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Is fluoride a cause of cancer, as claimed by Pastor Chris? 

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Is fluoride a cause of cancer, as claimed by Pastor Chris? 

Lois Ugbede April 8, 2025 9

Claim: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome claimed that fluoride is a major cause of cancer.  Verdict: False. Although there...

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AI-generated old images used to depict attacks on Igbos in the North

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AI-generated old images used to depict attacks on Igbos in the North

Lademi Aborisade April 8, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user shares different images claiming that Hausas attacked the Igbo market in the North...

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Facebook video depicting Kwankwaso calling for reprisal attack on Igbos, altered

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Facebook video depicting Kwankwaso calling for reprisal attack on Igbos, altered

Miracle Akubuo April 8, 2025 1

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video alleging former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso called for a...

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Was there an assassination attempt on President Putin?

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Was there an assassination attempt on President Putin?

Ukashatu Wakili April 4, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user claimed that Ukraine had attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. ...

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Has Umar Damagum resigned as PDP Acting Chairperson?

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Has Umar Damagum resigned as PDP Acting Chairperson?

Rejoice Taddy April 4, 2025 0

Claim:  A Facebook user shared a post alleging that PDP’s Acting National Chairperson, Umar Damagum, has resigned,...

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Edo lynching: No evidence of reprisal attack on Igbos travelling to the East

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Edo lynching: No evidence of reprisal attack on Igbos travelling to the East

Miracle Akubuo April 3, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user claims Fulani men attacked an 18-seater bus conveying Igbos returning to the East. ...

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False! Liberia Council of Churches President not suspended

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False! Liberia Council of Churches President not suspended

Jackson C. Clay Jr. April 3, 2025 0

Claim: A local online news site, the Liberian TV Network, claimed, “LCC suspends its president, Rev. Dr....

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Video of protesting youth shared by Instablog from Ondo, not Edo

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Video of protesting youth shared by Instablog from Ondo, not Edo

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo April 3, 2025 0

Claim: Popular blog Instablog9ja reposted a video on X, claiming it shows youth in Edo protesting against...

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How local language disinformation is used to promote authoritarian foreign influence 

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How local language disinformation is used to promote authoritarian foreign influence 

Rejoice Taddy March 30, 2025 0

In a crowded hall buzzing with chatter, two strangers lock eyes. A shared language instantly connects them,...

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Round-up: Rivers State, Inibehe Okon, Natasha, other trending matters generating false claims during the week

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Round-up: Rivers State, Inibehe Okon, Natasha, other trending matters generating false claims during the week

Phillip Anjorin March 30, 2025 1

For the latest edition of DUBAWA’s weekly round-up, we covered controversial issues that went viral in the...

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