Viral clip of ‘wanderers’ from Ethiopia, not Nigeria

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Viral clip of ‘wanderers’ from Ethiopia, not Nigeria

Juliet Buna June 23, 2026 1

Claim: A Facebook user, Babayemi Segun-Babs, shared a video claiming that “wanderers” were moving towards Southern Nigeria....

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Mali video falsely used to portray terror threat against Nigeria 

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Mali video falsely used to portray terror threat against Nigeria 

David Arome June 23, 2026 1

Claim: An X user (@razorblade300) shared a video alleging that Fulani terrorists are threatening to carry out...

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TikTok user deletes misleading bandits on aircraft’s post after DUBAWA’s fact-check

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TikTok user deletes misleading bandits on aircraft’s post after DUBAWA’s fact-check

Muhammad Jamil Ibrahim June 22, 2026 1

A TikTok user, officialaa_nova, has removed a misleading video he shared claiming to show Nigerian bandits travelling...

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CSOs call for accountability after DUBAWA report on Telegram’s regulatory failures

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CSOs call for accountability after DUBAWA report on Telegram’s regulatory failures

Simbiat Bakare June 22, 2026 1

Nigerian Civil society organisation, Citizens’ Gavel, has called on Telegram to strengthen its regulatory framework for accountability,...

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Un communiqué attribué à tort à la fédération sénégalaise de football 

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Un communiqué attribué à tort à la fédération sénégalaise de football 

Yaya KANTE June 22, 2026 0

FAIT : Maroc Flash a publié, le 9 juin un communiqué qu’il attribue à la Fédération sénégalaise...

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Video of bandits allegedly raping woman, not recent

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Video of bandits allegedly raping woman, not recent

Umar Babangida June 22, 2026 1

Claim: Facebook users shared a video claiming it shows armed bandits recently raping an abducted woman. Verdict:...

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NANNM chairperson’s comment on 16,000 nurses leaving Nigeria, misinterpreted 

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NANNM chairperson’s comment on 16,000 nurses leaving Nigeria, misinterpreted 

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo June 21, 2026 1

Claim: An Instagram account and several other media reports alleged that over 16,000 nurses migrated from Nigeria...

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#EkitiDecides2026: Photos of sachet gin used for APC’s campaign, unrelated to election

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#EkitiDecides2026: Photos of sachet gin used for APC’s campaign, unrelated to election

Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition June 21, 2026 1

CLAIM: An X user, @DaddyTwinzz, posted photos of a branded sachet of alcohol, claiming it is being...

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#EkitiDecides2026: Claim APC not involved in vote buying, false

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#EkitiDecides2026: Claim APC not involved in vote buying, false

Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition June 21, 2026 1

CLAIM: An X user claimed  (archived here) that the All Progressive Congress (APC) is not involved in...

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DUBAWA Round-Up: Late major general’s body, terrorists’ jailbreak, other claims fact-checked last week 

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DUBAWA Round-Up: Late major general’s body, terrorists’ jailbreak, other claims fact-checked last week 

Cole Praise June 21, 2026 1

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

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