Fact Check
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Scam Alert! Catholic Charity Support Fund not giving Nigerians ₦60,000
Claim: A Facebook user, Awoodah Osha Nation, claims that a Catholic Charity support fund is giving Nigerians ₦60,000. Verdict: False.…
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8 times political candidates were linked to false statements during recent elections
In 2024, Edo and Ondo State witnessed off-cycle elections in September and November, respectively. Amid the election build-up, several claims…
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Six old visuals recycled with new narratives in 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, misinformation shows no signs of slowing down. The year witnessed a surge in new…
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DUBAWA’s Copy Editor nominated for Global Journalism Award
Simbiat Bakare, DUBAWA’s Copy Editor, has been shortlisted for the Global Journalism Award—2025 True Story Award. She earned this nomination…
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TikTok video of Haaland’s planned transfer to Liverpool, AI-generated
Claim: TikTok user claims Haaland intends to leave Man City for Liverpool Verdict: False. DUBAWA’s findings reveal that the video’s…
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Facebook user’s claims on Abia Airport, misleading
Claim: On Dec. 18, 2024, a Facebook page called Aba Blog posted an image claiming it was the new Abia…
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Facebook image of MC Oluomo with Peter Obi, manipulated
Claim: A Facebook user shared a picture of Peter Obi and MC Oluomo and alleged it was taken when the…
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Eight times non-pharmaceutical medicines recommended for women gained popularity in 2024
Although pharmaceutical breakthroughs in medicine have occurred, reliance on traditional medicine is still prevalent in Africa today. Below are a…
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INVESTIGATION: Despite ban in several countries, ‘harmful’ weight gain product, Apetamin, sold indiscriminately in Nigeria
Despite its ban in several countries, Apetamin syrup – an appetite stimulant used for treating allergies as well as weight…
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Seven times Nigerian government officials were falsely linked to public statements in 2024
To coordinate a different narrative and earn engagements online, social media users exploit certain political and socio-economic situations in the…
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