Dubawa

DUBAWA stands as Nigeria's pioneering independent project dedicated to verification and fact-checking. Launched by the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ), it has the backing of leading news organizations and civic groups throughout the country. Its goal is to enhance the culture of truth in public discussions, policy-making, and journalistic practices. This initiative maintains a non-partisan stance, adhering strictly to principles of accuracy, fairness, transparency, verification, independence, and accountability in all its endeavors. Our operations are influenced by the five guiding principles set forth by the International Fact Checking Network (IFCN). DUBAWA aims to foster a culture of truth and verification in both public discourse and journalism through collaborations with media outlets, government entities, civil society organizations, tech companies, and the general public. We operate under the belief that access to factual information empowers individuals to make better decisions in a democratic setting and on matters of public interest. By providing verified information, we aim to enhance good governance and accountability. Moreover, we recognize that trust and credibility in journalism have diminished, largely due to insufficient investment and the challenges posed by social media. We believe that an independent media initiative, by delivering accurate information and strengthening the capacity of newsrooms through partnerships, can help restore the trust that has been lost. This year, DUBAWA has also extended its efforts to Ghana, aiming to further bolster accountability and democracy throughout the West African region.

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Facebook page deletes VDM’s EFCC mugshot after DUBAWA’s fact check

5 days ago | dubawa.org | Sunday Awosoro

Jerry Wife TV, a Facebook blog, has removed a post containing a viral EFCC mugshot of Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). Following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s arrest of VDM on May 2, 2025, Facebook blogs like Jerry Wife TV began to circulate a mugshot of VDM posing with an arrest placard. The placard showed his name, the alleged charges against him, and a date.
Da gaske ne EFCC za ta kama ka don ka aika miliyan 5 na Naira? Abubuwa da ya kamata a sani a game da dokar almundahnar kudade a Najeriya

5 days ago | dubawa.org | Caleb Ijioma |Sunday Awosoro

Tsoron EFCC ya shiga zukatan al’umma da dama a Najeriya, a watanni na baya-bayan nan ayyuka na hukumar da ke yaki da masu yi wa tattalin arzikin kasa zagon kasa wato EFCC ya sake bayyana, ganin yadda ake ganin jami’an hukumar na dirar mikiya kan wasu fitattun mutane da ake zargi da tozarta naira (Naira abuse) da wasu da ake zargin suna aikata zamba ta hanyar intanet (suspected internet fraudsters), da alama dai wannan hukuma bata yin da sauki ga wadanda suka yi ba daidai ba kan sha’anin...
False! Indonesians not hanging Nigerians for drug-related offences

1 week ago | dubawa.org | Sunday Awosoro

Claim: Facebook users shared a video showing how the Indonesian government is hanging Nigerians to death for drug offences. Verdict: Misleading. Contrary to the narrative, DUBAWA found that the video has no connection to Nigerians, drugs, or any capital punishment in Indonesia. Instead, it was taken from an advertisement for a Spanish company that produces Halloween props for entertainment.
Viral image showing 2025 NCEE cut-off mark for unity schools, 5 years old

2 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Justina Asishana

Claim: An X user, Sarah Ibrahim (@TheSerahIbrahim), posted an image containing some figures to claim it is the cut-off mark for entrance into all Unity Schools in the 36 states and the FCT. Verdict: Misleading. Neither the National Examinations Council (NECO) nor the Federal Ministry of Education has released any cut-off marks for the 2025 National Common Entrance Examinations into Unity schools in the 36 states and the FCT. The entrance examination into the Unity schools has yet to be held.
Old video used to spread false terror threat in Southeast Nigeria

2 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Abdullah Tijani

Claim: Some Facebook users shared a video claiming terrorists are planning to invade Enugu and Port Harcourt. Verdict: False! The video is unrelated to any planned invasion of Enugu or Port Harcourt and has been circulating since 2024. On Monday, May 26, 2025, a Facebook user with the name Debra O. Kalus posted (archived here) a video claiming that terrorists were planning to invade Enugu and Port Harcourt in the SouthEastern region of Nigeria.
Da gaske ne za a tiso keyar Simon Ekpa don ya fuskanci tuhumar ta’addanci a Najeriya?

2 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Rejoice Taddy

Da’awa: Wani mai amfani da shafinFacebook yayi zargi (alleged) cewa Simon Ekpa, dan asalin Najeriya mai takardar zama a Finland da ke fafutukar neman awaren Biafra za a tiso keyarsa daga Finland zuwa Najeriya a watan Yuli 2025 don ya fuskunci tuhumar aikata ta’addanci. Hukunci: Karya ce! Sabanin labaran da suka yadu a shafukan sada zumunta na Facebook da X, babu wata kafar yada labarai mai inganci da ta wallafa wannan labari cewa za a kawo Simon Ekpa Najeriya a watan Yuli na 2025.
Can EFCC arrest you for transferring N5m? Things to know about Nigeria’s money laundering act

2 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Caleb Ijioma |Sunday Awosoro

The fear of the EFCC is the beginning of financial caution. In recent months, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has emerged as a visible presence in both online and offline spaces. From the arrest of different celebrities accused of Naira abuse to continuous raids on suspected internet fraudsters, the institution appears not to be taking financial crimes lightly. However, this time, a new wave of fear is spreading.
Claim Harvard ranks Quran as world’s best book on justice, misleading

2 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Sunday Awosoro

Claim: Social media users claim that Harvard University in the United States of America has named the Quran the best book for justice worldwide. Verdict: Misleading. Harvard has not issued any ranking to declare the Quran as the best book on justice. Instead, it recognised a specific verse from the Quran as one of the powerful expressions of justice in history. Social media has been abuzz with a claim that Harvard University declared the Quran the world’s best book on justice.
Manipulated video falsely links Donald Trump to African military

2 weeks 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.
Claim EFCC website volatile, misleading

3 weeks ago | dubawa.org | Daniel Ojukwu

Claim: A man claims that because ports 21, 80, and 443 are open on the EFCC website, anyone can easily hack and delete data. Verdict: Misleading. DUBAWA spoke with cybersecurity experts and reviewed port security to find that an open port is not always vulnerable. On May 9, an X user, @iam_enriched, shared a video (archived here) of a man alleging that the website of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria’s federal anti-graft agency, was susceptible to attacks.