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Not real! Video of Pastor bathing women in church is a skit
Since May 28, 2024, a viral video showing a supposed pastor bathing women and applying oil and cream on them during a church service has emerged online. The video has sparked widespread controversy.
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How artistic AI-generated images are being deceptively used to harvest engagements
On April 26, 2024, Goal Africa, a verified account on Facebook, posted a photo of what looked like a beautiful carving of Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, with a young African boy standing beside...
False! Camel urine cannot aid breast cancer and stomach ulcer treatment
A horse seller in Accra, Ibrahim Adams, has said that the urine of a camel can assist in the treatment of breast cancer and stomach ulcers.
He made this claim in an interview with Accra-based...
Claims of dragon found in Kwahu false
Since March, a video has been circulating on various social media platforms alleging that a dragon has been found at Kwahu in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
The one-minute video, featuring narration in Twi, reports...
False! Saudi Crown Prince is not offering Hajj sponsorship for 2024
A viral message making the rounds on various social media platforms (see here, here, here, here and here) suggests that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, is offering sponsorship for Muslims...
Media and Information Video Literacy in Hausa: Know the context before you share the content.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nb7xRWiX54
Media and Information Literacy Video in Ewe: Know the context before you share the content
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1YpyUicTrI
False! Late John Kumah’s wife didn’t say her husband stopped attending church
A flyer making rounds on social media suggests that the late John Kuma’s wife, Lilian Kumah, said her late husband backslid in his Christian faith in the last days of his life.
The flyer has...
Video of fishes with human face is AI-generated
A video has emerged on social media suggesting that a new species of fish with a human face has been discovered. The video has been widely shared across social media platforms especially TikTok and...
