Miracle Akubuo
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Explainers
Weekly Round-Up: Trending claims DUBAWA verified this week
For the latest edition of DUBAWA’s weekly round-up, we investigated assertions and claims on varying issues from security to economy…
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Fact Check
2024 kidnap incident falsely used to portray Christian genocide
Claim: An X user shared an image of a Christian kidnapper arrested in Taraba state while attempting to collect ransom.…
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Fact Check
Claim four siblings kidnapped their father in Anambra, misleading
Claim: An X user shared an image claiming four siblings were arrested for kidnapping their father in Anambra, Southeast Nigeria.…
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Fact Check
Video portraying ADC campaign not linked to Nigeria
Claim: A social media page shared a video claiming it was shot during a campaign rally of the African Democratic…
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African Languages
Yaudara ce! Sojan da aka kama ya na baiwa ‘yan ta’adda makamai ba tsohon dan ta’adda ba ne
Da’awa: Wani mai amfani da shafin X ya wallafa bidiyon da ke da’awar cewa wani tsohon mamban kumgiyar Boko Haram…
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Facebook Checks
Misleading! Soldier caught supplying ammunition to terrorists, not repentant terrorist
Claim: An X user shared a video claiming that a repentant Boko Haram member was caught attempting to supply ammunition…
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Fact Check
Video of dirt-littered market not captured in Lagos
Claim: An X user shared a video showing an extremely filthy environment allegedly located in Balogun market in Lagos. Verdict:…
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Explainers
Round-Up: Ibom Air saga, Saudi Arabia’s persecution list, WhatsApp features, others top claims verified this week
The month of August came with its wave of misinformation, especially with the new trend of Airline sagas and the…
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Fact Check
Viral video showing a list of Nigerians on death row in Saudi Arabia, not recent
Claim: An X user shared a video claiming that Saudi Arabia has released the names of Nigerians sentenced to death…
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Fact Check
Round-Up: Protest misinformation, WAFCON cup, Kyari’s arrest, other top claims verified this week
Over the weeks, social media platforms have hosted a wide range of information, including false and misleading information, polluting the…
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