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FCT community counts losses amid conflicting claims on demolition

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FCT community counts losses amid conflicting claims on demolition

Sunday Awosoro March 17, 2025 0

Life in Gishiri, a community in the Katampe District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), seemed normal...

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Facebook video suggesting stampede for food, not in Nigeria

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Facebook video suggesting stampede for food, not in Nigeria

Mohammed Taoheed March 17, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video showing several people scampering for free bread, claiming it was...

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Constitutional implications surrounding Senator Natasha’s suspension

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Constitutional implications surrounding Senator Natasha’s suspension

Mohammed Taoheed, Ukashatu Wakili March 16, 2025 0

Nigeria’s Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, ordered security to walk Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan out of the legislative house on...

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Round-Up: Citizens’ freedom to buy guns, pineapple cure, death hoax, others, top claims verified last week

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Round-Up: Citizens’ freedom to buy guns, pineapple cure, death hoax, others, top claims verified last week

Sunday Awosoro March 16, 2025 0

The claims DUBAWA encountered last week cut across health, security and politics.  Below is a summary of...

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World Kidney Day 2025: Here is all you need to protect your kidney health

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World Kidney Day 2025: Here is all you need to protect your kidney health

Lademi Aborisade March 14, 2025 1

Kidney disease is a growing global concern, affecting 850 million people worldwide and causing 5 to 11...

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#BehindTheFacts: Cole on tackling the rise of sports misinformation 

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#BehindTheFacts: Cole on tackling the rise of sports misinformation 

Lateef Sanni, Asiat Jimoh March 12, 2025 0

Sports is no longer just about passion and competition; it’s also a growing ground for misinformation. This...

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Claim poisonous “DEW” bottled water linked to deaths in Tanzania now in Nigeria, false

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Claim poisonous “DEW” bottled water linked to deaths in Tanzania now in Nigeria, false

Lademi Aborisade March 11, 2025 3

Claim: WhatsApp message claims that a bottled water brand called “DEW,” which has caused the deaths of...

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How true is the claim that excessive intake of oral contraceptives causes fibroid growth?

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How true is the claim that excessive intake of oral contraceptives causes fibroid growth?

Lademi Aborisade March 11, 2025 0

Claim: An X user @Ne0_officiall  asserts that excessive intake of oral contraceptives can cause fibroid growth. Verdict:...

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AI video falsely portrays Trump criticising Zelensky’s clothing

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AI video falsely portrays Trump criticising Zelensky’s clothing

Rejoice Taddy March 11, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video suggesting that Donald Trump mocked Zelensky’s outfit and said it...

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After DUBAWA’s fact check, Facebook user takes down cyberbullying post

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After DUBAWA’s fact check, Facebook user takes down cyberbullying post

Simbiat Bakare March 10, 2025 0

A Facebook user, Olajide Segun, who announced that a lady had died, has taken down his post...

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