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Fact-check: No, Nile Petroleum Corporation is not recruiting new staff

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The WhatsApp message claiming that NilePet Corporation is recruiting new staff is misleading and false. The NilePet Corporation did not advertise any new job vacancies for recruitment.

Author: Makur Majeng

A WhatsApp message widely shared in groups claiming to be from Nile Petroleum Corporation commonly known as NILEPET is a hoax. 

The claim alleged that NilePet has opened an application portal to recruit new staff to fill available positions, citing that some candidates have been selected. 

“Nile Petroleum Corporation Limited (NILEPET). The Nile Petroleum Corporation Limited (NILEPET) has opened an application portal to recruit new staff to fill available positions. Recruitment has started and some candidates have been selected. Don’t miss this great opportunity. Click the link below to apply now. Application is free and available to all interested candidates. Apply now👇https://tinyurl.com/nilepet-recruitment,” reads the WhatsApp message.

The screenshot of the WhatsApp message

The screenshot of the first webpage

When a user clicks on the provided link, it requires a user to enter their personal information, such as title, name, phone number, and email. Then it will prompt him or her to click the “APPLY” button to go to the next webpage. After clicking on the continue button, it asks a user to choose his/her gender between male and female and click on the “PROCEED” button.

However, after choosing the gender, it will instruct a user to follow the instructions carefully to submit his/her application successfully, asking the user to share the message with 5 groups or 15 friends on WhatsApp.

After following this step, a user would be informed that his/her application was successful, with a promise of Short Messaging Service (SMS) confirmation from NILEPET via their phone number.

Upon clicking prompts for application status and submitting or downloading the form, a user will be taken to a different website.

The screenshot of the webpages 

Claim Verification:

The Nilepet, in a statement issued to the public through its official Facebook page, dismissed the claim as fake.

“Nilepet’s Public Relations department would like to warn the public about a fake recruitment scheme using the Nilepet name. We strongly condemn this and urge everyone to stay alert. For accurate information, please consult our official Nilepet communication channel,” reads the official statement from the Nilepet Public Relations Department.

The screenshot of Nilepet’s Facebook post

The WHOIS domain lookup of the website shows that it was registered in 2002 and will 

expire in 2029.

The screenshot of the WHOIS domain lookup

However, it has been flagged by VirusTotal analysis to be a phishing attack.

Conclusion:

211 Check found that the WhatsApp message claiming NILEPET is recruiting new staff in 2024 is fake and misleading. It is a phishing website designed to steal personal information.

The Nile Petroleum Corporation Limited did not advertise any new job vacancies, and it refuted the claim while stating that its vacancy advertisements are placed on authorised channels.

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Fact-check: The viral South Sudan Wealth Tracking List document is fake

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The Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Sudan to the United Nations in New York has officially declared the circulating “South Sudan Wealth Tracking List” as fraudulent.

Writer: Makur Majeng

A document dated June 20th, 2024, purported to have been authored by the United Nations Security Council and circulating on social media with a claim on the South Sudan wealth tracking list is fake. 

The document titled “South Sudan Wealth Tracking List” with resolution number 2731 (2024) listed 30 individuals, some of whom are government officials and businessmen/women. 

The resolution called upon parties, member states, international, regional, and subregional organisations to cooperate with the panel of experts on providing information on illicit transfers of wealth originating from South Sudan.

“Calls upon all parties and all Member States, as well as international, regional, and subregional organisations, to ensure cooperation with the Panel of Experts,  including by providing any information on illicit transfers of wealth from South Sudan into financial, property, and business networks, and further urges all Member States involved to ensure the safety of the members of the Panel of Experts and unhindered access, in particular to persons, documents, and sites, in order for the Panel of  Experts to execute its mandate,” reads part of the text in the document.

The screenshot of the fake document

The document has been widely shared and forwarded to WhatsApp groups.

Claim Verification:

Online research by 211 Check established that the document resolution number 2731(2024) is for the UN Security Council resolution for the renewal of the arms embargo and targeted sanctions on South Sudan adopted on May 30th, 2024, not for the wealth tracking list document as claimed.

On the other hand, the South Sudan permanent mission to the UN issued a statement on September 8th, 2024, debunking the document as fake and fraudulent.

“The Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Sudan to the United Nations in New York alerts the public that a document dated June 20, 2024, currently circulating on social media and purporting to be from the UN Sanctions Committee and Panel of Experts, is a fraudulent document,” reads the statement. 

“This document, which claims to contain a South Sudan Wealth Tracking List, has no legitimate origin from the United Nations, the Security Council, or any of its related bodies,” it adds. 

