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COVID-19: IEC to ensure the safety of voters on election day

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COVID-19: IEC to ensure the safety of voters on election day

Alimatou Bajinka, Caroline Anipah December 4, 2021 0

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it has put in place measures to protect voters against the...

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False; Dr. Ceesay and the Citizens Alliance party have not endorsed Adama Barrow

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False; Dr. Ceesay and the Citizens Alliance party have not endorsed Adama Barrow

Beatrice L Gomez, Maxine Danso December 4, 2021 0

Claim: Dr. Ceesay and the Citizens Alliance party have endorsed Adama Barrow for this year’s presidential elections...

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The Gambia Elections 2021: How To Vote On Election Day

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The Gambia Elections 2021: How To Vote On Election Day

Beatrice L Gomez December 3, 2021 2

As Gambians prepare for the Presidential Elections scheduled to hold on the 4th of December 2021, many...

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Can a candidate win an election in The Gambia when the majority of the voters didn’t vote for them?

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Can a candidate win an election in The Gambia when the majority of the voters didn’t vote for them?

Alie Tarawally December 3, 2021 0

Claim: A Twitter user claims an election can be won in The Gambia even when the majority...

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#TheGambiaElections: No, you do not need your National ID card in addition to your voter’s card in order to vote

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#TheGambiaElections: No, you do not need your National ID card in addition to your voter’s card in order to vote

Dubawa December 3, 2021 0

Claim: Fula people must go with their national ID cards in addition to their voter’s card on...

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#GambiaDecides2021: The six candidates seeking to be Gambia’s president in Saturday’s election

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#GambiaDecides2021: The six candidates seeking to be Gambia’s president in Saturday’s election

Oladeinde Olawoyin, Kemi Busari December 3, 2021 0

On Saturday, December 4, the people of Gambia will go to the polls to elect their president....

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Debunking the myth about children’s “unusual” growth of first teeth in upper jaw

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Debunking the myth about children’s “unusual” growth of first teeth in upper jaw

Michael Olatunbosun December 3, 2021 0

Claim: There is a popular notion in many parts of the world that it is unusual for...

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Science has not proven the effectiveness of bitter kola as antivenom

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Science has not proven the effectiveness of bitter kola as antivenom

Nanji Nandang December 2, 2021 0

Claim: A message currently circulating on Whatsapp claims that bitter kola is a snake repellent and snake...

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Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, not sentenced to death by court

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Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, not sentenced to death by court

Rahaman Abiola December 1, 2021 0

Claim: A Facebook user claimed that a notorious kidnapper popularly known as Evans has been sentenced to...

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Can the mixture of salt, garlic put in different corners of your rooms eradicate wall geckos?

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Can the mixture of salt, garlic put in different corners of your rooms eradicate wall geckos?

Nanji Nandang December 1, 2021 0

Claim: A viral message surfaced on WhatsApp urging Nigerians to put a mixture of salt and garlic...

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