Nigerian Democratic Report

MRA Welcomes Policy Framework on Information Integrity Adopted in West Africa and Sahel 0
- News
- September 8, 2025
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has welcomed the new Policy Framework on Information Integrity in West Africa and the Sahel, calling it a timely step to address rising disinformation and related threats in the region. The outcome document was adopted on September 5, 2025, after a three-day Regional Conference on Information Integrity in West Africa and

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Fact Check: Did Tinubu Call Fuel Tax Double Taxation in 2003?0
- Fact Check, News
- September 8, 2025
Caption: Image ChatGPT Claim: An online post accuses President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of hypocrisy, alleging that he opposed a fuel tax as “double taxation” in 2003 but plans to reintroduce it in 2025 as part of “tax harmonisation.” Verdict: True. In 2003, Tinubu opposed the federal government’s fuel tax, stating that it was “unconstitutional”

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The Stakes Ahead of the 2026 FCT Area Council Elections 0
- Analysis, News
- September 8, 2025
As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) gets ready for its Area Council elections in February 2026, voter registration has been extended to the ward level. This development reflects the increasing involvement in grassroots politics in Abuja and highlights the significance of the upcoming elections for both residents and political participants. In contrast to Nigeria’s 36

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Fact Check: How True Are Kayode Ojo’s Campaign Claims on Federal Allocation and IGR in Ekiti State?0
- Fact Check, News
- September 6, 2025
Claims: Engr Kayode Ojo’s campaign group claims that Governor Oyebanji of Ekiti State received N286.23 billion from the Federation Account as of June 2025, with Internally Generated Revenue exceeding N70 billion to date. Verdict: The claim of N286.23 billion allocation was partially accurate; the actual FAAC received was N292.24 billion over 30 months. The IGR

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Fact Check: Hon. Bimbo Daramola’s Claims About Costs and Number of Ekiti Rehabilitated Roads Incorrect 0
- NDR FactCheck, News
- September 6, 2025
Claims: A former member of the House of Representatives, and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Bimbo Daramola claimed that Governor Oyebanji of Ekiti state spent over N20bn to complete Ado-Ekiti -Ifaki federal road, and rehabilitated about 98 intra-towns and intra state roads. Verdict: While available data shows that the State government spent

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Nigerians Await Constitution Review as Final Public Hearing Scheduled for September 22 0
- Analysis, News
- September 6, 2025
Nigeria is set to review its 1999 constitution, and both citizens and stakeholders are observing how the National Assembly will address the requests from the public, various regions, and different groups in the proposed amendment draft. The review of the Nigerian constitution is taking place at a significant time in the nation’s history, as citizens,

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