September 25, 2020

Other Checks

FALSE: National Service allowance increased to GHS699 with immediate effect

Claim: National Service allowance increased to GHS699 with immediate effect Source: Hardtruthgh.com Verdict: False Researched by Rabiu Alhassan Satirical website, hardtruthgh.com in a terse news

September 25, 2020

Health

FALSE: About 50% of Ghanaian men are impotent

A viral news report originally published by otecfmghana.com claims that about 50% of Ghanaian men are impotent. The claim, which is attributed to Consultant Urologist, Dr Samuel Amanamah has been republished by multiple online platforms but following further probe, the claim has been found to be false.

September 25, 2020

FALSE: National Service allowance increased to GHS699 with immediate effect

FALSE: About 50% of Ghanaian men are impotent

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