Nigerian Democratic Report

Rivers: Governor Fubara Returns, Calls Emergency Government a Step Toward Progress 0
- News
- September 20, 2025
Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara resumed office on Friday, describing the state’s six-month emergency rule, which suspended democratic governance, as a necessary sacrifice for peace. In a statewide broadcast following his return, the governor announced that he would not contest the declaration of the emergency rule, citing his commitment to maintaining stability within the state.

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2027 Elections: Importance of Media Engagement with Candidates, Parties on Climate Change 0
- News
- September 20, 2025
With Nigeria’s 2027 elections on the horizon, key issues like insecurity, unemployment, and the economy are in focus. However, climate change, though crucial and interconnected with other challenges, remains largely ignored in public debate. For a long time, climate change has been an abstract global debate that is detached from the everyday struggles of the

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Fact Check: Benue Governor’s Statue Photos Are Fake, Created with AI Tools 0
- Fact Check, News
- September 18, 2025
CLAIM: Governor Alia of Benue state has erected statues of himself in the state VERDICT: False. Photos are AI-generated. FULL STORY In recent days, a series of images has gone viral on social media, claiming to show giant statues of the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, standing in public squares and highways. The photos are

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Fact-Check: Is Rent for a Three-Bedroom in Knightsbridge £10,000 a Month While Banana Island Is Cheaper?0
- Fact Check
- September 18, 2025
Claim: Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Economic Affairs (Office of the Vice President), Dr Tope Fasua, claimed that in the UK, renting a three-bedroom flat in Knightsbridge costs about £10,000 monthly, while in Banana Island, Lagos, it is significantly less. Verdict: True The Context: During an interview on Channels Television’s “Morning Brief” programme on

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Fact-Check: Did Governor Adeleke Sack 1,000 of the 2,500 Teachers Employed by His Predecessor?0
- Fact Check, News
- September 18, 2025
Claim: Benedict Alabi, former deputy governor of Osun State and APC chieftain, claimed that Governor Ademola Adeleke dismissed 1,000 of the 2,500 teachers hired by his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola. Verdict: The claim is misleading. Evidence indicates that 1,500 teachers were laid off after Adeleke took office, not 1,000. Instead of completing Oyetola’s recruitment, Adeleke’s administration

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The Impact of Early Campaigns on Nigeria’s Democratic System 0
- Analysis
- September 18, 2025
As Nigeria approaches its upcoming major elections in 2026 and 2027, the political environment is becoming increasingly active. Promotional materials, social media content, rallies, and indirect endorsements are appearing in public spaces well before the commencement of official campaign periods as defined by law. Although these activities may seem innocuous, early campaigning is emerging as

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