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- We contacted Shine Liberia to inquire about the source that the student group (SUP) claimed the Police IG wanted, but received no response. SUP also refuted the claim. As a result, the claim is unproven. zurl.co/FIDjv
- President Boakai claimed the rice price has dropped. Was he correct? #TSMCheck #FactsMatter zurl.co/xzRPv
- If confirmed, Atty Cornelia Kruah will become the third female Minister of Youth and Sports. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter zurl.co/yUiYM
- The claim that IShowSpeed deleted Liberian-related videos from his Facebook page is unproven, as his Twitter and YouTube accounts contain Liberian-related videos. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter zurl.co/Fpgc4
- In his State of the Nation Address, President Boakai stated that a 25kg bag of Indian parboiled rice now retails for US$14.50, contrasting this price with what is reported in the Ministry of Commerce bulletin. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter
- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr in #SONA claimed he issued 16 Executive orders. #FactsMatter #TSMCheck
- President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's THIRD State of the Nation Address (SONA) is scheduled for January 26, 2026. The Stage Media can help you dig deeper into the facts. We are fact-checking #SONA. Contact us at +23177 593 7658 Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel for updates: bit.ly/tsmWhC
- The claim that the U.S. visa action against Liberia was caused by fraudulent immigration activities by Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon is misleading. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter tsmliberia.com/stories/cmkp...
- We have thoroughly investigated the claims surrounding a viral image of a Liberian man allegedly deported from Spain two weeks ago due to undocumented immigration status, and we found no supporting evidence. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter tsmliberia.com/stories/cmko....
- Emmanuel Barnes stated during a radio appearance that President Joseph Boakai's administration has achieved better revenue performance compared to that of his predecessor, George Weah. #FactsMatter #TSMCheck tsmliberia.com/stories/cmkm...
- The claim that Yeakeh, son of the Vice President, threatened to sue the Ministry of Public is Partly True. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter tsmliberia.com/stories/cmkl...
- On January 9, 2026, a social media user named Lusine Morris Kamara announced that the United States government had granted visa exemptions to Liberian government officials and their children. His claim is correct #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/49FIpGs
- The claim that the NTA is providing a free ride for students in uniform is misleading. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/462qkkN
- Peter B Jallah was escorted to court by police officers but was not handcuffed. The debate began. We look at what the law says about criminal defendants being handcuffed. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/3Ze21wx
- A social media user named King Baby posted a half-naked image on Facebook, claiming it depicted Liberian rapper Christoph The Change and Jackie Russ, but we discovered the image is AI-generated. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/4qlyFIu
- The amount claimed is correct, but the absence of convictions does not necessarily indicate inaction or misuse of funds. #FactsMatter #TSMCheck bit.ly/4qeLPa9
- During the December 17 protest, it is true that a pro-political group, STAND, was prevented from entering the area at the time the claim was made. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/4qkAMfw
- The claim that officers of the Drug Enforcement Agency were suspended due to a Drug Test failure is True. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/3MN4lHR
- Kollie's claim combines accurate data with misleading comparisons. The 63% figure (population under 25) appears in UNFPA and UN Liberia materials and is frequently cited. The draft FY2026 shows US$3M for the single "National Youth Empowerment" PSIP under Youth and Sports. bit.ly/3MolsQi #TSMCheck
- Read Part II of our investigation on lawmakers who still haven't declared their assets. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/4iZTFlq
- The Anti-Corruption Commission has released a list of noncompliant lawmakers. Part one of our investigation revealed that Bong County has the highest number of lawmakers who do not comply with asset filing requirements. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/4pGnMQW
- This edition includes the following : Did AMU silence the valedictorian for religious content? Does the MCC mark the presidential line? Listen to our Fact Checks in simple Liberian English #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/3XsTyVx
