Weekly round-up: Top six claims verified this week 

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Weekly round-up: Top six claims verified this week 

Lademi Aborisade January 25, 2026 0

As misinformation continues to swirl across social media platforms, this week was no exception. From fabricated stories...

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DUBAWA’s Copy editor nominated for 2026 Global Journalism Award

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DUBAWA’s Copy editor nominated for 2026 Global Journalism Award

Amarachi Onwuzulike January 25, 2026 0

Full Text DUBAWA’s copy editor, Simbiat Bakare, has been nominated for the 2026 Global Journalism Prize—True Story...

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Applying perfume on your neck does not alter thyroid function, as claimed 

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Applying perfume on your neck does not alter thyroid function, as claimed 

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo January 24, 2026 0

Claim: An Instagram user claims that spraying perfume on the neck can alter thyroid function. Verdict: Misleading!...

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False, Ishowspeed robbed, attacked in Lagos?

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False, Ishowspeed robbed, attacked in Lagos?

Amarachi Onwuzulike January 23, 2026 0

Claim: A viral post by an X user claims that Ishowspeed was attacked and robbed in Lagos...

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Viral Photos of Osimhen, Nicki Minaj, Al-generated

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Viral Photos of Osimhen, Nicki Minaj, Al-generated

Mohamed Dauda kamara January 23, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook Page, Sierra Phoenix, posted photos of Osimhen and Nicki Minaj in a Stadium just...

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Unpacking Ooni of Ife’s city of Brampton honour claims

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Unpacking Ooni of Ife’s city of Brampton honour claims

Emmanuel Oluwadola January 23, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user claims that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, was presented with the...

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News report Seun Okinbaloye detained over controversial interview, false

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News report Seun Okinbaloye detained over controversial interview, false

Cole Praise January 23, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a Punch report that fans are advocating for the release of Channels...

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Bidiyon da ake yadawa na gargadin Ministan Tsaro ga gwamnonin jihohi kan sulhu da ’yan ta’adda, ƙirƙirar AI ne

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Bidiyon da ake yadawa na gargadin Ministan Tsaro ga gwamnonin jihohi kan sulhu da ’yan ta’adda, ƙirƙirar AI ne

Ukashatu Wakili January 23, 2026 0

Da’awa: Wani bidiyo da ke yawo a Facebook ya yi ikirarin cewa Ministan Tsaron Nijeriya, Christopher Musa,...

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Unrelated image used to depict  kidnappers arrested after relationship with victim

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Unrelated image used to depict  kidnappers arrested after relationship with victim

Miracle Akubuo January 22, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook page shared an image of two men claiming they were Fulani kidnappers apprehended after...

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Viral claim CAF suspends Senegal’s coach, Thiaw, false

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Viral claim CAF suspends Senegal’s coach, Thiaw, false

Cole Praise January 22, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user claims CAF has suspended the Senegalese head coach. Verdict: False. No reputable news...

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