Conclusion:

The document titled “South Sudan Wealth Tracking List” is confirmed to be fake and was not authored by the UN Security Council. The Security Council did not issue any resolution related to the South Sudan wealth tracking list.

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Fact Check: No, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is offering grants to agribusiness

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The page advertising for the grants is a scam and a fraudulent Facebook account posing as the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of South Sudan.

Writer: Beatrice Amude Paulino

A Facebook page impersonating the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Josephine Joseph Lagu, with the claim that her ministry is offering grants to agribusiness is fake and fraudulent.

The page transparency shows that it was created on August 12th, 2024 and on the same date, it posted the claim about the grant opportunities to agribusiness entities.

“The Ministry will channel investments towards Agriculture, providing financial support in the form of grants to Agribusinesses, Business Development Companies, Groups and Cooperatives that can benefit small farmers. Interested parties are advised to apply,” reads part of the fake Facebook post while directing prospective applicants to apply through a Google link in the post.

The screenshot of the fake page scam

It appears that those who might have fallen victim to the scam received a grant fund approval letter without an official stamp while bearing the name of Ms. Josephine Joseph Lagu, as the Chairlady of the grant committee. The document is being widely forwarded or shared in WhatsApp groups.

Screenshot of the fake grant fund approval letter

However, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) debunked the claim as a scam and fraudulent in a statement issued on its Facebook page on August 15th, 2024.

“We want to alert you to a recent scam involving a fraudulent Facebook account posing as the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of South Sudan. Please be aware that this account is not affiliated with the official Ministry. To ensure you are receiving accurate and reliable information, always verify that you are interacting with our legitimate account, which is managed directly by our team. Our official page will never ask for personal information or money via direct messages,” reads a Facebook post statement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

Screenshot of the statement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

Conclusion:

The Facebook post claiming to be from the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Josephine Joseph Lagu, is fake and fraudulent. 

Neither the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security nor the Minister have announced any grants to finance the agribusiness sector in South Sudan.

The page is not affiliated with the Agriculture Ministry, but it is being used to defraud and scam people.

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Fact-check: No, MTN South Sudan is not recruiting job applicants through the website portal as claimed.

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A WhatsApp message with a claim that MTN South Sudan is recruiting SIM registration and call centre agents through the website portal is fake.

MTN South Sudan advertised on its official Facebook page on August 9th, 2024, for the recruitment of SIM registration and call centre agents. However, applicants are required to apply through the official email address: [email protected], not through an online website portal claimed in the WhatsApp groups.

Writter: Makur Majeng

A message circulating on WhatsApp groups claiming that MTN South Sudan is looking for SIM registration and call centre agents is a hoax.

“Are you a fresh graduate with excellent communication skills? We’re looking for friendly and customer-focused individuals to join our team as SIM Registration and Call Center Agents! Application is free and available for any interested individual.

Check Here To Apply,” reads the WhatsApp message.

The screenshot of the WhatsApp message

The screenshot of the fake web page interface

When an online user clicks on the link provided in the WhatsApp message, it directs to a form to enter personal information like name, gender, qualification (degree/diploma), phone number, and email address. 

The screenshot of where it asks the user to enter their phone number

After submission of the form, a congratulatory message appears while confirming receipt of the application, with the suggestion that only a few steps remain for approval. Besides, an instruction to proceed directs a prospective applicant to share the portal with 5 groups or 15 friends on WhatsApp before submitting the application.

After doing the tasks, it redirects you to a different website not related to the recruitment here and here.

The screenshot of the web pages

Claim Verification:

Online research on social media platforms found that MTN South Sudan posted a job advertisement on its verified Facebook page on August 9th, 2024 for the position of “SIM Registration and Call Center Agents” with the requirements of a degree or diploma in any relevant field. 

However, applicants can apply through the email address “[email protected],” not through the online website portal as claimed.

“We are hiring. Are you a fresh graduate with excellent communication skills? We’re looking for friendly and customer-focused individuals to join our team as SIM Registration & Call Center Agents!

QUALIFICATION: – Degree / Diploma in any relevant field. Send applications to: [email protected],” reads the MTN South Sudan Facebook post

The screenshot of the MTN South Sudan verified Facebook page post. 

VirusTotal identified the claim on the online website portal as phishing. This confirms that the website intends to deceive and collect personal information from users under impersonation and false pretence.

MTN South Sudan is one of the telecommunication mobile network operators in South Sudan.

