EndSARS protest – Center for Democracy & Development

FACT-CHECK: Did Protesters Block Abuja Airport Road on March 4, 2021?

by adminFact Check March 5, 2021Comments are Disabled

VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On March 5, 2021, multiple online platforms posted a video online with the claim ‘’Nigerian youths block Abuja Airport road, at Dantata bridge, stops international flight passengers and brings the city to stand still.’’ The video was also shared via WhatsApp with the claim “Another episode of Lekki Toll Gate, repeating itself …

Shin Zargin Shugaba Buhari Game Da Rahotannin BBC da CNN Akan Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS Gaskiya Ne?

by adminFact Check December 15, 2020Comments are Disabled

Tantancewar CDD: Karya Ne! Tushen Magana: A ranar 9 ga watan Disamban shekara ta 2020, shafin Twitter na Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari wato @MBuhari ya wallafa wani jawabi inda yace rahoton da kafafen yada labarai na kasashen ketare suka yada game da zanga-zangar #EndSARS ba rahoto ne day a karkata zuwa wani bangare tare da barin …

FACT-CHECK: Is Buhari’s Claim on #EndSARS Protest Coverage by CNN, BBC True?

by adminFact Check December 13, 2020Comments are Disabled

VERDICT: FALSE CLAIM: On December 9, 2020, the Twitter handle of the President of Nigeria @Mbuhari tweeted that the coverage of #EndSARS protest by foreign media was not balanced. The president’s tweet claims that the CNN and BBC did not give attention to the police officers who were killed, the stations that were burnt, and …

Escalation of Threats Against Human Rights Activists Putting Nigeria In Negative Global Spotlight

by adminPress Release November 10, 2020Comments are Disabled

PRESS STATEMENT November 10, 2020 The undersigned coalition of Civil Society Organisations working to promote democracy, human rights and accountable governance hereby express grave concerns about the rise in the level of attacks targeted at human rights activists and pro-democracy campaigners especially since the start of the #EndSARS protests. Despite the local and global condemnations, …

Hoton Dake Yawo a Kafafen Sada Zumunta na Zamani Na Wata Mata Cikin Jini Nade a Tutar Najeriya Hoto Ne Bogi!

by adminFact Check October 27, 2020Comments are Disabled

Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 21 ga watan Oktoban sheraka ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya Da Cigaba (CDD) sun gano wani hoto na wani mutum dake dauke da gawar wata mata da dake cikin jinni da aka nade da tutar Najeriya. Hoton wanda yaja hankalin mutane da yawan gaske musamman …

Shin Mata Sun Bukaci Shugaba Buhari Yayi Murabus Yayin Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS a Katsina?

by adminFact Check October 27, 2020Comments are Disabled

Gaskiyar Magana: Karya Ne! A ranar Litinin, 19 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya Da Cigaba (CDD) sun gano wani bidiyo mai tsawon dakika 30 wanda wani zauren yanar gizo ya wallafa ya kuma yi ikirarin cewa mata a jahar Katsina sun shiga zanga-zangar #EndSARS suka kuma …

#EndSARS Protest: Finding a Pathway to Sustainable Peace and Development

by adminPress Release October 27, 2020Comments are Disabled

Released October 26, 2020 As we continue to condemn the use of ‘live bullets’ on unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate, on October 20, 2020, we also join our voices to condemn acts of thuggery, hate speeches, and fake news. We particularly condemn the hoodlums that attacked security facilities and personnel of the Nigeria …

FACT-CHECK: No, Viral Photo of Dead Woman in Nigerian Flag Not From Lekki Shooting

by adminFact Check October 23, 2020Comments are Disabled

VERDICT: False! CLAIM: On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, fact-checkers at the Centre for Democracy and Development spotted a photograph of a man carrying a lady who appeared to be dead. The lady, wrapped up in the Nigerian flag stained with blood had her hand dropping like she had no life in her, triggering generated over …

FACT-CHECK: Did Benin #EndSARS Protesters Break Into Prison To Free Prisoners?

by adminFact Check October 23, 2020Comments are Disabled

VERDICT: Misleading CLAIM: On Monday October 19, 2020, inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Benin, Edo State escaped from the facility at the peak of the #EndSARS protest. A report published by Goldennews, claimed that #EndSARS protesters clamouring for an end to Police brutality broke into a correctional facility in Sapele Road Benin to …

FUNAM Bata Ce Keda Alhakin Kona Ababen Hawan Masu Zanga-Zangar #EndSARS a Abuja Ba

by adminFact Check October 23, 2020Comments are Disabled

Tushen Magana: A ranar Talata, 20 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, anga wani jawabi dake cewa wata kungiyar Fulani mai suna Fulani Nationality Movement (FUNAM) a turance ta bayyana cewa itace takai hari akan masu zanga-zangar #EndSARS a yankin Apo dake Abuja. Kamar yadda jawabin ya bayyana, kungiyar zata cigaba da kai hari akan …

Killers of #EndSARS Protesters Must Be Held To Account

by adminPress Release October 21, 2020Comments are Disabled

PRESS STATEMENT October 21, 2020 We, the undersigned coalition of civil society organisations, are deeply shocked by the killing of peaceful protesters across Nigeria yesterday. The attempt to fight for justice over police brutality has again revealed the brutal nature of the Nigerian state. At the last count, not less than 40 Nigerians have lost …

FACT-CHECK: FUNAM Did Not Take Responsibility For Burning Vehicles in Abuja During #EndSARS Protest

by adminFact Check October 21, 2020Comments are Disabled

VERDICT: False CLAIM: On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, a claim emerged that the Fulani Nationality Movement (FUNAM) has taken responsibility for the attack meted out to #EndSARS protesters by some hoodlums in Apo district of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. According to the six-paragraphed claim, operations against the #EndSARS protesters will continue tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, …

Violent reprisal of Peaceful Protests Constitute Dangerous Assault on Citizens’ Constitutional Rights

by adminUncategorized October 18, 2020Comments are Disabled

Released 18 October 2020 In the last two weeks, the streets of Nigeria have been convulsing with protests and agitations. The clarion call as reflected in the multitude of young Nigerian voices is for an end to police brutality and all related abuses, which unaccountable policing has left in its wake. For the avoidance of …

Femi Adesina Bai Bayyana Zanga-Zangar Neman Dakatar Da Yan Sandan SARS A Matsayin Shiririta Ba

by adminFact Check October 16, 2020Comments are Disabled

Tushen Magana: A ranar Laraba, 14 ga watan Oktoban shekara ta 2020, masu tantance sahihancin labarai na Cibiyar Bunkasa Demokaradiyya Da Cigaba (CDD) sun gano yadda shafin bayyana ra’ayi da musayan bayanai na Twitter ya zama dandalin cece-kuce game da wata magana da aka danganta ta da mai baiwa shugaban kasa shawara ta fuskara yada …

FACT-CHECK: Femi Adesina Did Not Describe #EndSARS Protest by Young Nigerians As Child’s Play

by adminFact Check October 15, 2020Comments are Disabled

CLAIM: On Wednesday 14 October, 2020, the social media, especially micro-blogging site, Twitter, was filled with a claim that Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, had described the #EndSARS protest by Nigerian youths as police brutality and call for reform as a child’s play. According to the 2 …