Misleading! US did not initiate the recent airstrikes in Kaduna

Claim: Facebook and X users claim that the US has launched an airstrike in Kaduna. Verdict: Misleading! While an airstrike was recently launched against terrorists in Kaduna, this operation was initiated by the Nigerian Air Force, not the US. Full Text For days, a debate has been ongoing among Nigerians who fear that the US … 

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Did civil servants work for free in October?

Claim: A Facebook user has reported that the Liberian government stated all civil servants will work for free in October. Verdict: Misleading! DUBAWA’s investigation found that the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), only announced a temporary delay in salary payments due to a “system upgrade.” As of October … 

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Bidiyon da ake yadawa na wani mutum yana dukan masu bara ba a Najeriya aka dauka ba

Da’awa: An yada wani bidiyo a kafafen sada zumunta da ke nuna wani mutum yana dukan mabarata tsofaffi mata da yara, inda ake ikirarin cewa mutanen Arewa ne da ke zaune a Kudancin Najeriya. Hukunci: Ƙarya ce. Rahotanni daga kafafen yada labarai na Ghana sun tabbatar da cewa lamarin ya faru ne a Kwame Nkrumah … 

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DUBAWA, DAIDAC launch project to combat disinformation, boost peacebuilding in Northern Nigeria

Amidst the surge of foreign-sponsored disinformation threatening national stability, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has launched a media literacy initiative, deploying diverse strategies to strengthen community peace in Northern Nigeria.  The initiative, tagged “Strengthening digital resilience and community peace through media literacy, local radio empowerment, and counter-disinformation campaigns,” is managed by the … 

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Une photo d’un proche de Laurent Gbagbo manipulée

FAIT: Une publication Facebook de la page Inza Touré montre une photo du deuxième vice-président du Conseil stratégique et politique du Parti des peuples africains (PPA-CI) en pleurs. La photo de Damana Pickass est accompagnée du texte suivant : « C’est maintenant qu’on voit qui est garçon. Le tigre est devenu femme ». Elle est … 

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Misleading! Viral video of Trump signing military orders unrelated to Nigeria

Claim: X user shared a video claiming that Donald Trump has finally signed the deployment of the U.S. military to Nigeria. Verdict: Misleading! The video shared is an old video from September and is not related to the development around the deployment of the US military to Nigeria. Full Text  The United States (US) President … 

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Une déclaration de 2024 refait surface à quelques semaines des législatives ivoiriennes

FAIT: un post, publié par la page facebook Brutal Réalité rapporte des propos du ministre ivoirien chargé de la promotion de la jeunesse et porte-parole adjoint du gouvernement. Mamadou Touré aurait déclaré : “Guillaume Soro a appelé le président OUATTARA. Oui, il l’a appelé pour lui demander pardon pour tout le tort qu’il lui a … 

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Le Chef d’État-major de l’Armée de Terre de Côte d’ivoire aurait-il disparu? 

FAIT : Un communiqué publié sur Facebook le 8 novembre 2025, prétendument émanant du Chef d’État-major général des armées (CEMGA), le Général de corps d’armée Lassina Doumbia,, annonce la disparition du Général Chérif Ousmane, Chef d’État-major de l’Armée de Terre. VERDICT: FAUX.  Le Général Chérif Ousmane, Chef d’État-major de l’Armée de Terre de Côte d’ivoire, … 

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Le procureur de la République de Côte d’Ivoire visé par une désinformation 

FAIT : Un communiqué publié sur Facebook par une page dénommée First Info Le Vrai prétend que le procureur de la République de la Côte d’Ivoire aurait pris position dans l’affaire opposant des Libanais à des Ivoiriens. VERDICT: FAUX. le procureur de la République ne s’est pas exprimé sur une affaire opposant des Libanais à … 

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LIVE FACT-CHECKS: Anambra Governorship Election- SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2025

As residents of Anambra State continue to await the results of the just-concluded Anambra gubernatorial election held on Nov. 7, 2025, DUBAWA, alongside members of the Nigerian Fact Checking Coalition (NFC), will monitor and verify claims related to polling unit results, INEC’s declaration of the winner, and other post-election activities.  The NFC would provide accurate … 

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Business & Economy

FG may liquidate Dana Air assets to refund passengers and travel agents – Keyamo 
Moniepoint wins triple recognition at BAFI, Mastercard EDGE and BrandCom Awards 
China pledges technical support for the modernisation, automation of Nigeria’s seaports 
Kohler Black Friday Promo Code (2025): 10 Percent Off Bathroom and Kitchen
Boeing’s Next Starliner Flight Will Only Be Allowed to Carry Cargo
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The Viral ‘DoorDash Girl’ Saga Unearthed a Nightmare for Black Creators
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The Trump Administration’s Data Center Push Could Open the Door for New Forever Chemicals
Nigerian Tech Firm, Task Systems, wins Microsoft Best Partner Award in US 
VAT revenue hits N2.06 trillion in Q2 2025—NBS 
NDLEA recovers N6.7 billion tramadol, codeine stockpile in Lagos sting operation
Africa’s First Family Office Movement advances in Lagos as 7 Generations Institute unveils a new model for family governance and continental prosperity 
MPR: Manufacturers say lending rate at 30–37% still crippling production
Naira strengthens to N1,441/$1 as CBN holds MPR at 27%  
MPR at 27%: Analysts warn CBN’s tight stance will slow economic growth 
Otti declares open Abia-Turkiye Investment Summit, assures 100% ROI
VFD Rights Issue: Notice of extension of acceptance period to 26 December 2025
Sovereign Trust Insurance announces board changes as three directors exit 
CDCFIB 2025 recruitment: Over 200,000 candidates fail computer‑based test 
TETFund invests over N30bn to improve security across Nigerian tertiary institutions 
FCCPC caps digital lenders to 5 apps as industry faces January deadline 
How to select the right Stockbroker in Nigeria 
Condom distribution in Nigeria falls 55% — UNAIDS  
Analysis: CBN’s 27% rate freeze, weird decision, sensible logic 
Gombe govt allocates N500 million to address child malnutrition crisis 
Nigerian Breweries in 2025: Financial rebound, stocks double in value, but who is doing better? 
Lagos social register adds 172,927 new vulnerable households in 2025 
Nigerian equities market recovers N95 billion as CBN holds rates steady 
‘Bitget’s US Stock-linked Futures Surpassed $5bn in Cumulative Volume’
SUNU  Assurances Secures  Approval for  Recapitalisation Plan
Cardoso to Address Bankers at CIBN Annual Bankers’ Dinner
2025: Policymakers, Financiers, Development Partners, Researchers Gather for Solewant Group’s Africa Energy Summit
Dun & Bradstreet: Over 600M Businesses Identified through DUNS Number
Champion Breweries  Commences N15.91bn Rights Issue to Strengthen Expansion Strategy