Scam alerts, fake press release: How BoG, ECG, GRA, others fought digital misinformation in September
Digital misinformation is an everyday challenge that must be addressed continuously. As social media continues to shape how people access...
FACT-CHECK: Akwatia MP’s claim that no drug bust was recorded at ports between 2018 and 2024 is false!
Claim: Between 2018 and 2024, not a single drug bust was recorded at the port Source: Bernard Bediako Baidoo (MP...
Ghana is NOT ranked ‘2nd in Africa as cocaine transit hub,’ NPP communicator’s claim False
Claim: Ghana ranks 2nd in Africa as a cocaine transit hub. Source: Palgrave Boakye Danquah, NPP communicator Verdict: False Researched...
1D1F vs. 24-Hour Project: The Savelugu-based Northshore Apparel Hub is none of both
Researched by Alfa Shaban In late August 2026, President John Dramani Mahama opened the Savelugu-based manufacturing company, Northshore Apparel Hub....
Misleading! Zimbabwe president did not declare birthday a public holiday
On September 9, 2026, a new public holiday was announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Zimbabweans were to observe every September...
FACT-CHECK: 2025 SOE dividends did not increase by 53.6%; Felix Kwakye Ofosu’s claim Misleading
Claim: SOEs paid 53.6% more dividends to the government in 2025 as compared to 2024 Source: Felix Kwakye Ofosu Verdict:...
FACT-CHECK: Video of Abronye praising GoldBod is from January 2026, not targeted at Afenyo-Markin
Claim: Abronye DC has attacked Afenyo-Markin amid GoldBod conversations Source: Social media Verdict: False Researched by Alfa Shaban A video...
False! Accra-Kumasi Expressway was not awarded by Akufo-Addo as claimed by Acting NPP chairman
Claim: The NPP awarded the Accra-Kumasi Expressway contract before leaving office Source: Danquah Smith Buttey, Acting NPP National Chairman Verdict:...
Assault in police custody: How media, social media users circulated doctored images, false narratives
Recent social media conversations and media reports have been dominated by matters surrounding the inflammatory religious rhetoric from two clergymen,...
NPP’s Mike Oquaye Jnr restates debunked claim that Mahama lost 2016 election by over 1 million votes
Claim: Mahama lost the 2016 presidential election with over 1 million votes. Source: Ambassador Mike Oquaye Jnr Verdict: False Researched...
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