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- August 5, 2025
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Pictures depicting Ronaldo purchasing shares in Manchester United, AI-generated
Claim: Pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo in a high-level meeting with Manchester United officials have gone viral on Facebook, triggering claims of a possible acquisition of shares in Manchester United. Verdict:…
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- August 3, 2025
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Lungi Bridge: Is President Bio’s promise manifesto commitment or political aspiration?
When a claim surfaced that “The Lungi Bridge is not a manifesto commitment, rather, it is President Bio’s aspiration,” it immediately raised questions about the blurred line between campaign promises…
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- August 3, 2025
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Facebook user posts AI-generated images to portray non-existent “tourist” side of Sierra Leone
In recent months, a Facebook user operating under the name Biggy Smalls has attracted widespread attention for sharing breathtaking photos purportedly taken in various locations across Sierra Leone and some…
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- August 3, 2025
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INVESTIGATION: Commissioned by Buhari, Nasarawa’s ₦15 billion airport joins Nigeria’s white elephant projects
Built on a 1,000-hectare expanse of land, the Lafia Cargo Airport was touted as a transformative project for Nasarawa State’s solid minerals and agricultural sectors. But three years after its…
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- August 3, 2025
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Inside Nigeria’s Amazon Clinic, run by a traditional birth attendant selling unapproved herbal mixtures
“I have a friend that Indomie (noodles) was removed from his heart” was the attention-catching statement of Bose Adegeye, the owner of Amazon Nature Clinic, at the opening ceremony of…
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- August 3, 2025
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Viral Video on Bo District flood scene, AI-generated
Claim: A video of a flooding scene in Bo District, Sierra Leone, has gone viral on Facebook. Verdict: False! Findings reveal that the video is AI-generated and does not depict…
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- August 3, 2025
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Did Mali leader sign law to keep him in office indefinitely?
Claim: Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, has signed a controversial law granting himself a five-year presidential term renewable indefinitely and without elections. Verdict: TRUE! Multiple credible media reports show…
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- August 3, 2025
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Trending video purporting ECOMOG soldiers landed in Makeni, false
Claim: A viral video circulating online claims that ECOMOG soldiers have landed in Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone, to restore order. Verdict: False! Multiple military and government sources debunked the claim,…
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- August 3, 2025
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Beware of scams, FG not giving N185,000 family support to Nigerians
Claim: A WhatsApp broadcast message claims the federal government has approved N185,000 to Nigerians for family support. Verdict: False. The broadcast message features a phishing link. Besides, the Ministry of…
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- August 3, 2025
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Round-Up: Protest misinformation, WAFCON cup, Kyari’s arrest, other top claims verified this week
Over the weeks, social media platforms have hosted a wide range of information, including false and misleading information, polluting the social sphere. DUBAWA examined major stories ranging from protest misinformation…
