Claim: A Facebook user has alleged that the Nigerian media mogul Taiwo Olayinka Afolabi has bought the “Banjul Port terminal” in The Gambia. Verdict: This is false. DUBAWA’s checks have revealed that the Gambia Ports have not been sold to the Nigerian…
SOURCE: NAMASITA.COM VERDICT: FALSE FINDING: Following a recent publication made by NAMASITA.COM on the 13th February, 2024 claiming that “The Gambia appointsSang Ndong as National Football Team’’. We have made confirmation on the said publication by contacting the Gambia Football Federation (GFF); speaking to Mr Babucarr Camara; who is the Communication Director…
Claim: One of the brightest students in Somita Basic Cycle School was allegedly impregnated by her teacher Verdict: TRUE A publication done by What’s on Gambia on its Facebook page Wednesday stories alleged that a teacher in Somita Basic Cycle…
Claim: The fencing of Bakoteh dumpsite is a sponsored project. Verdict: False Source: Facebook (Kemo Fatty) Findings: Mr. Kemo Fatty, a former Kanifing Municipal Council employee, claimed on social media in a viral video that the fencing of the Bakoteh…
CLAIM: “GAMBIA IMMIGRATION OFFICERS CARRY OUT IDENTITY CARD REGISTRATIONS AT PRIVATE LOCATIONS.” SOURCE: Open Gambia Facebook page VERDICT: False FINDING: A post shared by Open Gambia on Thursday 9th February, 2023 via their facebook account, claiming that the Gambia Immigration…
On September 12, 2023, a post from What’s on Gambia reported a tragic incident at Sukuta Traffic Lights where it was claimed that two PIU officers had been allegedly shot and killed. This claim has been verified as true, as…
What is Migration? Migration is a human phenomenon that involves the movement of people from one place to another, either temporarily or permanently. Globally, factors responsible for the migration of people is categorized under either push or pull factors. While…