Conclusion:

MTN South Sudan advertised for the vacancy of SIM registration and call center agents on August 9th, 2024 and prospective applicants are required to apply through the email address [email protected], not through the website portal link as claimed in the WhatsApp message being shared widely in groups. 

A WhatsApp message with a claim that MTN South Sudan is recruiting SIM registration and call centre agents through the website portal is fake and misleading.

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Fact-check: Is this Profession2 Facebook page with free online courses legitimate?

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No, it is not a legitimate page for an institution but was created by scammers for malicious activity online. 

 Writer: Beatrice Amude Paulino 

A Facebook page called Professions2  ran a sponsored advertisement on August 7, 2024, claiming that there are free online courses that may run for four weeks. After completion, trainees will be issued degree certificates and computers. 

Screenshot of the Facebook page

211 Check Investigation

211Check has observed that there is no authentic website or name of an institution that is responsible for the offer, and page transparency shows that it was created on June 3rd, 2024. The claim posted a malicious and phishing link that directs a user to share his or her personal information like name, contacts, address, and others.

Screenshot of the claim

Conclusion:

211Check found out that the Facebook post claiming free online courses for students in 2024 is false and misleading, and the page is not related to any institution, whether public or private. The page has no official address or contact information associated with it. 

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Fact-check: The image depicting a snake swallowing a gun in Gudele is a fabricated work of art by a Russian artist

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The photo, which is being used on social media with a claim that a snake has swallowed an AK-47 rifle in Gudele Juba suburb, is an artwork made of rubber by Russian artist Vasily Slonov in 2019. 

Writer: Makur Majeng

A Facebook post claiming that a snake swallowed an AK47 in Gudele, a residential area in Juba, South Sudan, is false and misleading.

The claim purported a big-size black viper (snake) swallowed the firearm of an unknown gunman terrorising Gudele, one of the largest suburb areas in the capital Juba, South Sudan. 

“A black big-size Viper swallowed a firearm belonging to unknown gunman known for terrorizing Gudele suburb in the capital Juba.

Ngundeng Böng oyeeeeee,” Phow Radio FM Facebook page post reads.

The screenshot of the Facebook post

The photo was earlier posted by The 211 Magazine on June 28, 2020, with the caption “Snake swallows AK-47. What would you do if you’re the owner of the assault rifle?”

It was also posted by Hrock Chidi‘s Facebook page on August 29, 2019, with the statement, “Snake swallowed Nigerian Army rifle in Borno State. Look at the evil going on in that country.. We must continue”.

Claim Verification:

211 Check found that the photo of the snake-like figure that is viral on social media has been posted as artwork for sale on several art websites. 

Using a reverse image search, it was found that the artwork was featured on Artsy.net in 2019 and is made of rubber. Additionally, the image has been trending online since 2019 and has no connection to South Sudan, as indicated by various image search engines, including Google, Yandex, and Bing. Furthermore, the information has been fact-checked and verified across multiple sources,  here, here, here, and here.

Google Fact-check tool shows that four different fact-checking organisations have fact-checked it to be an artwork, not a real snake.

Conclusion:

211 Check has found that the photo going viral on social media is not of a real snake but of a rubber artwork by Russian artist Vasily Slonov. This artwork is called “Python-AK,” made of rubber, and was created in 2019. 

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Fact-check: No, the National Election Commission is not recruiting new staff as claimed

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The WhatsApp message about the National Election Commission staff recruitment is false and misleading. The NEC did not advertise any new job vacancies for recruitment.

Writter: Makur Majeng

A WhatsApp message widely shared in groups purportedly to be from the South Sudan National Election Commission (NEC) is a scam.

The claim purported that NEC has opened a recruitment portal to recruit new staff personnel, citing the availability of vacancies due to the upcoming election.

“NEC STAFF RECRUITMENT 2024. The National Elections Commission of South Sudan (NEC) has opened an application portal to recruit new workers to fill the various available positions against the upcoming election. Application is free for all interested citizens and employment has already started. Don’t miss this great opportunity. Click on the link below to apply now. APPLY NOW👇” reads the WhatsApp message.

The screenshot of the WhatsApp message

The screenshot of the first webpage

When a user clicks on the provided link, it requires a user to enter their personal information, such as name, phone number, email, date of birth, and gender. Then it will prompt him or her to click the “CONTINUE” button to go to the next webpage. After clicking on the continue button, it asks a user to choose his/her age group, between 18-25, 25-35, and 35-45 years, and click on the “APPLY NOW” button.

The screenshot of where it asks users to click on APPLY 

However, after choosing the age group, it will instruct a user to follow the instructions carefully to submit his/her application successfully.

