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- July 17, 2025
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Can deceased legally bar their spouse from remarrying as condition for inheritance in Nigeria?
Recently, social media was abuzz after news circulated that the late Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the then-president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, had stipulated in his will that his wife would be barred from remarrying as part of the criteria to get part of his properties. While some people are concerned that such a decision is unjust, others believe …
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- July 16, 2025
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Ba hotunan zuwan gawar Buhari a Najeriya ne ba – hoton jana’izar Sarkin Awujale na Ijebuland ne
Da’awa: Wasu hotunan da wani mai amfani Facebook sun nuna gawar da ke cikin akwati, tare da ikirarin cewa gawar tsohon shugaban kasa Buhari ce. Hukunci: Yaudara ce. Hotunan da ke yawo ba daga dawowar gawar Buhari ba ne, an ɗauki hoton ne daga jana’izar Awujale na Ijebuland, wanda ya rasu a watan Yuli 2025. …
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- July 15, 2025
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Viral funeral video not of Buhari
Claim: On July 6, 2025, an X user (@USBiafra) posted a video claiming that former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari had died. Verdict: Misleading. While the former president’s death has been confirmed, the funeral video does not show Buhari’s burial. It is from the funeral of Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Radda’s mother. Full Text The …
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- July 15, 2025
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Video used to portray violence in Benue not linked to Nigeria
Claim: A Facebook user shared a video allegedly showing a confrontation between the local vigilantes and Fulani herders in Benue State, North-central Nigeria. Verdict: Misleading! Available evidence shows that the video has been online since 2022 and does not relate to Nigeria as portrayed. The video was of a clash between members of rival youth …
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- July 15, 2025
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Alleged Fulani Hegemony: Is it true Hausas have never ruled Nigeria?
Claim: A Facebook user shared a clip wherein they stated that no Hausa person has ever ruled Nigeria and that the Fulani have dominated leadership in the North. Verdict: Mostly True. DUBAWA’s findings confirm that no Hausa tribesman has ruled Nigeria. Although not all northern leaders were Fulani, some were from other ethnic groups. Experts …
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- July 14, 2025
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Is President Boakai rated most educated President in Africa?
Claim: Gary the Blogger posted that President Joseph Boakai has been confirmed as the most educated President in Africa, stating that the President was ranked number one among African leaders at the recent African summit. Verdict: False! A 2025 statistic by ‘See Africa Today’ indicates that Dr. William Samoei Ruto of Kenya is the Most …
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- July 14, 2025
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Liberia not only country with validity dates on NIR cards
Claim: A Facebook user, Sam Wawrinka Washington Jr., alleges that national ID cards are issued for a lifetime in most countries, except Liberia, where they have an expiration date. Verdict: False. Verified data from neighbouring countries such as Nigeria and Ghana clearly show that identity cards in those nations also have defined validity periods. Full …
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- July 14, 2025
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False! No decision by FIFA to design Bounou’s statue
Claim: A Facebook user, Pl Shakil, posted a claim, alleging that FIFA has decided to design a statue for Yassine Bounou and put it in the FIFA Museum, Zurich. Verdict: False! While FIFA acknowledges Bounou’s goalkeeping prowess, no evidence suggests that FIFA has decided to honour him with a statue. The claim has neither been …
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- July 14, 2025
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False! Tinubu not third most corrupt person in world
Claim: President Bola Tinubu ranked as the third most corrupt person in the world, according to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Verdict: Misleading! Based on information on the OCCRP website and an interview with the organisation’s Africa editor, there is no evidence to back up the claim that President Tinubu is the …
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- July 14, 2025
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No evidence in support of claim Brain Jotter’s house raided by EFCC
Claim: An X user shared a video claiming that the residence of popular Nigerian comedian, Brain Jotter, was recently raided by EFCC operatives. Verdict: Insufficient Evidence. No available information online confirms the incident. Also, DUBAWA reached out to Brain Jotter but got no response. Full Text Despite the Economic Financial Crime Commission’s (EFCC) ban on …
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