 July, 2020
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The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Idayat Hassan, has called on civil society organisations in Nigeria...Read More
FACT CHECK: DID PRESIDENT BUHARI MEET 5 KATSINA LGA CHAIRMEN OVERINSECURITY?
* 29 July, 2020
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Verdict:Â False Claim: On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checkers spotted a picture ofPresident...
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FACT CHECK: DOES HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE CURE COVID-19?* 29 July, 2020
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VERDICT: No Sufficient Evidence to Shows It Does Since Monday, July 27, a video of a United States of America-based...Read More
RAYMOND ABBAS DA AKAFI SANI DA SUNA HUSHPUPPI YANA CIGABA DA ZAMA A GIDAN YARI A KASAR AMURKA* 29 July, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 22 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT CHECK: FG DID NOT ORDER RESUMPTION OF ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS* 28 July, 2020
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM:Â On Monday, July 27, 2020, several blogs and online platforms published claims that the Federal Government hadordered...
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FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 2020.* 27 July, 2020
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Four months after the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the first case of Coronavirus in Lagos, Nigerian has...Read More
FACT CHECK: RAYMOND âHUSHPUPPIâ ABBAS NOT RELEASED FROM US!* 26 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot showing that...Read More
SHIN SHUGABA BUHARI NE YAFI KOWANE SHUGABAN KASA YAWAN MABIYA A SHAFIN TWITTER A NAHIYAR AFRIKA?* 25 July, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Ba Gaskiya Bane Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 22 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, kanfanin dallancin labarai...Read More
ELECTIONS, DEMOCRACY AND COVID-19 IN WEST AFRICA* 23 July, 2020
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Based on its analysis of elections conducted so far in West Africa during the current pandemic, the Centre for Democracy...Read More
CALL FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPER: COUNTERING DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION PROJECT* 23 July, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications from a website developer for the Centreâs Countering Disinformationand...
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FACT CHECK: IS BUHARI THE MOST FOLLOWED AFRICAN LEADER ON TWITTER?* 23 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that President Muhammadu Buhari is...Read More
FACT CHECK: HAVE APPLE, GOOGLE SILENTLY INSTALLED COVID-19 TRACKINGAPP ON YOUR PHONE?
* 23 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: Many users of smartphones across Nigeria have been raising concerns with the claim that Apple or Google...Read More
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: DEVELOPMENT OF RADIO DRAMA SERIES AND COMEDYFOR SOCIAL CHANGE
* 23 July, 2020
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Strengthening Citizensâ Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project Primary Audience Nigerians (rural and urban audience) Product Radio drama...Read More
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: REDESIGNING OF UPRIGHT4NIGERIA WEBSITE* 23 July, 2020
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Strengthening Citizenâs Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project Introduction The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is an...Read More
FACT CHECK: NO MONEY BELONGING TO MAGU WAS FOUND IN IKOYI CEMETERY* 21 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: Since Monday, July 13 2020, several online blogs in Nigeria have consistently published an image claiming it...Read More
NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 17, 2020* 21 July, 2020
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Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo state, eleven (11) governorship aspirants of the All Progressive Congress (APC) haverejected...
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NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 10* 21 July, 2020
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On the 5th of July 2020, the Nigerian Army released a statement that the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole had...Read More
FACT CHECK: DID NCDC SAY NO STATE REPORTED NEW COVID-19 CASES IN 24HOURS?
* 20 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Saturday, July 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development(CDD)...
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FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 13 â JULY 19, 2020* 20 July, 2020
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In the past week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has countered some disinformation spreading across various social media...Read More
FACT CHECK: DID THE FG AGREE TO PAY PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERâS SALARY OWED DURING THE LOCKDOWN?* 19 July, 2020
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VERDICT:Â True On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, several online platforms reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria had agreed to pay...Read More
FACT CHECK: HAS FG ASKED NIGERIANS TO VISIT NDE OFFICES FOR EMPOWERMENT EXERCISE?* 19 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: Since Friday, July 17, 2020, a WhatsApp message asking young Nigerians interested in applying for specialpublic...
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DID PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TWEET ABOUT WEARING A FACE MASK?* 17 July, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM:Â On Thursday, July 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot ofa...
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DANS UN NOUVEAU RAPPORT, LE CDD RECOMMANDE LA RESTITUTION ET DES SOUTIENS PSYCHOSOCIAUX AUX VICTIMES DE VIOLATIONS DES DROITS DELâHOMME EN GAMBIE
* 15 July, 2020
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Le Centre pour la démocratie et le développement (CDD) a recommandé la restitution aux victimes de violations des droits de...Read More
SHIN DA GASKE NE ZAâA GUDANAR DA JARABAWA TA HANYAR YANAR GIZO GA WADANDA SUKA SHIGA TSARIN N-POWER AGRO?* 15 July, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 9 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...Read More
BABU WANI MAGANI DA HUKUMAR KULA DA INGAANCIN ABINCI DA MAGUNGUNA TA KASA NAFDAC TA AMINCE DASHI A MATASYIN MAGANIN CUTAR CORONA* 15 July, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 11 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, wassu zauruka da yawa na yanar gizo a Najeriya...Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 6 TO JULY 12, 2020* 13 July, 2020
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The past week has seen a trend of false claims across Nigeria, shifting from major issues around the ongoing Coronavirus...Read More
WEST AFRICAN CSOS URGE ECOWAS TO PRIORITISE ITS INTERVENTION IN MALI* 13 July, 2020
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Abuja July 13, 2020 West African CSOs Urge ECOWAS To Prioritise Its Intervention in Mali Following the ongoing crisis in...Read More
LES OSC DâAFRIQUE DE LâOUEST DEMANDENT Ă LA CEDEAO DE PRIORISER SON PROCESSUS DâINTERVENTION AU MALI* 13 July, 2020
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Abuja 13 Juillet 2020 Les OSC dâAfrique de lâOuest demandent Ă la CEDEAO de prioriser son processus dâintervention au Mali...Read More
FACT CHECK: NAFDAC DID NOT APPROVE HERBAL DRUG FOR COVID-19 PREVENTION, TREATMENT* 12 July, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM On July 11 2020, several news blogs in Nigeria reported a claim that the National Agency for...Read More
SITUATION ANALYSIS FOR TOGO* 12 July, 2020
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The Republic of Togo has a complex political history marked by harrowing democratic transitions. The Eyadéma political dynasty hasled...
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ARE N-AGRO APPLICANTS SCHEDULED TO TAKE 15MINS E-TEST VIA AN EMAILLINK?
* 10 July, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM: On Thursday, July 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a WhatsApp broadcastinforming...
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FACT CHECK: DID 50 NIGERIAN LAWMAKERS TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19?* 10 July, 2020
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VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, several news blogs in Nigeria reported a claim that over 50 lawmakers...Read More
SHIN WASSU KWARARRU A NAJERIYA SUN GANO MAGANIN CUTAR CORONA?* 9 July, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Hakan Bai Tabbata Ba! Tushen Magana: A satin da ya gabata majiyoyi da yawa musamman a yanar gizo...Read More
SHIN KANFANONIN APPLE DA GOOGLE SUN SAMAR MANHAJAR DA ZATA BI DIDDIGIN CUTAR CORONA A ASIRCE A WAYOYIN MUTANE?* 9 July, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Labari ne na bogi! Tushen Magana: Mutane da yawa a Najeriya dake anfani da manyan wayoyi suna ta...Read More
OUR ANALYSIS FOR THIS WEEK, JULY 4, 2020* 7 July, 2020
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Economy Declining demand for oilfield services poses a threat to Nigeriaâs oil and gas industry Global demand for OilfieldsServices...
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COVID-19 IN WEST AFRICA: RESPONSES AND IMPACTS* 7 July, 2020
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As of 26 June, more than 65,000 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the 15 countries which comprise the...Read More
SHIN ANKAMA MAâAIKTAN HUKUMAR DAKILE YADUWAR CUTUTTUKA TA KASA NCDCSUNA MASHAâA?
* 6 July, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 1 ga watan Yulin da muke ciki ne masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
NCDC BATA ZARGI MATASAN NAJERIYA DA YADA CUTAR CORONA A NAJERIYA BA* 6 July, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 3 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, mafiya yawan kafafen yada labarai sun wallafa wani labari...Read More
CORONAVIRUS DISINFORMATION IN NIGERIA: FACTS FOR THE WEEK JUNE 29 TOJULY 5, 2020
* 6 July, 2020
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As the world grapples with the spread of the novel coronavirus, disinformation and misinformation around the pandemic continue togrow....
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SHIN GWAMNA YAHAYA BELLO YACE CUTAR CORONA KARYA NE KUMA ANA ANFANI DA ITANE KAWAI DAN JEFA FARGABA A ZUKATAN MUTANE?* 4 July, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! A ranar 30 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyra Bunkasa...Read More
FACT CHECK: WERE 2 NCDC ISOLATION CENTRE STAFF CAUGHT ON CCTV ENGAGINGIN SEXUAL ACTIVITY?
* 3 July, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM:Â On June 1st 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received multiple copies of...Read More
FACT CHECK: NCDC DID NOT BLAME YOUTHS FOR THE RAPID SPREAD OF COVID-19IN NIGERIA
* 3 July, 2020
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CLAIM:Â On Friday, July 3, 2020, several online newspapers and blogs published a report claiming that the Director-General of the...Read More
FACT CHECK: DID GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO SAY COVID-19 IS NOT REAL?* 3 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM:Â On June 30, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted...
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SHIN GWAMNATIN JAHAR OYO TA BAYYANA CIGABA DA KARATU GA DALIBAN AJI SHIDA DA AJI UKU NA MAKARANTUN SAKANDAREN JAHAR?* 27 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...Read More
SHIN HUKUMAR LAFIYA TA DUNIYA (WHO) TACE BAâA IYA DAUKAR CUTAR CORONA DAGA MASU DAUKE DA CUTAR DA ALAMUN CUTAR BASU BAYYANA AJIKINSUBA?
* 27 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: WHO Bata Fadi Haka Ba! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 16 ga watan Yuni, shekara ta 2020, masu...Read More
FAKE NEWS WEBSITE DEVELOPER â CALL FOR APPLICATION* 27 June, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications for a website developer for Centreâs Countering Disinformation andMisinformation...
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WE SHOULDNâT FOCUS ON COVID-19 BUT WHAT MADE THE PANDEMIC LOOK BADâ CSOS
* 27 June, 2020
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A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for a better approach in handling various sectors of Africaâs economy....Read More
HAVE NIGERIAN SCIENTISTS DISCOVERED VACCINE FOR COVID-19?* 25 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â In the past week, several Nigeria media platforms published reports that Nigerian scientists had discovered avaccine...
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NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 15 TO JUNE 21, 2020* 22 June, 2020
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As Nigeria continues to experience an uptick in the cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across states of the country, there has...Read More
DID NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER DR. MUKWEGE RESIGN OVER DIRECTIVE TO DECLARE ALL ILLNESS CORONAVIRUS?* 20 June, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM:Â Several online sources, including a Nigerian Facebook page, NEWS, shared a viral post which claims Dr. DenisMukwege,...
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WARWARE LABARIN BOGI DA CDD TA AIWATAR NA DAGA 8 YUNI ZUWA 14 GA WATAN YUNI SHEKARA NA 2020* 18 June, 2020
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Shahararren Dan Wasan Kwaikwayo Olu Jacobs Bai Mutu Ba Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020...Read More
DID WHO SAY COVID-19 IS NOT TRANSMISSIBLE BY AN ASYMPTOMATIC PATIENT?* 17 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TANA BADA TALLAFIN NAIRA 30,000 GA YANNAJERIYA?
* 16 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 14 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba...Read More
DID BENUE LAWMAKER DONATE âGOAT ROPESâ TO HIS CONSTITUENTS?* 16 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Sunday, June 14, 2020, Agba Jalingo, freelance journalist and blogger, tweeted a picture on...Read More
DID OYO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE RESUMPTION OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR JSS 3AND SS3 STUDENTS?
* 16 June, 2020
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On June 15, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report online...Read More
WHATSAPP AND EVERYDAY LIFE IN WEST AFRICA â CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS* 16 June, 2020
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We are looking for contributions for an edited book volume tentatively titled, âWhatsApp and Everyday Life in West Africaâ. The...Read More
IS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTING 30,000 RELIEF FUNDS TO NIGERIANS?* 14 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: The Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Sunday, June 14, 2020, sighted a WhatsApp message claiming...Read More
WARWAREWA LABARAN BOGI DA CDD TA AIWATAR DAGA 31 A WATAN MAYU ZUWA 7 GA WATAN YUNI SHEKARA TA 2020* 14 June, 2020
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Shin Shugaba Buhari Ya Kori Hafsoshin Rundunonin Tsaron Najeriya? Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 29 ga...Read More
SHAHARARREN DAN WASAN KWAIKWAYO OLU JACOBS BAI MUTU BA* 14 June, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020 majiyoyi da yawa na yanar gizo sun bada labarin...Read More
COVID-19: WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO FIGHT âFAKE NEWSâ â NCDC* 12 June, 2020
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Following the proliferation of disinformation in Nigeriaâs ecosystem, an epidemiologist at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Abiodun...Read More
BUHARIâS CORRUPTION FIGHT: A FIVE YEAR ASSESSMENT* 12 June, 2020
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As President Muhammadu Buhari enters his sixth year in office, fighting corruption remains one of his signature policy issues.Even...
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BEWARE OF DEATH RUMOURS ONLINE: IS NOLLYWOOD VETERAN ACTOR OLU JACOBSDEAD?
* 11 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On June 10, 2020, multiple online sources claimed that Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs had died after a...Read More
EDO/ONDO: WEâLL NOT MAKE DECLARATIONS WHERE ELECTIONS ARE DISRUPTED â INEC CHAIRMAN TALKS TOUGH* 10 June, 2020
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If you donât behave yourself during elections, weâll go by the law â INEC Chairman goes tough on politicians The...Read More
COVID-19: ROAD TO SUSTAINABLE ELECTIONS IN AFRICA* 9 June, 2020
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In an event which promises to be engaging and worthwhile, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and the Centre...Read More
SHIN MAJALISAR DINKIN DUNIYA NA SHIRIN KIRIKIRAR SABUWAR KASA DAGA KASASHEN NAJERIYA DA KAMARU?* 9 June, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Majiyoyi da yawa sun wallafa rahotonnin dake cewa Majalisar dinkin Duniya zata kirikiri sabuwar...Read More
LABARIN DA AKA WALLAFA CEWA SHUGABA BUHARI YAYIWA TSOHUWA YAR SHEKARU 70 FYADE A SHEKARUN BAYA KARYA NE!* 9 June, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Labara, 3 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
SHIN SHUGABA BUHARI YA KORI HAFSOSHIN RUNDUNONIN TSARON NAJERIYA?* 9 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 29 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, jaridar Daily Mail Online...Read More
THERE IS NO VIDEO OF 70-YEAR WOMAN ACCUSING BUHARI OF RAPE; ITâSCLICKBAIT
* 8 June, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM:Â On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report published by...Read More
IS UN CREATING NEW COUNTRY FROM NIGERIA AND CAMEROON?* 7 June, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM:Â Several sources online have published reports claiming that the United Nations will, on July10,...
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DID PRESIDENT BUHARI SACK SECURITY CHIEFS?* 5 June, 2020
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Verdict: False CLAIM: On Friday, May 29, 2020, Daily Mail Online published a report claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari had...Read More
SHIN HUKUMAR LAFIYA TA DUNIYA TA AMINCE DA MAGANIN CUTAR CORONA DA KASAR MADAGASCAR TA SAMAR?* 5 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: A ranar 27 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihanicin labari na...Read More
SHIN NCDC TANA BADA TALLAFIN KUDI GA YAN NAJERIYA?* 5 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi 17 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...Read More
CUTAR CORONA: SHIN KATAFAREN WAJEN KILLACE MASU DAUKE DA CUTAR CORONA NA KANO YA FARA AIKI?* 5 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Maga: Bai Fara Aiki Ba. Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 23 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020 wani bidiyo...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TA FITAR DA JADAWALIN SASSAUTA DOKAR ZAMA AGIDA?
* 5 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wani sako da aka yada manhajar WhatsApp da ya bayyana gundarin jadawalin sassauta dokar...Read More
FLUCTUATING FORTUNES: A 5 YEAR ASSESSMENT OF THE BUHARI ADMINISTRATION* 2 June, 2020
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n assumption of office in May 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari inheritedan economy experiencing a declining growth rate of theGDP....
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CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER MAY 30,2020
* 1 June, 2020
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Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked some misinformation and disinformation which spread online, especiallyacross social...
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COVID-19 HAS EXPOSED REAL STATE OF AFRICAâS ECONOMIC STRUCTURES â COMRADES SPEAK AS THEY HONOUR TAJUDEEN, MOMOH* 1 June, 2020
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On Saturday, May 30, friends, associates and labour comrades virtually gathered to honour Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem and Abubakar Momoh both of...Read More
IS TRENDING WHATSAPP MESSAGE ON FGâS ROADMAP ON EASING OF LOCKDOWNFROM NIGERIA?
* 30 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast claiming to be the Federal Governmentâs roadmap for easing the COVID-19 restrictions hasbeen...
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HAS WHO âFINALLYâ APPROVED MADAGASCARâS COVID-19 ORGANICS?* 30 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM: On May 27, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted...
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COVID-19: IS KANOâS MEGA ISOLATION CENTRE OPERATIONAL?* 30 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â On Sunday, May 23, 2020, a video made by an unidentified individual circulated on WhatsApp claiming that...Read More
COVID-19: PEOPLE WHO LOOK LIKE THEYâRE NOT POOR ALSO NEED SUPPORT â EXPERTS TELL NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT* 30 May, 2020
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Considering the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and its lockdown on citizens, the Federal and State Governments have been urged...Read More
FIVE YEAR ASSESSMENT OUTLINES ACHIEVEMENTS AND SHORTCOMINGS OF PRESIDENTâS ANTI-CORRUPTION DRIVE (CDD PRESS STATEMENT)* 28 May, 2020
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Frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released its five year assessment reportdetailing the...
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CDD CALL FOR FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS* 28 May, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is now accepting fellowship applications for 2021-2022. CDDâs fellowship program aimsto bring...
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CORONAVIRUS DISINFORMTION NEWSLETTER MAY 23, 2020* 25 May, 2020
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Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checked many misinformation and disinformation, which were spread acrosssocial media,...
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COVID-19: NIGERIA NEEDS EPIDEMIC RESPONSE PLAN, SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY FOR IDPS â EXPERT* 25 May, 2020
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Following the need to address the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic across the globe, experts in Nigeria have called for...Read More
FARFESA IBRAHIM GAMBARI BAIYI MURABUS DAGA KUJERAR SA TA SHUGABAN MAâAIKATAN FADAR SHUGABAN KASA BA* 23 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 19 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, dayawa daga cikin kafafen yada labaran na yanar...Read More
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: DID FG ANNOUNCE PLAN TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST 3STATES?
* 23 May, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM: On Thursday, May 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a broadcast on...Read More
PROFESSOR GAMBARI DID NOT RESIGN HIS POSITION AS PRESIDENT BUHARIâSNEW CHIEF OF STAFF
* 21 May, 2020
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VERDICT:Â Misleading Headline CLAIM:Â On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, multiple online sources published a breaking news report with the headline ââBREAKING: Buhariâs...Read More
SHIN NCDC TANA BADA TALLAFIN KUDI GA YAN NAJERIYA?* 21 May, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi 17 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...Read More
DID PRESIDENT OF MADAGASCAR ACCUSE WHO OF OFFERING $20 MILLION BRIBE?* 20 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â In a sensational report, various blogs have reported that the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, accusedthe World...
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IS COVID-19 SAME WITH MALARIA?* 20 May, 2020
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CLAIM:Â There have been various claims that the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the same as malaria. VERDICT: False FACT COVID-19 and...Read More
NCDC IS NOT DISTRIBUTING COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS TO NIGERIANS* 19 May, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM: On Sunday, May 17, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsAppbroadcast...
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COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: POLICE SHOULD CONSIDER RUBBER BULLETS, PEPPER SPRAY â NHRC BOSS X-RAYS ABUSE OF CITIZENSâ RIGHTS* 19 May, 2020
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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has called for the use of non-lethal weapons...Read More
WEEKLY FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING 15TH MAY 2020* 18 May, 2020
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Fact matters because falsehood can lead to various undesirable consequences in any society. This is especially more true under the...Read More
DID FBI ARREST BILL GATES FOR BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM?* 17 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False A local Australia news blog on May 11, 2020, published a news report with the headline ââ FBI Arrests Bill GatesFor...
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DOES BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION HAVE A CENTER FOR GLOBAL HUMAN POPULATION REDUCTION?* 14 May, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False An image which has gone viral on WhatsApp claims that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has a sign...Read More
KANO STATE GOVERNMENT DID NOT RELAX LOCKDOWN FOR ONE WEEK* 13 May, 2020
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CLAIM At 11 pm on Monday, May 11, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a...Read More
GWAMNAN SOKOTO BAI MUTU BA* 13 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 11 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, wani zauren yanar gizo ya wallafa wani labarai da...Read More
FAIFAN BIDIYO DA AKA YADA A YANAR GIZO DAKE NUNA DANDAZON MUTANE YAYIN JANAâIZAR MARIGAYI SARKIN RANO BIDIYO NE BOGI!* 13 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabar, 2 ga watan Mayun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
THERE IS NO CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA â US-BASED NURSE SPEAKS* 12 May, 2020
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CLAIM: One of Nigerian news platform, legit.ng on May 6, 2020, published an article on a United States of America based nurse...Read More
IT IS MISLEADING, SOKOTO STATE GOVERNOR NOT DEAD* 11 May, 2020
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VERDICT: Misleading headline, Picture CLAIM: On May 11, 2020, an online blog published a breaking news story with the headline ââBreaking! Sokoto...Read More
GWAMNATIN TARAYYA BATA SANAR DA 1 GA WATAN YUNIN SHEKARA TA 2020 BA MATASAYIN RANAR KOMAWA MAKARANTA FADIN KASA* 11 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 7 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...Read More
FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 9TH 2020* 11 May, 2020
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As most people try to adhere to medical guidance to prevent and mitigate the pandemic, the continued spread of disinformation...Read More
CUTAR COVID-19: GIDAN GYARAN HALI NA KASA RESHEN JAHAR KANO BAI SANAR DA CEWA ZAI SAKE FURSONONI BA.* 11 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato CDD sunci karo da wata sanarwa da...Read More
FG DID NOT ANNOUNCE JUNE 1, 2020, AS RESUMPTION DATE FOR ALL SCHOOLS* 9 May, 2020
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CLAIM: On April 7, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted reports published by several online...Read More
VIRAL VIDEO SHOWING CROWDED EMIR OF RANOâS FUNERAL IS FAKE!* 9 May, 2020
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CLAIM On Saturday, May 2, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a video showing a...Read More
CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: FALSE CLAIMS TO IGNORE FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 2,2020
* 8 May, 2020
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In the past week, we have continued to explore the trending narratives that have emerged from the disinformation spread in...Read More
HOST A VIRTUAL, PHYSICAL PUBLIC HEARING ON INFECTIOUS BILL â CSOSTELL HOUSE OF REPS
* 8 May, 2020
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A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has called on lawmakers of the House of Representatives to host a...Read More
CORONAVIRUS MISINFORMATION: UNPACKING TRUMPâS CLAIMS ON DISINFECTANT AND ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT* 6 May, 2020
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On April 23, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump, in a press briefing at the White House, made two alarming claims...Read More
FIVE THINGS TO DO TO SPOT FAKE NEWS ON CORONAVIRUS* 6 May, 2020
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Nigeria is awash with different kinds of articles on the coronavirus, all purporting to state fact. We are going through...Read More
COVID-19: KANO CORRECTIONAL SERVICE NEVER ANNOUNCED READINESS TORELEASE INMATES
* 5 May, 2020
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CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Saturday, May 2, 2020, spotted a WhatsApp broadcast claiming...Read More
STATEMENT BY CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ON THE PROPOSED CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES* 4 May, 2020
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On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the National Assembly resumed legislative activities after one month of recess, following the outbreak of...Read More
UNPACKING FALSEHOODS: COVID-19 AND RESPONSES IN KANO STATE* 2 May, 2020
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The escalation in the situation in Kano has come as a shock. Reports of a spike in deaths coincided with...Read More
GWAMNATIN JAHAR LEGAS BATA WALLAFA SUNAYEN ASIBITOCIN DA MASU DAUKE DA CUTAR CORONA SUKA ZIYAR TA BA* 2 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokarardiyya Da Cigaba (CDD) a ranar Alhamis, 23 ga watanAfirilun...
