As misinformation and disinformation continue to thrive on social media platforms, DUBAWA took up the task of verifying such information to help society understand the truth. Below are our top fact checks conducted last week: Orbatheh travels to the US A Facebook user, My Echo, claims that a Sierra Leonean musician, Orbatheh, travelled to the …| Dubawa
Claim: President Tinubu stated that the dollar was N1,900 when he assumed office in May 2023, and it is currently between N1,450 and N1,350. Verdict: False. When Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, the naira was officially trading at about N460 to the dollar and N760–N770 in the parallel market, not N1,900 as he claimed. …| Dubawa
Claim: Peter Obi supposedly said he pulled 439 million people out of poverty in a video shared on the X page of Wale Ajetunmobi, the Senior Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Media. Verdict: MISLEADING. In the original video, which was cut mid-sentence, Peter Obi referred to how China pulled 439 million Chinese out …| Dubawa
Claim: Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation Managing Director, Mo Ali, has alleged that Liberia’s new position on the 2025 Global Peace Index from 69 to 70 suggests a significant achievement and a point of pride for Liberia. Verdict: False! Data from the 2025 Global Peace Index, showing Liberia ranked 70 among 163 countries, signifies a …| Dubawa
Claim: An ex-worker in the government of the former ruling CDC shared two photos on social media, alleging they are “fresh pictures from the University of Liberia,” students’ September 1, 2025, protest. Verdict: Misleading. One of the pictures was taken four years ago, while there is no evidence to show the other was from the …| Dubawa
Claim: An X user shared a video showing Patience Jonathan, the former first lady, advising her husband not to run for the presidency again. Verdict: Misleading. Although the former first lady publicly advised her husband not to return to the Aso Rock villa, the event is not recent. Full Text There are strong speculations over …| Dubawa
Claim: An X user claims Manchester City’s Ederson is the only EPL goalkeeper with a GWR title. Verdict: False. GWR also lists Cech, Hart, Van der Sar, Krul, and De Gea as title holders in their records, while they played in the EPL. Full Text The Guinness World Record (GWR) is reputable for acknowledging individuals …| Dubawa
Claim: A Facebook user posted a list of the “most educated countries in Africa,” with Nigeria ranked first. Verdict: False! Reputable international organisations consistently rate Seychelles as a top performer among African countries, based on recent data that ranks educational levels using metrics like literacy rates and the Human Development Index (HDI). Full Text On …| Dubawa
Claim: A Facebook post with a photo claims that Sierra Leonean musician Orbatheh has travelled to the United States.| Dubawa
The false post uses an AI-generated news report, while the supposed registration links lead to an online shopping platform| RAPPLER
Claim: Social media users share footage of a Nigerian senator criticising and accusing the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector-General| Dubawa
Claim: A WhatsApp broadcast message claims the federal government has approved N185,000 to Nigerians for family support.| Dubawa
Did U.S. President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, bemoan what he described as "disrespect" from Indian Prime Minister...| leadstories.com
Social media is constantly buzzing with stories that spread in seconds, making it increasingly difficult to tell what is true and what is| Dubawa
Did President Trump incorrectly identify Ferdinand Marcos as the current president of the Philippines in a July 22, 2025, Truth...| leadstories.com
Claim: A Facebook page, Rescue Liberia, is alleging that CDC Youth Chairperson Emmanuel Johnson was arrested with a gun during the July 17, 2025, “Enough is| Dubawa
VERDICT: This is partially true. Hon. Gilbert Bosco N’habay was appointed Acting Clerk of Parliament on July 3, 2025. However, Hon. Paran Tarawally did not| Dubawa
Claim: An X user shared a video claiming it shows a protest in Ghana against the installation of an Igbo king in the country.| Dubawa
Claim: A Facebook user shared a video allegedly showing a confrontation between the local vigilantes and Fulani herders in Benue State, North-central Nigeria.| Dubawa
Is a viral video a real news report about a "Sheriff Larry Leda" saying he'd apply for a green card...| leadstories.com
Claim: An X user shared a video claiming that the residence of popular Nigerian comedian, Brain Jotter, was recently raided by EFCC operatives.| Dubawa
Was Monkee Micky Dolenz rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after a tragic accident following a visit to Texas flood...| leadstories.com
Does a viral video really show a woman falling over and dropping a large rock on a glass bridge full...| leadstories.com
Did a widely-shared video authentically show Liberian President Joseph Boakai attacking the "racially prejudiced attitude" of his American counterpart Donald...| leadstories.com
