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Claim FBI uncovered $6 billion, INEC result sheets from Wike’s London house, false
Given the contentious sentiments surrounding the claim and its sensitivity, DUBAWA decided to verify it.
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Mainstream
Video of Japan landslide falsely used to portray Maiduguri flood scene
Findings indicate that the video used to portray a recent flood scene in Maiduguri had been online for three years and originated from Japan. The claim by an X user that the video is about the recent Maiduguri flood is false.
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Fact Check
Purported image of hate speech instigator Amaka Sonnberger in handcuffs, not true
The picture is not of Ms Sonnberger but of Georgia state congressional representative, Nikema Williams, who was arrested with 15 others while protesting in the state Capitol, in the wake of the 2018 midterm elections.
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Economy
False! First Bank does not offer loans without BVN
First Bank is not offering loans without BVN as stated in the claim. Also, the link attached differs from the bank's authentic website and displays a United States visa sponsorship opportunity.
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Fact Check
Old video recirculated to depict Oba’s joy after Edo elections
The video in circulation is an old video from early this year. Vanguard Newspaper reported the video in May 2024 when artefacts were returned from Germanythe return of an artefact from Germany in May 2024.
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Fact Check
Viral video of “Goat jubilation” not recent
Checks by NFC revealed that the video is not recent and has been online since February 2023. Although NFC couldn’t ascertain the accurate context of the video, it was posted on YouTube by @EdoChannelTV on February 15, 2023.
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Is it true PDP leading in 4 out of 5 LGAs?