Nigerian Democratic Report

Fact Check: No, Nigeria Correctional Service Guards Did Not Resign Over Nnamdi Kanu 0
- Fact Check
- November 30, 2025
Claim: A Facebook page claims that two Sokoto prison guards have resigned due to the imprisonment of Nnamdi Kanu Verdict: False Full Text A Facebook page titled Orientation Page reported on Friday, February 28th, 2025, that two correctional service officers resigned in relation to the testimony of Nnamdi Kanu at Sokoto Correctional Centre. The post

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Fact-Check: False—The U.S. President Has Not Banned Nigerians from Entering the United States.0
- Fact Check, News
- November 29, 2025
Claim: A YouTube account claims that President Donald Trump has banned Nigerians from travelling to the United States. Verdict: False. Nigerians are not banned from entering the United States, but a new visa policy limits many non-immigrant visas to single entry with three-month validity. Background Nigeria–U.S. relations in late 2025 remain active but strained. While

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Fact-Check: No, FG Did Not Abandon Former President Jonathan in Guinea-Bissau 0
- Fact Check
- November 29, 2025
Claim An X user, @honshield alleged that President Tinubu abandoned former President Goodluck Jonathan in Guinea-Bissau: a country under military siege at the time—because of politics Verdict: False Background Former President Goodluck Jonathan was in Guinea-Bissau in November 2025 as the head of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Election Observation Mission. His team was

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Nigeria’s Senate Moves to Classify Kidnapping as Terrorism, Prescribes Death Penalty 0
- News
- November 28, 2025
The Nigerian Senate is moving to make the death penalty mandatory for all kidnapping offences, reflecting a major change in criminal justice policy. A bill to classify all kidnappings as terrorism and mandate the death penalty, removing fines or judicial discretion, passed its first reading on Thursday. The proposed legislation, known as the “Terrorism (Prevention

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IGP Recalls 11,566 VIP Police Officers to Strengthen Security 0
- News
- November 27, 2025
After President Bola Tinubu’s directive, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has decided to recall 11,566 police officers who were previously assigned to VIPs and special protection duties. This move aims to enhance the nation’s security system and provide better protection for vulnerable communities across the country. At a press conference held in Abuja on

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2027 Elections: PDP’s Endless Woes and Implications on Party Faithful 0
- Analysis, News
- November 27, 2025
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing escalating internal divisions, including factionalism and leadership disputes, ahead of the 2027 general election. This disarray may drive loyal members away, harm election chances, and allow the APC or other opposition parties to gain ground in the upcoming national elections. Ongoing internal conflict is making it difficult for

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