For the latest edition of DUBAWA’s weekly round-up, we covered controversial issues that went viral in Nigeria. We also went beyond Nigeria’s borders to provide context for matters of interest to the public. Here are some of the claims we fact-checked: Finland released jailed IPOB leader, Simon Ekpa Facebook users shared a video claiming that …
Viral Facebook post claiming Anambra governor, Otti, issued threats against Lagos, false
Claim: A Facebook user, Maduka Ogwueleka, shared a claim that Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, said he has no business with Lagos State. Verdict: FALSE. No credible media organisation reported such. Also, the Abia State governor’s aide, Ferdinand Ekeoma, debunked the claim. Full Text The latest demolition exercise by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration …





