Deadly stampede at El-Wak military recruitment: Misinformation around deaths, what we know so far
There has been a deadly stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra during a scheduled military recruitment for personnel...
Draft 2025 Cybersecurity Bill: CSA’s new functions, police powers & other major amendments
Researched by Alfa Shaban Ghana’s first full-blown Cybersecurity law, Act 1038, was first promulgated in 2020. It was to be...
FACT-CHECK: No! Wode Maya is not Ghana’s biggest YouTuber
Claim: Wode Maya is Ghana’s biggest YouTuber Source: GHOne TV Verdict: False Researched by Alfa Shaban On September 17, 2025,...
Misinformation as Kenya mourned Raila Odinga: Viral stadium image, fake Arsenal tribute
Researched by Alfa Shaban Kenya was thrown into mourning on October 15, 2025, when the news of the death of...
Mahama did not commission UGMC hours to his exit in 2017, ex-presidential advisor’s claim is False
Claim: President Mahama commissioned UGMC on the even of his exit from office in 2017 Source: Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, former...
FACT-CHECK: Ashanti Regional Minister misleads Parliament, claim about 3 operationalised Agenda 111 hospitals is False
Claim: Three Agenda 111 projects in the Ashanti Region have been operationalised Source: Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister Verdict: False...
True! Circuit Court judge misattributed Idi Amin quote to Robert Mugabe, but what exactly did Amin say?
Claim: Judge misquotes Idi Amin in remand ruling Source: Court ruling Verdict: True Researched by Alfa Shaban A popular quotation...
FACT-CHECK: True! Japanese visa fee is GH¢273, paid only after approval
Claim: Japan visa costs GH¢273, and it is paid after approval Source: Social media (X) Verdict: True Researched by Alfa...
FACT-CHECK: TV3, Citi FM amplify fake story of Kenyan gardener who chose chicken gift over BMW, Benz
Claim: Kenyan gardener rejects vehicles, opts for chicken as retirement benefit Source: TV3, Citi FM Verdict: False Researched by Alfa...
FACT-CHECK: Video of Ga Mantse referencing ‘oobakɛ’ is unrelated to recent ‘welcome wars’
Claim: Ga Mantsɛ wades into Akwaaba vs. Oobakɛ controversy on social media Source: Social media users Verdict: False Researched by...
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