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CUTAR CORONA: MAâAIKATAR ILIMI TA KASA BATA CE SAI WATAN NUWANBA 2020 ZAâA BUDE MAKARANTU BA* 2 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 22 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya Da...Read More
INJINIYA MACE TA FARKO A NAJERIYA BA TACE GWAMNATI TANA BOYE GASKIYA GAME DA CUTAR CORONA BA* 2 May, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Wani saki dake cigaba da yaduwa a manhajar WhatsApp ya kalubalanci gwamnatin tarayyar Najeriya da boye gaskiya game...Read More
NIGERIAâS FIRST FEMALE ENGINEER NEVER SAID FG IS HIDING FACTS ABOUT COVID-19 FROM CITIZENS* 1 May, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A widely circulated WhatsApp broadcast has accused the Nigerian government of, amongst others, hiding vital factsabout...
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CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: FALSE CLAIMS TO IGNORE* 28 April, 2020
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Two months down the confirmation of the index Coronavirus case in Nigeria, the social media has been awash with various...Read More
KANO RECORDED 4 NOT 74 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 ON APRIL 25, 2020* 26 April, 2020
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CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted numerous online reports claiming that Kano state hasrecorded...
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200 PEOPLE WERE NOT BURIED IN A SINGLE CEMETERY IN KANO ON WEDNESDAY,APRIL 22, 2020
* 26 April, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A 30 seconds Hausa video posted by Kelsoblog9ja on Facebook on April 22, 2020, claimed that 200 people have...Read More
COVID-19: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION NEVER SAID SCHOOLS WILL REOPEN INNOVEMBER 2020
* 25 April, 2020
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CLAIM: On April 22, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a press release stating that...Read More
LAGOS GOVERNMENT NEVER RELEASED LIST OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS EXPOSED TOCOVID-19 CASES
* 25 April, 2020
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CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, April 23, spotted a statement circulating onlineclaiming...
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COVID-19 IN AFRICA: PANDEMICS AND PAST GLORIES IN NIGERIA* 23 April, 2020
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By Alhassan Ibrahim In July of 2014, right in the midst of the West African Ebola outbreak, a Liberian American...Read More
CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA: VIRAL STORIES, SCAMS AND FALSE CLAIMS TOIGNORE
* 23 April, 2020
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the shutdown of borders, city-wide lockdowns, restrictions on movement, and aninfodemic. An...
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COVID-19: WIDESPREAD âFGâS RELIEF COLLATION FORMâ IS A SCAM* 21 April, 2020
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CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Monday, April 20, 2020, received several WhatsApp broadcast messages containing a...Read More
SHUGABA BUHARI BAI NADA WANDA ZAI MAYE GURBIN MARIGAYI ABBA KYARI BA* 20 April, 2020
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Tushe Magana: Wani labari da wata jarida da ake wallafawa a yanar gizo mai suna National Daily Newspaper ta wallafa...Read More
SHEIKH GUMI BAI SHAWARCI SHUGABA BUHARI CEWA YA NADA TSOHON SARKIN KANO SUNUSI AMATSAYIN SHUGABAN MAâAIKATAN FADARSA BA* 20 April, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 19 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
DISTRIBUTION OF COVID-19 RELIEF MATERIALS IN KADUNA STATE: HIGHLIGHTING ISSUES AT STAKE* 20 April, 2020
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A new report released by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) today has said that the distribution of the...Read More
BUHARI IS YET TO APPOINT NEW CHIEF OF STAFF* 20 April, 2020
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Claim: an online newspaper National Daily Newspaper on Saturday 18th April 2020 reported on both her website and Facebook page...Read More
SHEIKH GUMI NEVER ADVISED BUHARI TO APPOINT FORMER EMIR SANUSI ASCHIEF OF STAFF
* 20 April, 2020
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Claim: On Sunday, April 19, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot of a Facebook...Read More
CUTAR COVID-19: TSOHON SHUGABAN KASA OBASANJO BAI BADA KYAUTAR NAIRA DUBU BIYAR (N5,000) GA KOWANE DAN NAJERIYA BA.* 18 April, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato (CDD) ta gano wani bayani da aka wallafa a wani shafin yanar...Read More
BABU DAYA DAGA CIKIN LIKITOCIN KASAR CHINA DA SUKA ZO DAKE DAUKE DACUTAR CORONA
* 17 April, 2020
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Tushen Magana: wani labari da aka dauki hoton sa da kuma aka wallafa a shafin Twitter a wani dandali mai...Read More
COVID-19: NO, FORMER PRESIDENT OBASANJO NEVER SENT N5,000 TO ALLNIGERIANS
* 17 April, 2020
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Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has sighted a post by a blog claiming that the...Read More
CORONAVIRUS FAKE NEWS NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 12, 2020* 17 April, 2020
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As Nigeria continues to battle the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in the last week...Read More
COVID-19: NONE OF THE CHINESE DOCTORS IN NIGERIA TESTED POSITIVE* 17 April, 2020
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CLAIM: A screenshot of a tweet by Citizen of Nigeria (@FRNcitizen) has been circulating on WhatsApp and other social media...Read More
BABU MAI DAUKE DA CUTAR CORONA A ASIBITIN FMC AZARE* 17 April, 2020
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Jita-jitar da ake yadawa: Akwai wani labari na bogi da ake yadawa musamman ta manhajar WhatsApp dake gargadin mutane game...Read More
GUINEA CONSTITUTION REFERENDUM: WEST AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY GROUP CONDEMNS MALICIOUS MOVE TO INSTITUTIONALISE SIT-TIGHT SYNDROME (PRESSRELEASE)
* 17 April, 2020
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We the under-listed West African Civil Society Organisations have been following with keen interest and are seriously disturbed by the...Read More
TACKLING COVID-19: THE NEED FOR A NIGERIAN RESPONSE* 15 April, 2020
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The coronavirus is a human tragedy that is now affecting over a million people around the globe. The World Health...Read More
LA VOIX DU MĂCONTENTEMENT: MĂDIAS, ĂLECTIONS ET DĂLIMITATION DES MANDATS CONSTITUTIONNELS* 15 April, 2020
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Le prĂ©sent numĂ©ro de West Africa Insight est consacrĂ© aux prochaines Ă©lections au Burkina Faso, en CĂŽte dâIvoire et en...Read More
DRIVING DIVISION? DISINFORMATION AND THE NEW MEDIA LANDSCAPE INNIGERIA
* 15 April, 2020
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April 15, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria The volume of disinformation now circulating in Nigeria is unprecedented and is further exacerbatingpre-existing...
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PRESS RELEASE ON TAXATION OF WOMEN IN NIGERIAâS INFORMAL SECTOR* 15 April, 2020
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April 14, 2020 Abuja, Nigeria In line with the agenda for the reform of tax rules aimed at realising gender...Read More
CUTAR COVID-19: NCDC BATA KASHE NAIRA BILIYA DAYA BA DAN WAYAR DA KAN YAN NAJERIYA TA HANYA GAJERAN SAKON WAYA (SMS)* 13 April, 2020
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Jita-Jitar Da Ake Yadawa: a ranar 8 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2020, Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato (CDD)...Read More
FINANCE MINISTER DID NOT SAY NIGERIA LOST N700 BILLION IN AGFâSOFFICE FIRE
* 11 April, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, a section of the Treasury House, Office of the Accountant-General of the...Read More
HUKUMAR TSARON FARIN KAYA TA SSS BATA KAMA FASTO CHRIS BA GAME DAFURUCIN SA AKAN 5G
* 10 April, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 8 ga wata Maris din shekara ta 2020 Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba wato CDD ta...Read More
COVID-19: NCDC DID NOT SPEND N1BILLION ON SMS TO EDUCATE NIGERIANS* 9 April, 2020
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CLAIM: On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot of a news headline claiming...Read More
5G NETWORK/ COVID-19: SSS NEVER ARRESTED PASTOR CHRIS* 9 April, 2020
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CLAIM: On March 8 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted multiple posts shared online claiming that the...Read More
NO COVID-19 CASE WAS FOUND IN KANO* 8 April, 2020
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CLAIM:Â On April 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a thirteen (13) seconds video clip circulating...Read More
LAI MOHAMMED NEVER SAID âNO NIGERIAN IS HUNGRYâ* 8 April, 2020
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CLAIM: On March 4, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a news story on Opera News app...Read More
WOMENâS WORK AND TAXATION IN THE INFORMAL ECONOMY: ISSUES IN URBAN GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA* 8 April, 2020
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Taxation is fundamental to planning for citizen-centred development. However, the informal sector in Africa and particularly Nigeria is poorly integrated...Read More
MINISTA SADIYA FAROUK BATA CE YAN AREWACIN NAJERIYA MASU KARAMIN KARFI NE KAWAI ZASU SAMU TALLAFIN GEMANITIN TARAYYA BA* 8 April, 2020
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Jita-Jitar Da Ake Yadawa: Wani sako da ake yadawa ta shafin Instagram yace Ministan Bada Dauki da Jinkai Sadiya Farouk...Read More
5G BASHI DA ALAKA DA CUTAR CORONAVIRUS* 7 April, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Binciken da CDD ta gudanar ya gano cewa wannan jita-jitar da ake yadawa cewa 5G yana haifar da...Read More
5G NETWORK NOT CONNECTED TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC* 5 April, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the world, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development(CDD)...
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SHIN SHUGABA BUHARI YA SALLAMI ABBA KYARI DAGA AIKI?* 3 April, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Jita-jiatr da ake yadawa cewa Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari  ya sallami Abba Kyari daga aiki...Read More
SHAN FITSARIN RAKUMI DA LEMON TSAMI BAYA MAGANIN CUTAR CORONA* 3 April, 2020
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Tushen Maganar: akwai wani labari na bogi da aka wallafa a shafin sada zumunta na zamani wato Facebook wanda yake...Read More
MINISTER SADIYA FAROUK NEVER SAID ONLY POOR NORTHERNERS WILL RECEIVEFG SUPPORT
* 3 April, 2020
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Verdict: False CLAIM: An Instagram post claims that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouk, said that only the poorest...Read More
DID TV SHOW âMY SECRET TERRIUSâ PREDICT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC?* 3 April, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: As Nigeria steps up its efforts in preventing the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading in Nigeria,...Read More
COVID-19: ATIKU IS NOT GIVING NIGERIANS N10K WEEKLY TO STAY AT HOME* 3 April, 2020
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CLAIM: On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received several copies of a...Read More
DOES FREQUENT USE OF HAND SANITIZER CAUSE TRYPOPHOBIA?* 3 April, 2020
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Verdict: False. Claim: A claim on WhatsApp has warned that the frequent use of hand sanitizers could cause âTrypophobiaâ skin...Read More
COVID-19: YES, MESSAGE CALLING FOR REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE BY SECURITY OFFICIALS FROM NHRC* 2 April, 2020
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VERDICT: TRUE CLAIM: The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Fact-checkers are in possession of an e-banner containing phonenumbers...
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CAN CAMELâS URINE, LIME CURE CORONAVIRUS?* 2 April, 2020
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Verdict: False Claim: A post on Facebook on Tuesday, March 30, 2020, suggests that a blend of camelâs urine and lime...Read More
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC* 1 April, 2020
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FAQ on Coronavirus, adapted from World Health Organisation Q: What is a coronavirus? A: Coronaviruses are a large family of...Read More
DID PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI SACK HIS CHIEF OF STAFF ABBA KYARI?* 31 March, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On March 31, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a WhatsApp broadcast message...Read More
CORONAVIRUS: AISHA BUHARI NEVER ORDERED BURNING OF ABBA KYARIâSOFFICE
* 31 March, 2020
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Verdict: False CLAIM:A 4:17 minutes video released in Hausa by Gido24 TV on YouTube claims that the First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has ordered...Read More
SHIN TURIRI DAKE FITOWA BAYAN AN DAFA LEMON TSAMI DA UDA DA UZIZA YANA MAGANIN CUTAR CORONAVIRUS?* 29 March, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Hakan Bai Tabbata Ba. Ga abinda wani bangare na wata jita-jita da ake yadawa yake cewa: âKanwar surukar...Read More
SHIN DA GASKE NE GWAMNATIN NAJERIYA TA SHIRYA BIYAN KOWANE DAN NAJERIYA ALAWUS DIN N8500 A DUK SATI?* 29 March, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Maganar: Wani sako dake cigaba da yaduwa a WhatsApp da Twitter yayi ikirarin cewa gwamnatin...Read More
CORONAVIRUS: IS NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT PLANNING TO PAY CITIZENS N8,500PER WEEK?
* 28 March, 2020
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Verdict: False CLAIM:Â A viral message being shared among Nigerians on WhatsApp and Twitter claims that the Federal Government is...Read More
COVID-19: THE DUAL THREAT OF A VIRUS AND A FAKE NEWS EPIDEMIC âIDAYAT HASSAN
* 27 March, 2020
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The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is happening at a time when sorting facts from fiction has become an increasingly difficult...Read More
FARFESA HARUNA NGGADA BAI SHAWARCI YAN NAJERIYA DASU SHA RUWAN ZAFI KO SU SHIGA RANA BA DAN MAGANIN CUTAR CORONAVIRUS.* 27 March, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Jita-Jitar Da Take Yawo Musamman Kafafen Zamunta Na Zamani Irinsu Facebook, Twitter Dama WhatsApp Cewa Farfesa HarunaNggada...
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#COVID19: UNIMAID LECTURER NEVER ADVISED NIGERIANS TO DRINK HOT WATER,STAY UNDER THE SUN
* 26 March, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE On March 26, 2020, fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a message shared...Read More
TANTANCEWAR DA CDD TA AIWATAR* 26 March, 2020
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Wani Takaitaccen Video Da Akayi Ta Yadawa a Shafin Sada Zumunta Na Twitter Da Ake Cigaba Da Yadawa a Shafukan...Read More
NO COVID-19 PASSENGER ARRIVED KANO AIRPORT FROM LAGOS ON AIR PEACE* 25 March, 2020
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A trending short Video on Twitter that is being shared on Facebook and WhatsApp claimed the Kano bound aircraft (Air...Read More
THERE IS NO CURE FOR CORONAVIRUS* 24 March, 2020
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Claim: A Facebook post, which is now being shared on WhatsApp has claimed that the United States of America has...Read More
NIGERIAâS MINISTRY OF HEALTH NEVER ANNOUNCED PLAN TO SPRAY CHEMICALSAT MIDNIGHT
* 21 March, 2020
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A message which has gone viral on WhatsApp is warning recipients to stay indoors at night and lock up their...Read More
SMOKING MARIJUANA DOES NOT PREVENT CORONAVIRUS* 21 March, 2020
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A trending image being shared on WhatsApp and other online platforms since March 17, 2020 claims Jamaica has no case...Read More
OPEN LETTER TO GUINEAN CITIZENS* 20 March, 2020
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Something significant has been happening in Guinea, the people have decided that there must be political change. To get the...Read More
LETTRE OUVERTE AUX CITOYENS GUINĂENS* 20 March, 2020
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Quelque chose dâimportant se passe en GuinĂ©e ! Les citoyens ont dĂ©cidĂ© quâil faut un changement politique. Pour obtenir ce...Read More
CADRE DE CONCERTATION ET DâACTIONS CITOYENNES (CCAC/SCI).* 20 March, 2020
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Nous, organisations de la sociĂ©tĂ© civile regroupĂ©es au sein du Cadre de Concertation et dâActions Citoyennes, rĂ©unies en sĂ©anceextraordinaire,...
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ARE NIGERIANS BEING ASKED TO PAY 1.2 MILLION NAIRA FOR CORONAVIRUSTESTING?
* 19 March, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A viral tweet by a Twitter user @coolfrancess on March 17th, 2020 alleged that the Lagos University...Read More
CSOS AND OTHERS HONOUR BJORN BECKMAN IN ABUJA* 18 March, 2020
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Civil Society Organisations, academics, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Many well-wishers gathered together on Thursday, March 12, 2019,in Abuja...
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DID UNICEF RELEASE GUIDELINE THAT CORONAVIRUS CAN BE KILLED BY HEAT?* 18 March, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a viral message supposedly from UNICEF â the...Read More
CAN DETTOL KILL THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS COVID-19?* 18 March, 2020
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: A viral message on WhatsApp, which originated from Facebook has been trending in Nigeria with theclaim...
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GRASSROOT PRESSURE: THE WAY FORWARD TO FIGHTING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA* 13 March, 2020
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To encourage grassroot gatekeeping against corrupt practices in various communities in Nigeria, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) established...Read More
CDD CONTRIBUTES TO ANTI-CORRUPT EFFORTS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF AUDITOR-GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION* 13 March, 2020
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The Centre for Development and Development (CDD), to contribute to the increasing efficiency and effectiveness of the fight againstcorruption...
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BJORN BECKMAN, 1938-2019: A LIFE OF STRUGGLE AND FRIENDSHIP* 11 March, 2020
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Jibrin Ibrahim, Abuja, 12th March 2020 Today, we are gathered to celebrate a very good friend, mentor and teacher, Bjorn...Read More
CDD REELS OUT ALTERNATIVES TO SENATEâS PROTECTION FROM INTERNET FALSEHOOD AND MANIPULATION BILL 2019* 9 March, 2020
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As expectations continue to heighten over the public hearing on âThe Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019 (SB...Read More
MEMORANDUM ON PROTECTION FROM INTERNET FALSEHOOD AND MANIPULATION BILL 2019 (SB 132) TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY* 9 March, 2020
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The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill, 2019 (SB 132), passed the second reading of the Senate in November...Read More
ÂÂAS WE PUSH FOR CHANGE, WE MUST CELEBRATE PROGRESS* 8 March, 2020
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The 2020 International Womenâs Day (IWD) theme â âI am generation equality: Realising womenâs rightsâ marks 25 yearssince the...
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CDD TRAINS ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCIES ON MEDIA AND STRATEGICCOMMUNICATIONS
* 4 March, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) engaged the International Press Center (IPC) on Tuesday, February 25, to train18...
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NYSC NEVER USED FEBRUARY ALLAWEE TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS* 3 March, 2020
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CLAIM: Fact Checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp trending screenshot of a tweet by...Read More
DID THE DRIVER OF THE ITALIAN WITH CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS THREATEN TOSPREAD THE VIRUS?
* 3 March, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â On February 28, 2020, Fact Checkers at CDD spotted a news story on AIT Nigeria News Facebook...Read More
IS NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT MONITORING CITIZENSâ PHONE AND ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CONVERSATIONS?* 21 February, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: CDD Fact checkers spotted a viral message trending on WhatsApp on Wednesday, February 12, 2020...Read More
DID THE US GOVERNMENT AND DIPLOMATS GIVE ULTIMATUM TO SUPREME COURT TO REVERSE IMO STATE JUDGEMENT?* 17 February, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: CDD spotted a message trending on WhatsApp and other online platforms following a YouTube video...Read More
IS THE AFRICAN BLOOD RESISTANT TO CORONAVIRUS?* 17 February, 2020
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VERDICT: Medically False, No Scientific Evidence CLAIM: On 10th of February 2020, multiple sources including Abia Pulse News, KenyaBulletin,...
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FORMER MINISTER AMINA MOHAMMED, OTHERS CELEBRATE KOLE SHETTIMA AT 60* 17 February, 2020
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A former minister of Environment and deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, on Wednesday, February 12, joinedscores...
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DID THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR ASK LAGOSIANS TO USE THE TREKKING AS TRAINING FOR THE MARATHON?* 10 February, 2020
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CLAIM: A viral screenshot showing a twitter handle alleged to be that of the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwoolu tweeted...Read More
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HACKATHON ON COMBATING DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION IN KANO STATE* 10 February, 2020
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In recognition of the harmful effects of disinformation and its impact on the nation; the Centre for Democracy and Development...Read More
DID THE US EMBASSY DENY BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPOâS UNITED STATESâ VISAAPPLICATION?
* 31 January, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Friday 31st January 2020, several media organisations had reported a claim that Bishop David Oyedepo,President...
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DID AREWA YOUTHS THREATEN WAR IF YORUBAS DONâT DISSOLVE OPERATIONAMOTEKUN?
* 21 January, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a video created by Simon Ekpa and posted on his Facebook page on January 11,...Read More
DID PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TWEET ABOUT NIGERIA SUPPORTING IRAN?* 14 January, 2020
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Verdict: False Claim: CDD Factcheckers came across a screenshot of a statement posted on twitter alleged to be that of...Read More
DID THE FRENCH ARMY DELIVER MOTORCYCLES TO TERRORISTS IN NIGERIA?* 7 January, 2020
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VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: On January 5th, CDD received a set of 7 photos and one video on her WhatsApp platform....Read More
CORRUPTION AND DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA: CONJOINED HISTORIES (CALL FORCONTRIBUTIONS)
* 6 January, 2020
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Call for Contributions to a Thematic Issue of Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Affairs Why has corruption,understood...
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SOCIAL MEDIA BILL: A DISTURBING ATTEMPT TO MUZZLE FREE SPEECH* 11 December, 2019
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CDDâs Position on the Social media Bill CDD PRESS STATEMENT: December 10, 2019Â FCT, Abuja Centre for Democracy and Development...Read More
HOW IS CDD COUNTERING FAKE NEWS AND DISINFORMATION IN NORTHERNNIGERIA?
* 10 December, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project on countering Misinformation and Disinformation in Kano stateand...
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PROMOTING SOCIAL AUDIT IN GWOZA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BORNO STATE* 10 December, 2019
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As part of our engagement in North East, Nigeria, CDD is supporting the Gwoza Youth Progressive Association (GYPA) on promoting...Read More
REVIVING ZUMUNCI: LIVING TOGETHER IN POST BOKO HARAMâCDD MONTHLY DIALOGUES IN GWOZA LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF BORNO STATE.* 10 December, 2019
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Living Together in Post-Boko Haram is a one-year, monthly peacebuilding project implemented by CDD. This engagement is a followup...
