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- July 30, 2025
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No credible media platform reported release, reinstatement of Abba Kyari?
Claim: Different social media users claimed that Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, recently released and reinstated Abba Kyari. Verdict: FALSE. No credible media organisation or statement from relevant authorities reported his release and reinstatement as of July 26, 2025. Full Text The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Abba Kyari, a celebrated police deputy commissioner, …
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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. Experts have debunked the claim, saying some sound clips can only remove non-magnetic debris on speakers, but removing small ferrite components that are stuck requires …
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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 (WAFCON). The viral news article, which claimed Morocco defeated Nigeria 2-0 was headlined: “Morocco defeats Nigeria to win first-ever WAFCON title.” Although it has now …
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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. The first incident happened in February, and the second occurred in March. Full Text On July 25, 2025, President Bola Tinubu appealed to Generation Companies …
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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 to the WHO, an estimated 5.6 billion people who live in areas across 119 countries, including Nigeria, are at risk of the virus. The virus …
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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. At 2:58 PM on April 24, 2025, Nga Okamma posted a video (archived here), criticising the Nigerian Army for issuing residential ID cards to Fulanis, …
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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 video was edited with cuts from four different shots taken at other times. The “Nigeria Must Go” protest in Ghana, scheduled for July 19, did …
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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 a collage of keyframes from an Artificial Intelligence-generated video. The recently commissioned flyover in Lafia is still standing. Full Text Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president, commissioned …
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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 that a lack of sleep and irregular sleep patterns can lead to early death. Full Text Sleep is essential for overall health, as it impacts …
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