Lateef Sanni
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News
DUBAWA fact-checker wins African Fact-Checking Awards
DUBAWA fact-checker, Jonas Nyabor, has emerged winner of the 2022 African Fact-checking Awards in the ‘Fact-Check of the year by…
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Featured
SPOTLIGHT: Mummy G.O: New face of social media memes, trends in Nigeria
“Mummy G.O” may be a recent trend on Twitter, but the topic has been prominent on social media for some…
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Fact Check
Artificially created Garuda Indonesia landing footage recirculated to exaggerate recent accident
On January 5th 2022, a Caspian Airline aircraft reportedly lost control of its main gear and was forced to land.…
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Fact Check
You saw video of this ‘ex-feminist’ crying, begging for husband? It’s satire
Claim: A TikTok video that has gone viral on WhatsApp in Nigeria shows a desperate feminist begging for a husband.…
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No! Sunday Igboho did not go to Beninise Court with an Entourage
Claim: A written text on a viral WhatsApp video claims that a large entourage followed Sunday Igboho to court in…
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Fact Check
No, U.S. Police did not arrest Sheriff’s son for being black
Claim: A WhatsApp video that has been forwarded many times in Nigeria (with an accompanying message) depicts the unlawful arrest…
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Fact Check
Man-like creature in viral video is a dummy from prank video, not Werewolf killed in Nigeria
Claim: A viral werewolf video claims to have originated from Nigeria Findings show that the 17 seconds video circulating on…
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Fact Check
‘Lace for Male, Ankara for Female’, viral ‘security’ message not from LASTMA
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims that the LASTMA has advised users of public transports to beware of drivers mentioning…
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No evidence Igbariam/Akwuzu killings were perpetrated by Fulanis as claimed on Twitter
Claim: A Twitter post claims killings at Igbariam/Akwuzu were carried out by Fulani men Although it has been confirmed from…
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Explainers
Ewedu as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ herbal remedy
Since the novel coronavirus hit Nigeria February 2021, there has been an abundance of information regarding how the virus spreads…
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