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IS THE NIGERIAN MILITARY RECRUITING EX- BOKO HARAM FIGHTERS INTO THEARMY?
* 4 December, 2019
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a video released by Roots TV, an online platform; where one Mr...Read More
DID EFCC DROP CHARGES AGAINST MRS. DIEZANI?* 29 November, 2019
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLIAM: On the 25th of November, CDD fact-checkers spotted a trending story on several online media...Read More
DID INEC SAY SMART CARD READERS ARE NO LONGER USEFUL?* 29 November, 2019
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: Â On 28 of November 2019, various media outlets published stories with the claim that the...Read More
IS THE NUMBER OF COLLECTED PVCS IN OKENE LGA, KOGI STATE 48,065 ?* 29 November, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Â CDD has spotted a claim on Senator Dino Melayeâs known Twitter handle, @Dino_Melaye, that only 48,065registered...
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DID COURT STOP APC FROM FIELDING CANDIDATE FOR BAYELSA GOVERNORSHIPELECTION?
* 23 October, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE! CLAIM: On the 15th of October 2019, a news report was aired on Radio Bayelsa 97.1 FM, Yenagoa, ...Read More
SORTING FACT FROM FICTION : NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTION* 21 October, 2019
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Nigeria 2019 Election Fact-File The Centre for Democracy and Developmentâs Election Analysis Centre (EAC) for the 2019 presidential and gubernatorial...Read More
IS INEC STILL IN POSSESSION OF UNCOLLECTED PVC?* 18 October, 2019
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Verdict:True Claim: Â A video, which has gone viral on the Internet, posted by user Usman Okai Austin, via his Twitter...Read More
DID INEC CHAIRMAN FLEE THE VENUE OF BAYELSA STATE STAKEHOLDERSâMEETING?
* 17 October, 2019
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Verdict: False, Misleading Claim: CDD is in possession of a news report in several media outlets, including Daily Trust, Naija...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 LLBAND PHD IN SHARIA?
* 17 October, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: An online source known as Oriental Times posted a story that promotes the popular false narrative of...Read More
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT* 17 October, 2019
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The purpose of the paper is to review the main economic goals of the current government, examine the implementation of...Read More
ACCESS TO FINANCE REMAINS A BIG CHALLENGE TO WOMEN RUNNING FORELECTIVE POSITIONS
* 13 October, 2019
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Mercy Abang on Legit.ng The Centre for Democracy and Development â CDD, commissioned this report (as part of a five...Read More
FEMALE POLITICIANS: HOW MEN PROMISED TO VOTE FOR US IF WE HAD SEX WITHTHEM
* 13 October, 2019
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Mercy Abang on The Cable The Nigerian Labour Act has no provisions for criminalising sexual harassment at the workplace. Most...Read More
MERCY ABANG: FEMALE NIGERIAN POLITICIANS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES DURING THE 2019 ELECTIONS* 13 October, 2019
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Mercy Abang on Bella Naija Harassment, discrimination, violence and intimidation are key characters in Nigerian politics. But for women,these events...
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GENDERED CONTESTS: WOMEN IN COMPETITIVE ELECTIONS* 12 October, 2019
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The history of womenâs engagement in power and government in Nigeria reveal patterns of disadvantage in gaining access to both...Read More
DID WADA SAY THE KOGI EAST PEOPLE CAN SINGLEHANDEDLY DECIDE WHO BECOMEGOVERNOR?
* 11 October, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE On the voting population, Fact Checkers checked on INEC website, but could not find a breakdown of registered...Read More
WHATSAPP AND NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTIONS: MOBILIZING THE PEOPLE,PROTECTING THE VOTE
* 10 October, 2019
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âSocial media has changed the face of politics in Nigeria.âÂč So said many political candidates, professionals, non-governmental organisation (NGO) and...Read More
DID ANGRY NIGERIANS ATTACK EMBASSY IN SIERRA LEONE?* 3 October, 2019
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Verdict: False; Old Video Resurfacing  CLAIM: CDD is in possession of a 4-minutes video trending online. The video which was sighted...Read More
WERE THE AIDES OF VICE PRESIDENT OSINBAJO ASKED TO VACATE ASO ROCK? * 26 September, 2019* 0 Comments
VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On September 19th 2019, a Facebook page Get Nigeria Working Again Updates shared a post in a...Read More
IS THE FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CONDUCTING A MASS RECRUITMENT? * 18 September, 2019* 0 Comments
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A message on the popular messaging app WhatsApp with the claim the ââNigerian government announces mass recruitmentââ...Read More
IS MASTERCARD GIVING OUT SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER? * 18 September, 2019* 0 Comments
VERDICT: FASLE CLAIM: A call for research titles purported to be from finance provider MasterCard, trending on WhatsApp and is...Read More
DID TRUMP RELEASE NAMES OF POLITICIANS WHO HID PUBLIC FUNDS IN USBANKS?
* 18 September, 2019* 0 Comments
VERDICT: Â False CLAIM: A WhatsApp message alleging that the President of the United States Donald Trump, has released a list...Read More
CALL FOR CONSULTANT: TRAINER ON MEDIA AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION FOR ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCIES * 18 September, 2019* 0 Comments
Call for Consultant Opening: 18th September, 2019 Closing: 30th September, 2019 Contract Type: Consultancy Location: Nigeria  AboutCDD The...
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DID OSHIOMOLE PLOT THE RETURN OF IZE-IYAMU TO APC?* 7 September, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD fact checkers have spotted a trending news report by the Midwest Herald, a Community Newspaper in...Read More
#XENOPHOBIC: DID DINO MELAYE ASK PRESIDENT BUHARI TO TAKE A LEAD FORONCE?
* 5 September, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD fact-checkers have spotted a trending message on Twitter from the handle, purportedly belonging to theNigerian...
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DID ANGRY NIGERIANS BURN DOWN MTN OFFICE IN APAPA, LAGOS STATE?* 4 September, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE CLAIM: CDD disinformation spotters has sighted several news stories; including gory videos, connected to the ongoing Xenophobia attack...Read More
PRESS RELEASE: CDD RELEASES POSTMORTEM REPORT ON 2019 ELECTIONCOLLATION
* 30 August, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) today released a detailed new report on one of the most vulnerable parts...Read More
COUNTING THE VOTES: WARD-LEVEL COLLATION DURING NIGERIAâS 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION â A POSTMORTEM ANALYSIS* 29 August, 2019
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BACKGROUND The collation of results has been a much-exploited weakness in Nigeriaâs election process, since the countryâs return todemocratic...
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CDD FACT CHECK: DID THE UNITED STATES EXTEND ITS VISA BAN TO INEC CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS?* 26 August, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE! CLAIMS: An online blog Wazobia Reporters on Thursday, August 22, 2019 published a news story, alleging various claims;...Read More
WHATSAPP AND NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTIONS: PRESS RELEASE* 28 July, 2019
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WhatsApp both strengthens and undermines Nigerian democracy, says UK-Nigeria research team Research findings were released today by a UK-Nigerian research...Read More
WHATSAPP AND NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTIONS: MOBILISING THE PEOPLE,PROTECTING THE VOTE
* 28 July, 2019
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WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in 40 African countries, including Nigeria, due to its low cost, encrypted messages,...Read More
SORTING FACT FROM FICTION* 26 July, 2019
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CDD FACT CHECK: DID TWO HERDSMEN CLIMB AZMAN AIRLINE IN LAGOS AIRPORT?* 22 July, 2019
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VERDICT False and Misleading  CLAIM: A 12seconds video surfaced on social media, particularly on Twitter, WhatsApp and blog, in...Read More
THE POLITICS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF NIGERIAâS ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC)* 12 July, 2019
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has been instrumental in charging and prosecuting senior political leadersand...
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INCREASING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH FERTILISER USE* 12 July, 2019
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The importance of increasing inorganic fertiliser use in subSaharan Africa is generally accepted and fertiliser subsidy schemes haveexisted in...
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PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION IN NORTH EAST, NIGERIADURING RAMADAN.
* 10 July, 2019
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As part of her effort towards fostering peace, reconciliation and reintegration in Borno State. The Centre for Democracy andDevelopment...
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IS GENERAL ADEOSUN THE NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF?* 10 July, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE The Claim: On July 9, 2019, Blueprint newspaper published on its online platform with the caption âAdeosunreplaces...
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A REFLECTION ON 20 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, BY MAHMUD JEGA* 5 July, 2019
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The Fourth Republic differs from the three previous Republics we had in Nigeria in several respects. For one, it is...Read More
BUHARIMETER 2019 SURVEY REPORT* 3 July, 2019
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Over the next four years, Nigerians want the President to focus mainly on job creation and improving security, and most...Read More
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AT THE CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY ANDDEVELOPMENT (CDD)
* 24 June, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registered in Lagos...Read More
GRAPHICS DESIGNER/ANIMATION AT THE CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY ANDDEVELOPMENT (CDD)
* 24 June, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registered in Lagos...Read More
FACTCHECKER AT THE CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD)* 24 June, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registered in Lagos...Read More
DID VLADIMIR PUTIN SAY AFRICA IS A CEMETERY?* 18 June, 2019
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Verdict: False Claim: Multiple websites and blogs have been circulating a story of the Russian President, where he is alleged...Read More
IS THE KADUNA STATE RELIGIOUS PREACHING (REGULATION) LAW OF 2019 MEANT TO FRUSTRATE CHRISTIANS?* 18 June, 2019
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Verdict: False Claim: Several online blogs have claimed that the Kaduna State Religious Preaching (Regulation) Law 2019 is specificallyenacted...
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DID PROF ATTAHIRU JEGA SAY ELECTION RESULTS WERE TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY DURING HIS TENURE AS INEC CHAIR?* 18 June, 2019
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VERDICT: FALSE THE CLAIM: A claim has been spotted circulating on social media, including WhatsApp and Facebook, which was credited...Read More
PRESS RELEASE: THE 2019 BUHARIMETER SURVEY* 12 June, 2019
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Focus on the Jobs, Economy and Security â Nigerians urge President Buhari The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa)...Read More
DID FORMER GOVERNORS GANG UP AGAINST GOODLUCK JONATHAN?* 8 June, 2019
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Verdict: False Claim: On 5th June, a story appeared on the website â âsaharanews.coâ which made a number of spurious...Read More
DO SWEDISH LAWMAKER EARN IN A YEAR WHAT A NIGERIAN SENATOR GETS IN 60DAYS?
* 8 June, 2019
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Verdict: False Claim: On 4th and 5th June, thecableng and PMNews, an online media respectively, released a story claiming that...Read More
CALL FOR PAPER- DEMOCRACY IN TWO DECADES, 1999-2019: REFLECTIONS ON NATION BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA* 5 June, 2019
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The Department of History, University of Ibadan & The Centre for Democracy and Development, Cordially invite Contributors for theBook...
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CDD FACT CHECK: HOW TRUE IS THE CLAIM THAT EFCC ARRESTED OKOROCHA ANDWIFE?
* 31 May, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE Claim: CDD has spotted a news circulating on Social media, and traditional media space, claiming that the EFCC...Read More
CDD FACT CHECK: HOW VALID IS THE CLAIM THAT APC HAS 14 GOVERNORS INAUGURATED ON 29 MAY 2019 AND PDP 15?* 31 May, 2019
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VERDICT: TRUE THE CLAIM: A claim has been spotted circulating on social media, including WhatsApp that the Peoplesâ DemocraticParty...
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PRESS STATEMENT: CDD CELEBRATES WITH THE PRESS, CALLS FOR THE PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF PRESS FREEDOM* 3 May, 2019
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3RD MAY, 2019 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) heartily felicitates with the Press on the celebration of the...Read More
WAS NIGERIA MINIMUM WAGE $120 IN 2010 MORE VALUED THAN $83 IN 2019?* 30 April, 2019
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Verdict:Â Partially True The Claim:Â A WhatsApp post questioning the monetary value of the new minimum wage has gone viral. The post...Read More
HOW VALID IS THE CLAIM THAT NIGERIA HAS A SURPLUS OF MEDICAL DOCTORS?* 26 April, 2019
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Verdict: False The Claim:Â Dr Chris Ngige, Nigeriaâs Minister for Labor, has asserted that doctors who practice overseas are notdoing...
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DID INEC THREATEN TO AWARD PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION VICTORY TO ATIKU?* 12 April, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE The Claim: CDD has spotted a story claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has threatened to...Read More
DID MIYETTI ALLAH DEMAND FOR THE REFUND OF N3.8B CAMPAIGN FUNDS GIVEN TO THE APC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE?* 11 April, 2019
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Verdict: False Claim: Â The CDD have spotted a story circulating on WhatsApp alleging that Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association...Read More
CDD FACT CHECK: IS EXXON MOBIL LEAVING NIGERIA?* 5 April, 2019
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Verdict:Â FALSE The Claim: Following a report by reuters.com on the 2nd of April, that Exxon Mobil recently held talks...Read More
FACT CHECK: DID SARAKI SACK THE EFCC CHAIRMAN, IBRAHIM MAGU?* 4 April, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE The Claim: An online blog, exclusive103.com on April 3rd, reported that the Senate president, Bukola Saraki had sacked...Read More
DID THE NIGERIAN ARMY MODIFY THEIR LOGO?* 4 April, 2019
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Claim: An image of the Nigerian Army logo has been spreading on WhatsApp with the claim that it has been...Read More
HOW TRUE IS THE TWEET CLAIMING JEGA CONDEMNED THE CONDUCT OF THE 2019GENERAL ELECTIONS?
* 1 April, 2019
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Verdict: False The Claim: Today, a Twitter account belonging to a PDP support group, @PDPVanguard, posted a tweet attributed...Read More
HOW WOMEN FARED IN THE 2019 ELECTIONS* 1 April, 2019
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 Nigeriaâs population is estimated to be 200,923,640. Women form 49.4% of this figure, with a total of 99,180,412....Read More
NIGERIAâS âFAKE NEWSâ ECO-SYSTEM* 26 March, 2019
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Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of mobile...Read More
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS* 25 March, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Developmentâs (CDD) Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed trained observers to five states (Bauchi, Benue,Kano,...
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KANO SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTION: BATTLE GROUND STATE FOR GOVERNOR* 23 March, 2019
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There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always been between Governor...Read More
KANO SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTION: BATTLE GROUND STATE FOR GOVERNOR* 23 March, 2019
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There were 29 candidates that contested for governor of Kano State but the major battle had always been between Governor...Read More
PRELIMINARY REPORT AHEAD OF THE 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTIONS* 23 March, 2019
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CDD has deployed trained observers to observe the Saturday, March 23, 2019, supplementary elections in Bauchi, Benue, Kano, Plateau and...Read More
DID BUHARI MAKE A STATEMENT SUGGESTING HE WILL NOT SUPPORT A YORUBA PRESIDENCY COME 2023?* 22 March, 2019
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Did Buhari make a Statement Suggesting he will not Support a Yoruba Presidency come 2023? Verdict: UNSUBSTANTIATED RUMOUR The Claim:A...Read More
DID EL-RUFAI PASS AN ANTI-CHRISTIAN LAW IN KADUNA STATE?* 16 March, 2019
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Verdict: FALSE The Claim: A post alleging that in Kaduna, pastors will no longer be able to preach unless they...Read More
UPDATES ON ELECTION OF 9TH MARCH 2019.* 10 March, 2019
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The Centre for Democracy and Developmentâs Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observers to 17 politically-charged and violence-prone battleground states for...Read More
ELECTION-DAY PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE 2019 GOVERNORSHIP AND STATE HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS* 9 March, 2019
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PREAMBLE The Centre for Democracy and Developmentâs Election Analysis Centre (EAC) deployed observers to 17 politically charged and violence-prone battleground...Read More
BACKGROUND PAPER ON THE 2019 GOVERNORSHIP AND HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA* 8 March, 2019
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Nigeriaâs return to the polls for the governorship, house of assembly and the FCT area council elections on March 9th,...Read More
THE GOVERNORSHIP RACE: THE BATTLE GROUND STATES* 8 March, 2019
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Tomorrow, 9th March 2019, we will once again exercise our civic rights and responsibilities as citizens to elect our Governors...Read More
COUNTING VOTES: WARD-LEVEL COLLATION DURING NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTION* 4 March, 2019
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The 2019 general elections is the sixth general election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since thereturn...
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#FACTCHECK: DID THE EU, ECOWAS RELEASE STATEMENTS PRAISING NIGERIAâS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION?* 1 March, 2019
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Verdict:Â False Claim: CDD-West Africa fake-news desk spotted an info-graphic message with the pictures of the head of the EconomicCommunity...
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FACT CHECK: DID INTERNATIONAL OBSERVER MISSIONS PUBLISH DIFFERENT SET OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULT?* 28 February, 2019
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Verdict: False The Claim: On 26 February, three days after the Presidential election, CDD spotted a tweet being circulated through...Read More
FINAL ELECTION-DAY REPORT: 2019 PRESIDENTIAL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLYELECTIONS 2019
* 25 February, 2019
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Final Election-Day Report: 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections 2019 PREAMBLE The Centre for Democracy and Development deployed over 3500...Read More
ELECTION ANALYSIS CENTRE (EAC) PRELIMINARY REPORT, 12 NOON, 23RDFEBRUARY 2019
* 24 February, 2019
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PREAMBLE The Election Analysis Centre is pleased to note that elections are going on across the country, and there is...Read More
AS NIGERIANS VOTE FOR THE PRESIDENT* 23 February, 2019
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As Nigerians Vote for the President The Presidential Contest In the presidential contest, it is a straight contest between incumbent...Read More
FACT CHECK: IS IT TRUE THAT INEC WILL NOT BE CONDUCTING ELECTIONS IN SOME STATES BECAUSE OF INSECURITY?* 23 February, 2019
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Some news reports have surfaced online claiming that in some areas it might be impossible to conduct elections due to...Read More
PRESS RELEASE: POLITICAL CONTEXT AND INEC PREPAREDNESS AHEAD OF THE RESCHEDULED ELECTIONS* 21 February, 2019
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Last week, less than six hours to the presidential and national assembly elections due on February 16, the Independent National...Read More
FACT CHECK: IS THE STEALING OF BALLOT BOXES PUNISHABLE BY DEATH?* 20 February, 2019
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The Electoral Act (2010) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was created to regulate the Federal, State and Area...Read More
NIGERIAâS GENERAL ELECTIONS: THE ONLINE INFORMATION & MEDIALANDSCAPE
* 20 February, 2019
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Fake news is not a new concept in Nigeria, but the exponential growth in the use and availability of mobile...Read More
PRESS RELEASE, ABUJA, TUESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2019 | THE POSTPONED ELECTIONS: OUR CONCERNS ON ETHNIC STEREOTYPING* 20 February, 2019
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Press Release, Abuja, Tuesday 19th February 2019 The Postponed Elections: Our Concerns on Ethnic Stereotyping  This morning, welearnt that...
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BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS â RIVERS STATE | BULLETINEIGHT
* 19 February, 2019
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Rivers state has a total registered voters of 3, 215,273million for the 2019 elections which shows an increase of 1million...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS â PLATEAU STATE | BULLETINFOUR
* 19 February, 2019
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Plateau State has a total 2,480,455 registered voters for the 2019 elections, out of which about 2,246,865 are in possession...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES OF THE 2019 ELECTIONS â KADUNA STATE | BULLETINTEN
* 19 February, 2019
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KADUNA STATE Kaduna is of strategic significance, being the regional capital of the old North and abode of many of...Read More
GENDER ISSUES IN 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS* 19 February, 2019
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Historically, gender and womenâs issues have not gained national saliency and visibility in general elections across the country. The2019...
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CDDâS ELECTION ANALYSIS CENTRE SURPRISED BY POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTIONS, ASKS INEC TO ENSURE CREDIBLE POLLS.* 16 February, 2019
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BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (BENUE STATE) | BULLETIN SIXTEEN* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (OYO STATE) | BULLETIN FOURTEEN* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (BAUCHI STATE) | BULLETIN TWELVE* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (OGUN STATE) | BULLETIN THIRTEEN* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (KANO STATE) | BULLETIN SIX* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS (LAGOS STATE) | BULLETIN FIVE* 16 February, 2019
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Battleground states as captured here are the states that historically have turned out high registered voters and have consistently given...Read More
HIDDEN FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF THE ELECTION |BULLETIN THREE
* 16 February, 2019
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There are a number of not- so- obvious variables that may also affect the outcome of the presidential election. This...Read More
FEBRUARY 16, 2019 ELECTIONS (END OF PARTY CAMPAIGNS, CITIZENS EXPECTATION AND TRENDING ISSUES) | BULLETIN TWO* 16 February, 2019
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As the political campaigns officially ended 12midnight on Thursday 14th February 2019, citizens are increasingly becoming more excitedand anxious...
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ELECTORAL GOVERNANCE | BULLETIN ONE* 16 February, 2019
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The governance of elections is a crucial part of the democratic process. Electoral bodies, such as INEC, play a critical...Read More
VOTING AMIDST INSECURITY* 16 February, 2019
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The 2019 general elections will be the sixth consecutive electoral cycle since Nigeriaâs return to democracy in 1999. The...Read More
BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS â KATSINA STATE | BULLETINELEVEN
* 16 February, 2019
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Katsina is Buhari`s home state, which gave him about 1.3million votes in 2015. Except in 2007 when another âhomeboy,â Umaru...Read More
NIGERIA ELECTORAL TRENDS* 16 February, 2019
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Nigeria has witnessed five general elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since the return tocivil rule...
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BATTLEGROUND STATES IN 2019 ELECTIONS â DELTA STATE | BULLETIN SEVEN* 16 February, 2019
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Delta like some other battleground states is very strategic in determining where the pendulum for the presidential election swings.As...
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HISTORY OF CONTEST AND PARTY DOMINANCE (1999-2015)* 16 February, 2019
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This report reveals two epochs with different voting patterns across states between 1999 and 2015. First was the period...Read More
CDD FAULTS ETHICAL LAPSES IN OSUN RERUN POLL * 28 September, 2018* 0 Comments
PRESS STATEMENT  September 27, 2018 CDD Faults Ethical Lapses in Osun Rerun Poll The Centre for Democracy and Development...Read More
PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE ELECTION IN OSUN STATE * 22 September, 2018* 0 Comments
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10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION * 17 September, 2018* 0 Comments
It is barely a week to the gubernatorial election in Osun State. The election is expected by many to be...Read More
MEDIA AS MAJOR BREEDING FOR FAKE NEWS IN NIGERIA * 14 September, 2018* 0 Comments
A new public opinion poll conducted by Nigeriaâs leading survey and polling firm, NOIPolls says that the new media, comprising...Read More
CHARTER ON DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE WILL HELP NIGERIA* 3 September, 2018
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Charter on Democracy and Governance will help Nigeria  Unarguably, democracy and good governance go hand in hand to achieve...Read More
HOW BUHARIâS PFI PROGRAMME BOOSTS FERTILISER SUPPLY FOR FARMING INNIGERIA
* 26 August, 2018
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How Buhariâs PFI programme boosts fertiliser supply for farming in Nigeria  Ogbonnaya Chukwu, the general manager, Ebonyi StateFertiliser...
