Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: “Good morning, Get school fees and business loans now. Those who are interested, inbox me your full names, telephone number, and your location for consideration.”- H E Williams Rutto Verdict: SCAM Source: Africa Check Claim: Kenya’s Nairobi county rep Esther Passaris said she ‘was elected to […]
23rd June: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is sharing handouts containing questions and answers from previous recruitment exercises. Verdict: SCAM Source: Africa Check Claim: FG Approves 114% Salary Increase for Tinubu, Shettima, Govs, Others Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Renegade Air first […]
14th June: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Mele Kyari, the NNPC Ltd boss, has been suspended with “immediate effect”. Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Unilever is looking for over 8,000 people older than 18 to take part in its leadership and recruitment programme. Verdict: SCAM Source: Africa Check Claim: South Africa to […]