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- July 30, 2025
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Misleading! Viral TikTok sound cannot clean your phone speaker
Claim: Technoskills, a TikTok user, claimed that a viral TikTok sound clip can entirely clean phone speakers. Verdict: Misleading! Playing the viral TikTok sound clip cannot entirely clean phone speakers.…
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- July 30, 2025
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VON gaffed in premature story claiming Morocco won WAFCON
The Voice of Nigeria (VON) has gone viral for its report that claimed victory for Morocco over Nigeria in the final match of the just-concluded Women’s African Cup of Nations…
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- July 30, 2025
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Is it true Nigeria has not witnessed national grid collapse in 2025?
Claim: The Minister of Power claims Nigeria witnessed no national grid collapse in 2025. Verdict: False. Credible news outlets report that Nigeria has experienced national grid collapse twice in 2025.…
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- July 30, 2025
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What you need to know about Chikungunya, preventive measures, and treatment
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently issued an urgent call for action to prevent a resurgence of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, which caused a global outbreak two decades ago. According…
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- July 30, 2025
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Facebook user deletes claim Nigerian Army issued ID cards to terrorists after DUBAWA’s report
Nga Okamma, a Facebook blogger with 86,000 followers, has pulled down a video where he claimed that the Nigerian Army was issuing residential permits to terrorists in the South East.…
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- July 29, 2025
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DUBAWA verifies claims by Kenyan Journalist Jeff Koinange
Kenyan Journalist Jeff Koinange’s claim that the ex-Liberian President is a mandingo is false
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- July 29, 2025
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Old video used to portray ‘Nigeria Must Go’ protest in Ghana
Claim: A TikTok handle, Comix (@Comix761), posted a video on July 20, 2025, claiming it is sounds and sights from the “Nigeria Must Go” protest in Ghana. Verdict: False. The…
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- July 28, 2025
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Viral image of flyover collapse in Nasarawa, AI-generated
Claim: Different Facebook users shared a picture of a collapsed flyover, claiming it was from a N16bn-worth flyover recently commissioned in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Verdict: FALSE. The viral image was…
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- July 28, 2025
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True! Poor sleeping habits linked to premature death
Claim: X user, @Fact claims that the lack of sleep and going to sleep irregularly can lead to early death. Verdict: True. Credible scientific research and experts back the claim…
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- July 28, 2025
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Misleading! Connaught Hospital is not closed; only the mortuary is under renovation
CLAIM: A viral Facebook post shared by the Hawanatu Konneh Network claims that Connaught Hospital will be closed for six weeks starting July 21st, 2025, to allow for major renovation…
