Nigerian Democratic Report

Fact Check: President Tinubu’s Naira Stabilisation Claim is Misleading 0
- Fact Check, NDR FactCheck, News
- September 3, 2025
Photo credit: ChatGPT AI image Claim: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu claimed that when he assumed office in 2023, the exchange rate was ₦1,900 to the U.S. dollar, but it has now appreciated to ₦1,350–₦1,450, showing signs of stabilisation. Verdict: President Tinubu’s assertion that the exchange rate was ₦1,900 to the dollar when he took office

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Is the PDP Undergoing a Journey of Self-Destruction?0
- Analysis, News
- September 3, 2025
The PDP faces significant challenges unless it addresses internal issues directly and takes decisive action regarding members who have not adhered to party policies and resolutions, particularly the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. It is unrealistic to expect that an individual actively supporting President Bola Tinubu, who appointed him, would prioritise

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Fact Check: Did Enugu Report the Highest Number of Kidnapping Incidents in the South-East (July 2024–June 2025)?0
- Fact Check, News
- September 3, 2025
Claim: Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi’s Facebook post states that Enugu had the most kidnappings in the Southeast between July 2024 and June 2025, citing a graphic ranking of states by victims. Verdict: Data indicates that Enugu State had the highest reported number of kidnapping cases in the South-East between July 2024 and June 2025. The claim

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CVR: INEC Records 2 Million Online Registrations in Two Weeks.0
- News
- September 3, 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that 2,532,062 Nigerians have completed online pre-registration as part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) process within the first two weeks of its commencement. The electoral commission started voter registration for the 2027 general election on August 18, 2025, and reported its findings after an evaluation on

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Fact Check: No! Video of Anambra AAC Governorship Candidate’s Protest Not a pro-Biafra movement 0
- Fact Check, News
- September 3, 2025
CLAIM: A viral post on social media alleges that pro-Biafra agitators are gradually taking over Anambra state. VERDICT: Misleading. The protest was against increasing insecurity and kidnappings in the state, not in support of Biafra. FULL STORY A claim circulating on social media alleges that individuals identifying as pro-Biafra agitators are increasingly exerting influence in

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Rivers State: APC’S Landslide and the Future of Political Realignments in Nigeria 0
- News
- September 2, 2025
The All Progressives Congress (APC)’s sweeping victory in the Rivers State local government elections, winning 20 out of 23 councils, is more than just a statistical win. It represents a political shift in one of Nigeria’s most strategically important states, and it carries implications for both state and national politics ahead of the 2027 elections.

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