**In this video, we debunk three viral claims that have been circulating online.
We investigate the truth behind the alleged release of R-Kelly from prison,
the purported video showing dollars recovered from Emefiele’s house by EFCC, and the appointment of Mohammed Abba Umar as EFCC Director of Operations.
Join us as we separate fact from fiction and provide you with accurate information backed by verified sources.
Don’t fall for misinformation—stay informed with our debunking series.
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WABMA’s Fake News Debunker works with a network of media practitioners to debunk misinformation shared on social media and news outlets.
Every week, we publish in article, audio, and video formats WABMA’s Debunker for the week. Media practitioners, and the general public, are encouraged to join this network of professionals and user-generated debunkers. Fact-checkers are compensated for work accepted.
WABMA’s Fake News Debunker is a product of the West Africa Broadcast & Media Academy (WABMA)/ and ELS Project Fact Check Nigeria, supported by the US Consulate General, Lagos.
Today, we proudly mark the 100th edition of the WABMA Fake News Debunker — published consistently in audio, video, and text formats.
This milestone is more than just a number. It is a testament to our resilience, commitment, and belief in the power of truth. For nearly two years, through changing tides and persistent challenges, we have worked tirelessly to expose misinformation, challenge disinformation, and protect the public discourse in West Africa.
Fake news undermines democracy, endangers lives, and erodes trust. That is why we have stayed the course — week after week — empowering citizens with facts, and strengthening media literacy across communities.
Thank you to every researcher, producer, presenter, and supporter who made this possible. The work continues — because truth still matters.
🚩 Are popular skin-whitening injections in West Africa genuine and safe to use? 🚩 Is Nigeria’s Central Bank planning to scrap old Naira notes soon? 🚩 Has the COVID-19 variant XEC already spread to Nigeria?
In this episode, we dive deep into these viral claims to separate facts from fiction. Don’t fall for fake news—get the truth you need right here!
Did Netflix Pay Kamala Harris $7 Million? Can Guava Leaves Cure Ulcers? Was EFCC’s X Account Hacked by Fraudsters?
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🚩 Did Netflix really hand US Vice President Kamala Harris $7 million? 🚩 Can guava leaves actually cure ulcers, as claimed in recent posts? 🚩 Was Nigeria’s EFCC’s X (formerly Twitter) account hacked by internet fraudsters?
Uncover the truth behind these viral claims in this episode of WABMA’s Fake News Debunker! Let’s separate facts from fiction.
🙏 Please check out this week’s edition of WABMA’s Fake News Debunker, where we partner with media professionals to stop the spread of misinformation across social media and news platforms.