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Manipulated video falsely links Donald Trump to African military

1 week ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video of Donald Trump allegedly criticising Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traoré, declaring that African mineral resources belong to the U.S. and France. Verdict: False. The video is a deepfake. Our forensic tools and reverse image search investigation confirm that the visuals and audio were digitally manipulated. Donald Trump has become a frequent character in false narratives targeting Nigerian audiences.
Fabricated image used in video to claim Kwankwaso defected to APC

3 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Claim: A Facebook video shows Rabiu Kwankwaso wearing a cap with President Tinubu’s insignia, implying he has defected from the NNPP to the APC. Verdict: False. Our checks reveal that the image was digitally altered, and there is no official confirmation or credible evidence to support that Kwankwaso has defected to the APC. In Nigerian politics, politicians’ defections from one party to another are not news.
Were 6 police officers recently arrested in Imo State for assaulting student?

3 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Claim: A Facebook user shared a post stating that six police officers were recently arrested in Imo State for assaulting a student. Verdict: Misleading! While the narrative about the assault shared on social media with the attached image is true, it is not related to a recent incident in April 2025. We traced it to an event that occurred in 2023. Allegations of police violence are sadly nothing new in Nigeria.
Is Simon Ekpa set to be extradited to Nigeria for terrorism?

3 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Claim: A Facebook user alleged that Simon Ekpa, the Finnish-Nigerian leader of a proscribed Biafra separatist group, will be extradited from Finland to Nigeria in July 2025 to face trial for terrorism charges. Verdict: False! Contrary to viral posts on Facebook and X, there is no credible evidence that Simon Ekpa will be extradited to Nigeria in July 2025. From all indications, Simon Ekpa has, over time, become quite the spectacle to his supporters and followers.
FIMI: What you should know about Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference

3 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

In August 2023, during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria, a group of minors was arrested for waving Russian flags. The incident quickly caught fire online. Photos and videos of the young protesters spread across platforms, causing debates about patriotism, foreign influence, and state overreach. Some saw the Russian flags as a symbol of protest against Western-backed leadership or a means to strive for change from democracy to a military government.
Is Qat central to Yemeni culture, as claimed by Facebook user? - Dubawa

1 month ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video claiming that qat is widely consumed in Yemen for its energising effects and cultural significance. Verdict: True! The video accurately presents qat’s usage and cultural relevance, though it ignores the downsides of its consumption. For years, various Nigerian communities have traced their ancestral roots and cultural practices to Yemen, often through myths, oral traditions, or religious narratives.
Did Governor Alex Otti approve ESN to defend farmers against Fulani herders?

1 month ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Clashes between Fulani herders and farmers in Abia State have grown significantly between 2018 and 2023, with tensions often flaring over grazing routes, crop destruction, and land ownership disputes. This period saw a spike in reported incidents, including the 2018 attack in Isuikwuato LGA that led to the destruction of farmlands and the 2021 incident in Uzuakoli, where locals accused herders of violence and intimidation.
Facebook video of car escaping from collapsing bridge, AI-generated - Dubawa

1 month ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Claim: A video shared on Facebook shows a car escaping from a collapsing bridge. Verdict: False. Analysis using AI detection tools and forensic verification revealed that the video was AI-generated and not real. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may have started simple and easy to detect, but today, many social media users find themselves caught in a cycle of believing content that isn’t real. This has made it necessary for fact-checkers to debunk claims driven by false narratives amplified by AI.
2021 ultimatum by Emir Abbas Tafida shared as new development

1 month ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video of the Emir of Muri, Abbas Tafida, giving Fulani herdsmen a 30-day ultimatum. Verdict: Misleading! While the video is authentic and does feature the Emir making the statement, it is not recent. It dates back to July 2021, when the Emir issued a 30-day ultimatum to address the ongoing attacks and kidnappings by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Since 2018, Fulani herders and the people of Muri in Taraba State have clashed repeatedly over land and grazing routes.
Yadda ake amfani da harshen uwa da labaran karya a yada wasu bakin manufofi

1 month ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

A wajen da ke da taron jama’a da hayaniya, mutane biyu wadanda baki ne ga junansu, idan akwai harshe da ake yada bayanai za su iya haduwa nan take, a samu wata dama ta kulla alaka, a samu aminta da juna, amma a wannan zamani da ake yada bayanai ta intanet, wannan amintar da juna ana mayar da ita makamin yaki, kasancewar ana yada labaran karya cikin gaggawa, wannan ya sanya harshe ya zama wani makamin yaki mai karfi.