False! Emi Martinez has not joined Manchester United
Claim: Man United Forever’s Facebook page claims that Emi Martinez has joined Manchester United. Verdict: False. No official confirmation from Manchester United or trusted sports sources exists that Emi Martinez…
Economy under Tinubu: Analysing data behind Atiku’s claims
Claim: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, criticising the President Tinubu-led government, made several claims about the poverty rate, malnourished children, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) fees and services, and Nigeria’s…
Shin da gaske ne an jefi sarkin Kano Sanusi II a gidan gwamnatin Kano?
DA’AWA: Wasu sun jefi sarkin Kano Sanusi na biyu yayin da ya ke jawabi a gidan gwamnatin Kano HUKUNCI: Yaudara ce! Babu wata sheda da ta tabbatar da cewa an…
Viral video of woman reporting flood in Abeokuta, AI-generated
Claim: Different social media platforms shared a video showing a broadcaster reporting a flooding incident at Abeokuta, Ogun state. Verdict: FALSE. The video was generated using Veo 3, the latest…
Did Swaziland’s government order men to marry five wives or risk jail term?
Claim: Several Facebook posts claimed the government of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) ordered its men to marry five wives or risk being jailed. Verdict: False! The government made no such request…
The growing threat of audio deepfakes and why it’s difficult to fact-check
The integrity of democratic elections rests on informed electorate decision-making based on verifiable facts. However, the dynamic field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a potent new threat: Audio Deepfakes. These…
Did Pope Leo XIV advocate for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom?
Claim: A Facebook user shared a post suggesting that Robert Prevost, the recently inaugurated Pope, has urged the Nigerian government to release Nnamdi Kanu. Verdict: False. DUBAWA found no credible…
Does Nigeria have highest number of malnourished children in Africa?
Claim: Kenneth Okonkwo, a public affairs analyst, said Nigeria has overtaken Sudan as the country with the highest number of malnourished children in Africa. Verdict: True! Credible news reports showed…
Faux, cette image ne montre pas l’arrivée de familles burkinabè en Côte d’Ivoire
FAIT : Une publication facebook relayée par Big Dahouhou officiel, annonce l’arrivée de déplacés Burkinabè en Côte d’Ivoire en ces termes “L’arrivée massive des familles burkinabè fuyant les violences à…
L’article 80 du Code pénal faussement associé au délit d’offense au chef de l’État
FAIT : Le site SENEGAL7 a publié sur sa page Facebook une information concernant l’arrestation de l’opposant Moustapha Diakhaté, en évoquant le délit d’offense au chef de l’État, qu’il lie…