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False: No, viral photo of tricycle not made by Nigerian local car company Innoson IN SHORT: Tricycles are popular in Nigeria, which is why a head-turning design would make news and be a feather in the country's manufacturing cap. A photo of a souped-up tricycle has been shared on Facebook in Nigeria with the claim that it was manufactured by local carmaker Inn (Source: Africa Check)

False: 'Blame Peter Obi if I fail to become senate president'? No, quote attributed to Nigerian senator Orji Uzor Kalu is false IN SHORT: As Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi challenges the 2023 presidential election result in court, the spotlight is on the political race to lead the senate. But a quote attributed to one of the contenders on social media has been made up. Peter Obi's legal challen (Source: Africa Check)

Fake: Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga appointed security company chair? No, impersonator accounts share altered image IN SHORT: A claim that the former Kenyan presidential candidate has been picked to head an international private security firm is based on a doctored image. In April 2023 social media company Twitter began removing verification badges from accounts that had not paid for a premium (Source: Africa Check)

False: Still no evidence of UK government apology to Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi over Heathrow airport detention IN SHORT: An embarrassing incident where leading Nigerian politician Peter Obi was detained in the UK attracted plenty of news coverage. But the UK has not apologised, despite several claims that it had. The detention of Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi at the UK's main  (Source: Africa Check)

Fake: No, photo of Kenya's first lady Rachel Ruto at prayer meeting with suspected cult leader Paul Mackenzie is fake, doctored IN SHORT: Kenya has been gripped by horrifying developments in the coastal county of Kilifi, where dozens of bodies have been exhumed, apparently members of a Christian death cult. But Rachel Ruto did not pray with the leader of the church involved. In April 2023 Kenya was grippe (Source: Africa Check)

False: No, Nigeria's financial crimes commission did not arrest former minister of aviation in April 2023 IN SHORT: Despite claims on social media, Nigeria's former minister of aviation hasn't been arrested in 2023 – the rumours hark back to an incident in November 2021. A claim is circulating on Facebook in Nigeria that former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been arreste (Source: Africa Check)

False: You can get a free iPhone 13 Pro Max from the government if you are on certain benefits. A post in a local Facebook page for Birmingham features an image of someone holding an iPhone with the caption: "I just received my iphone 13 pro max from the Government and i am so grateful 🙏❤️ Are you on Food stamps, Medical-aid , Sections 8 or any form of Government assistance (Source: Full Fact)

False: Video of Red Roof Inn ‘suicidal suite’ originated on satirical website A video claiming U.S. hotel chain Red Roof Inn is introducing a “suicidal suite” can be traced back to a satirical website, not an authentic news report. The video originated on The Onion but some social media users are taking it seriously. “The Red Roof Inn is debuting its brand (Source: Reuters)