After following this step, a user would be informed that his/her application was successful, with a promise of Short Messaging Service (SMS) confirmation.

Upon clicking prompts for application status, printing a PDF, or submitting, a user will be taken to a different phishing website.

The screenshot of the last two web pages of the website

Claim Verification:

The domain lookup of the claim URL shows that the website was registered in 2000, and the domain will expire in 2025.

The screenshot of the WHOIS domain search

However, on the contrary, NEC does not have an online website or portal for the recruitment process, and further analysis of the claim URL by VirusTotal flagged it as malware and suspicious links.

A press release issued by NEC on Wednesday debunked the claim as false and misleading rumours. 

“The National Election Commission (NEC) has become aware of several false and misleading rumours circulating on social media that NEC has opened an application portal regarding staff recruitment. These rumours are completely unfounded and do not reflect [the] recruitment processes and procedures of NEC,” reads part of the press release issued by NEC to debunk the claim.

“NEC staff recruitment follows established transparent and fair practices. All vacancies are publicly advertised through official NEC communication channels as well as major national media outlets. We urge the public to rely only on official information published by NEC regarding its recruitment and other activities,” it added.

Conclusion:

211 Check found out that the WhatsApp message claim that NEC is recruiting staff in 2024 is false and misleading. 

The National Election Commission did not advertise any new job vacancies, and it refuted the claim while stating that their vacancy advertisements are placed on authorised channels.

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Fact-check: Did the South Sudan National Examinations Council results for 2023 base on numerical grading? 

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 No, for the 2023 academic year, the South Sudan National Examinations Council has shifted from a numerical percentage grading system to a letter grading system. 

Writer: Makur Majeng

The South Sudan National Examinations Council results for the 2023 Certificate of Secondary Education were not based on a numerical percentage grading system but rather letter grading, contrary to a Facebook post claim posted online on August 8th, 2024 with a list of the top 10 best students from different schools.

The page, together with another Facebook page called Pesahiko Media, claimed that the best student from Darling Wisdom Secondary School in Juba scored 72.2% as the overall performer in the senior four examinations.

“S.4 results-2023-2024…congratulations to the top ten students nationwide,” the part of the Facebook post.

The screenshot of the Facebook post

The screenshot of the Facebook post

However, Nimule Media’s Facebook page claimed that the best student scored 90.1%, disputing the above two pages’ claim.

The screenshot of the claim

Claim Verification:

The South Sudan National Examinations Council released the Certificate of Secondary Education senior four results for the academic year 2023/2024 on August 8th, 2024.

In a press release, while announcing the result, the National Examinations Council stated that the grading has shifted from the numerical percentage to the letter grade system.

“As required by the new curriculum objectives, the Council has successfully implemented a letter grading system. This is the result of thorough deliberation and input from numerous parties. The National Examinations Council agreed to switch from numerical percentage grades to letter grades,” reads part of the press.

Context

For the 2023 academic year, 45,666 candidates registered for the examinations in 500 schools around the country, with 28,038 males and 16,628 females, according to the Ministry of Education and Instruction.

However, according to the press release, only 44,131 candidates were graded, with 27,897 male and 16,234 female, amounting to 63.2% and 36.8%, respectively, while the rest did not turn up for the exams or were involved in cheating cases and other malpractices that disqualified them from grading.

Therefore, out of 44,131 also, 26,440 candidates, with 16,633 male and 9,807 female candidates, obtained a mean grade of C plain and above, which qualified them for university entry. But 17,692 with 11,264 male and 6,427 female candidates failed the examinations.

In the academic year 2022, the grading was based on a numerical-based percentage system, but this year, the Ministry of Education changed the grading system to align with the new curriculum goals and objectives.

“In alignment with the demand of the new curriculum objectives, the National Examinations Council effectively decided to transition from using the numerical percentage grades to letter grades. This is in line with the implementation of the competence-based curriculum goals and objectives,” the press release added. 

Numerical Grading vs. Letter Grading

The numerical grading system gives a 100% scale percentage score, with 100 being the highest and 49% below being the lowest, while a letter grading system grades based on a letter representation from A to E, with A being the highest grade and E being the lowest.

Conclusion:

211 Check has found that the South Sudan National Examinations Council has changed the grading system from numerical percentage to letter grading system for the 2023 academic year certificate of secondary education. 

The Facebook post claim showing the results for the 2023 certificate of secondary education with a list of the top ten best students graded in numerical percentage is false and misleading.

The Ministry of Education and Instruction has changed the grading from a numerical to a letter grading system, and the Examination Council’s press release did not include a list of the top 10 best students.

