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- September 25, 2025
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Misleading! CDC left exchange rate at L$188, not L$174
Claim: A former assistant minister of the Weah-led administration said, “When the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) left office in 2023, the exchange rate was at 174.” Verdict: Misleading. The Central Bank of Liberia’s daily exchange rate shows the rate was at 188 when the CDC left office. Full Text Amid the sudden reduction of …
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- September 24, 2025
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Contrary to popular claim, Nigeria Police not removing pockets from officers’ uniform
Claim: Several Facebook posts suggest that the Federal Government has removed pockets from Nigerian police uniforms to curb bribery. Verdict: False. The Nigerian government has not announced or implemented any policy to remove pockets from police uniforms. The claim recycles an old rumour and relies on an unrelated photo. Full Text Bribery on Nigerian roads …
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- September 24, 2025
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No, milk-only diet does not increase height in children
Claim: A TikTok business page advertised a popular milk brand and suggested that it is key to helping children grow in height. Verdict: Misleading! Research and experts say an optimal diet is important for children and note that milk is only one of the foods required for growth. Full Text Raising children can be very …
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- September 23, 2025
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Can the mixture of banana peel, lemon, salt, and toothpaste whiten teeth?
Claim: A Facebook page, Healthy Tips, claims that banana peel, lemon, salt, and toothpaste can whiten teeth. Verdict: Misleading. Research and experts’ opinions show that the mixture is ineffective for teeth whitening and may even damage oral health by wearing down enamel and causing sensitivity. Full Text With over one million followers, a Facebook page …
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- September 23, 2025
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Was El-Rufai removed from Odenigbo’s lecture amidst protests?
Claim: In a post, Facebook user @Ambrose Nwaogwugwu claimed El-Rufai was whisked away from the Odenigbo lecture in Owerri amid a protest. Verdict: True. News reports confirm that El-Rufai was escorted out of the Odenigbo lecture in Owerri when a protest ensued. Full Text Nasir El-Rufai is a Nigerian politician and former governor of Kaduna …
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- September 23, 2025
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Al’adu da Zamantakewa: Marinar kofar mata guda cikin wuraren tarihi muhammai a Kano
Marinar Kofar Mata wuri mai dadadden tarihi da aka kafa ta a shekarar 1498 kamar yadda littafan tarihi da makaloli na masana suka nunar, an kafa ta a cikin birnin Kano ma’ana a cikin badala ko ganuwar Kano, tana nan daf da bakin Kofar Mata daya daga cikin kofofi na birnin Kano masu dinbin tarihi, …
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- September 22, 2025
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De faux résultats du référendum constitutionnel en Guinée circulent sur les réseaux sociaux
FAIT : Une publication Facebook de l’utilisateur Kamano Dakk, diffusée le 21 septembre 2025 dévoile des résultats du référendum constitutionnel. Le message affiché : 97,89 % de “Oui”, 1,31 % de “Non” et 1,80 % de bulletins nuls. VERDICT : FAUX. Les résultats n’ont pas encore été proclamés officiellement. La loi guinéenne L2025/012/CNT fixant les …
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- September 22, 2025
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En Guinée la rumeur selon laquelle “si tu ne votes pas, ta carte d’électeur ne sera pas valable” est fausse
FAIT : Une publication circule sur les réseaux sociaux affirmant que : « Si tu ne votes pas, ta carte d’électeur ne sera pas valable ». VERDICT : FAUX. Cette affirmation est fausse. L’abstention lors d’un scrutin n’annule pas la validité d’une carte d’électeur. Ce document reste valable jusqu’à sa date d’expiration fixée par l’organe …
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- September 22, 2025
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Maganar cewa an kirkiri shafin yanar gizo da AI don karyata digirin girmamawa na Rarara ba gaskiya ba ce
Da’awa: Wani jarumin barkwanci ya yi ikirarin cewa an yi amfani da AI wato manhajar da ke kwaikwayon dabi’un dan adam, aka kirkiri wani shafin yanar gizo da ya fitar da sanarwar nesanta jami’ar European-American University da ta nesanta kanta daga digirin girmamawa da aka bai wa mawakin siyasa Dauda Kahutu Rarara. Hukunci: Yaudara ce. …
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- September 22, 2025
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Fasgo na Seychelles shi ne mafi karfi ba na Afurka ta Kudu ba
Da’awa: Wani mai amfani da shafin Facebook ya yada hoto (screenshot) na da’awar wani me amfani da shafin X wanda ke cewa fasgo na Afurka ta Kudu shi ne mafi karfi a Afurka duk da cewa kudinsa bai kai na Najeriya ba. Hukunci: KARYA CE. Ya zuwa wannan shekara ta 2025, fasgo na Seychelles shine …
