Uchenna Igwe
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Mainstream
After Dubawa fact-check, Twitter user withdraws misleading claim
In the early days of March 2022, a breaking news headline emerged, claiming that the Federal Government of Nigeria had…
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Facebook Checks
India Prime Minister did not declare support for Biafra’s split from Nigeria
Claim: Multiple reports claim that the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has declared support at the United Nations for Biafra’s…
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Facebook Checks
Did Buhari promise not to embark on medical trips as president?
Claim: A WhatsApp message claims President Buhari said he won’t embark on foreign medical trips. President Buhari never said he…
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Education
FG not funding ASUU with NYSC allowance as claimed in this headline
Claim: A breaking news headline claims that the Federal Government has agreed to fund ASUU with NYSC allowance. The claim…
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Fact Check
Old photos used to depict weapons deployed by Russia in the ongoing crisis with Ukraine
Claim: Photos shared by a Twitter user shows nuclear weapons deployed by Russia against Ukraine to start World War 3.…
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Fact Check
Alleged internet fraudster, Hushpuppi, not Dead in US’ custody
Claim: Multiple reports claim that suspected fraudster, Ramon Abbas, alias Hushpuppi, is dead. There are no official reports of Hushpuppi’s…
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Elections
PDP did not win all council seats at FCT elections as claimed by this Twitter user
Claim: A twitter user claims that the PDP won all chairmanship and councillor seats at the 2022 FCT polls. Official…
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News
IJNet updates report after Dubawa’s Fact-check
Following a fact-check by Dubawa, IJNet, a publication of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), has updated its report which…
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Fact Check
Is UCJ Unilorin the oldest campus news outlet in Nigeria?
Claim: The Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ) at the University of Ilorin (UCJ UNILORIN) is the oldest campus news outlet…
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Fact Check
Is burning paper soaked in honey repulsive for snakes?
Claim: Burning paper soaked in honey is repulsive to reptiles and will chase snakes away from houses and surroundings. Burning…
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