Did a widely-shared video show a real Mexican soldier speaking to camera and saying "We're to help the people of...| leadstories.com
Do viral photos really show a father with Down syndrome named Ben and his son Noah? No, that's not true:...| leadstories.com
Did Barack Obama spend 310 days, working from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the White House running the country...| leadstories.com
On Friday, ahead of signing a sweeping national policy bill at the White House, President Donald Trump asserted that the legislation is “the most popular bill ever signed in our country’s history,” repeating the claim for emphasis. However, public opinion, far from supporting the statement, clearly contradicts it. The legislation, often referred to as one […]| Verdaily
Claim: A Facebook user, Titus Williams Sr., alleged on “FRIES FM” that former President Weah’s trip to Saudi Arabia resulted in the construction of $23| Dubawa
Did President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, ask the public to "focus on Mexicans and flooding" rather than...| leadstories.com
Did a widely-shared X post about forgiving President Donald Trump "even if he rapes women and children" come from a...| leadstories.com
Did Sky News publish a headline that read "Ice agents quitting in droves due to low morale, doxxing fears"? No,...| leadstories.com
Did a reporter ask President Donald Trump whether he would self-deport, in light of his plan to end birthright citizenship?...| leadstories.com
Does a video shared on social platforms show Greta Thunberg dancing to Madonna's "La Isla Bonita"? No, that's not true:...| leadstories.com
Claim: A Facebook user asserts that the US Embassy has announced the closure of its offices in Abuja and Lagos due to security concerns.| Dubawa
Claim: A Facebook user, Ebuka Odo, shared an image claiming that a 37-year-old man was arrested with a dried human skull in Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria.| Dubawa
Did the rapper Jelly Roll release a new song called "Angels Don't Pack Their Bags", as a tribute to the...| leadstories.com
Did rock guitarist Eric Clapton announce he would pay funeral expenses for the families of those killed in devastating flooding...| leadstories.com
Does a viral video really show body camera footage of a "crazy Karen" being arrested for keying a Tesla and...| leadstories.com
Does a viral video show real bodycam footage of a cop trying to illegally search a car and finding out...| leadstories.com
Did the dissent in a June 2025 U.S. Supreme Court opinion mention a question about breakfast? No, that's not true:...| leadstories.com
On May 5, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sent a letter to Harvard University notifying it that it would no longer receive federal funding.| Verdaily
President Donald Trump is trying to nullify pardons issued by the former occupant of his office, Joe Biden. Why? Because Joe Biden allegedly used an “autopen” machine to sign pardons. “The ‘Pardons’ that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO […]| National File
A video of French President Emanuel Macron shared on social media platforms has been identified as fake by fact-checker organisations.| Interhacktives
When I was a kid with a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), sometimes my games wouldn't load. But I, like all kids, knew the secret: take out the game cartridge, blow on the contacts, and put it back in. And it seemed to work. (When it failed, I'd just keep trying until it worked.) But looking back, did blowing into the cartridge really help? I've talked to the experts, reviewed a study on this very topic, and have the answer. But first, let's talk tech. Famicom, NES, and Zero Insertion Force| Mental Floss
I am no longer adding new posts on this site. I am now writing on Substack, where I have a newsletter called “Check Your Work”. I have archived my best articles from this site over on Substack.| COVID-19 in Georgia
This article (and future ones) are available at my Substack – “Check Your Work” The debate and drama over this week’s ACIP meeting has been a hot mess, but I’ve done a lot of reading this week and want to share what I know. These are the facts as best I can determine. The Backstory: … ACIP October Meeting & Covid Vaccines for Children Read More »| COVID-19 in Georgia
This article (and future ones) are available at my Substack – “Check Your Work” For a variety of reasons, the number of Covid deaths being reported in the media or by “experts” are misleading and not accurate. I’ve had a few Twitter threads about this, but there are two simple and obvious things that many … Misleading Covid Death Numbers Read More »| COVID-19 in Georgia
This article (and future ones) are available at my Substack – “Check Your Work” In the CDC ACIP meeting on June 17 to discuss childhood Covid vaccines, a table was presented showing Covid was a leading cause of death in US children as part of a slide deck on the epidemiology of Covid-19 in children … Fact Check: Covid as a Leading Cause of Death in Children Read More »| COVID-19 in Georgia