Lois Ugbede

WhatsApp group privacy setting in existence since 2019, not new as claimed in recent message

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WhatsApp group privacy setting in existence since 2019, not new as claimed in recent message

Lois Ugbede May 18, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims new WhatsApp setting now allows anyone to add you to a...

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African Economic Summit not postponed as claimed in tweet ridiculing Buhari’s departure to France

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African Economic Summit not postponed as claimed in tweet ridiculing Buhari’s departure to France

Lois Ugbede May 18, 2021 0

Claim: A Twitter User claims the summit President Buhari departed Nigeria to attend has been postponed.  Dubawa’s...

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Yes! Indian COVID-19 variant now in Nigeria

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Yes! Indian COVID-19 variant now in Nigeria

Lois Ugbede May 15, 2021 0

Claim: A news blog @lindaikejiblogofficial claims Indian COVID-19 variant is now in Nigeria The Indian variant–B.1.617–has been...

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COVID-19 vaccines tested safe, not ‘deadly’ as preached by Bishop Oyedepo

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COVID-19 vaccines tested safe, not ‘deadly’ as preached by Bishop Oyedepo

Lois Ugbede May 11, 2021 0

Claim: A news report by Newsclickng claims David Oyedepo, a christian cleric,  has warned his members against...

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Did Garba Shehu say killings in Benue will continue if Ortom fails to cooperate with Buhari?

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Did Garba Shehu say killings in Benue will continue if Ortom fails to cooperate with Buhari?

Lois Ugbede May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A news report by Weetalknaija claims Garba Shehu said the killings in Benue will continue until...

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Viral image of jet purportedly manufactured by Biafrans misleading

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Viral image of jet purportedly manufactured by Biafrans misleading

Lois Ugbede April 30, 2021 0

Claim: A Facebook post claims BB-905 aircraft is a locally made fighter Jet made by Biafra many...

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Would taking COVID-19 vaccine reduce your lifespan? No!

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Would taking COVID-19 vaccine reduce your lifespan? No!

Lois Ugbede April 29, 2021 0

Claim: According to a viral WhatsApp message, the COVID-19 vaccine shortens your life span and leads to...

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No evidence Igbariam/Akwuzu killings were perpetrated by Fulanis as claimed on Twitter

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No evidence Igbariam/Akwuzu killings were perpetrated by Fulanis as claimed on Twitter

Lateef Sanni, Lois Ugbede April 29, 2021 0

Claim: A Twitter post claims killings at Igbariam/Akwuzu were carried out by Fulani men Although it has...

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In medicine, effectiveness is not the same as efficacy. Here’s what you need to know

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In medicine, effectiveness is not the same as efficacy. Here’s what you need to know

Lois Ugbede April 26, 2021 0

Have you ever heard the words efficacy and effectiveness being used interchangeably? You probably have used them...

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Can excessive bathing be harmful to your body? Here’s what experts say

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Can excessive bathing be harmful to your body? Here’s what experts say

Lois Ugbede April 19, 2021 0

Claim: The screenshot of a report by Mail Online makes several claims about showering. These claims are...

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