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Viral Photo of Pro-Palestine protesters in Japan, Al-generated
Claim: A Facebook page, Muslim Player, posted a viral photo of pro-Palestine protesters in Japan, claiming that there was a demonstration in Japan for Gaza. Verdict: Misleading! Although Japan has supported Palestine against Israel since the start of the war, the viral photo claiming a pro-Palestine demonstration in Japan is AI-generated. Full Text Since the …
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Rihanna’s viral song for Manchester United, AI-generated
Claim: A popular sports page, Best Football News, posted a viral video of Rihanna’s new song for Manchester United. Verdict: False! DUBAWA’s review of the video found that the song is AI-generated. The song has not been uploaded to Rihanna’s Apple Music and Spotify accounts. Full Text Reuben Amorim-led Manchester United is rejuvenating its squad …
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Has Facebook been monetised in Liberia?
Claim: George S. M. Tulay II claimed Liberia is eligible for Facebook monetisation. According to him, the platforms eligible for monetisation are TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Verdict: There is no evidence! Research shows that Liberia’s social media content hasn’t been monetised. LTA Commissioner Patrick Honnah told DUBAWA that negotiations are being made with Meta, …
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FALSE! Viral video claiming Aregbesola was stoned in Ogun, from EndSARS protest
Claim: X user shares video of the former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, getting chased and stoned during a campaign in Ogun State. Verdict: False! This is an old video from 2020, during the End SARS movement, involving the former Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola. Full Text Rauf Aregbesola is a Nigerian …
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Hillary Clinton not dead, as Instagram user claimed
Claim: A viral Instagram post claimed that Hillary Clinton, a former United States Secretary of State, has passed away. Verdict: False. No official announcement or credible media platform confirmed Hillary Clinton’s death. The claim is part of an ongoing trend of viral rumours aimed at public figures. Full Text Hillary Clinton’s nomination as the Democratic …
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Alleged video of father poisoning his sons over prophecy dates back to 2019
Claim: Facebook users shared clips of a man recently apprehended for poisoning his sons after a pastor prophesied to him that they were wizards. Verdict: Misleading. While the incident did happen, the excerpt was from an old TVC news report in 2019, not 2025 as claimed. Full Text Nigeria is slowly becoming a place where …
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Did Nigeria suspend mineral deals with US?
Claim: A Facebook user, @ Dabreezy Dreams Entertainment, shared a video alleging Nigeria suspended mineral deals with the United States in retaliation against its travel restrictions. Verdict: False. There is no evidence that Nigeria has imposed a mineral blockade on the US. Official statements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs do not mention such action. …
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Contrary to viral claim, Spain not banning Islamic festivals
Claim: Different Facebook users claimed that Spain is fighting back against the Muslims’ presence in the country. Verdict: Misleading. Only Jumilla, a town in Spain, banned religious events that were unaffiliated with the local council from public facilities. Contrary to Islamophobic fears, the ban affected all religious festivals, including Jews and Christians. The Spanish national …
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Misleading! Lagos did not mark 176 estates for demolition
Claim: A Facebook user, Chinasa Nwosu, claimed that the Lagos state government is preparing to demolish over 170 estates in the state. Verdict: Misleading! DUBAWA’s findings showed that the Lagos state government had only called for the surveyors of the listed estates to update the required documents within a specific timeline. Full Text With the …
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Non, Georges Weah ne s’est pas exprimé contre un quatrième mandat d’Alassane Ouattara
FAIT : La page Facebook “Johnny Patcheko” affirme que Georges Weah, ancien Président du Libéria, a condamné un quatrième mandat du Président ivoirien, Alassane Ouattara. VERDICT : FAUX. Georges Weah n’a formulé aucune prise de position publique concernant une candidature pour un quatrième mandat du Chef de l’Etat ivoirien. Il s’agit d’anciennes déclarations sorties de …
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