EXPLAINERS Round-Up: Sokoto killing, Messi’s Public holiday, other top claims fact-checked this week 11 October 2026
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Round-up: Yoruba’s alleged protest against Tinubu, other top claims verified this week Sep 20, 2026 Mohammed Taoheed 204 views
01 How TikTok creators use Yorùbá to evade censorship, push erotic content to users DUBAWA In-depth · Sep 5, 2026
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05 How Telegram’s regulatory failures, misinformation fuel prostitution in Nigeria DUBAWA In-depth · Jun 3, 2026
01 Explainers How Nigerian journalist spread Dino Melaye’s ‘best graduating student’ false claim through Facebook Kemi Busari, Silas Jonathan · 65 views · Oct 27, 2021
02 Featured The FactChecker Dubawa · 49 views · Oct 25, 2021 A weekly newsletter that takes a closer look at the aspects of truth and falsehood in recent news topics. In an uncertain time, stay informed about the latest news and updates on coronavirus-related developments in Nigeria.
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04 Article My fourth month as a Dubawa fellow – Lessons from the Yorùbá on Information Disorder Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle · 79 views · Oct 24, 2021
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08 Fact Check Did Shina Peller say Tinubu should not be anointed Nigeria’s next president? Rahaman Abiola · 103 views · Oct 18, 2021
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