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Were the bandits captured in a drone Video from Nigeria?
A drone video currently being shared on Nigeria’s social media, claims they are bandits spotted in Ijebu, a part of Ogun State.
This claim is false, here are the reasons
The footage video showed a group of about five men, wearing red cloth and it looked like they were cooking.
A part of the video showed the men holding what seem like AK47s. One of them is even a pointed gun at the drone.
A home security company in Nairobi, Victory Security Africa Group uploaded this same video on Facebook on 3 April 2022 with the caption, ‘Bandits spotted by one drone for Laikipia’.
Laikipia is in Kenya and many Kenyans have shared the video on social media with different captions.
Conclusion
The video is from Kenya therefore the claim that the video is of bandits in Nigeria is false.
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✴️ Ep.116– Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?
A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true?
In this episode of WABMA Fake News Debunker (Ep. 116), we carefully examine the footage, verify available evidence, and separate fact from fiction.
🔍 What we investigated:
- The viral video and its visual details
- Reports from credible international media
- Data from global child-protection organizations
- Any evidence of a “child market” in the Congo–Gabon region
❌ Our Verdict: FALSE
There is no verified evidence that such a market exists. The viral video does not prove child trafficking and has been shared without proper context.
⚠️ Why this matters:
Misinformation like this spreads fear, reinforces harmful stereotypes, and distracts from real child protection issues.
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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.
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✴️ Ep.116– Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?
✴️ Ep.116–WABMA Fake News Debunker;
