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1 week 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.

2 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Claim:  A Facebook user shared a post alleging that PDP’s Acting National Chairperson, Umar Damagum, has resigned, attributing the report to Arise News. Verdict: False! DUBAWA verified that Umar Damagum has not resigned; moreover, no credible source confirms this claim. Since its formation in 1998, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dominated Nigeria’s political landscape.

3 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

In a crowded hall buzzing with chatter, two strangers lock eyes. A shared language instantly connects them, creating an unspoken bond of trust. But in this digital age, this trust is being weaponized. Through it, misinformation spreads faster because it is wrapped in familiar words that make language a powerful tool for manipulation. Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok amplify this effect by building virtual communities where language signals identity and trust.

4 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Claim:  A Facebook user claimed that Russia had announced its plan to establish the world’s largest grain farm, valued at over $30 billion, in Abia State. Verdict: False. There is no evidence that the Russian government has announced such a project in Nigeria. DUBAWA’s fact-check confirms that the claim is baseless and lacks credible sources. According to the post, the project is expected to boost Nigeria’s agricultural sector, create thousands of jobs, and strengthen trade relations.

1 month ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video claiming that a dragon-like creature was seen swimming in Delta State, Nigeria. Verdict: Misleading. While the video is real, the creature is not a dragon and was not found in Delta State. DUBAWA’s fact check confirms it is a black water monitor lizard, a reptile native to Southeast Asia, not Nigeria. Facebook is among the most widely used platforms globally. As of April 2024, it had approximately 3.065 billion monthly active users worldwide.