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THE DANGER OF A BETTER-BEHAVED BOKO HARAM* 23 August, 2018
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The danger of a better-behaved Boko Haram  Idayat Hassan, Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development, an Abuja-based...Read More
DĂCLARATION PRĂLIMINAIRE DE LA MOE UE MALI 2018* 20 August, 2018
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DĂ©claration prĂ©liminaire de la MOE UE Mali 2018  DĂCLARATION PRĂLIMINAIRE Bamako, 31 juillet 2018 Une Ă©lection capitale marquĂ©epar...
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MISSION DâOBSERVATION ELECTORALE DE LâUNION AFRICAINE POUR LâELECTION PRESIDENTIELLE DU MALIEN 2018 DECLARATION PRELIMINAIRE SUR LâOBSERVATION DU 2ĂME TOUR* 20 August, 2018
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MISSION DâOBSERVATION ELECTORALE DE LâUNION AFRICAINE POUR LâELECTION PRESIDENTIELLE DU MALIEN 2018 DECLARATION PRELIMINAIRE Sur lâobservation du 2Ăšme TOUR Â ...Read More
âNIGERIAâS LEADERSHIP IS THE MISSING LINK IN AFRICAâSGREATNESSâ
* 20 August, 2018
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âNigeriaâs leadership is the missing link in Africaâs greatnessâ  âŠSOTA advocates for coalition of alternative political parties and aspirants...Read More
CSOS HIGHLIGHT DANGERS TO NIGERIAâS DEMOCRACY* 20 August, 2018
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CSOs highlight dangers to Nigeriaâs democracy  The lingering and recurrent leadership crisis, which has been prominent in the upper...Read More
WHY ARE ANTI-CORRUPTION SUCCESS STORIES STILL THE EXCEPTION?* 20 August, 2018
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Why are anti-corruption success stories still the exception? Â After decades of fighting corruption, measured by hundreds of new (or...Read More
PRESS STATEMENT: AUGUST 14, 2018* 15 August, 2018
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Press Statement: August 14, 2018 CDD CONDEMN THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF SAMUEL OGUNDIPE OF THE PREMIUMTIMES The Centre for...Read More
EZEKWESILI, CSOS PLAN NEW COALITION TO RESTRUCTURE NIGERIAâSLEADERSHIP
* 14 August, 2018
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Ezekwesili, CSOs plan new coalition to restructure Nigeriaâs leadership  A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) underthe umbrella,...
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MORE KNOCKS FOR FAKE NEWS* 13 August, 2018
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Speakers at a 2-day international conference in Abuja themed âDemocracy and Disinformation: How fake news threatens our freedomand democracy...
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ABUJA DECLARATION ON FAKE NEWS,MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION AHEAD OF THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTION* 10 August, 2018
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ABUJA DECLARATION ON FAKE NEWS, MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION AHEAD OF THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS The Centre for Democracy andDevelopment...
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AS MALI GOES INTO SECOND ROUND POLLING IN ITS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION* 10 August, 2018
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AS MALI GOES INTO SECOND ROUND POLLING IN ITS PRESIDENTIALELECTIONÂ
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JEGA SEEKS STIFFER PENALTY AGAINST DECLARATION OF FAKE RESULTS IN 2019POLLS
* 9 August, 2018
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Prof. Attahiru Jega, former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged the Federal Government to proffer stifferlaws against...
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CSOS CONDEMN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SIEGE* 9 August, 2018
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The Nigeria Election Situation Room (Situation Room) has expressed concern over the growing attack on constitutionalism in Nigeria andbrazen...
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2019: FAKE NEWS CAN LEAD TO CIVIL WAR* 8 August, 2018
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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has cautioned Nigerians, especially the media against the spread offake...
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CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT RADIO SHOWS* 6 August, 2018
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CDD IS SET TO HOST A CONFERENCE ON HOW FAKE NEWS THREATENS NIGERIAâS DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM.* 3 August, 2018
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Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), is set to host a conference on how fake news threatens Nigeriaâs democracy and...Read More
A 2-DAY CONFERENCE ON DEMOCRACY & DISINFORMATION : HOW FAKE NEWS THREATENS OUR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA* 30 July, 2018
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A 2-Day CONFERENCE ON DEMOCRACY & DISINFORMATION DATE: 7 -8TH AUGUST 2018 SHERATON HOTEL AND TOWERSÂ F.C.T ABUJA Press Release...Read More
SCHEME UNDERWAY TO MONITOR PRESIDENT WEAHâS POLL PROMISES* 19 July, 2018
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A scheme to track and monitor President George Weahâs campaign promises and projects through an online system, has been launched...Read More
ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS (IFFS) IN NIGERIA* 17 July, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is implementing a project named: Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Nigeria: Theproject...
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT ON THE 2018 EKITI STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION (VOTING PROCESS) 14 JULY 14.30PM* 14 July, 2018
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT ON THE 2018 EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION (Voting Process) 14 July 14.30pmRead More
CSOS HOLD RALLY AGAINST KILLINGS IN NIGERIA* 6 July, 2018
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Dozens of youth on Wednesday gathered at the Unity Fountain in Abuja for a rally organised by a coalition of...Read More
DE-RADICALIZATION, COUNTER-TERRORISM AND MIGRATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA(DCM)
* 6 July, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with financial support from the government of Japan through the United Nations Development...Read More
GREED, GODFATHERISM BEDROCK OF CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA* 4 July, 2018
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Lagos â A civil society group, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), has identified greed, godfatherism and gratificationas...
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WOMEN âPOORLY REPRESENTEDâ IN NIGERIAâS 19 YEARS OF DEMOCRATICRULE
* 2 July, 2018
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In 1999, Nigeria transited from military rule to democratic governance. Despite the return of democracy, however, women are yetto...
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EXPERTS BLAME CORRUPTION ON FG, FOREIGN COLLABORATORS* 29 June, 2018
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Scholars and legal experts have blamed the high level of corruption, money laundering, fraud and other crime in the country...Read More
NGO TASKS NIGERIANS ON FIGHTING CORRUPTION* 29 June, 2018
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The Executive Director of the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), Babafunke Fagbemi on Wednesday in Kano called on...Read More
ENHANCING CONVERGENCE OF THE MEDIA AND CSOS* 28 June, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development engaged in a meeting on enhancing convergence of the media and CSOâs in collaborative...Read More
STRENGTHENING CITIZENSâ RESISTANCE AGAINST PREVALENCE OF CORRUPTION(SCRAP-C) PROJECT
* 27 June, 2018
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Strengthening Citizensâ Resistance Against Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project was an initiative of the United Kingdom Department for International Development...Read More
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS (CSOS) ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION ON GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ELECTIONS* 27 June, 2018
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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) organised the second phase of...Read More
ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERSâ DIALOGUE ON THE BRING BACK OUR GIRLS (BBOG)MOVEMENT
* 26 June, 2018
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Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) helda one-day...
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MACARTHUR AWARDS NEARLY $6.5M TO ADVANCE ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND REDUCE CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA* 25 June, 2018
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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced nearly $6.5 million in funding to advance anti-corruption efforts in...Read More
SPECIAL REPORT: HOW BUHARIâS N-POWER PROGRAMME IS TRANSFORMING LIVES, IMPROVING EDUCATION* 25 June, 2018
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Adeniyi Somade and his wife, Gbemisola, live in Ado-Ekiti, South-west Nigeria. He currently works as an auxiliary staff at the...Read More
BUHARIMETER CONVERSATION EVERY SUNDAY IN KANO* 25 June, 2018
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Do you live in Kano or environ? Join the #buharimeter conversation every Sunday on @freedomradionig 99.5 FM Kano from 9...Read More
ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERSâ DIALOGUE ON THE BRING BACK OUR GIRLS* 25 June, 2018
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Centre for Democracy and Development in partnership with Partnership for African Social and Governance Research organize a ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERSâ DIALOGUE...Read More
NIGERIAN JOURNALISTS TRAINED ON GENDER SENSITIVE REPORTING* 25 June, 2018
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the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with funding from UN Women organized a two-day workshop on the need for...Read More
THE EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN AND THE HUMANIZATION OF THE MALE.TRIPOD OF ACTIVISM TAJUDEEN, WINNIE MANDELA AND MOMOH* 22 June, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in collaboration with CISLAC, WRAPA , CITADÂ and Center LSD organised the tripod...Read More
SPECIAL REPORT: DESPITE SUCCESSES, PAYMENT HITCHES, INSUFFICIENT COOKS, OTHERS SLOW BUHARIâS SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME* 14 June, 2018
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The excitement at Eva Valley Primary School 1, Enugu, on a recent Thursday morning was palpable. The pupils could not...Read More
2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS* 5 June, 2018
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Nigeria 2019 General Elections Frequently Asked Questions DownloadRead More
SPECIAL REPORT: FRAUD ALLEGATIONS, UNREMITTED LOANS, CROP FAILURE, OTHER ANOMALIES DOG NIGERIAN GOVTâS âRICE REVOLUTIONâ* 4 June, 2018
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Speaking to a packed audience at the 10th Bola Tinubu Colloquium, an annual conference held to mark the birthday of...Read More
ROUNDTABLE ON THE NIGERIAN PARTY COMPETITION DURING A TIME OF TRANSITION AND TERROR* 31 May, 2018
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As we head to 2019 general election, the need to focus on issues-based campaign and address hate message cannot be...Read More
NIGERIAN POLITICAL PARTIES DISCUSSION SERIES HELD AT SHERATON HOTEL* 30 May, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) organized Nigeriapolitical...
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NIGERIANS RATE PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI BELOW AVERAGE â BUHARIMETER OPINION POLL REVEALS* 28 May, 2018
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PRESS STATEMENT Â Nigerians rate President Muhammadu Buhari below average â Buharimeter Opinion Poll reveals The Centre for Democracyand Development...
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TRIPOD OF ACTIVISM: TAJU, WINNIE & MOMOH* 22 May, 2018
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PAN AFRICAN LIBERATION: THE EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN AND THE HUMANIZATION OF THE MALE Nigerian CSOs Commemorate Tajuddeen     Abdulraheem,Winnie Mandela,...
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PRESS RELEASE : CDD HOSTS A DISCUSSION ON THE INCREASING NUMBER OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN NIGERIA AND ACCESS TO BALLOTS IN 2019 GENERALELECTIONS
* 11 May, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has finalised its plan to bring together political parties, the Independent National...Read More
LOCAL GOVERNANCE, DECENTRALISATION AND ANTI-CORRUPTION IN BANGLADESHAND NIGERIA
* 10 May, 2018
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Research reports and studies | April 2018 Hamish Nixon and Alina Rocha Menocal, Nieves ZĂșñiga, Debapriya Bhattacharya, Syed Muhtasim Fuad, Idayat Hassan, Kelechi C....Read More
2018 AFRICAN THINK TANK SUMMIT* 8 May, 2018
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The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development, Idayat Hassan, will be a participating at the 2018 Africa Think...Read More
CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD) PARTNERS WITH THE NATIONAL ORIENTATION AGENCY ON PEACEBUILDING AND ELECTIONS* 28 April, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with National Orientation Agency (NOA) met yesterday, Thursday 26 April 2018, todiscuss...
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ASSESSING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IN NIGERIA* 26 April, 2018
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Jideani Chukwuemeka, Executive Director Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria, has said that Nigeria has not met hermark...
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LACK OF GENDER PARITY RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA- BARIFENDU EBERE
* 19 April, 2018
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Barrister Ebere Ifendu who is the President of the Women in Politics Forum spoke on Women Political Platform, our Weekly...Read More
DECLARATION ON THE SECURITY SITUATION IN NIGERIA* 13 April, 2018
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The N-Katalyst Forum (âThe Forumâ) is a non-partisan, non-profit, non-governmental association of progressive Nigerians drawn from across different backgrounds, professions...Read More
GROUP CONDEMNS CRACKDOWN ON CIVIL SOCIETY IN NIGER REPUBLIC (PRESSRELEASE)
* 13 April, 2018
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Group condemns crackdown on Civil Society in Niger Republic Civil society leaders in Nigeria are extremely concerned about the way...Read More
ON ARRESTING THE DRIFT TOWARDS CHAOS AND RETURN TO THE AGENDA OF PEACE BUILDING ABUJA, 5TH APRIL 2018* 7 April, 2018
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ON ARRESTING THE DRIFT TOWARDS CHAOS AND RETURN TO THE AGENDA OF PEACE BUILDING Abuja, 5th April 2018 The Working...Read More
NIGERIA FORUM: IDPS, BOKO HARAM AND ELECTIONS LIKELY TO BE SETTLED BY THE COURTS â BY IDAYAT HASSAN* 27 March, 2018
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It is no longer news that Nigeria is heading, with breakneck speed towards elections on Feb 14 and 28. Beyond...Read More
NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTIONS: THE PREPARATIONS, PEOPLE AND PROSPECTS BYIDAYAT HASSAN
* 26 March, 2018
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With less than a year to go, how are preparations going? Who is running? What will be the key issues?...Read More
THE FIRST BLOCKCHAIN-BACKED PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION JUST TOOK PLACE INSIERRA LEONE
* 10 March, 2018
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On March 7, 2018 the worldâs first blockchain-backed presidential vote took place in Sierra Leone. As election suspense heightened, aSwiss...
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF THE EU EOM FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL, PARLIAMENTARY AND LOCAL COUNCILS ELECTIONS IN SIERRA LEONE* 10 March, 2018
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Preliminary Statement of the EU EOM Sierra Leone 2018 for the presidential, parliamentary and local councils elections held on 7...Read More
AFRICAN UNION ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE 2018 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE* 9 March, 2018
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COMMUNIQUE Freetown, 9 March 2018 I. INTRODUCTION The African Union deployed 40 observers including 8 long term observers who will...Read More
SIERRA LEONE GENERAL ELECTIONS 2018: COMMONWEALTH OBSERVER GROUP INTERIM STATEMENT 07 MARCH 2018* 9 March, 2018
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Statement by:HE John Dramani Mahama, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Sierra Leone This is the Interim Statement of...Read More
11TH EDITION OF HER FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME, NIGERIAN POLITICAL PARTIES DISCUSSION SERIES TODAY, 22ND OF FEBRUARY 2018* 24 February, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development held the 11th edition of her flagship programme, Nigerian Political Parties Discussion seriestoday,...
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SIERRA LEONE VOTES: THE TOP CONTENDERS BARRING ANY LAST MINUTE DECISION BY THE SUPREME COURT, SIERRA LEONE.* 23 February, 2018
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Barring any last minute decision by the Supreme Court, Sierra Leone will hold presidential, legislative and local government electionson...
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NIGERIAâS 2019 ELECTIONS: PREPARATIONS, POLITICS AND PROSPECTS IN FEBRUARY 2019, NIGERIANS WILL VOTE IN THE COUNTRYâS SIXTH ELECTION SINCE THE RETURN TO DEMOCRACY IN 1999* 22 February, 2018
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In February 2019, Nigerians will vote in the countryâs sixth election since the return to democracy in 1999. The stakes...Read More
CDD JOINS YMCA TO LAUNCH BARROWMETER,THE CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD) JOINED ITS PARTNER, YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION COMPUTER TRAINING CENTRE AND DIGITAL STUDIO (YMCACTC&DS) IN THE GAMBIA* 15 February, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) joined its partner, Young Men Christian Association Computer Training Centre and DigitalStudio...
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WHY DO THINK TANKS MATTER* 15 February, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Tuesday 30th January 2018, hosted the launch of the 2017 Global Think index...Read More
NIGERIAN POLITICAL PARTY DISCUSSION SERIES (NPPDS)* 15 February, 2018
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Centre for Democracy and Development Presents âNigerian Political Parties Discussion Series (NPPDS)â Venue: Ball Room 1 Sheraton HotelAbuja. Theme:...
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PEACE IN NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA REQUIRES JUSTICE FOR MILITARY CRIMES NOT JUST BOKO HARAM ATROCITIES* 12 February, 2018
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One day the Boko Haram insurgency will come to an end. When it does, there will be a painful time...Read More
CALL FOR APPLICATION* 10 February, 2018
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THREE DECADES OF DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION IN AFRICA* 9 February, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on 9th of February, 2018, held a forum themed âThree Decades of Democratic Transition...Read More
BUHARIMETER QUIZ COMPETITION* 5 February, 2018
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) organized its Buharimeter Quiz Competition in Lagos on the 25th of January 2018....Read More
THE NGO BILL AND RESISTING THREATS TO DEMOCRACY* 13 December, 2017
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Since the return of democracy in 1999, whenever civil society has come out with expose about corruption, bad governance or...Read More
NIGERIAN CSOS AT THE WASHINGTON GFAR MEETING WELCOME MOU ON THE REPATRIATION OF $321 MILLION ABACHA LOOT TO NIGERIA* 6 December, 2017
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Washington, DC, USAâŠNine NGOs representing Nigerian Civil Society Organizations at the 1st Global Forum on Asset Recovery, GFAR, inaugural meeting...Read More
PARTICIPATE IN STAFF MEETINGS MANAGE DEDICATED TO MARKETING* 25 November, 2017
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Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesettingindustry...
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CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (CDD) SIGNS MEMORANDUM UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON THE NORTH-EASTINITIATIVE (PCNI)
* 24 November, 2017
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On the 22nd November 2017, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...Read More
PREMIUM TIMES, CDD RELEASE REPORT ON ANAMBRA ELECTION* 19 November, 2017
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Election Analysis Centre Anambra: Operational Lapses mar otherwise peaceful elections Against the anticipated fear of insecurity marring the Anambra governorship elections,...Read More
ANAMBRA ELECTION: 10 MAJOR THINGS TO KNOW* 16 November, 2017
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Saturdayâs governorship election in Anambra is expected to be a close contest between four leading candidates. However, there are...Read More
PRESS RELEASE: EMERGING ISSUES ON KENYAâS FRESH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: OUR CONCERNS* 15 November, 2017
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), a think tank organization working towards enhancing sustainability of democracy anddevelopment in...
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NO REFERENDUM, NO ELECTION: BIAFRA AGITATION AND THE BOYCOTT OF THE 2017 ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION* 13 November, 2017
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have threatened to stop the November 18, Anambra Governorship Election. The IPOB leader, Mazi...Read More
ANTI-CORRUPTION EVIDENCE (ACE) PROJECT* 8 November, 2017
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CDD is a member of Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) Research Consortium. The Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) research programme âled by SOAS,...
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âONE ELECTION, ONE GODFATHERâ BACKGROUND PAPER ON THE ANAMBRA 18TH NOVEMBER 2017 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION* 2 November, 2017
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T h e I n d e p e n d e n t N a t i o n...Read More
CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF THE WEST AFRICA INSIGHT PUBLICATION ON MOROCCOâS ACCESSION TO ECOWAS* 2 November, 2017
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The Centre for Democracy and Development is inviting academics, policy makers, independent researchers and public analysts to submit awell-researched...
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OUR DIRECTOR TO JOIN OTHER RESEARCHERS IN REVIEWING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE @OFFICIALEFCC AS PART OF THE ACE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM* 27 October, 2017
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Our Director to join other researchers in reviewing the effectiveness of the @officialEFCC as part of the ACE Research Consortium...Read More
NIGERIAâS CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PROCESS: THE QUEST FOR A PEOPLE-DRIVEN CONSTITUTION* 25 October, 2017
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The Nigerian National Assembly has approved a number of constitutional reforms, and rejected some crucial amendments proposing devolution ofpower...
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REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Centre with support through the Access Nigeria Project implemented a series of activities to build efforts and cohesion to...Read More
WEST AFRICA TRENDS: MONITORING TO INFLUENCE POSITIVELY * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The overall objective of the project is to enhance knowledge and information flows among the policy community, civil society, the...Read More
MONITORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
An active terrorist group is not a new phenomenon for many countries in West Africa but what is new is...Read More
PERSPECTIVES ON WEST AFRICA TOWARDS 2015-2017 * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The project is implemented by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with support from the Open Society Initiative for...Read More
VOTER EDUCATION PROJECT IN KANO STATE * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The project seeks to promote issue-based politics and violence-free election in Kano State by educating potential voters on how to...Read More
NIGERIAN POLITICAL PARTIES DISCUSSION SERIES * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
Political parties are key actors in democratic governance as they fulfill the classic roles of recruiting candidates for politicaloffice,...
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MONITORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECOWAS COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
An active terrorist group is not a new phenomenon for many countries in West Africa but what is new is...Read More
WEST AFRICA TRENDS: MONITORING TO INFLUENCE POSITIVELY * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The overall objective of the project is to enhance knowledge and information flows among the policy community, civil society, the...Read More
RURAL BANDITRY AND CONFLICT IN NORTHERN NIGERIA * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
Since the early 1980s, incidents of armed robbery, raids on villages, attacks on merchants along major highways and in rural...Read More
BUHARIMETER
* 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
#Buharimeter (www.buharimeter.ng) is a monitoring tool that enables Nigerians around the globe to keep tab on the status of implementationof...
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OPEN MINDS
* 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Open Minds Nigeria Project is a program initiated to engage youth in schools and vocational centres with sustainable skills...Read More
DE-RADICALIZATION, COUNTER-TERRORISM AND MIGRATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA(DCM)
* 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with financial support from the government of Japan through the United Nations Development...Read More
SWISS POLITICAL FORUM * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Embassy of Switzerland in Abuja and Centre for Democracy and Development are jointly organizing a series of four âSwiss...Read More
USIP NORTHERN NIGERIA PROJECT * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is providing support to The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) project here...Read More
SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS STAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE * 20 September, 2017* 0 Comments
Against the backdrop of fragile security, local manufacturing and the circulation of illegal guns, grenades and rocket launchers thathave...
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NO REFERENDUM, NO ELECTION: BIAFRA AGITATION AND THE BOYCOTT OF THE 2017ANAMBRA STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION * 10 September, 2017* 0 Comments
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have threatened to sa44cdRead More
TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE AND THE INSURGENCY IN THE NORTH-EAST* 8 September, 2017
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Transitional justice, simply put, is a form of judicial and/or non-judicial mechanism used to redress situations in which massivehuman...
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MOROCCOâS ACCESSION TO ECOWAS âWILL DO MORE HARM THAN GOODâ* 8 September, 2017
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One of the most important topics for discussion in West Africa at the moment is Moroccoâs application to become a...Read More
BOKO HARAM â THE FEAR, THE CONSPIRACY THEORIES, AND THE DEEPENINGCRISIS
* 6 September, 2017
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The fear is palpable in northeast Nigeria as Boko Haram intensifies its war on civilians. The militaryâs regular claim...Read More
BOKO HARAM â THE FEAR, THE CONSPIRACY THEORIES, AND THE DEEPENINGCRISIS
* 31 August, 2017
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The fear is palpable in northeast Nigeria as Boko Haram intensifies its war on civilians. The militaryâs regular claim that...Read More
APPLICATION OPEN FOR TWO DAYS: CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN INPOLITICS
* 29 August, 2017
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Since, the countryâs return to democracy in 1999, the national average of womenâs political participation in Nigeria has remained6.7...
