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- June 17, 2025
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Trump did not declare Tesla ban, as mischaracterised in social media posts
Claim: Social media users shared a video showing Donald Trump declaring a nationwide ban on Tesla production, while accusing Elon Musk of betrayal and calling him a “snake” who would soon go bankrupt. Verdict: False. What appears to be a fiery speech from Donald Trump is, in reality, a deepfake. Analysis by DUBAWA, utilising AI …
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- June 17, 2025
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False! Davido, Aisha Yesufu, others not included in Tinubu’s official honours list
Claim: A Facebook Page, Agozi Comedy, claims that President Tinubu conferred national honours on Aisha Yesufu, Innocent Chukwuma, Tunde Bakare, Nuhu Ribadu, and others in an additional honours list. Verdict: False. DUBAWA fact-checked the claim and found no evidence that these names appeared on the official national honours list released by the presidency. The presidency …
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- June 16, 2025
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False! No travel restrictions on Vice President, cabinet members in Sierra Leone
Claim: A popular X user, Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah, claimed that President Donald Trump’s partial travel restriction will also affect the Vice President and other cabinet members, including their families. Verdict: False! According to President Trump’s Executive Orders published by the White House, the Vice President and cabinet members, including their families, are exempted from the …
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- June 16, 2025
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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 the top claims fact-checked by DUBAWA in the past week. Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff orders closure of local borders As Nigeria continues to face …
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- June 16, 2025
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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 is a Swedish player, Vicktor Gyökeres, not Cristiano Ronaldo. The image of Cristiano Ronaldo holding the top scorer award and the Nations League trophy dates …
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- June 16, 2025
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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: FALSE. No credible media organisation reported such a development from the White House. Also, our analysis revealed that the video overlaid in the post was …
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- June 16, 2025
- 59 views
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 this statement is only theoretical. However, five seated lawmakers, including former Speaker of the Liberian House of Representatives, Counsellor J. Fonati Koffa, were dragged to …
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- June 16, 2025
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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 Manchester United or trusted sports sources that Victor Osimhen has signed for the club. Full Text A post shared by the Facebook page Mason Mount …
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- June 16, 2025
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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 Angeles. Verdict: Misleading. There is no evidence to suggest that these individuals were together, and the photo appears to be AI-generated. Full Text A photo …
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- June 16, 2025
- 47 views
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 presence sparked rupturous cheers from the crowd amidst global dignitaries, one thing was immediately clear: Traoré had become an African ‘juggernaut.’ With not less than …
