New study reveals how Nigeria’s former minister spread falsehoods, misled lawmakers

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New study reveals how Nigeria’s former minister spread falsehoods, misled lawmakers

Simbiat Bakare February 18, 2026 0

A new study has revealed how Nigeria’s former Minister of Aviation and recent ambassadorial nominee, Femi Fani-Kayode,...

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Mexican scientists research not universal cure for HPV

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Mexican scientists research not universal cure for HPV

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo February 17, 2026 0

Full Text In the past few weeks, following the United States’ official withdrawal from the World Health...

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2027 elections: Footage of crowd queuing for bread in Lagos, not recent 

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2027 elections: Footage of crowd queuing for bread in Lagos, not recent 

Miracle Akubuo February 17, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video showing Lagos State residents jostling for loaves of bread. Verdict:...

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DUBAWA’s editor elected as member of Africa Facts Advisory Committee 

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DUBAWA’s editor elected as member of Africa Facts Advisory Committee 

Lademi Aborisade February 17, 2026 0

DUBAWA editor, Kemi Busari, has been elected as the West Africa representative on the Africa Facts Advisory...

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Misleading narrative links Russian activity in Central African Republic to Nigerian bandits

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Misleading narrative links Russian activity in Central African Republic to Nigerian bandits

Rejoice Taddy February 16, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video allegedly showing how bandits in Nigeria receive weapons and ammunition...

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False! No automatic 25% tax on all transactions, as Amaechi claims 

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False! No automatic 25% tax on all transactions, as Amaechi claims 

Sunday Awosoro February 16, 2026 0

Claim: Rotimi Amaechi said 25 per cent of every payment Nigerians receive will go to the Federal...

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Donald Trump veut acheter le Sénégal ?

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Donald Trump veut acheter le Sénégal ?

Yaya KANTE February 16, 2026 0

FAIT : Une vidéo circulant sur le compte TikTok Dak’Info Actu, présentée comme un reportage de France...

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Fausse rumeur relative au décès du président de la République ivoirienne 

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Fausse rumeur relative au décès du président de la République ivoirienne 

Marina KOUAKOU February 16, 2026 0

FAIT : Dans une publication du 12 février 2026, utilisant un audio et une succession d’images du...

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Abia government didn’t recently sign Senior Citizens Bill into law

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Abia government didn’t recently sign Senior Citizens Bill into law

Miracle Akubuo February 16, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook post claimed that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, recently signed a Senior Citizens Bill...

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Round-Up: Top claims verified by DUBAWA this week

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Round-Up: Top claims verified by DUBAWA this week

Cole Praise February 15, 2026 0

As people continue to share misinformation and disinformation across all social media platforms, DUBAWA verified several public...

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