Fact Check
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NPP thugs who invaded UTV studios were not fined ¢200
Claim: NPP youth who disrupted a live program on UTV will pay a fine of ¢200, as suggested by social…
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No! Samira Bawumia hasn’t apologised to Mahama for 2016 “insults”
Claim: An online news portal is alleging that the Ghanaian Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, has apologised to Ex-President John Mahama…
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Alan Kyerematen not giving free 10GB data to supporters
Claim: Alan Kyerematen is giving supporters 10GB of free data to rally online support as he resigns from NPP. Verdict:…
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Viral image of a collapsed mosque not Larabanga mosque
Claim: Social media users have claimed the Larabanga Mosque near Damongo, within the West Gonja District of the Savannah Region…
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False; Ghana police denial of BBC journalists’ arrest
Claim: Ghana Police Service has said it did not arrest a BBC journalist, Thomas Naadi, and his cameraman when the…
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Old video of John Mahama resurfaces online; statement taken out of context
Claim: Social media users accused John Mahama of snubbing critics when they complained of economic hardship by telling them to…
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Photoshopped picture of US security officer taking photo with Samira Bawumia goes viral
Claim: Social media users are sharing a photo of a US Security officer taking a selfie with the wife of…
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Video purporting to show the French urinating on an African woman, misleading
Claim: Social media users have shared a video showing people purported to be French urinating on an African woman in…
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Adding salt to urine has no scientific basis to test for pregnancy
Claim: A post by Sadestyledme claimed that adding salt to urine can be used to test pregnancy in women. Verdict:…
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FALSE! Cameroonian President Biya not overthrown
Claim: A message circulating on WhatsApp in Ghana says the military in Cameroon has overthrown President Paul Biya. Verdict: False.…
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