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DUBAWA is a West African independent verification and fact-checking project, initiated by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and supported by the most influential newsrooms and civic organisations in West Africa to help amplify the culture of truth in public discourse, public policy, and journalistic practice. It has a presence in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia.
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DUBAWAโs in-depth stories examine issues affecting people across West Africa. These investigations go beyond quick fact checks to uncover the deeper truth behind what you see or hear about every day. Here are some recent reports: *False Narratives on X* : This is an investigation into how popular X (formerly Twitter) accounts are spreading misleading content that targets Nigeriaโs Igbo community. Read more here: https://dubawa.org/how-popular-x-accounts-spread-false-narratives-about-nigerias-igbo-tribe/ *Life in โGarbage Cityโ:* We looked at how residents of Whein Town in Monrovia live surrounded by waste, toxins, and reptiles due to the nearby dumpsite. Shocking findings, read it here: https://dubawa.org/living-with-toxins-and-reptiles-from-garbage-city-the-story-of-whein-town/ *The Risk of Using Apetamin:* Despite being banned in other countries, the weight-gain product Apetamin is still sold in Nigeria. This story explores the health dangers and weak regulation. Read more here: https://dubawa.org/investigation-despite-ban-in-several-countries-harmful-weight-gain-product-apetamin-sold-indiscriminately-in-nigeria/ To see more of our investigations, click here: dubawa.org/category/dubawa-in-depth

A Facebook post claims the Nigerian Army issued ID cards to terrorists in the South East. Don't fall for it, it's misleading! https://dubawa.org/claim-nigerian-army-issued-id-cards-to-terrorists-in-south-east-misleading/

The Agyapadie document raised many questions, but the answers lead back to one source: the NDC. After 7 months of research, DUBAWA and DAIDAC reveal how this document is a political plot with a hidden agenda. Continue reading here: https://x.com/dubawagh/status/1923339252336566285?s=46

Only two of these leaders are dead, and their death have nothing to do with President Zelensky. https://dubawa.org/claim-world-leaders-die-after-meeting-with-president-zelenskyy-unsubstantiated/

No handshakes. No hugs. Wash your hands. Watch for symptoms. These are just a few of the new measures announced in Sierra Leone to curb the spread of Mpox. https://dubawa.org/what-you-should-know-about-mpox-virus-in-sierra-leone/

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Video of Davido admitting to Wizkidโs superiority, manipulated https://dubawa.org/video-of-davido-admitting-to-wizkids-superiority-manipulated/

Thereโs NO lawsuit against Nana Ama McBrown by the Bank of Ghana. The viral story is clickbait to push a crypto scam. https://ghana.dubawa.org/false-ghanas-central-bank-has-not-sued-mcbrown-over-crypto-comments/

Kwankwaso didnโt defect to APC has widely claimed. The image of him wearing a cap with President Tinubuโs insignia was manipulated. https://dubawa.org/fabricated-image-used-in-video-to-claim-kwankwaso-defected-to-apc/