Winifred Lartey
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Education
TRUE! MTN made more profit in Ghana than in Nigeria in 2025 Q1
Claim: X user, Tech in Twi, claimed that the telecommunication giant, MTN, made more profit in Ghana than neighbouring Nigeria…
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Economy
The claim that Sam George increased data prices is misleading
Claim: A viral post by @tech_twi on X claimed that Sam George has increased data prices from GHC 330 to…
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Facebook Checks
Viral story of Obama applauding Ibrahim Traore, fabricated
Claim: Barack Obama publicly commended Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, stating that Burkina Faso is “a prime example that small nations can…
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Economy
Ghana’s new “D-Levy”: The fuel tax stirring debate
The Ghanaian government passed a bill in June 2025 imposing a GH¢1.00 levy on each litre of petroleum products to…
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Education
Pay to Write: How exam levies are undermining Free Basic Education in Ghana
When 14-year-old Monica Edem was sent home from Alogboshi 2 Basic School over unpaid exam fees last year, she ran…
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Economy
Claim $349,000 was spent to fly Ghana’s VP from England to Accra, false
Claim: A viral Facebook post alleges $349,000 was spent flying Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang from England to Accra on…
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Explainers
Should bride price be paid only for virgins? A journey into Bible and custom
Introduction The payment of bride price remains a deeply entrenched custom in many African societies, often seen as a symbol…
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Economy
False! Ghana’s Central Bank has not sued McBrown over crypto comments
Claim: Ghana’s Central Bank has sued award-winning actress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown for comments made during a live…
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Explainers
Vacuum in Power: Ghana Faces Constitutional Dilemma as Top Three Leaders Exit Country
Introduction: A Leadership Gap Sparks National Debate Ghana has found itself in unfamiliar constitutional territory following the concurrent absence of…
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Explainers
Reality Check: Has Mahama delivered on his 120-day pledges?
President John Mahama’s decision to frame his early agenda around a 120‑day Social Contract marks a notable departure from the…
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