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Key sectors fake news thrive, pose threats

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Key sectors fake news thrive, pose threats

Silas Jonathan May 7, 2021 0

The article outlines areas of growth of influence of Fake news.

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Video purporting Boko Haram forcefully converted Niger Residents to Islam false

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Video purporting Boko Haram forcefully converted Niger Residents to Islam false

Silas Jonathan, Maxine Danso May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A viral video making rounds on social media claims that Boko Haram is forcefully converting commuters...

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False, President Buhari has not ordered Pantami’s sack

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False, President Buhari has not ordered Pantami’s sack

Silas Jonathan May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A video uploaded on YouTube claims that Dr. Isa Pantami, the minister of communications has been...

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Viral video depicting Boko Haram’s takeover of Niger state is false

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Viral video depicting Boko Haram’s takeover of Niger state is false

Silas Jonathan May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A viral video on Facebook claims that Boko Haram hoisted its flag in Niger State, Nigeria....

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Nigeria parliament fooled by satire website’s frivolous claim on penis export to China

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Nigeria parliament fooled by satire website’s frivolous claim on penis export to China

Silas Jonathan April 23, 2021 0

A  claim that recently went viral, suggesting that over 7,200 human penises were seized from a Nigerian...

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Viral video of soldiers flogging suspected bandits filmed in Zamfara, not along the Ife-Ibadan road

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Viral video of soldiers flogging suspected bandits filmed in Zamfara, not along the Ife-Ibadan road

Silas Jonathan April 21, 2021 0

Claim: a viral video making rounds on social media claims that soldiers have arrested and flogged ‘Fulani...

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Yes, taking pain relievers after or before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can be risky

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Yes, taking pain relievers after or before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can be risky

Silas Jonathan April 13, 2021 1

Claim: a viral WhatsApp message claims that taking painkillers such as diclofenac after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine...

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Satire website clarifies post on Elon Musk’s purported interest in Nigerian girls

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Satire website clarifies post on Elon Musk’s purported interest in Nigerian girls

Silas Jonathan April 8, 2021 0

Three days after DUBAWA verified the viral report that claimed “Elon Musk vows to marry a Nigerian...

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How true is Wike’s claim Rivers State has never allocated less than 30% of its budget to education?

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How true is Wike’s claim Rivers State has never allocated less than 30% of its budget to education?

Silas Jonathan April 6, 2021 0

Claim: Governor Chief Nyesom Wike claims that Rivers State has never allocated less than 30 percent of...

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How true is viral post claiming Elon Musk described Nigerian girls as ‘the best’ and vows to marry one?

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How true is viral post claiming Elon Musk described Nigerian girls as ‘the best’ and vows to marry one?

Silas Jonathan April 6, 2021 0

Claim:  A viral information on social media and other blogs claims that Elon Musk said: “Nigerian ladies...

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