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HIGH LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE: MOROCCOâS ASCENSION TO ECOWAS* 21 August, 2017
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HIGH LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE: MOROCCOâS ASCENSION TO ECOWAS The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), in partnership with FriedrichEbert...
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CALL FOR MEMORANDA AND PUBLIC HEARING* 17 August, 2017
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PRESIDENTIAL INVESTIGATION PANEL TO REVIEW COMPLIANCE OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS AND RULES OF ENGAGEMENT CALLFOR...
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CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN IN POLITICS* 17 August, 2017
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CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN IN POLITICS Since, the countryâs return to democracy in 1999, the national average ofwomenâs...
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VACANCY
* 21 July, 2017
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Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to research, training and advocacy on issues of...Read More
NIGERIA: COUP RUMOURS REFLECT RISING DISTRUST IN BUHARIâS ABSENCE* 12 June, 2017
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Coup? Donât even dare. Nigerian military forces on international duty. Credit: AU-UN ST PHOTO / STUART PRICE Last week, Nigeriaâs...Read More
BOKO HARAM: DOWN BUT FAR FROM OUT* 12 June, 2017
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The Nigerian government has declared victory over the Boko Haram insurgency. The capture at the end of December of Camp...Read More
POSTPONEMENT OF BIAFRA AT 50 SYMPOSIUM* 1 June, 2017
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We Sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused as a result of the postponement of the Biafra at 50 Symposium which...Read More
CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF THE WEST AFRICA INSIGHT PUBLICATION ON MOROCCOâS ACCESSION TO ECOWAS* 30 May, 2017
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The Centre for Democracy and Development is inviting academics, policy makers, independent researchers and public analysts to submit awell-researched...
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THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN COUNTERING VIOLENCE EXTREMISM: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE WITH BOKO HARAM* 23 March, 2017
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While many resources have been dedicated to Countering Violent Extremism efforts, little attention has been paid to the role women...Read More
NIGERIANS DEMAND IMMEDIATE ACTION ON TRANSPERACY, ACOOUNTABILITY AND YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION* 23 February, 2017
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February 21, 2017  His Excellency President of the Senate, National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja  NIGERIANS DEMAND...Read More
WHY WE DONâT NEED A CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT CATALYST FUND (CDCF)* 22 February, 2017
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My colleague at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) participated in the recent senate public hearing on the proposed...Read More
CDD DECRIES THE CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT CATALYST FUND (CDCF) BILL AS BEING IN CONFLICT WITH THE 1999 CONSTITUTION AS AMENDED* 8 February, 2017
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CDD DECRIES THE CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT CATALYST FUND (CDCF) BILL AS BEING IN CONFLICT WITH THE 1999 CONSTITUTION AS AMENDED Abuja,...Read More
THE GAMBIA: WEST AFRICA CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER CONFLAGRATION* 19 January, 2017
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      January 18th, 2015  THE GAMBIA: WEST AFRICAN ACANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER CONFLAGRATION  ...Read More
AFRICA POLICY IN THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AMERICAN UNIVERSITYâS MARYGRAYDON CENTER
* 13 January, 2017
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Africa Policy in the Trump Administration American Universityâs Mary Graydon Center rooms 203-205 Â Â Wednesday, January 18 at 6:00 pm...Read More
REQUEST FOR CONSULTANT* 11 January, 2017
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REQUEST FOR CONSULTANT Project Title: De-radicalization, Counter- Terrorism and Migration in Northeast Nigeria (DCM Project) The Project: The project aims...Read More
FIFTIETH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ECOWAS AUTHORITY OF HEADS OF STATEAND GOVERNMENT
* 6 January, 2017
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17 December 2016, Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria FINAL COMMUNIQUE 1. The Fiftieth Ordinary Session of the Authority of...Read More
TRUMP PRESIDENCY AND NIGERIA CONFERENCE* 6 January, 2017
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa), in collaboration with the Open Society Initiative for West Africa(OSIWA), Trust...
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ECOWAS AND NIGERIA WORKING MORE CLOSELY TO ATTAIN GREATER STABILITY INWEST AFRICA
* 7 December, 2016
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ECOWAS and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have stressed the need to continue working together for the stability, peace and...Read More
JOB VACANCIES
* 7 December, 2016
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About CDD The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequentlyregistered...
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WHAT IS CHINA REALLY DOING FOR AFRICA?* 7 December, 2016
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Africaâs relationship with China blossomed in the mid-1950s, as many African states gained independence. As the Cold War intensified,many...
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WILL GHANA FOLLOW NIGERIAâS EXAMPLE OF VOTING FOR CHANGE?, BY IDAYATHASSAN
* 6 December, 2016
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The issues that will define the 2016 Ghana general election are the same problems that plagued Nigeria in the 2015...Read More
ECOWAS AND NIGERIA WORKING MORE CLOSELY TO ATTAIN GREATER STABILITY INWEST AFRICA
* 6 December, 2016
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ECOWAS and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have stressed the need to continue working together for the stability, peace and...Read More
STAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE ON SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS (SALW)* 27 November, 2016
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This meeting is intended to discuss overall issues of arms proliferations; arms stockpile management, arms productions, transferand trade. It...
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THE NORTHERN NIGERIAN GOVERNORS SYMPOSIUM IN USA* 21 November, 2016
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The Northern Nigerian Governors symposium in USA Northern Nigerian Governors, upon the invitation of the United States Institute forPeace...
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BOKO HARAMâS PLEDGE TO ISLAMIC STATE, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR WESTAFRICA
* 10 September, 2016* 0 Comments
Boko Haramâs Pledge to Islamic State, and Implications for West Africa Centre for Democracy and Development Facing a loss of...Read More
BENIN 2016: BRINGING SALIENT INSTITUTIONAL WEAKNESSES TO THE FORE* 21 August, 2016
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Beninâs Constitutional Court postponed the Presidential election scheduled for 28th February to 6th of March 2016 due to theinability...
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BĂNIN 2016 : LA PRĂSIDENTIELLE MET EN LUMIĂRE DES FAIBLESSES INSTITUTIONNELLES DU PAYS* 21 August, 2016
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La Cour Constitutionnelle, par dĂ©cision DCC 16-044 du 11 fĂ©vrier 2016, a reportĂ© la date du 1e tour de lâĂ©lection...Read More
INVITATION TO THE 7TH DR. TAJUDEEN ABDUL-RAHEEM MEMORIAL CELEBRATION* 13 June, 2016
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The family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem cordially invite you to the 7th memorial celebrationin...
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CDD REPORT CURBING ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS OUT OF NIGERIA: DO LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS WORK?* 8 June, 2016
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Click on the link below to download the full report on âCurbing Illicit Financial Flows out of Nigeria: Do Legal...Read More
BUHARIâS ONE YEAR IN OFFICE: CDD ORGANISES TOWN-HALL MEETING* 8 June, 2016
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STAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE ON GOVERNMENT APPROACHES TO MANAGING DEFECTINGVIOLENT EXTREMISTS
* 6 April, 2015
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Nigerian Military personnel working together with civil society and North-East region community members during a session at the dialogueThe...
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CDD RELEASES ONE YEAR ASSESSMENT REPORT* 6 April, 2015
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released a new report titled: The Buharimeter Report: Matching Campaign Promises,Public...
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CDD REPORT LâETAT DES INEGALITES EN AFRIQUE DE LâOUEST* 7 March, 2015
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Click on the link below to download the full report Letat-des-Inegalites-En-Afrique-de-Louest.pdfRead More
A TWO DAY AWARENESS RAISING AND REPORTING WORKSHOP ON ECOWAS COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGY
* 3 March, 2015
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A cross section of participants during the workshop at Sandralia Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria The workshop was held in Abuja at...Read More
CDD ORGANIZES BUHARIMETER QUIZ COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS* 27 February, 2015
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A cross section of students during Buharimeter Quiz Competition As part of activities to popularize the Buharimeter initiative amongNigerian...
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FACT-CHECK: REMDESIVIR NOT COVID-19 VACCINE ONLY DISTRIBUTED IN AFRICA* 18 January, 2021
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Since September 2020, multiple users on Social media have shared an image that shows a picture of...Read More
SHIN AISHA BUHARI TA BADA UMARNIN KONA OFISHIN ABBA KYARI?* 31 March, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Labari Ne Na Bogi! Wani bidiyo mai tsawon minti hudu da dakika goma sha bakwai (4:17) da wata...Read More
CAN STEAM FROM BOILED UDA, UZIZA, LIME CURE CORONAVIRUS?* 27 March, 2020
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VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: A WhatsApp broadcast message (likely from a Nigerian who lives in the United States) has been circulating...Read More
HEALTH MISINFORMATION: FALSE STORIES FROM EBOLA TO CORONAVIRUS* 25 March, 2020
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Summary Nigeria has had a long-running battle with misinformation and disinformation. In times of health pandemics, misinformation, or falseinformation...
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NO CASE OF CORONAVIRUS IN APO, ABUJA* 19 March, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: Fact checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a flyer alleged to be from...Read More
TRADITIONAL LEADERS KEY FACTORS IN ENDING LIBERIAâS CULTURE IMPUNITYâ CDD, OHCHR
* 13 March, 2020
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In a continuous effort to end financial crime, the Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) in partnership with the Office...Read More
VOICING DISCONTENT: MEDIA, ELECTIONS AND CONSTITUTIONAL TERM-LIMITS* 12 March, 2020
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This edition of West Africa Insight looks ahead to forthcoming elections in Burkina Faso, Cote D'Ivoire and Guinea and explores...Read More
INCREASING INFLUENCE: CHINA IN WEST AFRICA* 14 May, 2021
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This edition of West Africa Insight reflects on the ways China is extending its influence across West Africa. Tobi Oshodi...Read More
FRIENDS OF EUROPE â EUROPE AND THE SAHEL* 12 May, 2021
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Friends of Europe, in partnership with Centre for Democracy and Development, invites you to join us for our upcoming debate...Read More
A CASE FOR CONTINUED ELECTION OBSERVATION IN AFRICA* 12 May, 2021
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The core value of election observation lies in the recommendations offered in observer reports, which serve as the basis for...Read More
CDD VACANCY: INTERNSHIP FOR FACT CHECKERS* 28 April, 2021
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Background The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registeredin...
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CDD VACANCY: INTERNSHIP FOR FACT CHECKERS* 28 April, 2021
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Background The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 and subsequently registeredin...
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CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 25, 2021* 26 April, 2021
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With our weekly newsletter, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) aims to inform the public about the work we...Read More
SHIN HUKUMAR HISBAH A JAHAR TA KAMA MUTANE 8 SABODA RASHIN YIN AZUMI AWATAN RAMADAN?
* 26 April, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Eh, hakane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 20 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
SHIN RUNDUNAR YAN SANDA A JAHAR KANO TA HANA GUDANAR DA TASHE?* 26 April, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Hakane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 21 ga wtaan Afirilun shekara ta 2021 rahotanni game da hana...Read More
KUDIN NAJERIYA BASHI NE YAFI RASHIN DARAJA A NAHIYAR AFIRKA BA* 26 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 21 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...Read More
HOTON ZANGA-ZANGAR KUNGIYAR LAUYOYI TA KASA NBA MAI DAUKE DA KALMAR âAUTOTOMYâ HOTO NE NA BOGI* 26 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: Anga wani hoto da ake yadawa ta shafukan Twitter da WhatsApp da Facebook da ke cewa an rubuta...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO TARE DA BINCIKO SAHIHANCIN SU A MAKO NA UKU, WATAN AFRILU, 2021* 23 April, 2021
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Aikin mu a Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba (CDD) shine ganowa tare da binciko gaskiyar labaran karya da aka wallafa...Read More
FACT-CHECK: WERE 8 PEOPLE ARRESTED BY KANO HISBAH FOR EATING DURINGRAMADAN?
* 23 April, 2021
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VERDICT: True Claim: On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a story...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS KANO POLICE BANNED RAMADAN TRADITIONAL STREET DRAMA(TASHE)?
* 23 April, 2021
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VERDICT: True Claim: On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, reports that the Kano State Police has banned the annual traditional street...Read More
FACT-CHECK: VIRAL IMAGE OF NBA PROTEST BANNER READING âAUTOTOMYâWAS PHOTOSHOPPED
* 23 April, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: An image circulating on Twitter, WhatsApp, and Facebook shows that the Nigerian Bar Association misspelled theword...
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FACT-CHECK: NIGERIAN NAIRA NOT WEAKEST CURRENCY IN AFRICA* 22 April, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On April 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trendingreport...
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FACT-CHECK: DID EFCC ARREST ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNOR?* 22 April, 2021
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VERDICT: Â Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Wednesday 21, April 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted a...
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HOW YOUTH CAN RESHAPE POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA* 21 April, 2021
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By Chris Olaoluwa ĂgĂșnmá»ÌdáșčdĂ© Can Nigeriaâs #EndSARS protests evolve into a force that can restructure electoral politics?Or will the...
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TRIBUTE: CDD MOURNS THE LOSS OF INNOCENT CHUKWUMA; EULOGISES THE INDELIBLE MARKS LEFT BEHIND* 21 April, 2021
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Innocent Chukwuma was a global citizen whose memory will be cherished as a champion for democracy, justice, and equality in...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 18, 2021* 19 April, 2021
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Last week, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received numerous requests to fact-check some of the trending...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO TARE DA BINCIKO SAHIHANCIN SU A MAKO NA BIYU, WATAN AFRILU, 2021* 16 April, 2021
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Aikin mu a Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba (CDD) shine ganowa tare da binciko gaskiyar labaran karya da aka wallafa...Read More
SALIM SANI ZAKARIYYA BA DAN BOKO HARAM BANE* 16 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 12 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarain na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: SALIM SANI ZAKARIYYA NOT A BOKO HARAM SUSPECT* 15 April, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, April 12, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a tweet...Read More
TANTANCEWAR DA CDD TA AIWATAR: BA A YIWA DIG MOSES JITOBOH RITAYA BA* 13 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 7 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai da gano sahihancin su na...Read More
HUKUMAR HISBAH A JAHAR KANO BATA CI TARAR DALIBAN JAMIâAR BAYERON20,000 BA
* 13 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 6 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, wani ya bulla daga kafafen yada labarai na yanar...Read More
DERADICALIZING REHABILITATING AND REINTEGRATING: BUILDING PEACE IN NIGERIAâS NORTH EAST* 13 April, 2021
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Since 2009, Boko-Haramâs violent activities have ravaged Nigeriaâs north-east â primarily Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states â leading tothe...
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FARMER-HERDER CONFLICT IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: TRENDS, DYNAMICS ANDGENDER PERSPECTIVES
* 13 April, 2021
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The farmer-herder conflict has become persistent and pervasive with debilitating consequences on human lives and their sources of livelihoods. Although...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 11, 2021* 12 April, 2021
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Nigeriaâs political elites have always devised means to gain popular appeal among the populace since Nigeria got her independence.Initially,...
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INSECURITY AND COVID-19: THREATS TO ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA* 12 April, 2021
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By Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim More than 13 African countries are scheduled to hold or have already held, parliamentary or presidential...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DIG MOSES JITOBOH NOT RETIRED NOR SENIOR TO IGP USMANALKALI
* 10 April, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On April 7, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trending claim...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO HISBAH NEVER SLAMMED N20,000 FINE ON MALE, FEMALE STUDENTS FOR SHARING ROOMS* 9 April, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, several online platforms;Â Sahara Reporters, Tori.ng, KanyiDaily, NigerDeltaConnect, NaijaNews, AllSchoolsForum reported that...Read More
MINISTA SADARWA BAI CE RASHIN YIN RIJISTAR NIN ZAI JANYO DAURIN SHEKARU 14 A GIDAN YARI GA MUTANE BA* 6 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 2 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai da gano sahihancin su...Read More
SHUGABAN KAMFANIN KERA ABABEN HAWA NA INNOSON WATO INNOCENT CHUKWUMABAI MUTU BA
* 6 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 4 ga watan Afirilun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...Read More
MUJALLAR KARSHEN MAKO TA CDD* 6 April, 2021
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A makon karshe na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, kamar sauran makonnin da suka gabata, masu bin diddigin sahihancin...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 4, 2021* 5 April, 2021
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This week, the world commemorated International Fact-checking Day. The day is promoted by the International Fact-Checking Network inpartnership with...
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FACT-CHECK: CEO OF INNOSON VEHICLES INNOCENT CHUKWUMA NOT DEAD* 5 April, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On April 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claimpublished...
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FACT-CHECK: MINISTER NEVER SAID FAILURE TO REGISTER NIN WOULD RESULT TO 14-YEARS IMPRISONMENT?* 5 April, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading  CLAIM: On Friday, April 2, 2021, several online news platforms and social media users shared posts that...Read More
BILL GATES BAI CE MAGANIN CUTAR KORONA ZAI CANZA KWAYOYIN HALITTARDANâADAM BA
* 5 April, 2021
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Tushen Magana: Wani rahoto da Principia Scieitific suka wallafa a watan Disamban shekara ta 2020 yayi ikirarin cewa anga babban...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 28, 2021* 29 March, 2021
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In this weekâs newsletter, the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD) examines the impact of disinformation on Africaâs democracy.With the...
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SULH-ALHERI NE REPLACING EVIL WITH SOMETHING BETTER: PROMOTING ALTERNATIVE PEACEBUILDING NARRATIVES* 28 March, 2021
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Attacks launched by Boko Haram and other extremist and self-defence groups in northern Nigeria has claimed over 30,000 lives in...Read More
JOE BIDEN BAI UMARCI HUKUMAR SHIGI DA FICIN AMURKA TA BADA IZININ AIKI DA ZAMA TA YANAR GIZO GA YAN NAJEIRYA BA* 28 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Akwai wata sanarwa da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na zamani da suka...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BILL GATES NOT CAUGHT ON VIDEO SAYING COVID-19 VACCINE âWILL CHANGE OUR DNA FOREVERâ* 26 March, 2021
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A news report published by Principia Scientific in December 2020, claimed that US billionaire Bill Gates was...Read More
JOE BIDEN NEVER ORDERED US IMMIGRATION TO ISSUE E-WORK, RESIDENCEPERMIT TO NIGERIANS
* 25 March, 2021
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VERDICT: Fake and Scam CLAIM: A document circulating on social media including WhatsApp has claimed that the President of the...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO TARE DA BINCIKO SAHIHANCIN SU A MAKO NA UKU NA WATAN MARIS, 2021* 24 March, 2021
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A mako na uku na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su na...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA NA BADA TALLAFIN N30,000 A ZANGO NA BIYU NA BULLAR CUTAR KORONA?* 23 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 18 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin...Read More
HOW TENURE ELONGATION AND A LACK OF TERM LIMITS WEAKEN THE INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS IN AFRICA* 23 March, 2021
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By Ayisha Osori Until the late 1980s, Liberiaâs constitution was the only one in Africa to provide clarity for presidential...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 21, 2021* 22 March, 2021
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Disinformation and misinformation are currently being spread in such a manner that they both pose a global threat, causing unease...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO TARE DA BINCIKO SAHIHANCIN SU A MAKO NA BIYU NA WATAN MARIS, 2021* 22 March, 2021
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A mako na biyu na watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su na...Read More
CDD CONDEMNS KILLING OF THREE VOTERS AT EKITI STATE ASSEMBLYBYE-ELECTION
* 21 March, 2021
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PRESS STATEMENT March 21, 2021 Abuja âąÂ           Calls for the Enactment of Electoral Offenses Commission and Speedy Prosecution of Culprits...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIVING COVID19 SECOND WAVE SURVIVALFUND?
* 20 March, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, March 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
SHIN RANAR 15 GA WATAN MARIS, 2021 MAHAIFIN DR. NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA YARASU?
* 19 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Akwai Rudani Cikin Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALAâS FATHER DIE ON MARCH 15, 2021?* 16 March, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On March 15, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claimpublished...
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SHIN WANI KANSILA A JAHAR KANO YA NADA MUTANE 18 A MATASYIN MASUTAIMAKA MASA?
* 16 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Gaskiya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 12 ga watant Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 14, 2021* 15 March, 2021
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The second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the mutation of the virus into various variants, and the roll-out of COVID-19...Read More
WE HAVE ZERO-TOLERANCE FOR CORRUPTION IN CROSS RIVER â COMMISSIONERFOR JUSTICE
* 15 March, 2021
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The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cross River State, Barrister Tanko Ashang, on Monday, March 15, 2021, warned that...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID KANO COUNCILOR APPOINT 18 AIDES?* 15 March, 2021
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Friday, March 12, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trending...Read More
SHEIKH SHARIF IBRAHIM SALEH BAI SOKI DAKATAR DA ABDULJABBAR NASIRU KABARA DAGA WAâAZI A KANO BA!* 15 March, 2021
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A ranar Alhamis, 4 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan tantance sahihancin su na...Read More
VACANCY: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) OFFICER* 13 March, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, aNon-Governmental...
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VACANCY: HEAD OF PROGRAM* 13 March, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, aNon-Governmental...
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GWAMNATIN TARAYYA BA TA SAYE MANHAJAR WHATSAPP BA* 12 March, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 10 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin sun...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FGN DID NOT BUY WHATSAPP MESSAGING APP FOR 3BN* 11 March, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On March 10, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a post on...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO A MAKON FARKO NA WATAN MARIS SHEKARA TA2021
* 11 March, 2021
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A wannan satin, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin su na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da Cigaba (CDD) ta bankado...Read More
FACT-CHECK: SHEIKH SALEH NEVER REACTED TO ABDULJABBAR KABARAâS SUSPENSION FROM PREACHING* 11 March, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, March 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
CRAFTING CREDIBLE ELECTION COMMISSIONS IN WEST AFRICA* 10 March, 2021
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By Professor L. Adele Jinadu The crass and partisan manipulation of African electoral management bodies (EMBs) was a central feature...Read More
WHY DO YOU NEED TO TAKE THE COVID-19 VACCINE?* 8 March, 2021
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On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Nigeria received the first batch of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines through the  COVID-19 Vaccines GlobalAccess...
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CDD HAILS RESILIENCE OF WOMEN DESPITE CHALLENGES* 8 March, 2021
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Calls For Legislation, Policies To Enhance Participation in Decision Making As the world celebrates International Womenâs Day, the Centrefor...
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SHIN MASU ZANGA-ZANGA SUN MAMAYE TITIN ZUWA FILIN JIRGIN SAMAN ABUJA RANAR 4 GA MARIS, 2021?* 7 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Akwai Rudani Cikin Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar 5 ga watan Maris, shekara ta 2021wadan su kafafen sada...Read More
HOTON DA AKA GA SHANU NA CIN TIMATIR A GEFEN HANYA BA A NAJERIYA AKADAUKE SHI BA!
