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- June 19, 2025
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False! Dr Kamara was not involved in any accident
Claim: A Facebook user named Imran Sesay claims that Dr Samura Kamara was involved in a car accident while traveling from Kabatha Junction to Kamalo. Verdict: False. Dr Samura Kamara’s nephew, Alhaji Demans Kargbo, confirmed to DUBAWA that there was no accident involving Dr Samura. Also, no credible media outlet has reported such an incident. …
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- June 19, 2025
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False! Barron Trump not dead
Claim: A viral social media post claimed that Barron Trump, the 19-year-old son of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, has tragically passed away, allegedly confirmed by “sources close to the Trump family.” Verdict: False. There is no credible evidence, official announcement, or media confirmation that Barron Trump has died. The claim is fabricated and …
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- June 19, 2025
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Viral photo claiming to show Kambia City in Sierra Leone is false
Claim: A photo published on the Sierra Gist TV Facebook page claims to depict “Kambia City, Sierra Leone, West Africa.” Verdict: False. The photo does not show Kambia. It lacks identifiable Kambian features such as the district hospital, border post, local mosque, or market layout. Using a reverse image tool, DUBAWA can confirm that the …
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- June 19, 2025
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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 has signed for the club. Full Text A Facebook page called Man United Forever posted that Emi Martinez has joined Manchester United. The post quickly …
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- June 19, 2025
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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 public debt. Verdict: Mostly False. Atiku’s claims are a mix of true, false, and misleading assertions. Full Text On 29 May 2025, former Vice President …
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- June 19, 2025
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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 jefi sarkin Kano Muhammadu Sunusi na biyu a fadar gwamnatin jihar Kano. CIKAKKEN SAKO “Yau din nan muna cike da farinciki” a cewar Junaidu Aminu …
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- June 18, 2025
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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 version of Google’s AI video generation tool. Also, no credible media platforms reported a flooding incident in the state. Full Text An X user, @blaccmajek, …
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- June 18, 2025
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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 and had debunked the claim years earlier. Full Text In Africa, discussions around polygamy often gain traction on social media. In most cases, women tend …
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- June 18, 2025
- 60 views
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 AI-generated audio clips, capable of convincingly mimicking a person’s voice and speech patterns, pose a significant risk because their manipulation could be particularly disruptive during …
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- June 17, 2025
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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 evidence to support the claim. The video cited was from Pope XIV’s inauguration, during which Tinubu met with Nigerian Bishops, not the Pope. Full Text …