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Claim Ghana ranks 8th in World’s list of daily prayers, false
Claim: Online media group, OMGVoice, claims that Ghana is the 8th most prayerful country in the world. They cite the…
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Jay-Z did not rank Davido, Burna Boy and Wizkid in the viral video
Claim: A viral video shows US rapper Jay-Z ranking his top three Nigerian artistes as Davido, Burna Boy and Wizkid,…
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Viral photo claiming an Indian migrant sat beside Maisie Williams on German metro, false
Claim: A viral post claims that a photo shows an Indian migrant sitting next to actor Maisie Williams on a…
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False! Ghana has not removed English as main language of instruction in schools
Claim: Posts on social media claim Ghana has officially removed English as its primary language of instruction in schools. Verdict:…
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FALSE! Ghana’s Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyabeng, has 7 convictions to his credit
Claim: Atik Mohammed, a former General Secretary of Ghana’s opposition People’s National Convention (PNC), claims the country’s Special Prosecutor, Kissi…
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Viral video of Burna Boy apologising to a lady sacked during US tour, AI-generated
Claim: A video making the rounds on social media, especially Facebook and X, shows Nigerian music star Burna Boy apologising…
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FALSE! British High Commissioner didn’t say Ghana’s democracy is under threat
Claim: A Ghana Today news flier is reporting British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, as saying democracy in Ghana…
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False! Rev. Wengam did not make anti-LBGTQ+ comments
Claim: A viral flyer claims that Rev. Dr Stephen Wengnam says there is no need for the anti-LBGTQ+ bill. Verdict:…
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FALSE! DSTV package prices in Ghana will not reduce from Oct. 1
Claim: Multiple Facebook posts claim that MultiChoice Ghana, a leading satellite television provider in Ghana, will reduce its DStv subscription…
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Flyer with galamsey quote attributed to Shamima Muslim, fabricated
Claim: A Facebook user shared a flyer alleging that Shamima Muslim has asked that people stop calling on President John…
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