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Viral rope-crossing video not from Nigeria
Claim: A Facebook user, Asare Obed, shared a video of a woman crossing a river with a rope, claiming the video is from Nigeria. Verdict: False. DUBAWA’s findings reveal that the bridge is not from Nigeria but from Sudan. Full TextA Facebook user, Asare Obed, shared a video of a woman crossing a river with …
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Are sugary all-season fruits less nutritious?
Claim: A Facebook user, Doctor of the Future, claims that fruits, particularly sugary fruits available all year round, are grown “for profit and not for nutrition.” Verdict: Misleading. Nutrition experts say fruits, whether seasonal or all-season, are packed with essential nutrients and remain a key part of a healthy diet. Full Text From the familiar …
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Ṣe òtítọ́ ni ọ̀rọ̀ pe ara eniyan ni ọkàn méjì?
Láípẹ̀ yii, olumulo ikanni Facebook, From Quarks to Quasars, sọ wipe ara eniyan ni ọkàn keji, isalẹ ẹsẹ̀ lo si wà. “O ni ọkàn keji, o wa ninu iṣan ẹsẹ̀ rẹ,” olumulo ikanni ibaraenisọrọ yii lo sọ eyi. Olumulo naa f’ikun wípé ọkàn keji yii ni iṣan soleus ti o maa n gbe ẹ̀jẹ̀ lati …
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Misleading! Sierra Leone does not have a Prime Minister
Claim: A viral Facebook post by SL News Blog claims that the person in the photo is the “Prime Minister of Sierra Leone,” pictured with the President of Senegal in Japan. Verdict: Misleading. Sierra Leone does not have a Prime Minister. The person in the photo is Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, the Chief Minister of …
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Liberia’s Drug Crisis: A National Emergency!
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Liberians, primarily women, took to the streets of Monrovia for a mass protest themed “Say No to Drugs.” The march, which started from two locations before converging on Capitol Hill, was a powerful appeal to the government to take urgent action against the rising tide of drug use, particularly among …
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Misleading! Victor Boniface Did Not Complete €15M Transfer to Al-Nassr
Claim: A viral Facebook post by Mr Rayband asserts that Nigerian Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has officially joined Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr, earning a €15 million annual salary (over ₦24 billion), with salary breakdowns by day, week, and month. Verdict: Misleading. While credible reports early in the year speculated about such a move, …
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Misleading! Boakai’s 2-year budget for agriculture is not bigger than Weah’s CDC in 5 years
Claim: Deputy presidential press secretary has said, President Joseph Boakai’s government “has put more money in the budget for agriculture in 2 years than the CDC did in 5 years combined.” Verdict: Misleading. DUBAWA’s analysis of the budget data shows that CDC’s total budget sum for agriculture in five years was $27,174,605, while President Boakai’s …
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Guinée-Bissau : l’homosexualité dépénalisée depuis 1993?
FAIT : Un compte sur la plateforme X (ex-Twitter), « VIVA CABRAL », a affirmé que l’homosexualité est légale en Guinée-Bissau depuis 1993, que les personnes lesbiennes, gays et bisexuelles peuvent servir dans l’armée et que la discrimination est interdite. VERDICT : Partiellement faux. L’homosexualité n’est plus criminalisée en Guinée-Bissau depuis 1993. Toutefois, aucune loi n’autorise les …
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Did INEC replace Julius Abure with Nenadi Usman as Labour Party chair?
Claim: A Facebook user, @ Newsflash Niaja Chronicles, stated in a post that INEC officially confirmed Senator Nenadi Usman as the acting National Chairman of the Labour Party. Verdict: False. INEC’s website and the Commissioner of Publicity and Voter Information recognise Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairperson. Full Text With Nigeria’s 2027 general elections …
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All you need to know about German visa application following recent update
Full Text Germany, a country in Europe, remains one of the top destinations for Nigerians seeking tourism, business opportunities, education, or family visits. Recently, the German diplomatic missions in Nigeria addressed circulating social media rumours about shortcuts and new rules for obtaining a German visa, stressing that all applications must be submitted through official channels: …
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