Misleading! Francis Tucker’s helicopter dream, not Tucker, is 34 years old
CLAIM: A Facebook post by Born 2 Blog claims that Francis Tucker, a Sierra Leonean inventor, is 34 years old and has been working on building a helicopter from scratch.…
All Liberian Party not first registered party to build headquarters in the country
Claim: A Facebook user, Sylverster Tavez Nah, alleged that the All Liberian Party (ALP) is the first registered political party to build its own headquarters. Verdict: False! Credible news reports…
Morning show host in Liberia makes misleading claims about Party Headquarters, Vocational school
A Liberian journalist, Weekie Brooklyn Brooks of Kool 91.9 FM, made several claims during his live radio show on Monday, August 25, 2025. DUBAWA felt compelled to verify two of…
Do Nigerian laws allow honorary doctorate recipients to formally use “Dr” prefix?
“Guess who is now a doctor? Me!!! I have made my mom and the rest of my family proud once again. From now on, call me Doctor Ash… Congrats to…
Did Nigeria’s National Assembly pass a new Cybercrime Act into law?
Claim: Some Facebook users, here, here, and here, claimed the National Assembly, under Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has passed a new Cybercrimes Act 2025 into law. Verdict: Misleading. DUBAWA’s findings…
Apps, pimps and algorithms: How technology is advancing Nigeria’s digital sex trade
She sat at the edge of a bar stool, tired eyes scanning the busy bar in Mokola, Ibadan, Oyo State, in South-West Nigeria. The sound of Afrobeats filled the air,…
No proof Putin threatened to wipe Nigeria off map over alleged interference
Claim: A Facebook user @Rightsource TV alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to “wipe Nigeria off the map” if the country meddled in Burkina Faso’s affairs. Verdict: False. There…
Nigerian lady fined for collecting fare without showing up. What is the law’s position?
Full Text The concept of “give and take” is deeply rooted in human relationships, often shaping expectations in romantic interactions. While gifts and financial support are common, they can sometimes…
Irọ́ o! Àwọn ènìyàn kò máa f’okùn sọdá odò ní Nàìjíríà, bí fídíò kan ṣe ṣàfihàn
Àhesọ: Asare Obedi pín fọ́nrọ́n kan lórí Facebook, èyí tí ó ṣàfihan obìnrin kan tó ń gun òkùn láti sọdá odò. Asare wípé báyìí ló ṣe ń ṣẹlẹ̀ ni Nàìjíríà.…
False! Viral Instagram post of woman’s eye loss not caused by eyelash extensions
Claim: An Instagram user alleges that a lady loses eyes after applying eyelash extensions. Verdict: FALSE! Through reverse image searches, it was determined that the images attached to the post…