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Twitter Post on Five Court of Appeal Judges to Preside Over Nigeria’s Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal (PEPT) is Misleading
On Monday, May 8, 2023, a Twitter User with the handle @Kunmydrey tweeted the names of five Court of Appeal Judges that will preside over the Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal (PEPT) attached with their alleged pictures. The tweet reads: “These are the 5 Court of Appeal Judges that will preside over the Presidential Elections Petition […]
11th May: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Orange Democratic Movement, promised “destruction of people’s property” Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: A legislator with Ghana’s governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Twum Barimah, says none of the lawmakers with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) “questioned” the $750 million loan facilities newly approved […]
10th May: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: You will fall victim to phishing if you share greeting messages on WhatsApp Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Kenyan newspaper jab at tribal appointments to government Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check
5th April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Photo shows man on hunger strike demanding release of Kenyan cult leader Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Kenya’s defence minister admit opposition leader Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Onions boost sexual potency in men Verdict: FALSE Source: […]
3rd May: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Nigeria’s former transport minister call president-elect Bola Tinubu a drug baron Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check
CLAIM: Prof. Wole Soyinka Graduated with a Third Class at Obafemi Awolowo University
On Sunday, April 9, 2023, a Twitter User with the handle @MosesEssien16 tweeted that Prof. Wole Soyinka made 3rd class degree at the University of Ife. The full text read thus: “Prof. Wole Soyinka made 3rd class degree in university of Ife. Got noble prize when Africa’s best boycotted it for discrimination he was awarded […]
28th April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Leaves from plantain plant is a remedy for venomous snake bites and scorpion stings Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Google specifically exclude Christian holidays like Easter from Google Doodles Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Ugandan state minister Agnes Nandutu try to escape from prison […]
27th April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu said Ndigbo must Hold Peter Obi responsible if he fails to be the next Senate President Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Kenya’s first lady Rachel Ruto at prayer meeting with suspected cult leader Paul Mackenzie Verdict: FAKE Source: Africa Check Claim: […]
26th April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Facebook account Rejel Ruto claims to offer Inua Jamii loans to Kenyans on Facebook Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Nigeria’s Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Peter Obi’s Labour Party as video claims Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Kenya’s Citizen TV report that […]