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As misinformation continues to swirl across social media platforms, AI-generated videos and wrongly attributed photos and videos topped the claims we found last week.
Here’s a breakdown of the top claims we debunked.
- Bandit attacks North-Central Nigeria
Facebook users circulated a video claiming it showed residents fleeing bandit attacks in North-Central Nigeria. The footage shows a large number of people carrying their belongings, suggesting displacement due to insecurity.
DUBAWA’s investigation revealed that the video was not from Nigeria. Through reverse image search and visual verification, we traced the footage to conflict-related displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where civilians were fleeing violence in affected communities.
- Brain Jotter studied medicine
A viral social media post claims that Nigerian comedian and content creator Brain Jotter is a trained medical doctor who studied medicine before going into comedy.
When DUBAWA checked, we found no credible evidence to support this claim. Checks of his public profiles and interviews show that Brain Jotter, whose real name is Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, studied Biology at the University of Lagos, not Medicine or Surgery.
Additionally, there are no official records, professional listings, or verified statements showing that he qualified or practised as a medical doctor.
- FIFA president said Brahim Diaz intentionally missed Morocco’s penalty
A viral social media post claims that FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Moroccan footballer Brahim Diaz deliberately missed his penalty during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The claim circulated widely, with some users alleging the miss was intentional.
When DUBAWA checked, it found no credible evidence that the FIFA president made such a statement. Reports about the match only show that Infantino condemned the chaotic events surrounding the game, not that he accused Diaz of deliberately missing the penalty.
Further checks also show that Diaz apologised to fans after the miss and took responsibility for the mistake, indicating it was not intentional.
- Prophet Key released from prison
A viral social media post claims that Liberian social media personality Prophet Key has been released from prison shortly after his sentencing. The blog alleged that he had regained his freedom after public pressure.
But when DUBAWA checked, it found the claim to be false. Available reports show that Prophet Key, whose real name is Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, was sentenced by Liberia’s Supreme Court to six months imprisonment for contempt of court. He is expected to remain in custody for the duration of his sentence so the claim that he was released from prison is false.
