After Dubawa’s report, Ogun teachers receive cash prizes promised by Gov. Abiodun

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After Dubawa’s report, Ogun teachers receive cash prizes promised by Gov. Abiodun

Folarin Jamiu October 6, 2021 0

Ogun State Government has finally awarded house and cash prizes to the 2020 outstanding teachers, after a...

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What You Should Know about Verified Social Media Accounts

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What You Should Know about Verified Social Media Accounts

Alie Tarawally October 4, 2021 0

The introduction of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok to the media space in Sierra Leone has revived...

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The FactChecker

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The FactChecker

Dubawa October 4, 2021 0

A weekly newsletter that takes a closer look at the aspects of truth and falsehood in recent...

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Taking shelter under metallic structures during rainstorm is risky but this message is not from NOA

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Taking shelter under metallic structures during rainstorm is risky but this message is not from NOA

Iyabode Olorunshola October 3, 2021 0

Claim: A claim, alleged to have emanated from the National Orientation Agency, states that taking shelter under...

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Recirculated Image of Police Impersonator not Kaduna Deputy Commissioner of Police as claimed

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Recirculated Image of Police Impersonator not Kaduna Deputy Commissioner of Police as claimed

Lami Sadiq October 3, 2021 0

Claim: Facebook users are circulating an image of a man wearing police camouflage with the claim that...

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Video captioned corpses of Fulani bandits in Northern Nigeria false

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Video captioned corpses of Fulani bandits in Northern Nigeria false

Nanji Nandang October 3, 2021 1

Claim: A viral video showing several burnt bodies on WhatsApp claims that the Fulani bandits were struck,...

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Beware! Your ATM’s CVV number can be used to defraud you

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Beware! Your ATM’s CVV number can be used to defraud you

Mohammed Dahiru Lawal October 3, 2021 0

“They told me they were from our bank and they needed to do an upgrade on I...

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Is salt a snake repellant?

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Is salt a snake repellant?

Iyabode Olorunshola October 3, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims salt could work as a snake repellant and fire extinguisher. Dubawa’s...

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Dubawa writers, fellows shortlisted for African Fact-Checking Awards

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Dubawa writers, fellows shortlisted for African Fact-Checking Awards

Lateef Sanni October 1, 2021 0

Some writers and fellows of West Africa independent verification platform, Dubawa, have been shortlisted as finalists for...

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Is Ahmad Lawan the single longest serving legislator at the National Assembly?

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Is Ahmad Lawan the single longest serving legislator at the National Assembly?

Uchenna Igwe September 30, 2021 0

Claim: Lawyer and human rights activist Chidi Odinkalu, recently claimed that the Senate President, Sen. Ahmad Lawan,...

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