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Fact-check: No, South University of Medicine is not offering free online courses

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Fact-check: No, South University of Medicine is not offering free online courses.

The South University of Medicine, Science, and Technology has debunked that the Facebook page is unrelated and the university is not offering online courses.

Author: Makur Majeng

A sponsored Facebook post claiming that the South University of Medicine, Science, and Technology is offering free online courses is a hoax and misleading.

The course offer, which targets people aged 18 to 55 years old, claimed that degree certificates will be issued after passing examinations.

“Starting from August 5, 2024, all South Sudanese can participate in the online courses of the University of South Sudan for free, and degree certificates will be issued after passing the exams, including foreigners. 18-55 years old,” reads the Hope Space Facebook page post.

The post has gained over 1,400 likes, 199 comments, and 21 shares since its publication.

The screenshot of the Facebook post.

Upon clicking the link provided in the Facebook post, it sends a user to a webpage to select the course of his or her choice. 

If a user selects any of the courses provided on the web interface, it will prompt him or her to tap on the “Visit Website” button. 

A screenshot of the web pages of the fake website

However, if the green button is clicked, it will automatically redirect to a different website. called Reed Courses. 

The screenshot of the webpage interface to which users are redirected.

Claim Verification:

211 Check contacted the South University of Medicine, Science, and Technology for comment via their official Facebook page, and they responded that the university does not offer online courses.

“The page [Hope Space] is not ours; we don’t offer online courses. Be alert for scammers. The logo is ours, but we don’t offer online courses,” reads a response from the South University of Medicine, Science & Technology.

Last week, a similar claim about the Ministry of General Education and Instruction offering free online courses was debunked as a hoax.

Conclusion:

211 Check has identified the Facebook post purporting that the South University of Medicine, Science, and Technology provides free online courses as deceptive and fraudulent.

The university is not affiliated with the Facebook page and is intended to deceive and scam people.

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Fact-check: Did the Ministry of General Education announce free online courses? 

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No, it is a hoax; neither the South Sudan Ministry of General Education nor its affiliates have announced this.

Writer: Makur Majeng

A sponsored Facebook post claiming to offer free online courses with approval from the Ministry of Education is a hoax. The page called Knowledge Language Information claimed that registration for August 2024 has been opened for 1,000 online courses, including free laptops and job referrals. 

The page shared graphics bearing the map of South Sudan and the link to apply for the online courses.

“From July 2024, you can study 10 online courses approved by the South Sudan Ministry of Education for free. Includes free learning materials. 1,000 free online courses. Laptops provided for free. And job referral. Apply Now,” the sponsored Facebook post reads.

The screenshot of the Facebook post.

Upon clicking the link provided in the Facebook post, it sends a user to a webpage to select the course of his or her choice. 

A screenshot of the webpage bearing the list of courses.

If a user selects any of the courses provided on the web interface, it will prompt him or her to tap on the “Visit Website” button. However, if the green button is clicked, it will automatically redirect to a different website. 

The screenshot of its webpage

The page transparency shows that it was created on August 24, 2023

Claim Verification: 

211 Check reached out to the Ministry of General Education and Instruction for comment via email, and it said there is no announcement related to the free course.

“We don’t have any affiliation with [the] online Facebook page [Knowledge Language Information], and please stay away from such claims. The Ministry of General Education hasn’t announced anything related to free course (s) with the benefit of job referral after completion, among other things,” reads a response from the Ministry of General Education and Instruction.

In addition to that, the Ministry of General Education’s E-learning platform has no active free online courses going on.

Earlier, a similar claim about the University of Juba offering free courses was debunked as false in January this year.

A WHOIS domain search for the claimed domain shows that the website was registered on February 6, 2024, and will expire on February 6, 2025, and it appears that the domain address is not legitimate.

A screenshot of the WHOIS domain for the claim.

Conclusion:

211 Check has found out that the Facebook post claiming that the South Sudan Ministry of Education is offering free online courses is a hoax and misleading. 

The Facebook page is not affiliated with the Ministry of Education, and it is designed to scam individuals.

To ensure accuracy and transparency, we at 211 Check welcome corrections from our readers. If you spot an error in this article, please request a correction using this form. Our team will review your request and make the necessary corrections immediately, if any.

It’s vital to fight misinformation and disinformation in the media by avoiding fake news. Don’t share content you’re uncertain about. False information can harm and mislead people, risking their lives—Fact-check before sharing. For more details, visit https://211check.org/ or message us on WhatsApp at +211 921 350 435. #FactsMatter