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Here is all you need to know as Instagram halts end-to-end encryption by May 8
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (593+ words) In the third week of March 2026, reports flooded the internet with claims that Instagram would halt end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages by May 8, 2026, potentially allowing Meta to access users" messages. The reports were met with widespread criticism from privacy advocates…...
False! Liverpool has not sacked manager Arne Slot
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (249+ words) Claim: A post by Anfield Papers on X claims that Arne Slot has been sacked as manager of Liverpool FC. Verdict: False. There is no official confirmation that Arne Slot has been sacked. Available evidence shows he remains Liverpool's manager....
False! FIFA President did not say Brahim Diaz ‘intentionally’missed Morocco's penalty
1+ week, 1+ day ago (340+ words) Claim: A Facebook page, African Entertainment, alleged that FIFA President, Giovanni Infantino, said Brahim Diaz's penalty miss against Senegal in the AFCON final was "intentional." Verdict: False! DUBAWA's investigation found no credible record or evidence supporting the claim. The claim…...
False! Liam Rosenior has not been sacked by Chelsea Football Club
1+ week, 1+ day ago (267+ words) Claim: A viral post circulating on X (formerly Twitter) claims that Liam Rosenior has been sacked as manager of Chelsea Football Club following a defeat to Everton. Verdict: False. There is no credible evidence that Liam Rosenior has been sacked…...
False! CAF did not ask Sadio Mane to return Player of Tournament Award
1+ week, 3+ day ago (255+ words) Claim: A viral social media post from Sky Sport Fans alleges that the Confederation of African Football has ordered Sadio Man" to return his Best Player (MVP) award, and that Brahim D'az has been named the new winner after a…...
Viral photos of Burna Boy, VerDarkman donating to orphanage, Al-generated
1+ week, 4+ day ago (193+ words) Verdict: False! DUBAWA's investigation found that the images were generated by AI. Also, the claim is not supported by any credible media house." Tensions initially began in late 2024 and mid-2025 when VeryDarkMan, known for his relentless critiques of Nigerian elites, took…...
False! Sierra Leone Police has not declared King Boss LA wanted
2+ week, 1+ day ago (461+ words) Claim: A Facebook post by WeBlog232 claims that Sierra Leonean hip-hop artist Alhaji Amadu Bah, popularly known as King Boss LA, has been declared "wanted" by the Sierra Leone Police in connection with an alleged case of malicious damage and assault....
Image of Nwabali with homeless US driver, AI-generated
2+ week, 3+ day ago (680+ words) Claim: A Facebook user shared an image claiming Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali bought a brand-new taxi and paid for accommodation for a homeless taxi driver he met in the United States. Verdict:" False. The Image showing Nwabali hugging a…...
False! No travel restriction on Ghanaians by UK government
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (556+ words) Verdict: False. Checks by DUBAWA on the official UK Travel website indicate that Ghanaian citizens can still travel to the United Kingdom. They only require a standard visa application rule and vice versa. The claimant, on the other hand, failed…...
False! Yellow Machines did not develop engine problems at Freeport of Monrovia
3+ week, 3+ day ago (496+ words) False! 80% of teachers in Liberia are not volunteers Claim: Yekeh Kolubah's blog posted an image claiming that Liberia's newly acquired earth-moving equipment (yellow machines) suffered an engine problem and got stuck at the Freeport of Monrovia. Verdict: False! Research shows…...