* 7 March, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 2 ga watan Maris din shekara ta 2021, wata mai amfani da dandalin Facebook mai suna...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID PROTESTERS BLOCK ABUJA AIRPORT ROAD ON MARCH 4, 2021?* 5 March, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On March 5, 2021, multiple online platforms posted a video online with the claim ââNigerian youths block...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IMAGE OF COWS EATING TOMATOES FROM NIGERIA?* 5 March, 2021
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On March 2, 2021, a Facebook user Amanda Chisom shared a picture of cattle eating a heap...Read More
JUDGEMENTS AND JURISPRUDENCE: PRESIDING OVER PRESIDENTIAL PETITIONS INAFRICA
* 3 March, 2021
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By Dr OâBrien Kaaba In 2017 the Kenyan Supreme Court became the first court on the African continent to annul...Read More
ELECTORAL CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE 2019 GENERALELECTIONS
* 3 March, 2021
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A major pillar of post-1990 democratic transitions in Africa is the periodic organization and conduct of constitutionally entrenched competitive partyelections,...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO A MAKON KARSHE NA WATAN FABRAIRUN SHEKARATA 2021
* 2 March, 2021
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Hakika illolin labaran karya ko labaran bogo a fili suke. Labaran karya na iya haifar da rudani da tashin hankali...Read More
NOW THAT JANGEBE SCHOOLGIRLS ARE BACK, GOVERNMENT MUST IMPLEMENT HOLISTIC PLAN TO DETER FURTHER ATTACKS ON SCHOOL â CDD* 2 March, 2021
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For Immediate Release March 2, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) expresses relief on the release of 317...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2021* 1 March, 2021
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Last week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDDâs) newsletter examined the dangers of disinformation (fake news) to thecorporate...
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PERSONAL DATA AND THE INFLUENCE INDUSTRY IN NIGERIAN ELECTIONS* 1 March, 2021
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In Nigeriaâs 2015 election, Cambridge Analytica (CA) spread targeted disinformation to suppress opposition votes and allegedly released sensitive medical and...Read More
BA A KORI FULANI A JAHAR KANO BA!* 1 March, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 24 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
SHIN WHO TA SAUYA MATSAYIN TA GAME DA KILLACE KAI DA BADA TAZARA?* 1 March, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID KANO RESIDENTS ASK FULANIS TO LEAVE THE NORTH?* 25 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted aWhatsApp...
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FACT-CHECK: HAS WHO MADE A U-TURN ON ISOLATION AND SOCIAL DISTANCING?* 25 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 25, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsAppbroadcast...
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IT IS TIME TO START TAKING WEST AFRICAâS LEGISLATIVE CONTESTS MORESERIOUSLY
* 25 February, 2021
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By Kojo Asante Parliamentary elections were scheduled in as many as 16 African countries in 2020 but due to the...Read More
LABARAN KARYA DA CDD TA GANO A KARSHEN SATIN 21 GA WATAN FEBRAIRUSHEKARA NA 2021
* 23 February, 2021
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Labarin bogi ko labarin karya labari ne da baâa tantance shi ba. Yakan iya zama labari da aka buga wanda...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER: THE DANGER ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPREAD OF FAKE NEWS* 22 February, 2021
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Nigeria is on the edge and the spread of disinformation and misinformation â Â online and offline â may push her...Read More
NATIONAL SECURITY: BUHARI HAS SO FAR, FAILED â JOINT CIVIL SOCIETYACTION COALITION
* 21 February, 2021
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21 FEB 2021 Introduction Nigeria is in dire straits. All over the country, Nigerian citizens, including children, are killed daily...Read More
BABU WANI TSARIN BADA TALLAFI DAGA GIDAUNIYAR DANGOTE* 20 February, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 16 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
SHAFIN TWITTER NA BOGI DA KE ALAKANTA KANSA DA MAâAIKATAR MATASA DAWASANNI TA TARAYYA
* 20 February, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 17 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, ayarin wasu yan kishin kasa sun janyo hankalin masu...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FAKE TWITTER PAGE IMPERSONATING FGâS YOUTH PROGRAM* 18 February, 2021
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CLAIM: On February 17, 2021, some concerned citizens alerted fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) toa...
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JOB POSITION: RESEARCH ANALYST/OFFICER (VACANCY)* 18 February, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, aNon-Governmental...
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JOB POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) OFFICER(VACANCY)
* 18 February, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, aNon-Governmental...
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JOB POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCES & LEGAL OFFICER (VACANCY)* 18 February, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, a...Read More
JOB POSITION: HEAD OF PROGRAM (VACANCY)* 18 February, 2021
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BACKGROUND In view of its quest for expansion, productivity and actualization of its strategic plan and Program objectives, aNon-Governmental...
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FACT-CHECK: BEWARE OF VIRAL LINK FOR DANGOTE EMPOWERMENT GRANT* 17 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
THE FUTILITY OF ELECTIONS: RETHINKING DEMOCRACY IN EAST AFRICA* 17 February, 2021
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By Su Muhereza and Eshban Kwesiga Despite their frequency and venerated place in the functioning of democracies, elections inEast...
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GSS KAGARA: CDD CALLS FOR UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, ASKS FG TO DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY ON SECURITY* 17 February, 2021
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Press Statement February 17, 2021 Abuja, Nigeria The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Wednesday, February 27, 2021,calls...
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DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 14, 2021* 15 February, 2021
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Nigeriaâs long-running battle with disinformation and misinformation did not start in recent times. Before the outbreak of the Coronavirus(COVID-19)...
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SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TA AMINCE DA YIN RIJISTAR NIN TA HANYAR YANARGIZO?
* 15 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 8 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
BILL GATES BAI CE ZAâA âSAKE SAMUN WATA ANNOBA BAYAN CUTAR KORONABAâ
* 15 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: An Jirkita Labarin. Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 9 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin...Read More
GWAMNATIN JAHAR KANO BA TA RUSHE MAKARANTAR SHEIKH ABDULJABBAR BA!* 15 February, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 6 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
DONâT FORCE AFRICAN NATIONS TO CHOOSE BETWEEN SUPERPOWERS â CDD DIRECTOR IDAYAT HASSAN TELLS BIDEN* 12 February, 2021
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The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Idayat Hassan, on Friday, February 12, warned the Joe Biden...Read More
VACANCY: PROGRAMMES OFFICER â WEST AFRICA (FRANCOPHONE)* 12 February, 2021
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Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to research, training and advocacy on issues of...Read More
LIBERIAâS TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION: REVIVING ITSRECOMMENDATIONS?
* 11 February, 2021
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After 14 years of civil war that flouted six peace agreements, Liberians representing the warring parties along with civil society...Read More
SUSTAINING PEACE: REFLECTIONS ON TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE APPROACHES INWEST AFRICA
* 11 February, 2021
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For several decades, West Africa has faced different and varying degrees ofviolent conflict, authoritarian and repressive undemocratic governments.The region has...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FORMER KANO POLICE COMMISSIONER MUHAMMAD WAKILI IS ALIVE* 10 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted trendingnews...
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FACT-CHECK: KANO GOVERNMENT DID NOT DEMOLISH ABDULJABBAR NASIRU KABARAâS SCHOOL, MOSQUE* 10 February, 2021
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CLAIM On Saturday, Â February 6, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report by BBC...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BILL GATES DID NOT SAY âNEXT PANDEMIC IS COMING AFTERCOVID-19â
* 10 February, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted a...
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FACT-CHECK: HAS FG APPROVED ONLINE NIN REGISTRATION FOR NIGERIANS?* 9 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 8, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim on...Read More
SHIN WHO DAKATAR DA NAJERIYA DAGA NEMAN MAGANIN RIGAKAFIN CUTARKORONA?
* 9 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Karya Ne! Tuhen Magana: A ranar 6 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021 jardar Punch ta wallafa wani...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 7, 2021* 8 February, 2021
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Nigeria is among the countries yet to procure Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Reports indicate that the country is expecting 16 million...Read More
LOCAL LEARNING: IDEAS FOR REDUCING FARMER-HERDER CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA* 7 February, 2021
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The farmer-herder conflict has mutated and is now manifesting and transforming into other forms of conflicts. In Kaduna and Katsina...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID WHO DISQUALIFY NIGERIA FROM GLOBAL VACCINE BID?* 6 February, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading On February 6, 2021, the Punch Newspaper published a report online with the headline, âWHO disqualifies Nigeria,eight...
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SHIN SIPETAN YAN SANDAN NAJERIYA YA MIKA RAGAMAR HUKUMAR YAN SANDA GAMAI RIKON KWARYA?
* 5 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 2 ga watan Fabrairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS IGP MOHAMMED ADAMU HANDED OVER TO HIS SUCCESSOR?* 3 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On February 2, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report on...Read More
SHIN STATUS DIN DA WHATSAPP YA SAKA WANI SALON KUTSE NE GA MASU AMFANIDA MANHAJAR?
* 3 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Karya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
SHIN AN SAMU RUDANI A GARIN LEGOS SAKAMAKON RABA RIGAKAFIN CUTARKORONA?
* 3 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai...Read More
BABU WANI TSARIN BADA DATA DA N10,000 KYAUTA GA MASU AMFANI DA WAYARSALULA!
* 3 February, 2021
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Gaskiyar Alâamari: Damfara Ce Tushen Magana: A ranar 31 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai da...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BEWARE! THEREâS NO NIN 5G GRANT!* 2 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday 31st January 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS THERE TENSION IN LAGOS OVER COVID-19 VACCINEADMINISTRATION?
* 2 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Sunday, January 31, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received a 51...Read More
DO NIGERIANS BELIEVE IN VACCINES AND THEIR EFFICACY?* 1 February, 2021
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Nigeria is working towards acquiring its first batch of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. While Nigeriaâs domestic development agency for health,...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS NEWLY INTRODUCED WHATSAPP STATUS A BAIT?* 1 February, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 31, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trending voice...Read More
CDD RANKED HIGH AMONG SUB-SAHARAN THINK TANKS* 31 January, 2021
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January 31, 2021 Abuja, Nigeria CDD Ranked High Among Sub-Saharan Think Tanks A new ranking by the Global To Go...Read More
CALL FOR COUNTRY EXPERTS -RESEARCH INTO THE âFAKE NEWSâ ECO-SYSTEMIN WEST AFRICA
* 28 January, 2021
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is looking to recruit up to fifteen (15) researchers to undertake studies in...Read More
CAN THE RIGHT INFORMATION CONVINCE YOU TO TAKE THE COVID-19 VACCINE?* 26 January, 2021
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Last week, we conducted a fact-check on a claim that Remdesivir, an investigational antiviral drug previously used for the treatment...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TA BADA BILIYAN DARI GA KUNGIYAR MIYETTI ALLAH DA NUFIN MAGANCE KASHE-KASHE DA GARKUWA DA MUTANE?* 26 January, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 24 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, an yada wani bidiyo...Read More
HOW I LOST MY WIFE, 4 CHILDREN TO FLOOD â 50-YEAR-OLD MAN NARRATESIN NEW DOCUMENTARY
* 25 January, 2021
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For 50-years-old butcher, Muhammadu Kabiru Zakari Yâau, the effect of corruption in Nigeria and embezzlement of the Ecological Fundtranslates...
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FACT-CHECK: DID THE FG OFFER N100 BILLION TO MIYETTI ALLAH TO STOP KILLINGS AND KIDNAPPING?* 25 January, 2021
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Sunday, 24 January 2021, a trending video on Twitter claimed that the Nigerian Government has offered...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA NA RABA TALLAFIN N10,500 DUK SATI GA YANNAJERIYA?
* 24 January, 2021
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 20 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS FG DISBURSING N10,500 WEEKLY GRANT?* 22 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
EXPERTS CALL FOR IMPROVED AFRICAN REPRESENTATION ON CLIMATENEGOTIATION TABLE
* 21 January, 2021
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As changes in climate and adverse weather conditions which have led to harsh livelihood continue to appear on the front...Read More
KWAMITIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA KAN YAKAR CUTAR KORONA BAI FITAR DA SANARWA GAME DA SAKA DOKAR KULLE BA* 21 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya da...Read More
KANANAN YARA SUN KADA KURIâA A ZABEN KANANAN HUKUMOMI DA YA GUDANA AJAHAR KANO
* 21 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 16 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
COVID-19 PANDEMIC: STEPS TO CONDUCTING AN ELECTION* 21 January, 2021
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With guidance from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released measuresto...
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FACT-CHECK: UNDERAGED VOTERS VOTED DURING 2021 KANO LG ELECTION* 19 January, 2021
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Saturday, January 16, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted severalpictures...
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FACT-CHECK: PTF HAS NOT RELEASED ANY IMMINENT LOCKDOWN MESSAGE* 19 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 15, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a message trending...Read More
BA A NAHIYAR AFIRKA KAWAI AKE RABA RIGAKAFIN CUTAR CORONA MAI SUNAâREMDESIVIRâ BA
* 18 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: Tun watan Satunban shekara ta 2020 majiyoyi da masu anfani da kafafen sadarwa na zamani suka yi ta...Read More
FARFESA EBERE ONWUDIWE BA YA CIKIN BIDIYON AKE WATSA DALAR AMURKA* 17 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 11 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021 suka gano wani bidiyon inda mutane sanye da...Read More
FACT-CHECK: PROF EBERE ONWUDIWE NOT IN DOLLAR SPRAYING TRENDING VIDEO* 15 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, January 11, 2021, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trending...Read More
AYI HANKALI DA SHAFIN YANAR GIZON BOGI DA AKE YADAWA GAME DA TALLAFINN500,000 NA CBN
* 15 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 13 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BEWARE!! FAKE LINK TO FG/CBN GRANT IN CIRCULATION* 14 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp...Read More
CUTAR COVID19 BA TA HALLAKA MAMBOBIN COCIN ECWA 200 BA* 13 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 11 ga watan Janaiarun shekara ta 2021, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
A KULA DA KYAU! BA HUKUMAR NIMC CE TA SAMAR DA MANHAJAR DA KE HADA BAYANAN LAYIN WAYA DA LAMBAR NIN BA* 13 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: Akwai wata manhaja da ake anfani da ita a wayar salula dake ikirarin cewa zata hada katin dan...Read More
FACT-CHECK: 200 ECWA MEMBERS DID NOT DIE OF COVID-19* 13 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On January 11, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report on...Read More
BEWARE!! NIN LINKER NOT FROM NIMC* 12 January, 2021
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A mobile application claiming to link the National Identity Number (NIN) to Subscribersâ Identification Module(SIM) cards...
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NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 10, 2021* 11 January, 2021
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As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to hit countries across the world hard, there have been efforts to put the...Read More
BABU WANI SHIRIN TALLAFIN N30,000 DA SHIRIN N-POWER KE BAIWA YAN NAJERIYA A WANNAN LOKACI* 11 January, 2021
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 29 ga watana Dismaban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin labarai da bayanan da ake...Read More
CDD LOSES SENIOR FELLOW PROFESSOR EBERE ONWUDIWE* 10 January, 2021
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Abuja January 10, 2021 The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) regrets to announce the passing of Professor Ebere Onwudiwe,...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BEWARE OF VIRAL FAKE N-POWER GRANT WEBSITE LINK* 9 January, 2021
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a broadcastclaiming...
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AMERICAâS LESSONS FOR AFRICAN DICTATORS* 9 January, 2021
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On Wednesday evening, the world watched the chaos that emerged from the Capitol building in Washington, DC, the legislative seat of the...Read More
JAMIâAR BAYERO DA KE KANO BA TA SOKE ZANGON KARATU NA SHEKARA TA2019/2020 BA!
* 5 January, 2021
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Tantancewar: An Jirkita Labarin Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 4 ga watan Janairun shekara ta 2021, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO NEVER CANCELLED 2019/2020 ACADEMICSESSION
* 5 January, 2021
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, January 4, 2021, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a news...Read More
ANALYSIS AND TRENDS OF DISINFORMATION: A SNEAK PEEK INTO 2021* 4 January, 2021
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As we begin a new year, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) would have wished the scourge...Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 2, 2020* 28 December, 2020
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As the number of cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has continued to rise, relevant authorities in Nigeria including the Nigeria...Read More
SHIN GWAMNA ZULUM YA NADA AISHA BAKARI GOMBI A MATSAYIN MAI TAIMAKA MASA TA FANNIN YAKI DA YAN BOKO HARAM?* 28 December, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 19 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
SHIN HUKUMAR HISBAH A JAHAR KANO TA HANA PATI DA DADDARE?* 28 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 21 ga watan Dismanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID GOVERNOR ZULUM APPOINT FEMALE HUNTER AISHA GOMBI ASAIDE?
* 24 December, 2020
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Saturday, December 19, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy (CDD) spotted reports that the Borno...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO HISBAH HAS NOT BANNED NIGHT PARTY* 24 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, December 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development CDD (CDD) spotted a...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 20, 2020* 21 December, 2020
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Just when the general public thought the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria was taking a positive turn, statistics from the Nigeria...Read More
HOTON DAKE NUNA MAâAIKATAR âLONG LIFE AND PROSPERITYâ A JAHAR IMO DA AKA LIKA A JIKIN WATA MOTAR SAFA HOTO NE NA BOGI!* 21 December, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Wani hoto mai dauke da tambari ko rubuto da aka yishi a turance kamar haka: âMinistry of Long...Read More
TRENDING IMAGE OF MINISTRY OF LONG LIFE AND PROSPERITY BUS IN IMO ISFAKE
* 20 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False An image of a Toyota Hiace minibus with the inscription âMinistry of Long Life and Prosperity Imo Stateââ...Read More
GWAMNATIN JAHAR KATSINA BATA HANA ANFANI DA FACEBOOK DA WHATSAPP BA!* 18 December, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 9 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
SHIN AN RUFE ASIBITIN YARA NA KHALIFA SHEIKH ISYAKA RABIU DAKE KANO SAKAMAKON SAMUN MAI DAUKE DA CUTAR CORONA?* 18 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 14 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020 a yada wani labari...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO HOSPITAL NOT SHUT DOWN OVER COVID-19 CASE* 16 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, December 14, 2020, a narrative widely shared within Kano metropolis claimed that Khalifa Sheikh Isyaku...Read More
WHATSAPP, FACEBOOK NOT BANNED BY KATSINA STATE GOVERNMENT* 16 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted...
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SHIN ZARGIN SHUGABA BUHARI GAME DA RAHOTANNIN BBC DA CNN AKAN ZANGA-ZANGAR #ENDSARS GASKIYA NE?* 15 December, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 9 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, shafin Twitter na Shugaba Muhammadu...Read More
NEWSLETTER FROM CDD FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 12, 2020* 14 December, 2020
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As we continue to work towards countering disinformation and misinformation usually spread across various platforms â online andoffline â...
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SHIN YAR JARIDAR NAN KIKI MORDI TA WALLAFA WATA GAME DA ZUBAR DA CIKIN DA GANO CEWA NAMIJI ZAâA HAIFA A SHAFIN TA NA TWITTER?* 14 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne Tushen Magana: Wani hoton wata magana da aka ce sananniyar yar jaridar nan Kiki Mordi ce...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TA BADA UMARNIN BUDE WURAREN KILLACE MASU DAUKEDA CUTAR CORONA?
* 14 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Haka Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Juma, 11 ga Disanban shekara ta 2020, masu tanatnce sahihancin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS BUHARIâS CLAIM ON #ENDSARS PROTEST COVERAGE BY CNN,BBC TRUE?
* 13 December, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On December 9, 2020, the Twitter handle of the President of Nigeria @Mbuhari tweeted that the coverage...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID NIGERIAN JOURNALIST, KIKI MORDI TWEET ABOUT ABORTINGMALE CHILDREN?
* 13 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A screenshot of a tweet claimed to be from popular Nigerian Journalist Kiki Mordi went viral last...Read More
DID FG DIRECT REOPENING OF COVID-19 ISOLATION CENTRES?* 12 December, 2020
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VERDICT: True Claim: On Friday, December 11, 2020 fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim on...Read More
FOR A FUTURE FOR NIGERIA: WE MUST DRAW A RED LINE ON THE ZABARMARIMASSACRE
* 11 December, 2020
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STATEMENT BY CONCERNED NIGERIANS We are responsible and patriotic Nigerians who have watched with serious concern the unfolding crisisthreatening...
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WE NEED RANCHING POLICIES FOR HERDERS TO ADOPT â FARMERSâASSOCIATION
* 10 December, 2020
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All Farmersâ Association of Nigeria (AFAN) on Thursday, December 10, called for the creation of ranching policies for farmers and ...Read More
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: NIGERIA ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCIES STRENGTHENING INITIATIVE PROJECT* 9 December, 2020
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) is an independent, not-for-profit, research, training, advocacy, and capacity building...Read More
CDD NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 6, 2020* 7 December, 2020
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In the past week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) noticed an increase in WhatsApp messages luring unsuspectingindividuals...
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JAMâIYYAR APC A KANO BATA TSIGE SHUGABAN TA BA!* 7 December, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 4 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO APC CHAIRMAN HAS NOT BEEN SACKED BY PARTY* 6 December, 2020
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Verdict: False! Claim: On Friday, December 4, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claim...Read More
SHIN BABBAN BANKIN KASA CBN DA GWAMNATIN TARAYYA NA BADA TALLAFIN N650,000 GA KOWANE NAJEIRYA?* 6 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 1 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA ZATA DAUKI MATASA DUBU HAMSIN (50,000) AIKI?* 6 December, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 27 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tanatnce sahihancin labarai...Read More
LAKABIN BLACK FRIDAY BAYA NUFIN MUZANTAWA GA RANAR JUMAâA* 6 December, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 27 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020 masu bin diddigin labarai dan gano sahihancin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: CBN, FG NOT ALLOCATING GRANTS WORTH N650,000 TO NIGERIANS* 3 December, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday December 1, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted twodifferent...
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FARMERS/HERDERS: CDD TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO CURB CONFLICT* 3 December, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development on Thursday, December 3, said it will give necessary technical assistance needed to curb...Read More
QUâA DIT LE MINISTRE DE LA DĂFENSE?* 30 November, 2020
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Propos Selon Libre Info, le Chef de File de lâOpposition ZĂ©phirin DIABRE a indiquĂ© ĂȘtre inquiet au vu dâun certain...Read More
EST-CE QUE LE BUREAU DE VOTES Ă GOSSINA A SUSPENDU SES VOTES?* 30 November, 2020
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Verdict: Unconclusive Propos Selon ce qui est écrit sur le mur de Aminata Rachow, « De source sûre, nous informe...Read More
CDD DISINFORMATION NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 29, 2020* 30 November, 2020
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The world is going through one of the most turbulent times in human history. This has also been followed by...Read More
FACT-CHECK: BLACK FRIDAY DEAL IS NOT âANTI-HOLY FRIDAYâ* 30 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: Fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 27, spotted a letter fromthe...
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FACT-CHECK: IS FG ALLOCATING MONEY TO NIGERIAN YOUTHS?* 28 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Friday, November 27, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted two WhatsAppbroadcast...
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BAâA KAIWA AYARIN MOTOCIN GWAMNAN BORNO HARI BA* 25 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 22 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
MATAIMAKIN KWAMISHINAN YAN SANDA DA MATSAFA SUKA HARBA YANA NAN ARAYE!* 25 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 14 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020 jaridar The Nation ta wallafa wani labari inda...Read More
BABBAR KOTUN ABUJA BATA DAKATAR DA TAKARAR SERIAKE DICKSON BA SAKAMAKON ZARGIN GABATAR DA TAKARDAR BOGI* 24 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: CDD ta gano wani sako da aka yada ta manhajar WhatsApp da dandalin Facebook a ranar 13 ga...Read More
SHIN AN YANKEWA RAHMA SADAU HUKUNCIN KISA SAKAMAKON JANYOWA ADDININMUSULUNCI BATANCI?
