Lois Ugbede
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Health
Recurring conspiracy theory claims COVID-19 vaccines infect users with HIV
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message and image links HIV to COVID-19 and smallpox vaccines Our findings show these claims are…
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Fraudulent website poses as NERC recruitment portal
Recently, a viral WhatsApp message which claims the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is conducting a recruitment exercise was sent…
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Claim broccoli prevents or cure breast cancer is misleading
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims broccoli can prevent and cure breast cancer. While it is true Sulforaphane (SFN), a…
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Beware! Oral sex can cause throat cancer
Claim: Oral sex can lead to throat cancer. Our findings reveal that the HPV which causes cervical, vulva, penis and…
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Fact Check
How true is claim Atiku led Economic Management Team that paid off Nigeria’s debt?
Nigeria’s first loan from the Paris Club – a $13.1 million fund – was taken from the Italian government in…
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Did APC Chairman, Adamu, praise-sing Peter Obi as claimed in this tweet?
Claim: The chairman of the APC said he does not underestimate Peter Obi’s ability to lead his people to victory. …
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Fact Check
FALSE! Tom Hanks did not endorse Peter Obi’s candidacy as claimed by this Facebook user
Claim: Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks, endorsed the candidacy of Peter Obi. There is no record to show Tom Hanks endorsed…
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Elections
OsunDecides2022: Meet the top 5 contestants
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, residents of Osun State, South West region of Nigeria will choose their next governor. Ahead…
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FG delegate sent to UK for Ekweremadu not arrested as claimed by this Facebook user
Claim: A Facebook user claims delegates sent to the UK to get Ekweremadu a lawyer have been arrested. Our findings…
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Elections
Osun 2022: DUBAWA partners Arise TV, EiE Nigeria to fact-check debate live
Ahead of the Osun state July 16 election, Arise Television is set to hold a debate for candidates vying to…
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