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- June 23, 2025
- 42 views
Who is paying compensation to Air India crash victims, and how much?
In the aftermath of the recent Air India plane crash, a claim on Facebook began circulating online suggesting that Air India would provide $116,000 to the family of each deceased passenger. The report quickly gained traction, widely repeated across many platforms, as can be seen here and here. However, beneath the surface, the reality of …
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- June 23, 2025
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Is Liberian artist King Dennis dead?
Claim: The Midnight Blogs posted in a Facebook group (Local News Liberia) that Liberian artist King Dennis was involved in an accident on June 10, 2025. The blog also claimed that he died the same day. Verdict: False! Two hours after DUBAWA initiated a fact-check, King Dennis posted on his official Facebook page clarifying he’s …
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- June 22, 2025
- 38 views
Picture used to show Yorubas waiting for leftovers at Lagos Igbo Hangout, misleading
Claim: An X user, Marquis Of Infamy (@Unabombaar), posted a photo of people standing in a queue along a road, claiming it shows Yoruba people waiting to be fed leftovers from the Lagos Igbo Hangout held on June 15, 2025. Verdict: False. The photo is unrelated to the Lagos Igbo Hangout. It surfaced online in …
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- June 22, 2025
- 52 views
Did Lagos State speaker demand supporters back candidates with criminal record?
Claim: An X user shared a video claiming that Mudashiru Obasa, the Lagos State House of Assembly speaker, told citizens to vote for APC even if the party’s candidate is a criminal. Verdict: Misleading! Initially posted on TikTok, the video shows Obasa instructing APC supporters to support the candidate the party has chosen and not …
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- June 22, 2025
- 39 views
Round-Up: Top trending claims fact-checked by DUBAWA this week
As people continue to share mis- and disinformation across all social media platforms, DUBAWA verified several public assertions shared during the last week. Below are some of the major ones: Donald Trump gives Ibrahim Traore a 24-hour ultimatum before war over gold Since military leader Ibrahim Traore took over the government in Burkina Faso, the …
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- June 22, 2025
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Ivory Coast on fire: How malign actors coordinated online coup that never happened
“Ivory Coast is burning,” reads the caption of a post made by an X user on May 21, 2025, precisely at 4:14 am. Not just the caption, the user uploaded a 57-second video showing a large building engulfed in flames. On the facade of the building, “Central Commune d’Adjame” is written, and people are seen …
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- June 22, 2025
- 58 views
Endometriosis: All you need to know about the silent killer
Full Text For years, Amaka believed her weakening period pain was normal. But after fainting at the office one morning, a diagnosis revealed something more alarming: Endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Amaka’s experience is far from rare. Across the world, millions of girls and women suffer …
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- June 21, 2025
- 55 views
Does mixing moringa leaves with honey make crawling child walk faster?
Claim: An X user alleged that a teaspoonful of powdered moringa leaves mixed with honey, given to a baby once daily, makes a crawling child walk faster. Verdict: False! No scientific evidence shows that moringa leaves mixed with honey make a crawling child walk faster. There are dangers associated with babies consuming moringa and honey. …
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- June 20, 2025
- 52 views
False! ‘Kao Denero’ has no new Electric Bike Company from Indiana
Claim: A Facebook page called Mr President TV claims that Amara Denis Turay, also known as Kao Denero, the Entertainment Ambassador of Sierra Leone, has started a new Electric Bike Company based in Indiana. Verdict: False. Kao Denero himself has confirmed that the claim is not valid. He does not own any Electric Bike Company …
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- June 19, 2025
- 68 views
Deepfake video falsely portrays Peter Obi praising Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré
Claim: A video shared by a YouTube channel, Bold Pan-African, claims that Peter Obi, former Nigerian presidential candidate, addressed Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, in an emotional open letter, praising his leadership and calling for a united African future. Verdict: False. DUBAWA’s investigation confirms that the video is a deepfake, misrepresenting Peter Obi with …
