Lois Ugbede
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All you need to know about ovarian cyst
Full Text During the last summer, Emerald Stone (pseudonym) was elated to discover she was pregnant with her second child,…
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Explainers
Baby Cord Blood Banking: All you need to know about this “biological insurance”
Full Text It was a bright, chilly morning and another day for Ella George (pseudo name) to check on her…
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Fact Check
How true is X user’s post, consuming seedless fruits dangerous?
Claim: Fruits without seeds should not be consumed because they are dangerous. Verdict: MISLEADING. Whether a fruit has seed or…
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African Languages
Shin yin jima’i sau 21 a wata guda na kawar da matsalolin da suka shafi mafitsara?
Da’awa: Akwai bukatar mazaje su rika yin jima’i sau 21 a duk wata don kaucewa kamuwa da cutar da ke…
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African Languages
Bidiyon karya da yayi shuhura cewa mutanen da aka yi wa rigakafi sun zama haja ya sake bayyana WhatsApp
Da’awa: Kotun kolin Amurka ta fitar da hukunci cewa mutanen da aka yi wa allurar rigakafi da kwayoyin halitta da…
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Fact Check
Does having sex 21 times a month prevent prostate issues?
Claim: Men need to have sex 21 times monthly to avoid prostate issues. Verdict: MISLEADING! Available studies suggest the narrative…
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Fact Check
Are dark chocolates beneficial to heart, stem cells, as Instagram user asserts?
Claim: Dark chocolate helps lower blood pressure, protect the heart, and increase stem cell production. Verdict: MOSTLY TRUE. While different…
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Fact Check
Is it safe to wash food items with detergent?
Full Text The COVID-19 pandemic brought about new hygiene practices, some of which were unsafe. An example is washing fruits…
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Fact Check
False viral video alleging vaccinated people are products recirculated on WhatsApp
Claim: The United States Supreme Court has ruled that vaccinated people with genetically modified mRNAs worldwide are products. Verdict: FALSE.…
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Fact Check
Six popular claims on health benefits of cucumber fact-checked
Full Text Cucumber is a fruit commonly thought to be a vegetable. They are low in calories but high in…
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