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PutinWarning_False

Did Russian president Vladimir Putin warn the US not to interfere in Israel-Hamas war? No, ignore old video with fake translations

NigerianNurses_False

National Health Service

700 ‘fake’ Nigerian nurses working for UK’s National Health Service? No, 48 registered nurses suspected in Ibadan testing centre fraud

SouthAfricaEmails_Fake

No evidence attorney bribed City Press journalist to report ‘R5 billion scandal’ at South Africa’s labour department

AfricaDublin_False

African migrants roast dog in Ireland? No, video of pig barbeque for Dublin homeless

GazaHelicopter_False

Clip from video game – doesn’t show Israeli helicopters shot down over Gaza

BricsOil_False

No, expanded Brics won’t control 80% of world’s oil. Recent output of 11 countries less than 50%

Verifying voice notes guide

GUIDE: How to verify a voice note from your phone

Voice messages have many advantages, but they are also a tremendous source and channel for the dissemination of false information.

AfricaVideo_False

‘Virgin women’ in slave market ‘somewhere in Africa’? No, video of young men in Senegalese coming-of-age ceremony

MarathonRules_False

World Athletics

No, World Athletics has not introduced new rule to reward ‘non-East African runners’ in marathons

Okash_Scam

Scam alert! Nigerians beware of Facebook account impersonating credit provider OKash

Teckmine_Scam

Teckmine Investment

Nigerians, be warned! ‘Teckmine Investment’ social media posts might be out to scam you

OpayProtest_False

Video shows OPay agents protesting in Lagos, Nigeria in August 2021, not October 2023