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DUBAWA’s Copy editor nominated for 2026 Global Journalism Award

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DUBAWA’s Copy editor nominated for 2026 Global Journalism Award

Amarachi Onwuzulike January 25, 2026 0

Full Text DUBAWA’s copy editor, Simbiat Bakare, has been nominated for the 2026 Global Journalism Prize—True Story...

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Applying perfume on your neck does not alter thyroid function, as claimed 

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Applying perfume on your neck does not alter thyroid function, as claimed 

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo January 24, 2026 0

Claim: An Instagram user claims that spraying perfume on the neck can alter thyroid function. Verdict: Misleading!...

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News report Seun Okinbaloye detained over controversial interview, false

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News report Seun Okinbaloye detained over controversial interview, false

Cole Praise January 23, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a Punch report that fans are advocating for the release of Channels...

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Unrelated image used to depict  kidnappers arrested after relationship with victim

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Unrelated image used to depict  kidnappers arrested after relationship with victim

Miracle Akubuo January 22, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook page shared an image of two men claiming they were Fulani kidnappers apprehended after...

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Viral claim CAF suspends Senegal’s coach, Thiaw, false

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Viral claim CAF suspends Senegal’s coach, Thiaw, false

Cole Praise January 22, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user claims CAF has suspended the Senegalese head coach. Verdict: False. No reputable news...

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Did US lawmaker propose Nigeria’s division as solution to ‘Christian genocide?’

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Did US lawmaker propose Nigeria’s division as solution to ‘Christian genocide?’

Phillip Anjorin January 21, 2026 1

Claim: A Facebook user claimed that Riley Moore, a United States lawmaker, said he will recommend Nigeria’s...

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Video of defence minister warning governors over terrorists’ negotiation, AI-generated

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Video of defence minister warning governors over terrorists’ negotiation, AI-generated

Ukashatu Wakili January 21, 2026 0

Claim: A viral video circulating on Facebook claims that Nigeria’s Minister of Defence,  Christopher Musa, said any...

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FALSE! No Nigerian agency warned of “extreme air pollution” during harmattan

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FALSE! No Nigerian agency warned of “extreme air pollution” during harmattan

Lademi Aborisade January 21, 2026 0

Claim: Viral WhatsApp message allegedly from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns Nigerians about the current extreme...

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Were UNIMAID students, staff paraded in viral video as Boko Haram informants? 

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Were UNIMAID students, staff paraded in viral video as Boko Haram informants? 

Ozumi Abdul January 21, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video claiming it shows University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) students and staff...

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False! NAYMOTE’s 2025 Meter Report covers one year of Boakai’s administration

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False! NAYMOTE’s 2025 Meter Report covers one year of Boakai’s administration

Lee N. Monjue January 21, 2026 0

Claim: Former Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Public Works, Jefferson Chesson, has alleged that Naymote’s President...

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