- Peach Bility, the son of politician Musa Bility, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of drug and firearm possession. It is claimed that he has been released from prison. We checked the claim. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/4alljqr
- Former presidential aide Kalasco is incorrect about the US's denial of Liberians' visas. bit.ly/48DgOWY #TSMCheck #FactsMatter
- The claim that AME University blocked the valedictorian for referencing religious intolerance is FALSE. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/49yPFFO
- The claim contains elements of truth but presents the data in a politically selective manner. Liberia did pass MCC scorecards under Sirleaf. However, Liberia did not fail every year under Weah—it passed FY2018 and FY2023. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/3LMlQI5
- The claim that the Coalition for Democratic Change accumulated 30 percent in Lofa is misleading #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/4r2TVU9
- In this edition, you have Gbarpolu County Senator Konneh's facts about the economy; Did Deputy House Speaker Fallah give out $25,000 for the FLY election? And did the Unity Party increase its votes in 2023 compared to 2017 youtu.be/Yku_MEU0SPc
- Quick Check: The images of ex-President George Weah with FIFA's president are partly correct. Verdict: We checked Gianni Infantino's social media accounts; Infantino posted the clips of the ceremony. In addition, we contacted FIFA; once they respond, this report will be updated. #TSMCheck
- Gbarpolu Senator Amara Konneh made several claims; we investigated whether they were true. #FactsMatter #TSMCheck bit.ly/47Nigok
- Listen to our fact-checking in simple Liberian English. Please remember to subscribe to our channel. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/3JDK0Uf
- No proof exists that the Deputy House Speaker gave the FLY Election Commissioners $25,000. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/47jFhjC
- Vice President Jeremiah Koung claimed that the Sirleaf administration secured the funds for the IRISE schools. Following our investigation, we discovered that the claim is incorrect. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/4oqRSao
- Liberian actor Frank Artus claimed that taxes are levied on pirated goods. We checked and read what we found. bit.ly/4qlcNNW #FactsMatter #TSMCheck
- Did you miss the full story? Worry no more, we have done a summary of the stories in simple Liberian English bit.ly/46NrBNE #FYP #pidgin #foryoupage
- Alvin Wesseh claimed that Cornelia was the dispatcher of US$25K. We found no evidence of the claim when he was contacted. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/48eNRRH
- Augusta Siah Lafalay represented us at the AfricaCheck summit in Dakar, Senegal. Augusta joined fact-checkers and information integrity experts from across Africa at the #AfricaFactsSummit2025. #TSMCheck #FavtsMatter
- The circulating images are manipulated, and we did not find any proof of the alleged juju for fame practiced by musician S.I.O. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/46Qa33j
- It has been reported that VP Koung has acquired the headquarters of the former collaborating political parties. We determined that the purchase has not yet been completed despite the ongoing discussion. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/3KdVnlX
- Although Burkina Faso has declared that all Africans are exempt from the need for a visa, this does not imply that all African citizens must apply for and be granted a visa online. #TSMCheck #Facts Matter bit.ly/4nrzoGH
- The Nimba County superintendent claimed that the county raised US$1 million, but she did not provide documentation to support the claim. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/3VvE5TG
- Margibi Senator is correct when he says that only the Legislature has the authority to impose taxes, but he failed to take into account what the corporation is enforcing. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/48k5Xl9
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- We looked into Deputy Minister Cornelia Kruah's claim. Here is what we discovered. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/4lQjdkN
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- We looked into Punch FM's claim that Spoon TV and Freedom FM had signed a collaboration. #TSMCheck #FactsMatter bit.ly/4oXiQHC
- Boakai, Karnga-Lawrence, and Koon were among the top officials who did not attend the Flag Day celebration on August 24. #FactsMatter #TSMCheck bit.ly/4fViTzF
- We verified that it is correct that the FIA fined casinos LD$16 M. #FactsMatter #TSMCheck bit.ly/3JzO5bz
- The assertion that Boakai is to blame for the eviction from the CDC headquarters is false. bit.ly/45uhjS0 #TSMCheck #FactsMatter
