Claim: Governor Alex Otti begins the dredging of Igbo Seaport in Aba, Abia state
Verdict: FALSE
The claim that the Abia state government has commenced dredging of a seaport in the state is false. DUBAWA’s findings show that the claimants manipulated and reshared old news reports as new.
Juliet Buna, broadcast journalist and fact-checker at the News Verifier Africa has been selected alongside 29 other journalists from West Africa, for the 2024 cohort of the prestigious 2024 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking Fellowship.
News Verifier Africa is a fact-checking organisation committed to promoting truth and accuracy across the African continent. We combat misinformation by verifying claims, debunking falsehoods, and upholding journalistic integrity. Our mission is to foster transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making in media.
