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- October 9, 2025
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No evidence Zamfara sent 500 Askarawa men to fight bandits on their own
Claim: A Facebook post claims Zamfara’s governor deployed about 500 vigilantes, also known as Askarawa, to tackle insecurity by “taking the fight to the bandits” instead of waiting for attacks. Verdict: Insufficient Evidence. While it is true that Askarawa was launched in January 2024 as a state-backed force to work with the military and police, …
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- October 8, 2025
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Things that can get you arrested during Anambra elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has continually warned against vote-buying, ballot box snatching, underage voting and other electoral malpractices as Anambra election holds November 8. . INEC organises elections into various political offices in the country. The Electoral Act 2022 clearly outlines the rules and regulations guiding electoral process. But many Nigerians are unaware …
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- October 7, 2025
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Anambra 2025: Meet the 16 candidates vying to be governor
Full Text On November 8, 2025, the people of Anambra State will head to the polls to elect a new governor. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 16 candidates from different political parties to contest in what promises to be a highly competitive race. From seasoned politicians and entrepreneurs to first-time contenders, each …
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- October 6, 2025
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Le secrétaire général à la présidence guinéenne n’a pas prononcé son discours devant une salle vide à l’ONU
FAIT : Des publications partagées sur les réseaux sociaux, notamment par les pages “Bouba Konso” et “Jeûne Éveillé 224” affirment que le secrétaire général à la présidence de la République de Guinée, le général Amara Camara, a prononcé son discours devant une salle vide lors de la 80ᵉ session de l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies. …
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- October 6, 2025
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Sénégal : Une croissance à deux chiffres portée par les hydrocarbures; tandis que l’économie réelle stagne
FAIT : Un utilisateur nommé Jean-Noël Roffiaen a partagé une information sur la plateforme LinkedIn. Il y présente des chiffres sur la croissance économique du Sénégal. Selon lui, le PIB du Sénégal a augmenté de 11,8 % au deuxième trimestre de 2025. Mais le PIB n’a progressé que de 2% en un an si on …
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- October 6, 2025
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False! Nnamdi Kanu’s son did not win the ‘world brain competition’
Claim: Charly Boy posted on X that Nnamdi Kanu’s son is the first child to win an international World Brain Competition in English, Mathematics, and Russian Language. Verdict: False! DUBAWA discovered that the boy in the image is unrelated to Nnamdi Kanu. A reverse image search showed he is Alejandro Cooper, a Namibian child actor. …
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- October 6, 2025
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Désinformation autour d’un prétendu putsch en Côte d’Ivoire
FAIT : Une vidéo publiée sur TikTok le 2 août 2025 par un internaute dénommé “Mbassadors20251234 Ibrahim Traoré” affirme : “Alassane Ouattara renversé par son Chef d’État major des forces armées”. VERDICT : FAUX. Aucune tentative de coup d’État n’a été signalée en Côte d’Ivoire à cette date. La vidéo est un montage. Elle est …
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- October 5, 2025
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Weekly Round-Up: Top five claims DUBAWA verified last week
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 public interest. Here are some of the claims we fact-checked: Mining site in viral video from Zamfara A video went viral on social media showing a …
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- October 5, 2025
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How to report groups, posts promoting commercial surrogacy on Meta platforms
In recent times, online groups promoting commercial surrogacy have been on the rise across social media. This type of content is harmful and often violates Meta’s community standards on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. While many users may find these posts disturbing, not everyone knows how to report them effectively when they come …
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- October 4, 2025
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Wani bidiyo da ke nuna yadda ake ajiyar wake ta hanyar amfani da siminta yaudara ce
Da’awa: Wani bidiyo da ya yadu a shafin WhatsApp ya nuna yadda wasu mutane a arewacin Najeriya ke zuba “siminti” cikin busasshen wake don tattalinsa ko ajiya. Hukunci: YAUDARA CE. Bincike da DUBAWA ta gudanar ya gano cewa wannan farin abun da ake gani sinadarin (calcium carbonate) ne ba siminti ba kamar yadda mai da’awar …
