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- June 17, 2025
- 24 views
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…
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- June 17, 2025
- 28 views
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:…
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- June 16, 2025
- 27 views
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:…
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- June 16, 2025
- 22 views
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…
- Facts
- June 16, 2025
- 30 views
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…
- Facts
- June 16, 2025
- 26 views
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:…
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- June 16, 2025
- 26 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…
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- June 16, 2025
- 31 views
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…
- Facts
- June 16, 2025
- 21 views
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…
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- June 16, 2025
- 25 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…
