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Viral news article of President Bio endorsing Fortuix Agency, a hoax
Claim: Ioannis Elenis shared a viral news article on Facebook claiming that President Julius Maada Bio has endorsed Fortuix Agency in an interview with Forbes’ Seth Cohen. Verdict: False! DUBAWA’s investigation of the news article showed it lacked credibility. No credible news media reported the story in the country. Based on a website scan on …
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Is Ebola in Liberia?
Claim: Togar Alexander Bealded posted on Facebook that there is a recent outbreak of Ebola in Liberia. He named River Gee, Nimba, and Maryland as hotspots for the virus. Verdict: False! Upon DUBAWA’s initiation of a fact-check on this claim, the National Public Health of Liberia clarified that there is no current case of Ebola …
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UDP faces possible implosion ahead of 2026 elections
As the 2026 presidential election approaches, the United Democratic Party (UDP), one of The Gambia’s main opposition parties, grapples with a deepening internal crisis that has led to the resignation of several key executive members. Founded in 1996, the UDP has long been a dominant force in Gambian opposition politics. It contests every election under …
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Video showing Northern Nigerian farmers preserving beans with cement, misleading
Claim: A video trending on WhatsApp showed some men from Northern Nigeria pouring “cement” onto sun-dried beans for preservation. Verdict: MISLEADING. DUBAWA’s findings revealed that the white substance is calcium carbonate, not cement, as claimed. However, the filler used in the video is also harmful for consumption. Full Text The price of beans surged excessively …
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Olaxash’s Oshole for internet fraudsters: Eight key takeaways from DUBAWA’s investigation
On September 14, 2025, DUBAWA published an investigation exposing a thriving public trade in spiritual charms that boosts internet fraud in Nigeria. The report mainly exposes how a recent Nigerian graduate, Ogunsona Victoria (Aphrodisiacs by OlaXash), built a lucrative brand on social media by selling charms like Oshole and Ghost Client Soap to internet fraudsters …
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Intox : il n’existe aucun scandale de près de 8,9 milliards d’euros lié à des agents fictifs au Sénégal
FAIT: Le compte TikTok mohamed, reprenant une séquence d’une émission sur Sunugal24, a publié une vidéo prétendant que 1 169 agents fictifs de la fonction publique sénégalaise ont été débusqués, causant un préjudice de 5 700 milliards de francs CFA, environ 8,69 milliards d’euros. VERDICT: FAUX. Le ministère chargé de la Fonction publique affirme n’avoir …
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Claim Finland released jailed IPOB leader, Simon Ekpa, false
Claim: Facebook users shared a video claiming that Simon Ekpa was released in Finland. Verdict: False! Simon has not been released. The video shared was first published with the false narrative in June and then recirculated after his sentence in September 2025. Full Text A video depicting Simon Ekpa’s release has been circulating on Facebook …
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Lagdo Dam: Users delete Facebook posts after DUBAWA’s fact-check
After DUBAWA’s fact-check, multiple Facebook users deleted claims that Cameroon’s recently opened Lagdo Dam caused severe flooding in parts of Nigeria. Devastating floods, mainly caused by climate change-related heavy rainfall, affected some parts of Nigeria between May and July 2025. Amidst these severe incidents, multiple Facebook users posted a claim in July 2025 that Cameroon’s …
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False! No dangerous animal roaming Lagos, Ogun States
Claim: On September 9, 2025, a Facebook user, Hajia Yekini, posted a collage of images with a caption warning residents of Lagos and Ogun States not to walk at night because a dangerous animal was on the street. Verdict: False. DUBAWA’s findings reveal that the images have been online since 2024, and one of them …
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PCOS Awareness Month: Understanding cardio-metabolic consequences associated with the syndrome
Full Text Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month is a global healthcare event observed annually throughout September, aiming to improve the lives of those affected by PCOS. PCOS is considered the most common endocrine disorder affecting women in today’s world. Although it has been primarily studied and discussed in terms of its reproductive symptoms, such …
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