FALSE! Viral video claiming Aregbesola was stoned in Ogun, from EndSARS protest
Claim: X user shares video of the former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, getting chased and stoned during a campaign in Ogun State. Verdict: False! This is an…
Hillary Clinton not dead, as Instagram user claimed
Claim: A viral Instagram post claimed that Hillary Clinton, a former United States Secretary of State, has passed away. Verdict: False. No official announcement or credible media platform confirmed Hillary…
Alleged video of father poisoning his sons over prophecy dates back to 2019
Claim: Facebook users shared clips of a man recently apprehended for poisoning his sons after a pastor prophesied to him that they were wizards. Verdict: Misleading. While the incident did…
Did Nigeria suspend mineral deals with US?
Claim: A Facebook user, @ Dabreezy Dreams Entertainment, shared a video alleging Nigeria suspended mineral deals with the United States in retaliation against its travel restrictions. Verdict: False. There is…
Contrary to viral claim, Spain not banning Islamic festivals
Claim: Different Facebook users claimed that Spain is fighting back against the Muslims’ presence in the country. Verdict: Misleading. Only Jumilla, a town in Spain, banned religious events that were…
Misleading! Lagos did not mark 176 estates for demolition
Claim: A Facebook user, Chinasa Nwosu, claimed that the Lagos state government is preparing to demolish over 170 estates in the state. Verdict: Misleading! DUBAWA’s findings showed that the Lagos…
Non, Georges Weah ne s’est pas exprimé contre un quatrième mandat d’Alassane Ouattara
FAIT : La page Facebook “Johnny Patcheko” affirme que Georges Weah, ancien Président du Libéria, a condamné un quatrième mandat du Président ivoirien, Alassane Ouattara. VERDICT : FAUX. Georges Weah…
Côte d’Ivoire : une vidéo manipulée prête à Emmanuel Macron des propos hostiles aux Ivoiriens
FAIT : Une vidéo de 25 secondes publiée sur le compte TikTok “aes.burkina0” montre le Président français, Emmanuel Macron déclare : “(….) Alassane Ouattara va toujours vous gouverner selon mes…
The Spoon TV owner did not buy Freedom FM 87.9
Claim: A Facebook user and All-Star Contributor to an online bloc, “FRIES FM,” has alleged that Spoon TV Owner, Stanton Witherspoon, has bought Freedom FM 87.9 TV. Verdict: Misleading! Freedom…
Video of Nigerian senator accusing AGF, IGP of power abuse, not recent
Claim: Social media users share footage of a Nigerian senator criticising and accusing the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) of power abuse. Verdict: Misleading!…