* 24 November, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: a ranar Talata, 10 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
BAâA NADA TSOHON GWAMNAN BAUCHI AHMED ADAMU MUAZU A MATSAYIN SHUGABAN HUKUMAR ZABE TA KASA NA RIKO BA* 24 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 13 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin labarai dan gani sahihancin su...Read More
FACT-CHECK: GOVERNOR ZULUMâS CONVOY NOT ATTACKED BY TERRORISTS* 23 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:On Sunday, November 22, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a claimpublished...
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UN MEMBRE DE LâUPC A-T-IL ĂTĂ ATTAQUĂ PAR DEUX HOMMES ARMĂS DEMACHETTES?
* 23 November, 2020
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Verdict: Trompeurs ProposDans une publication faite sur Facebook par le porte parole de lâUPC, Moussa Zerbo, il a affirmĂ© que...Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 22, 2020* 23 November, 2020
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As we continue to mitigate the spread of disinformation and misinformation in West Africa through a robust fact-checking exercise,the...
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CDD ELECTION STATEMENT BURKINA FASO* 22 November, 2020
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Political Context With Burkina Faso set to hold presidential elections on 22 November 2020, there are fears of the widespread...Read More
TACKLING COVID-19: THE NEED FOR A NIGERIAN RESPONSE* 20 November, 2020
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The coronavirus is a human tragedy that is now affecting over a million people around the globe. The World Health...Read More
HOW NIGERIA CAN ADDRESS FARMERSâ, HERDERSâ CONFLICT â CDD* 19 November, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 19, in Abuja, suggested that the farmers/ herdersâ conflict in...Read More
TACKLING COVID-19: FINDING WEST AFRICAâS PATH* 18 November, 2020
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Introduction The days when COVID-19 was only a distant threat to West African countries are over. It is now evident...Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 15, 2020* 17 November, 2020
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CDD Disinformation Weekly takes a closer look at the spread of fake news. The Centre continued to sort fiction from...Read More
FACT-CHECK: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE SHOT BY CULTISTS IS ALIVE* 17 November, 2020
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CLAIM: On Saturday, November 14, 2020, The Nation Newspaper reported that an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Edo State...Read More
FACT-CHECK: SERIAKE DICKSON NOT DISQUALIFIED BY ABUJA HIGH COURT FORCERTIFICATE FORGERY
* 16 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A WhatsApp message shared widely in groups and on Facebook was spotted on November 13, 2020 claimed...Read More
CE NUMĂRO: ĂLECTIONS EN PĂRIL ? ĂLECTIONS DE 2020 EN AFRIQUE DE LâOUEST ĂLECTIONS EN PĂRIL ?* 16 November, 2020
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Au cours du dernier trimestre 2020, cinq des quinze pays membres de la CommunautĂ© Ă©conomique des Ătats de lâAfrique de...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS RAHMA SADAU BEEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BLASPHEMY?* 15 November, 2020
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Verdict: False Claim: On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a claim reported...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FORMER BAUCHI GOVERNOR NOT APPOINTED ACTING INEC NATIONALCHAIRMAN
* 15 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False and misleading CLAIM: On Friday November 13, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted...
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CDD TRAINS 24 MEMBERS OF AFRICA YOUNG FEMALE ADVISERS INITIATIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE* 12 November, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday, November 12, trained 24 members of the Africa Young Female Advisers...Read More
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: PROVISION OF A WEB PORTAL DEVELOPMENT ANDDESIGN SERVICES
* 11 November, 2020
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) is an independent, not-for-profit, research, training, advocacy, and capacity building...Read More
ESCALATION OF THREATS AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS PUTTING NIGERIA IN NEGATIVE GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT* 10 November, 2020
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PRESS STATEMENT November 10, 2020 The undersigned coalition of Civil Society Organisations working to promote democracy, human rights andaccountable...
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TOP CDD FACT-CHECKS FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 8, 2020* 9 November, 2020
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The spread of disinformation in Nigeria take various forms and changes from time to time. Depending on the kind of...Read More
SHIN HUKUMAR ZABE TA KASA INEC ZATA KOMA HANNUN SHUGABAN RIKON KWARYA?* 9 November, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Jumaâa, 6 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, wani zauren yanar gizo...Read More
SHIN MATASA SUN DOKI DAN MAJALISAR TARAYYA A JAHAR KANO SAKAMAKON RASHIN CIKA ALKAWURA?* 9 November, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
SHIN GWAMNATIN KANO TA CANZAWA TITIN FARANSA (FRANCE ROAD) SUNA?* 9 November, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 5 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS THE INEC CHAIRMAN HANDING OVER TO AN ACTING CHAIRMAN?* 6 November, 2020
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Friday, November 6, 2020, a blog ejegist published a report with the claim that the current...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO LAWMAKER NOT BEATEN BY CONSTITUENT MEMBERS OVERFAILED PROMISES
* 6 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On October 25, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a post by...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO GOVERNMENT DID NOT RENAME FRANCE ROAD* 6 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Thursday, November 5, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a viral WhatsApp...Read More
DARAKTAN HUKUMAR LAFIYA TA DUNIYA WHO BAI BAYYANA KAMUWA DA CUTARCORONA BA!
* 3 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 2 ga watan Nuwanban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
TOP CDD FACT-CHECKS FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2020* 2 November, 2020
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In the past week, false narratives across the ecosystem continued to revolve around incidents during the #EndSARS protest and Nigerian...Read More
FACT-CHECK: WHO DIRECTOR-GENERAL DID NOT ANNOUNCE TESTING POSITIVE TOCOVID-19
* 2 November, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading On November 2, 2020, multiple blogs published breaking news with the headline âWHO DG, TedrosGhebreyesus...
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SHEIKH ABDALLAH GADON KAYA BAICE GWAMNA ZUKUM NE YA CANCANCI SHUGABANCIN NAJERIYA 2023 BA!* 2 November, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 23 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa...Read More
SHIN ENGR. ABBA KABIR YUSUF (ABBA GIDA-GIDA) YABAR KWANKWASIYYA?* 2 November, 2020
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Gaskiya Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 25 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu bin diddigin sahihancin...Read More
FACT-CHECK: SHEIKH ABDALLAH KAYA NEVER NOMINATED GOVERNOR ZULUM FOR 2023 PRESIDENTIAL TICKET* 30 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False Claim: On Tuesday, October 23, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a trending...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS KANO 2019 PDP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE LEFTKWANKWASIYYA?
* 30 October, 2020
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Verdict: False Claim: On Sunday, October 25, 2020 fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a story...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FG NOT GIVING OUT N3 MILLION GRANT TO NIGERIANS* 28 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday October 27, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsAppmessage...
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SHIN MASU ZANGA-ZANGAR #ENDSARS A BENIN SUN BALLA TARE DA FITAR DAFURSUNONI?
* 28 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne. Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 19 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020 fursononi da ake tsare...Read More
HOTON DAKE YAWO A KAFAFEN SADA ZUMUNTA NA ZAMANI NA WATA MATA CIKIN JINI NADE A TUTAR NAJERIYA HOTO NE BOGI!* 27 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 21 ga watan Oktoban sheraka ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
BIDIYON DAKE NUNA JAGORORIN KUNGIYAR MALAMAN JAMIâOâI TA KASA ASUU SUNA DAMBE BIDIYO NE NA BOGI!* 27 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: An wallafa wani bidiyo a shafin Twitter a ranar Asabat, 24 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020 kuma...Read More
SHIN MATA SUN BUKACI SHUGABA BUHARI YAYI MURABUS YAYIN ZANGA-ZANGAR#ENDSARS A KATSINA?
* 27 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! A ranar Litinin, 19 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar...Read More
#ENDSARS PROTEST: FINDING A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE PEACE ANDDEVELOPMENT
* 27 October, 2020
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Released October 26, 2020 As we continue to condemn the use of âlive bulletsâ on unarmed protesters at the Lekki...Read More
POST ELECTION ANALYSIS: 2020 ONDO STATE OFF-CYCLE GOVERNORSHIPELECTION
* 27 October, 2020
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Introduction On 10 October 2020 voters in Ondo State went to the polls to elect agovernor in its off cycle...Read More
LEKKI TOLL GATE, THE #ENDSARS PROTESTS AND MISINFORMATION IN NIGERIATHIS WEEK
* 26 October, 2020
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The #EndSARS protests began as a movement against Police brutality in Nigeria. Young Nigerians took to the street and social...Read More
FACT-CHECK: TRENDING VIDEO OF ASUU EXECUTIVES FIGHTING IS FAKE* 25 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: A trending video posted on Twitter on Saturday, October 24, 2020, claims that the Chairman of the...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS BOLA TINUBU LEFT APC?* 25 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a story...Read More
FACT-CHECK: NO, VIRAL PHOTO OF DEAD WOMAN IN NIGERIAN FLAG NOT FROMLEKKI SHOOTING
* 23 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development  spotted a photographof...
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FACT-CHECK: DID BENIN #ENDSARS PROTESTERS BREAK INTO PRISON TO FREEPRISONERS?
* 23 October, 2020
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday October 19, 2020, inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Benin, Edo State escaped from...Read More
FUNAM BATA CE KEDA ALHAKIN KONA ABABEN HAWAN MASU ZANGA-ZANGAR#ENDSARS A ABUJA BA
* 23 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 20 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, anga wani jawabi dake cewa wata kungiyar Fulani...Read More
SHUGABA MUHAMMADU BUHARI BAI MUTU BA!* 23 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 22 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, dubban masu anfani da shafin Twitter sun yada...Read More
FACT-CHECK: NO, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI IS NOT DEAD* 22 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: Thousands of Twitter users on Thursday, 22 October 2020 shared claims that Nigeriaâs President Muhammadu Buhariis...
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FACT-CHECK: KATSINA WOMEN DID NOT CALL FOR BUHARIâS RESIGNATION DURING #ENDSARS PROTEST* 22 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading CLAIM: On Monday, October 19, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotteda...
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KILLERS OF #ENDSARS PROTESTERS MUST BE HELD TO ACCOUNT* 21 October, 2020
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PRESS STATEMENT October 21, 2020 We, the undersigned coalition of civil society organisations, are deeply shocked by the killing of...Read More
RUNDUNAR TSARO TA SSS BATA KAMA MASU ZANGA-ZANGA A KANO BA* 21 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 17 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FUNAM DID NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR BURNING VEHICLES IN ABUJA DURING #ENDSARS PROTEST* 21 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, a claim emerged that the Fulani Nationality Movement (FUNAM) has takenresponsibility...
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FACT-CHECK: SSS OPERATIVES DID NOT ARREST KANO PROTESTERS* 19 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Saturday, October 17, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report...Read More
AFRICA, TRUMP, AND THE STAKES OF THE NOVEMBER 3RD ELECTION* 19 October, 2020
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By Prof. Boubacar NâDiaye The challenges Africa faces have not changed that much over the last few years: Reclaim its...Read More
VIOLENT REPRISAL OF PEACEFUL PROTESTS CONSTITUTE DANGEROUS ASSAULT ON CITIZENSâ CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS* 18 October, 2020
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Released 18 October 2020 In the last two weeks, the streets of Nigeria have been convulsing with protests and agitations....Read More
SHIN MAJALISAR DATTAWA TAKI TANTANCE LAURETTA ONOCHIE DAN NADA TA A MATSAYIN KWAMISHINA A HUKUMAR ZABE TA KASA INEC?* 18 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Labarin Yana Cike Da Rudani Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 15 ga watan Oktoban da muke ciki, masu...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID SENATE REJECT LAURETTA ONOCHIEâS NOMINATION AS INECCOMMISSIONER?
* 17 October, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading Claim: On Thursday, October 15, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spottednews...
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POLLS IN PERIL? WEST AFRICAâS 2020 ELECTIONS* 16 October, 2020
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In the last quarter of 2020, ïŹve of the 15 Economic Community of West African States member countries are facing...Read More
FEMI ADESINA BAI BAYYANA ZANGA-ZANGAR NEMAN DAKATAR DA YAN SANDAN SARS A MATSAYIN SHIRIRITA BA* 16 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 14 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FEMI ADESINA DID NOT DESCRIBE #ENDSARS PROTEST BY YOUNG NIGERIANS AS CHILDâS PLAY* 15 October, 2020
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CLAIM: On Wednesday 14 October, 2020, the social media, especially micro-blogging site, Twitter, was filled with a claim that Femi...Read More
5 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT IN RESPONSE TO THE NPF DISSOLUTION OF SARS* 14 October, 2020
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COTE DâIVOIREâS HIGHâSTAKE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION* 14 October, 2020
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Ivorians will head to the polls to vote in a presidential election on 31 October 2020. The election is already...Read More
THREATS TO CREDIBLE ELECTIONS IN COTE DâIVOIRE: AN OVERVIEW* 14 October, 2020
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Cote dâIvoire is one of six ECOWAS member states scheduled to hold elections in 2020. The 31 October vote will...Read More
WE HAVE MUCH TO DO TO FULFIL OUR FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION â VICEPRESIDENT OSINBAJO
* 12 October, 2020
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Nigeriaâs Vice President, Â Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, October 13, said there is much to do to ensure the country...Read More
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT ON THE CONDUCT OF THE ONDO STATE GOVERNORSHIPELECTION
* 10 October, 2020
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CDD ELECTION ANALYSIS CENTRE Akure, Ondo State, Saturday, 4 pm, October 10, 2020 Today, voters across the 18 Local Government...Read More
HOTON DAKE NUNA CEWA WASSU MATASA SUN KAMA SHUGABANNIN JAMâIYYAR APC DA KUDADE A OWO HOTO NE NA BOGI!* 10 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Adaidai lokacin da zaben gwama a jahar Ondo ke cigaba da gudana ayau Asabat, 10 ga watan Oktoban...Read More
SHIN AN JIKKATA UWARGIDAN GWAMNAN JAHAR ONDO TARE DA KASHE WASSU MUTANE UKU YAYIN DA TAJE KADA KURIâARTA?* 10 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wani bidiyo da aka yada a shafin Twitter a ranar Asabat, 10 ga watan...Read More
DAN TAKARAR JAMâIYYAR ZLP AJAYI AGBOOLA HAR YANZU YANA TAKARAR ZAMAGWAMNAN JAHAR ONDO
* 10 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat 10, ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: WAS ONDO STATE FIRST LADY, BETTY AKEREDOLU INJURED IN ATTACK ON POLLING UNIT?* 10 October, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Saturday, October 10, 2020, a video trending on Twitter claimed that three people were killed, while...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IMAGE OF 2 YOUTHS ARRESTED IN OWO WITH BUNDLES OF NAIRA ISFAKE
* 10 October, 2020
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CLAIM: At the peak of the Ondo Governorship election on Saturday, October 10, 2020, a Twitter user, Ifedolapo Osun, (@DolapoOsun1414)...Read More
FACT-CHECK: ZLP CANDIDATE, AJAYI AGBOOLA, STILL ON ONDO GOVERNORSHIPELECTION RACE
* 10 October, 2020
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CLAIM:Â On Saturday, 10, 2020, a trending image reported to be a press release from the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP),...Read More
HAR YANZU BAâA NADA DR. NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA A MATSAYIN MACE TA FARKO KUMA BABBAR DARAKTAR WTO BA!* 10 October, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 8 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, kafafen sada zumunta na zamani da dama sun...Read More
CDD TASKS STAKEHOLDERS ON CREDIBLE ONDO GOVERNORSHIP POLL* 9 October, 2020
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Commends Citizens Focus On Issues of Governance Says Less Attacks Show Level of Confidence In INEC, Urges Commission To Reciprocate...Read More
CDD PRE-ELECTION REPORT: 2020 ONDO STATE OFF-CYCLE GOVERNORSHIPELECTIONS
* 9 October, 2020
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Introduction On October 10, 2020, voters across 18 Local Government Areas in Ondo State will head to the polls to...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DR. NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA NOT YET APPOINTED FIRST FEMALE WTODG
* 9 October, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On Thursday, October 8, 2020, various social media platforms were engulfed with the claim that Nigeriaâsformer...
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SHIN AN NADA AHMED NUHU BAMALLI A MATSAYIN SABON SARKIN ZAZZAU?* 8 October, 2020
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Amsa: Eh, Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 7 ga watan Octoban shekara ta 2020 masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
ONDO GOVERNORSHIP POLL: CDD COMMENDS CITIZENSâ FOCUS ON DEBATINGGOVERNANCE ISSUES
* 8 October, 2020
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âąÂ   Says Reduction In Fake News, Attacks Against INEC Indicate Level of Confidence In Process âąÂ   Urges Electoral Umpire To Reciprocate Confidence...Read More
FACT-CHECK: EL-RUFAI APPOINTS ALHAJI AHMED NUHU BAMALLI AS NEW EMIR OFZAZZAU
* 8 October, 2020
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VERDICT: True CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted posts on...Read More
AUGF MOVES TO MINIMIZE RISK OF MISAPPLICATION OF PUBLIC RESOURCES* 8 October, 2020
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Abuja For Immediate Release The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) in collaboration with the Office of the...Read More
THE OUTLOOK FOR ONDO: VOTES AND VIOLENCE* 6 October, 2020
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Introduction On the 10 October 2020 the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct the sixth governorship election inOndo...
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HOW CITIZENS DEMANDS FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE, ALLIANCES BY TRANSPORT UNIONS, AND ACTIVITIES OF MILITANTS SHAPE ONDO GOVERNORSHIP POLL* 5 October, 2020
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Abuja October 5, 2020 NURTW Partisanship May Affect INEC Logistics Spotlights Flash Points, Violence Prone Areas Calls For StrategicDeployment...
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SHIN AN NADA ALHAJI MANNIR JAFARU A MATSAYIN SABON SARKIN ZARIA?* 2 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Labarai da rahotanni da ake yadawa a kafofin sada zumunta na zamani na cewa...Read More
SHIN SHUGABA MUHAMMADU BUHARI YA UMARCI RARARA YA KARBI NAIRA DUBU DAI-DAI A HANNUN YAN NAJERIYA DAN YIMASA WAKA?* 2 October, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 16 ga awatan Satumban shekara ta 2020, masu tanatnce sahihancin labarai...Read More
NIGERIA@60: IN UNITY, WE CAN OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF NATION BUILDING * 30 September, 2020* 0 Comments
PRESS STATEMENT October 1, 2020 As Nigeria marks 60 years of independence today, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)...Read More
CLIMATE CHANGE: RECOGNISING THE IMPACTS ON WEST AFRICA * 30 September, 2020* 0 Comments
The United States, one of the major culprits with regards to carbon emissions, had been ill-disposed to climate action even...Read More
SANANNEN MAWAKIN NAN DJ AB YANANAN ARAYE! * 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 30 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labaria na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
ISKA BATA LALATA SABUWAR KWALTA A JAHAR ABIA BA A RANAR TALATA, 8 GASATUNBA, 2020
* 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 8 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020 wani adireshi mai lakabi da @Gen_Buhar a dandalin...Read More
FACT CHECK: PRESIDENT BUHARI NEVER ASKED DAUDA RARARA TO RAISE MONEYTO SING FOR HIM
* 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted aone-minute...
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HUKUMAR FASAKWAFRI TA KASA BATA BADA SANARWAR BARAZANAR TSARO A BABBAN BIRNIN TARAYYA ABUJA BA. * 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Tushen Magana: A ranar Asabat, 5 ga watan Satumban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT-CHECK: CUSTOMS DID NOT ISSUE SECURITY ALERT FOR FCT * 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False CLAIM On Saturday, September 5, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a letter...Read More
SHIN DAUDA KAHUTU RARARA YA NEMI GUDUMMAWAR N1,000 DAGA YAN NAJERIYA DAN YIWA SHUGABA BUHARI WAKA? * 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Tantancewar CDD: Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 10 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS MANNIR JAFARU BEEN APPOINTED EMIR OF ZARIA? * 29 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False! CLAIM: Social media had gone frenzy over reports of the appointment of Mannir Jafaru as the new emir...Read More
CDD, OTHERS CALL ON POLITICIANS, CLERICS TO JOIN IN COMBATING FAKENEWS
* 25 September, 2020* 0 Comments
The Centre for Democracy and Development on Tuesday, September 15, has urged politicians, religious leaders, and social media influencersto...
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INFORMATION INFLUENCE: DISINFORMATION DURING EDOâS 2020 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION * 25 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Located at the centre of southern Nigeria, in the south-south geopolitical zone, Edo state was created in 1991 but it...Read More
DISSECTING DISINFORMATION IN NIGERIA: AN OVERVIEW OF CDDâS WORK SOFAR
* 25 September, 2020* 0 Comments
With many of the worldâs populations in lockdown, or living with restrictedfreedom of movement, it is a good time to...Read More
FACT-CHECK: NO, GOVERNOR OBASEKIâS COMMISSIONER NOT SENTENCED TO10-YEARS JAIL
* 22 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â On September 10, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a WhatsApp messageclaiming...
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EDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION, OUR VERDICT * 22 September, 2020* 0 Comments
The September 19, 2020 governorship election in Edo State has held out, beyond expectations, encouraging prospects for the future of...Read More
BAâA YANKEWA KWAMISHINA A JAHAR EDO HUKUNCIN DAURIN SHEKARU GOMA AGIDAN YARI BA!
* 21 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 10 ga watan Satunban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
EDO ELECTION ANOTHER LITMUS TEST OF NIGERIAâS COMMITMENT TO ORGANISING CREDIBLE POLLS â CDD * 21 September, 2020* 0 Comments
KEY POINTS Parties Claims and Counter Claims of Victory: A Recipe For Violence; US, UK Visa Bans, Other Sanctions, Very...Read More
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT ON THE CONDUCT OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION IN EDO STATE * 21 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Earlier today, voters across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo State headed to the polls to elect a...Read More
POLL PREVIEW: EDO STATEâS 2020 GUBERNATORIAL RACE * 21 September, 2020* 0 Comments
The Edo governorship election scheduled to hold on 19 September 2020, is one of seven off-season elections across Nigeriaâs 36states....Read More
FORUMS OF DEBATE?WHATSAPP AND THE GAMBIAâS POLITICAL TRANSITION * 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
In The Gambia, WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter are directly, and indirectly, shaping politics. Even though smartphone accessremainslimited to a...
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SHIN TSOHON SHUGABAN JAMâIYYAR APC ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE YA ZABI PDP AZABEN GWAMNAN EDO?
* 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Angano wani hoto da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na zamani dake ikirarin...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID ONLY APC PARTICIPATE IN VOTE-BUYING DURING EDOGOVERNORSHIP POLL?
* 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
CLAIMA tweet from PDPâs official twitter handle posted a video claiming that APC agents are buying votes at polling units....Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID SECURITY OPERATIVES TAKE OVER INEC OFFICE IN EDO? * 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
You can send claims and messages to CDD for verification, messages can be sent via: +2349062910568. #StopFakeNews Center for Democracy...Read More
DID FORMER APC CHAIRMAN ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE VOTE FOR APC? * 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: A trending image claims the former Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, voted for...Read More
NO ROAD WAS BLOWN AWAY BY WIND IN ABIA STATE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2020
* 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On September 8, 2020, a Twitter handle @Gen_Buhar tweeted an image with the claim that wind blew...Read More
FACT-CHECK: DID FAMOUS NORTHERN SINGER ASK NIGERIANS TO DONATE N1000TO SING FOR BUHARI?
