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Do passengers need to switch off their phones while on air? Here’s what the law says
On Aug. 10, 2025, social media in Nigeria was agog with viral videos capturing an altercation between a flight attendant and a passenger of Ibom Air, a Nigerian airline service. Several clips circulating on the internet showed that Comfort Emmanson, a passenger, engaged in disruptive behaviour by refusing to comply with safety instructions while flying …
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Old video of flood cutting off Gombe-Adamawa Road, recirculated
Claim: A TikTok user claims a flood has swept off a major road linking Gombe and Adamawa states. Verdict: Misleading. Although a flood did once leave travellers stranded after sweeping off a major road connecting Gombe to Adamawa, this event did not occur in 2025. The TikTok narrative is, therefore, misleading. Full Text The rainy …
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Does human body possess second heart?
Recently, a Facebook user, From Quarks to Quasars, claimed that the human body has a “second heart” located in the lower part of the legs. “You have a second heart, and it lives in your calves,” the Facebook user asserted. The user further explained that the phenomenon refers to the soleus muscle, which pumps blood …
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Round-Up: Ibom Air saga, Saudi Arabia’s persecution list, WhatsApp features, others top claims verified this week
The month of August came with its wave of misinformation, especially with the new trend of Airline sagas and the debates across various social media platforms. As part of DUBAWA’s effort to sanitise the media space, we investigated some of these falsehoods and gave detailed explanations on issues of public concern. Find below a summary …
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Raye: Does NYSC bye-laws support service year extension as claimed by the corps?
Full Text The August 2025 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Passing Out Parade (POP) took an interesting turn when corps member Rita Uguamaye (Raye) ‘s service year was extended. On March 14, 2025, Rita went viral after openly criticising the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She expressed concerns about food inflation and other …
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Misleading! Sierra Leone has only one operational Airport
CLAIM: A social media post claims that Sierra Leone has 10 airports. VERDICT: Misleading. According to Sierra Leone Airport Authority (SLAA), Sierra Leone currently has only one operational airport- the Freetown International Airport at Lungi and Hastings Airfield. Full Text A Facebook post by The African Voice lists the estimated number of airports in African …
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Has Liberia’s ship registry surpassed Panama?
Claim: “We are the largest ship registry in the world, topping Panama,” Robert Kpadeh, Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization, said. Verdict: True. Independent analysis and research findings from reputable maritime organisations such as Clarkson Research, Maritime Executive, and Tradewinds confirm that Liberia has surpassed Panama as the world’s largest ship registry. Full …
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Côte d’Ivoire : Non, Alassane Ouattara n’a pas été retiré de la liste électorale
FAIT : Une vidéo TikTok publiée le 6 août 2025 par le “CULTURE BEAT INFORM”, et reprise par plus de 2 mille personnes sur la plateforme, affirme que le Président ivoirien, Alassane Ouattara, a été officiellement retiré de la liste électorale nationale et remplacé par l’ancien Chef de l’Etat, Laurent Gbagbo. VERDICT : FAUX. …
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Videos of other disruptions on Ibom Air flight, not recent
Claim: Different Facebook pages shared videos showing incidents involving air passengers disrupting activities at Ibom Air while disembarking from the aircraft. Verdict: MISLEADING. The viral videos featured outdated incidents at various airports, preceding the recent case involving Ibom Air and Comfort Emmanson. Full Text The recent scandal spike has put the Nigerian aviation sector in …
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False! Chimamanda Adichie didn’t make scathing remark on Ibom Air Incident
Claim: Some Facebook posts claimed that renowned author Chimamanda Adichie condemned Comfort Emmanson’s dressing. Verdict: False! Findings showed Chimamanda has not made a public comment regarding the incident. The ace author does not operate the X account being quoted. Full Text On Aug. 10, 2025, Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger, had a fisticuff with …
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