Round-Up: Top trending fact-checks by DUBAWA this week 

As false information continues circulating across various social media platforms, DUBAWA remains steadfast in its commitment to debunking and combating this trend of disinformation and misinformation. Find below some of…

False! Ronaldo was not crowned the 2025 UEFA Nations League top scorer

Claim: A Facebook page, Sams Sipp, claimed Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2025 top scorer award in the just-concluded UEFA Nations League.  Verdict: False! The 2025 Nations League top scorer…

Did Trump give Traore 24-hour deadline over Burkina Faso gold?

Claim: A Facebook user, Dabreezy Comedy, claimed that America’s president, Donald Trump, gave Ibrahim Traore a 24-hour ultimatum before ordering a war on Burkina Faso over the country’s gold. Verdict:…

Former Speaker, 4 others charged with multiple crimes for arson 

The principle of justice is blind means that justice is to be meted out impartially, without regard to the identity of the individual being tried. In contrast, many believe that…

False! Victor Osimhen has not joined Manchester United

Claim: A Facebook page called Mason Mount Fans claimed that Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has signed a contract with Manchester United. Verdict: False. There is no official confirmation from…

Photo of pregnant Rihanna with Chris Brown, Ronaldo, Neymar AI-generated

Claim: A Facebook blog named Weyoneblog4SL TV posted a photo of a pregnant Rihanna, Chris Brown, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar Jr. at a baby shower after a party in Los…

Inside the AI-driven propaganda elevating Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traore

On January 7, 2025, when Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré,  appeared at the swearing-in ceremony of Ghana’s elected President, John Dramani Mahama, he stole the show.  As his…

False! SARS has not been reformed 

Claim: Social media users claimed that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has been reformed. Verdict: False! Findings revealed that SARS has not been reformed. The NPF earlier debunked this claim. …

Why rocks broke off Iyamopo Hill and what climate change has to do with it

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, a large rock fragment unexpectedly broke off from Iyamopo Hill in Igbeti, a town in Olorunsogo Local Government Area of Oyo State, South West Nigeria. …

Did Babangida Tweet About a Possible Military Takeover?

On Friday afternoon, a post on X (formerly Twitter) went viral. This post, made by ‘Ibrahim B. Babangida’ with the username @General_Ibbro, mentioned a proposed military takeover and called for…

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