DUBAWA Round-Up: Peter Obi, Gwoza massacre, Biafra — top claims fact-checked this week
DUBAWA’s weekly round-up covers viral claims about Peter Obi, alleged Gwoza massacre footage, Biafra-related misinformation, and other top claims investigated by our team this week.
Husband stitch: The controversial after-birth suture putting Nigerian women at risk
DUBAWA’s in-depth investigation into the “husband stitch” — an unauthorised extra suture sometimes inserted during post-birth repair — reveals its quiet prevalence in Nigerian hospitals and the serious physical and psychological risks it creates for women.
Period blood testing, not Pap smear, claimed as cervical cancer alternative — misleading
A claim spreading on WhatsApp suggests that testing menstrual blood is a viable alternative to Pap smear tests for cervical cancer detection. Medical experts say this is misleading and potentially harmful to women’s health.
New study reveals how Nigeria’s former minister spread falsehoods and misled lawmakers
A comprehensive study by DUBAWA and CJID researchers documents how a former Nigerian minister repeatedly made verifiably false claims during parliamentary proceedings, systematically misleading lawmakers on critical policy decisions.