Connect with us

Education

Is video of fire burning on water at Lekki Lagos recent?

Published

on

A video was forwarded several times on whatsapp claiming that fire was burning on water, said to be Lekki Beach.

 

The claim is FALSE, here are the facts

 

The video is being recirculated from an incident that happened in May 2021 at Ilashe Beach, located around Badagry in Lagos State.

 

Using Google image search to check a snapshot from the video, there were several results linked to an event since May 25th, 2021.

This incident occurred at Ilashe beach, located along Badagry in Lagos State and not Lekki beach as purported. Meanwhile, Google Maps shows Lekki and Badagry are 89.1 kilometres apart.

 

Findings indicated that the circulating video is not recent and the fire outbreak was linked to an oil spillage at Ilashe Beach around Badagry, not Lekki Beach.

 

CONCLUSION

The claim that there was a recent fire outbreak on Lekki beach is FALSE as the outbreak is not recent and it happened in Badagry.

[Remember to fact-check anything before you share it. Don’t engage, Don’t amplify]

Do you have a story? Tag us on socials @wabmaonline or share with us on WhatsApp at +234 902 547 8072 and we will fact check that for you

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

African News

100 Editions Strong!

Published

on

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.

WABMA100 #FakeNewsDebunker #StopTheSpread #MediaMatters #WestAfrica #Misinformation #FactChecking #WABMA

Continue Reading

African News

Did Netflix Really Hand Kamala Harris $7 Million?

Published

on

It all started with a social media post that sparked confusion and speculation. The claim was bold: Netflix had reportedly donated a whopping $7 million to Kamala Harris’ campaign.

But was it true?

The buzz grew louder as the story spread, leaving many wondering how deep Netflix’s political involvement ran. Could a company that entertains millions really throw such enormous financial support behind a candidate?

The truth, however, turned out to be much more personal—and surprising.

After diving deep into the investigation, we uncovered a twist. It wasn’t Netflix itself that made the donation. The answer came from Reed Hastings, Netflix’s co-founder and executive chairman. He confessed during an interview with The Information: after watching a particularly disheartening debate, he felt compelled to act. “After the depressing debate,” Hastings admitted, “we are in the game again.” And with that, he made his largest personal contribution ever—$7 million.

But here’s the catch: this was not Netflix’s doing! It was Hastings’ personal endorsement. Reputable media outlets quickly clarified the distinction: Netflix, the company, had no hand in the donation. It was purely Hastings’ decision.

The conclusion?
The viral claim that Netflix itself funneled $7 million into Kamala Harris’ campaign is completely false. Instead, it was Reed Hastings, acting on his own, who made the generous contribution to her 2024 run.

The lines between corporate and personal blurred for a moment, but the facts set the story straight.

….

…………….

#FakeNewsDebunker, #FactCheck, #KamalaHarris, #Netflix, #GuavaLeaves, #UlcerCure, #EFCC, #Hacked, #SocialMediaMyths, #TruthMatters, #DebunkingMisinformation, #StayInformed, #NigeriaNews, #WABMA, #ViralClaims, #ProjectFactCheck, #CombatFakeNews

Continue Reading

African News

Was the Nigeria’s EFCC’s X Account Really Hacked by Internet Fraudsters?

Published

on

Continue Reading

Trending