* 20 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Verdict: True! CLAIM: On Thursday, September 10, 2020, several Facebook posts spotted by CDD fact-checkers claimed that a famousNorthern...
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SHIN JAMIâAN TSARO SUN MAMAYE HEDIKWATAR HUKUMAR ZABE A JAHAR EDO? * 19 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Gaskiyar Magana: Labarin Yana Cike Da Rudani! Da misalign karfe 8:30 na safiyar yau Asabat, 19 ga watan Satunban shekara...Read More
SHIN TSOHON SHUGABAN JAMâIYYAR APC ADAMS OSHIOMOLE YA ZABI PDP AZABEN GWAMNAN EDO?
* 19 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Angano wani hoto da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta na zamani dake ikirarin...Read More
FACT-CHECK: WERE ELECTORAL MATERIALS IN EGOR LGA, HIJACKED, MOVED TOPLAY HOUSE HOTEL?
* 19 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False CLAIM: Multiple twitter handles including the official twitter handle of the Peopleâs Democratic Party (PDP) claimed thatâIn...
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FACT-CHECK: DISREGARD SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ANNOUNCING RESULTS OF EDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION NOT FROM INEC * 19 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: Misleading Posts CLAIM: A Facebook post that has been shared hundreds of times, reads, ââBREAKING News!!! Gov Obaseki in...Read More
FACT-CHECK: ARE CCTV FOOTAGES SHOWING KNIFE-WIELDING MAN ATTACKINGWOMAN FROM KANO?
* 18 September, 2020* 0 Comments
VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, September 14, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted severalFacebook...
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ESCALATING VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA * 15 September, 2020* 0 Comments
Nigeria has long faced varied security challenges that continue to threaten its peace and security. These challenges have beenexacerbated...
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SANANNEN MAWAKIN NAN DJ AB YANANAN ARAYE!* 4 September, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Ladi, 30 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labaria na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
CDDâS HUMAN RIGHTS GUIDEBOOK* 4 September, 2020
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In an attempt to address the needs of local human rights groups, this guidebook has been composed to guide local...Read More
SHIN JAMIâA BAYERO TA FITAR DA SANARWAR DAKATAR DA DALIBAI MASU SON SHIGA JAMIâAR A ZANGON KARATU NA SHEKARA TA 2020/2021?* 3 September, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: Wata takarda dake dauke da gargadin dalibai masu neman shiga Jamiâar Bayero a zangoon...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FAMOUS NORTHERN NIGERIAN SINGER DJ AB NOT DEAD* 2 September, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a post onFacebook...
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HOW CDDâS âSULHU ALHERI NEâ PROGRAMME ENLIGHTENS BORNO RESIDENTS ON MORAL ETIQUETTES, PEACE* 2 September, 2020
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In its effort to restore peace in the northeast region of Nigeria countless attacks from Boko Haram terrorist group, the...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO ISSUED A DISCLAIMER ON DE ANDUTME SCREENING?
* 1 September, 2020
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Verdict: False CLAIM: A disclaimer spotted by fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on WhatsApp warns the...Read More
ONDO ELECTION: CDD, OTHERS CALL ON INEC TO INTENSIFY VOTERSâEDUCATION
* 31 August, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to intensify votersâ education...Read More
SHIN GWAMNAN KANO YA CIRE KWAMISHINAN KANANAN HUKUMOMI?* 29 August, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 18 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai da...Read More
HUKUMAR LAFIYA TA DUNIYA BATA YADA SAKO DANGANE DA SAMUWAR MAGANINCUTAR CORONA BA!
* 29 August, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 20 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin na Cibiyar Bunkasa Deomkaradiyya da Cigaba...Read More
SHIN MAI ALFARNMA SARKIN MUSULMI YA BAYYANA JAGORORIN AREWA A MATASYINMARASA TUNANI?
* 29 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Sarkin Musulmi Bai Fadi Hakan Ba! Tushen Magana: A ranar 25 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu...Read More
COVID-19 EN AFRIQUE DE LâOUEST RĂPONSE ET IMPACTS* 25 August, 2020
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Au 26 juin, plus de 65 000 cas de Covid-19 ont été enregistrés dans les 15 pays qui composent la...Read More
SHIN ZAâA IYA ANFANI DA KATIN JEBU DAN YIN ZABE A ZABEN GWAMNA DAKETAFE A JAHAR EDO?
* 25 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 18 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na...Read More
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 22, 2020* 24 August, 2020
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It is a fact that fake news spreads faster than the truth on social media all over the world. Unfortunately,...Read More
FACT-CHECK: NO, WHO DID NOT SEND MESSAGE ON COVID-19 VACCINE* 23 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On August 20, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) came across an article published...Read More
FACT-CHECK: KANO GOVERNOR GANDUJE DID NOT SACK COMMISSIONER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRS* 23 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On August 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a letter circulating...Read More
CDDâS DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT IS BACK!* 21 August, 2020
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Published twice (June and December) annually, Democracy and Development: Journal of West African Affairs is the flagship publication of the...Read More
MALIâS 2020 COUP: HOW DID WE GET HERE?* 21 August, 2020
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Mali has been facing a serious socio-political crisis that has threatened to tear the country apart since March when the...Read More
DELTA DILEMMAS: BUHARI AND NIGERIAâS SOUTH-SOUTH ZONE* 21 August, 2020
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The oil-rich Niger Delta region has been a policy and political challenge to successive administrations in Nigeria since the 1960s....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?* 21 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 17 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
LE CDD CONDAMNE LE COUP AU MALI ET APPELLE AU RĂTABLISSEMENT DE LâORDRE CONSTITUTIONNEL* 20 August, 2020
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Le Centre pour la dĂ©mocratie et le dĂ©veloppement (CDD) condamne sans rĂ©serve la prise de pouvoir inconstitutionnelle au Mali. Câest...Read More
CDD CONDEMNS MALI COUP, CALLS FOR RESTORATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER* 20 August, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) unequivocally condemns the unconstitutional takeover of power in Mali. This is the time...Read More
FACT-CHECK: CAN FAKE VOTERSâ CARD BE USED IN EDO STATE GOVERNORSHIPELECTION?
* 20 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â On August 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report by multiple...Read More
HUKUMAR KULA DA INGANCIN ABINCI DA MAGUNGUNA TA AMURKA BATA AMINCE DA HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE DAN MAGANCE CUTAR CORONA DA SAURAN CUTUTTUKA BA* 20 August, 2020
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Tushen Magana: Wani sako da ake cigaba da yadawa a dandalin WhatsApp ya bayyana cewa Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin da Zinc Sulphate...Read More
FACT-CHECK: CAN YOU INVEST N25K AND GET N50K INSTANTLY USING WINNERS PAY INVESTMENT PLATFORM?* 19 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, August 17, 2020, fact-checkers at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted on a Facebook post claiming...Read More
SHIN RUNDUNAR YAN SANDA TA JAHAR LEGAS TA KARA KAMA NAIRA MARLEY?* 19 August, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Eh Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 6 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin...Read More
SHIN AN NADA TSOHON SARKIN KANO SUNUSI KHALIFAN SHEHU TIJJANI NANAHIYAR AFIRKA?
* 19 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Hakan Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 10 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, masu tantance...Read More
NEW ALLEGIANCES, FAMILIAR FACES A PREVIEW OF EDOâS 2020 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION* 19 August, 2020
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As Edo State voters prepare to head to the polls for the 19 September gubernatorial election, the Centre for Democracy...Read More
DE-ESCALATE GROWING TENSION AHEAD OF EDO ELECTION â CDD TELLSPOLITICIANS
* 19 August, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on politicians in Nigeria to de-escalate the tension building up ahead...Read More
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ISLAMIC CLERICS (ULAAMAS) NORTH-EAST NIGERIA* 19 August, 2020
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Ulaamas have a crucial role to play in promoting Sulhu by utilizing existing peace governance structures in their communities to...Read More
FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER ENDING AUGUST 16, 2020* 18 August, 2020
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As the world is coming to terms with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and people adapting to the new normal, misinformation...Read More
FACT-CHECK: HAS FG DUMPED THE NATIONAL ID CARD AND REPLACED IT WITHDIGITAL IDENTITY?
* 18 August, 2020
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VERDICT:Â Misleading CLAIM:Â On Thursday, August 13, 2020, multiple news sources published a claim that the Federal Government of Nigeriahas dumped...
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SHIN GWAMNATIN TARAYYA TA MAYE GURBIN KATIN DAN KASA DA WANI KATIN NADABAN?
* 18 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Hakan Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 13 ga watan Agustan shekara ta 2020, kafafen yada...Read More
WEST AFRICA SPEED NOTE ON ELECTIONS* 17 August, 2020
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MALI: THE INSTITUTION OF A NEW CONSTITUTIONAL COURT Following the recommendation of ECOWAS, a new Constitutional Court has beenestablished...
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WEST AFRICA SPEED NOTES ON SECURITY* 17 August, 2020
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Recently in Burkina Faso, the government reported an attack on a cattle market in eastern Burkina Faso by some unidentified...Read More
FACT-CHECK: IS CBN SENDING N85,000 COVID-19 RELIEF TO NIGERIANS?* 11 August, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM: On Sunday, August 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted text messagesurging...
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FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 9, 2020* 10 August, 2020
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As the Centre for Democracy and Development continues to take steps to counter disinformation and misinformation, myths and misconceptionson...
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FACT-CHECK: HAS FORMER EMIR SANUSI BEEN APPOINTED KHALIFA OF TIJJANIYYA IN-CHARGE OF AFRICA?* 10 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Monday, August 10, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted several Facebook...Read More
ENGAGE IN ISSUE-BASED CAMPAIGNS, NOT VIOLENT ACTIVITIES â CDD TOPOLITICIANS
* 10 August, 2020
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Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has urged politicalparties...
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DID LAGOS POLICE ARREST NAIRA MARLEY?* 7 August, 2020
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VERDICT: True CLAIM:Â On Thursday, August 6, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a report on...Read More
#REVOLUTIONNOW PROTEST: CLAMPDOWN ON PEACEFUL PROTESTERS WRONG â CDD* 6 August, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development condemns the attacks on, and arrests of protesters affiliated with the #RevolutionNow movementin...
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SHIN HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE YANA MAGANIN CUTAR CORONA?* 6 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Babu Kwakwkwarar Hujja Da Ta Nuna Hakan! Tushen Magana: A ranar Litinin, 27 ga watan Yulin shelara ta...Read More
FACT-CHECK: FDA DID NOT APPROVE HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE, OTHERS FORCOVID-19 TREATMENT
* 5 August, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM A trending WhatsApp message claims that Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin and Zinc Sulphate can be used in thetreatment...
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KOGI STATE: POST-ELECTION ANALYSIS OF DISINFORMATION* 5 August, 2020
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The Kogi state off-cycle elections were conducted on 16th November 2019. Twenty-four political parties participated in the election, butthere...
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TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA (A TRAININGMANUAL)
* 5 August, 2020
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Restoring peace and rebuilding the communities ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency must include a justice component. When legitimategrievances...
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FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 1, 2020* 3 August, 2020
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This week, Nigeriaâs death toll from the Coronavirus reached 888 with a total of 43,841 confirmed cases across the country....Read More
NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 2020* 3 August, 2020
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According to the Nigerian Electricity System Operator on July 16, 2020, nine of the countryâs 27 power plants were idle,...Read More
GWAMNATIN TARAYYA BATA BADA UMARNIN BUDE DUKKAN MAKARANTUN SAKANDARE A FADIN KASA BAKI DAYA BA* 1 August, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 27 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, zauruka da shafukan yanar gizo da yawa sun wallafa...Read More
SHIN SHUGABA BUHARI YA GANA DA SHUGABANNIN KANANAN HUKUMOMI BIYAR NA JAHAR KATSINA GAME DA RASHIN TSARO?* 1 August, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Ba Gaskiya Bane! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 28 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin...Read More
CSOS NEED TO BE MORE ENGAGING â CDD DIRECTOR IDAYAT HASSAN* 31 July, 2020
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The Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Idayat Hassan, has called on civil society organisations in Nigeria...Read More
FACT CHECK: DID PRESIDENT BUHARI MEET 5 KATSINA LGA CHAIRMEN OVERINSECURITY?
* 29 July, 2020
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Verdict:Â False Claim: On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) fact-checkers spotted a picture ofPresident...
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FACT CHECK: DOES HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE CURE COVID-19?* 29 July, 2020
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VERDICT: No Sufficient Evidence to Shows It Does Since Monday, July 27, a video of a United States of America-based...Read More
RAYMOND ABBAS DA AKAFI SANI DA SUNA HUSHPUPPI YANA CIGABA DA ZAMA A GIDAN YARI A KASAR AMURKA* 29 July, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 22 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya...Read More
FACT CHECK: FG DID NOT ORDER RESUMPTION OF ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS* 28 July, 2020
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VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM:Â On Monday, July 27, 2020, several blogs and online platforms published claims that the Federal Government hadordered...
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FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 2020.* 27 July, 2020
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Four months after the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the first case of Coronavirus in Lagos, Nigerian has...Read More
FACT CHECK: RAYMOND âHUSHPUPPIâ ABBAS NOT RELEASED FROM US!* 26 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot showing that...Read More
SHIN SHUGABA BUHARI NE YAFI KOWANE SHUGABAN KASA YAWAN MABIYA A SHAFIN TWITTER A NAHIYAR AFRIKA?* 25 July, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Ba Gaskiya Bane Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 22 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, kanfanin dallancin labarai...Read More
ELECTIONS, DEMOCRACY AND COVID-19 IN WEST AFRICA* 23 July, 2020
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Based on its analysis of elections conducted so far in West Africa during the current pandemic, the Centre for Democracy...Read More
CALL FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPER: COUNTERING DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION PROJECT* 23 July, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications from a website developer for the Centreâs Countering Disinformationand...
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FACT CHECK: IS BUHARI THE MOST FOLLOWED AFRICAN LEADER ON TWITTER?* 23 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM:Â On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that President Muhammadu Buhari is...Read More
FACT CHECK: HAVE APPLE, GOOGLE SILENTLY INSTALLED COVID-19 TRACKINGAPP ON YOUR PHONE?
* 23 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: Many users of smartphones across Nigeria have been raising concerns with the claim that Apple or Google...Read More
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: DEVELOPMENT OF RADIO DRAMA SERIES AND COMEDYFOR SOCIAL CHANGE
* 23 July, 2020
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Strengthening Citizensâ Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project Primary Audience Nigerians (rural and urban audience) Product Radio drama...Read More
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: REDESIGNING OF UPRIGHT4NIGERIA WEBSITE* 23 July, 2020
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Strengthening Citizenâs Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project Introduction The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is an...Read More
FACT CHECK: NO MONEY BELONGING TO MAGU WAS FOUND IN IKOYI CEMETERY* 21 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: Since Monday, July 13 2020, several online blogs in Nigeria have consistently published an image claiming it...Read More
NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 17, 2020* 21 July, 2020
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Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo state, eleven (11) governorship aspirants of the All Progressive Congress (APC) haverejected...
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NIGERIA THIS WEEK ENDING JULY 10* 21 July, 2020
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On the 5th of July 2020, the Nigerian Army released a statement that the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole had...Read More
FACT CHECK: DID NCDC SAY NO STATE REPORTED NEW COVID-19 CASES IN 24HOURS?
* 20 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading Headline CLAIM: On Saturday, July 18, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development(CDD)...
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FACT-CHECK NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 13 â JULY 19, 2020* 20 July, 2020
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In the past week, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has countered some disinformation spreading across various social media...Read More
FACT CHECK: DID THE FG AGREE TO PAY PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERâS SALARY OWED DURING THE LOCKDOWN?* 19 July, 2020
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VERDICT:Â True On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, several online platforms reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria had agreed to pay...Read More
FACT CHECK: HAS FG ASKED NIGERIANS TO VISIT NDE OFFICES FOR EMPOWERMENT EXERCISE?* 19 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False CLAIM: Since Friday, July 17, 2020, a WhatsApp message asking young Nigerians interested in applying for specialpublic...
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DID PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TWEET ABOUT WEARING A FACE MASK?* 17 July, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM:Â On Thursday, July 16, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) spotted a screenshot ofa...
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DANS UN NOUVEAU RAPPORT, LE CDD RECOMMANDE LA RESTITUTION ET DES SOUTIENS PSYCHOSOCIAUX AUX VICTIMES DE VIOLATIONS DES DROITS DELâHOMME EN GAMBIE
* 15 July, 2020
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Le Centre pour la démocratie et le développement (CDD) a recommandé la restitution aux victimes de violations des droits de...Read More
SHIN DA GASKE NE ZAâA GUDANAR DA JARABAWA TA HANYAR YANAR GIZO GA WADANDA SUKA SHIGA TSARIN N-POWER AGRO?* 15 July, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar Alhamis, 9 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...Read More
BABU WANI MAGANI DA HUKUMAR KULA DA INGAANCIN ABINCI DA MAGUNGUNA TA KASA NAFDAC TA AMINCE DASHI A MATASYIN MAGANIN CUTAR CORONA* 15 July, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 11 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, wassu zauruka da yawa na yanar gizo a Najeriya...Read More
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 6 TO JULY 12, 2020* 13 July, 2020
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The past week has seen a trend of false claims across Nigeria, shifting from major issues around the ongoing Coronavirus...Read More
WEST AFRICAN CSOS URGE ECOWAS TO PRIORITISE ITS INTERVENTION IN MALI* 13 July, 2020
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Abuja July 13, 2020 West African CSOs Urge ECOWAS To Prioritise Its Intervention in Mali Following the ongoing crisis in...Read More
LES OSC DâAFRIQUE DE LâOUEST DEMANDENT Ă LA CEDEAO DE PRIORISER SON PROCESSUS DâINTERVENTION AU MALI* 13 July, 2020
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Abuja 13 Juillet 2020 Les OSC dâAfrique de lâOuest demandent Ă la CEDEAO de prioriser son processus dâintervention au Mali...Read More
FACT CHECK: NAFDAC DID NOT APPROVE HERBAL DRUG FOR COVID-19 PREVENTION, TREATMENT* 12 July, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM On July 11 2020, several news blogs in Nigeria reported a claim that the National Agency for...Read More
SITUATION ANALYSIS FOR TOGO* 12 July, 2020
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The Republic of Togo has a complex political history marked by harrowing democratic transitions. The Eyadéma political dynasty hasled...
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ARE N-AGRO APPLICANTS SCHEDULED TO TAKE 15MINS E-TEST VIA AN EMAILLINK?
* 10 July, 2020
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VERDICT:Â False CLAIM: On Thursday, July 9, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a WhatsApp broadcastinforming...
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FACT CHECK: DID 50 NIGERIAN LAWMAKERS TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19?* 10 July, 2020
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VERDICT: Unproven CLAIM: On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, several news blogs in Nigeria reported a claim that over 50 lawmakers...Read More
SHIN WASSU KWARARRU A NAJERIYA SUN GANO MAGANIN CUTAR CORONA?* 9 July, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Hakan Bai Tabbata Ba! Tushen Magana: A satin da ya gabata majiyoyi da yawa musamman a yanar gizo...Read More
SHIN KANFANONIN APPLE DA GOOGLE SUN SAMAR MANHAJAR DA ZATA BI DIDDIGIN CUTAR CORONA A ASIRCE A WAYOYIN MUTANE?* 9 July, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Labari ne na bogi! Tushen Magana: Mutane da yawa a Najeriya dake anfani da manyan wayoyi suna ta...Read More
OUR ANALYSIS FOR THIS WEEK, JULY 4, 2020* 7 July, 2020
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Economy Declining demand for oilfield services poses a threat to Nigeriaâs oil and gas industry Global demand for OilfieldsServices...
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COVID-19 IN WEST AFRICA: RESPONSES AND IMPACTS* 7 July, 2020
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As of 26 June, more than 65,000 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the 15 countries which comprise the...Read More
SHIN ANKAMA MAâAIKTAN HUKUMAR DAKILE YADUWAR CUTUTTUKA TA KASA NCDCSUNA MASHAâA?
* 6 July, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 1 ga watan Yulin da muke ciki ne masu tantance sahihancin labarai...Read More
NCDC BATA ZARGI MATASAN NAJERIYA DA YADA CUTAR CORONA A NAJERIYA BA* 6 July, 2020
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Tushen Magana: A ranar 3 ga watan Yulin shekara ta 2020, mafiya yawan kafafen yada labarai sun wallafa wani labari...Read More
CORONAVIRUS DISINFORMATION IN NIGERIA: FACTS FOR THE WEEK JUNE 29 TOJULY 5, 2020
* 6 July, 2020
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As the world grapples with the spread of the novel coronavirus, disinformation and misinformation around the pandemic continue togrow....
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SHIN GWAMNA YAHAYA BELLO YACE CUTAR CORONA KARYA NE KUMA ANA ANFANI DA ITANE KAWAI DAN JEFA FARGABA A ZUKATAN MUTANE?* 4 July, 2020
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Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! A ranar 30 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyra Bunkasa...Read More
FACT CHECK: WERE 2 NCDC ISOLATION CENTRE STAFF CAUGHT ON CCTV ENGAGINGIN SEXUAL ACTIVITY?
* 3 July, 2020
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VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM:Â On June 1st 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) received multiple copies of...Read More
FACT CHECK: NCDC DID NOT BLAME YOUTHS FOR THE RAPID SPREAD OF COVID-19IN NIGERIA
* 3 July, 2020
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CLAIM:Â On Friday, July 3, 2020, several online newspapers and blogs published a report claiming that the Director-General of the...Read More
FACT CHECK: DID GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO SAY COVID-19 IS NOT REAL?* 3 July, 2020
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VERDICT: False and Misleading headline CLAIM:Â On June 30, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)spotted...
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SHIN GWAMNATIN JAHAR OYO TA BAYYANA CIGABA DA KARATU GA DALIBAN AJI SHIDA DA AJI UKU NA MAKARANTUN SAKANDAREN JAHAR?* 27 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: Eh, Gaskiya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 15 ga watan Yunin shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labari...Read More
SHIN HUKUMAR LAFIYA TA DUNIYA (WHO) TACE BAâA IYA DAUKAR CUTAR CORONA DAGA MASU DAUKE DA CUTAR DA ALAMUN CUTAR BASU BAYYANA AJIKINSUBA?
* 27 June, 2020
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Gaskiyar Magana: WHO Bata Fadi Haka Ba! Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 16 ga watan Yuni, shekara ta 2020, masu...Read More
FAKE NEWS WEBSITE DEVELOPER â CALL FOR APPLICATION* 27 June, 2020
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is seeking applications for a website developer for Centreâs Countering Disinformation andMisinformation...
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WE SHOULDNâT FOCUS ON COVID-19 BUT WHAT MADE THE PANDEMIC LOOK BADâ CSOS
* 27 June, 2020
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A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for a better approach in handling various sectors of Africaâs economy....Read More
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