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- October 10, 2025
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Bago: Does a governor have power to regulate religious sermons in Nigeria?
Recently, news circulated that the Niger State governor, Umar Bago, introduced a policy to regulate religious sermons in the state. Governor Umar explained that while the move was not aimed at evangelism, his administration wants to guide what religious leaders preach to citizens to prevent extremism in the region. On social media, some users agreed …
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- October 10, 2025
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EXPLAINER: Can sex workers be taxed in Nigeria?
On Sept. 30, 2025, the Nigerian government announced its readiness to enforce the payment of taxes by citizens, whether they engage in legitimate or illegitimate forms of work. This followed Bola Tinubu’s assent to four tax bills on June 26, 2025, as part of his administration’s drive to reform the nation’s financial system. Before these …
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- October 10, 2025
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Has Nigeria introduced obligatory tax for all citizens from 2026?
Claim: A Facebook user shared a video stating that all Nigerians, regardless of income or occupation, will be required to pay taxes starting Jan. 1, 2026. Verdict: False. Nigeria’s recent tax reforms expand the tax base and tighten enforcement. There is no evidence of a compulsory levy on every citizen or bank-account holder starting on …
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- October 10, 2025
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10 surrogacy claims fact-checked from DUBAWA’s investigation
DUBAWA recently explored and exposed the grim repercussions associated with surrogacy in its latest In-depth investigation. This aligns with its goal to spotlight several myths, false beliefs, and practices that are common in Nigeria, which are exacerbated by unchecked social media policies. Below are some of the common claims about surrogacy childbirth that we found …
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- October 10, 2025
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Did Putin say Nigeria rejected Russia’s help on electricity in 1980?
Claim: A Facebook page, Afrocania, claimed that Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, said Nigeria rejected the Soviet Union’s help to develop electricity infrastructure in 1980. Verdict: FALSE. No credible media organisation reported such a claim. DUBAWA’s analyses also indicated the likelihood that the statement was generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Full Text A Facebook page, Afrocania, …
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- October 9, 2025
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False! Liberia’s Government has not cancelled free WAEC policy for 12th graders
Claim: A Facebook user, Sekou Samola Sheriff, has alleged that the government of Liberia has cancelled the free WAEC fees for twelve graders. Verdict: False! The Government of Liberia did not cancel the free WAEC policy for 12th graders. Authorities of WAEC Liberia and the Ministry of Education state that the government still covers the …
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- October 9, 2025
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False! Liberia’s Government has not cancelled free WAEC policy for 12th graders
Claim: A Facebook user, Sekou Samola Sheriff, has alleged that the government of Liberia has cancelled the free WAEC fees for twelve graders. Verdict: False! The Government of Liberia did not cancel the free WAEC policy for 12th graders. Authorities of WAEC Liberia and the Ministry of Education state that the government still covers the …
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- October 9, 2025
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No evidence Zamfara sent 500 Askarawa men to fight bandits on their own
Claim: A Facebook post claims Zamfara’s governor deployed about 500 vigilantes, also known as Askarawa, to tackle insecurity by “taking the fight to the bandits” instead of waiting for attacks. Verdict: Insufficient Evidence. While it is true that Askarawa was launched in January 2024 as a state-backed force to work with the military and police, …
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- October 9, 2025
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No evidence Zamfara sent 500 Askarawa men to fight bandits on their own
Claim: A Facebook post claims Zamfara’s governor deployed about 500 vigilantes, also known as Askarawa, to tackle insecurity by “taking the fight to the bandits” instead of waiting for attacks. Verdict: Insufficient Evidence. While it is true that Askarawa was launched in January 2024 as a state-backed force to work with the military and police, …
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- October 8, 2025
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Things that can get you arrested during Anambra elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has continually warned against vote-buying, ballot box snatching, underage voting and other electoral malpractices as Anambra election holds November 8. . INEC organises elections into various political offices in the country. The Electoral Act 2022 clearly outlines the rules and regulations guiding electoral process. But many Nigerians are unaware …
