FACT-CHECK: Viral picturesque mountain forest road is NOT from Adaklu in Ghana
Claim: A picture showing a tarred road constructed to cut through a mountain forest is from Ghana Source: Viral picture...
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EXPLAINER: Online ‘satire’ trends lead to mispresentation of major news from Ghana and Nigeria
In recent days, trends have emerged on various social media platforms in Ghana and Nigeria, where some major news events...
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FACT-CHECK: Has Turkey executed contractors for violating safety standards following massive earthquake?
Claim: Viral video shows the killing of Turkish contractors for violating safety standards following massive earthquake Source: WhatsApp Video Verdict: FALSE Researched...
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FACT-CHECK: Caucasian woman seen crying in viral video is NOT Christian Atsu’s wife
Claim: Christian Atsu’s wife is seen crying in a viral video over his death Source: Social media Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by...
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TRUE: Small hailstones fall from the sky in Hohoe, Ghana
Claim: Video shows small hailstones falling from the sky in Hohoe Source: Twitter Verdict: TRUE A video showing small hailstones falling from...
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Fact-Check: Claim that more 78,000 men in Ghana contracted HIV in 2021 from other men is false
Claim: 78,450 men in Ghana contracted HIV in 2021 from other men Source: News article Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu Is...
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Emirates airline has not promised 1-year free flight tickets to Nigerians if Peter Obi wins the upcoming presidential election
Claim: Emirates airline promises 1-year free flight tickets to Nigerians if Peter Obi wins Source: Facebook post Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty...
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FACT-CHECK: Viral videos alleging thriving trade in human toes in Zimbabwe
Claim: Some Zimbabweans are cutting off their toes in exchange for money Source: Viral pictures and videos Verdict: FALSE Researched...
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FACT-CHECK: Nurse turns into a crocodile at Tafo Government Hospital?
Claim: A nurse has turned into a crocodile at Tafo Government Hospital Source: Online news platform, Broadcastergh.com Verdict: FALSE Researched...
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FACT-CHECK: Viral picture is MISLEADINGLY being portrayed as Rihanna and her newborn
Claim: A picture of Rihanna and her newborn baby Source: Viral image Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A viral picture showing...
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