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- June 19, 2025
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False! Dr Kamara was not involved in any accident
Claim: A Facebook user named Imran Sesay claims that Dr Samura Kamara was involved in a car accident while traveling from Kabatha Junction to Kamalo. Verdict: False. Dr Samura Kamara’s…
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- June 19, 2025
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False! Barron Trump not dead
Claim: A viral social media post claimed that Barron Trump, the 19-year-old son of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, has tragically passed away, allegedly confirmed by “sources close to…
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- June 19, 2025
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Viral photo claiming to show Kambia City in Sierra Leone is false
Claim: A photo published on the Sierra Gist TV Facebook page claims to depict “Kambia City, Sierra Leone, West Africa.” Verdict: False. The photo does not show Kambia. It lacks…
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- June 19, 2025
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False! Emi Martinez has not joined Manchester United
Claim: Man United Forever’s Facebook page claims that Emi Martinez has joined Manchester United. Verdict: False. No official confirmation from Manchester United or trusted sports sources exists that Emi Martinez…
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- June 19, 2025
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Economy under Tinubu: Analysing data behind Atiku’s claims
Claim: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, criticising the President Tinubu-led government, made several claims about the poverty rate, malnourished children, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) fees and services, and Nigeria’s…
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- June 19, 2025
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Shin da gaske ne an jefi sarkin Kano Sanusi II a gidan gwamnatin Kano?
DA’AWA: Wasu sun jefi sarkin Kano Sanusi na biyu yayin da ya ke jawabi a gidan gwamnatin Kano HUKUNCI: Yaudara ce! Babu wata sheda da ta tabbatar da cewa an…
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- June 18, 2025
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Viral video of woman reporting flood in Abeokuta, AI-generated
Claim: Different social media platforms shared a video showing a broadcaster reporting a flooding incident at Abeokuta, Ogun state. Verdict: FALSE. The video was generated using Veo 3, the latest…
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- June 18, 2025
- 28 views
Did Swaziland’s government order men to marry five wives or risk jail term?
Claim: Several Facebook posts claimed the government of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) ordered its men to marry five wives or risk being jailed. Verdict: False! The government made no such request…
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- June 18, 2025
- 30 views
The growing threat of audio deepfakes and why it’s difficult to fact-check
The integrity of democratic elections rests on informed electorate decision-making based on verifiable facts. However, the dynamic field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a potent new threat: Audio Deepfakes. These…
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- June 17, 2025
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Did Pope Leo XIV advocate for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom?
Claim: A Facebook user shared a post suggesting that Robert Prevost, the recently inaugurated Pope, has urged the Nigerian government to release Nnamdi Kanu. Verdict: False. DUBAWA found no credible…
