Nanji Nandang

Eight simple steps to verify news headlines

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Eight simple steps to verify news headlines

Nanji Nandang September 23, 2021 0

Fake news has gradually creeped into the Nigerian media, and this has compelled organisations like Dubawa  under...

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National Intelligence Agency not offering employment through this online call

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National Intelligence Agency not offering employment through this online call

Nanji Nandang September 7, 2021 2

Claim: A viral message circulating WhatsApp has been urging Nigerians to apply for the National Intelligence Agency...

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Hiccups with INEC online registration breed fertile grounds for spread of false information

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Hiccups with INEC online registration breed fertile grounds for spread of false information

Nanji Nandang, Silas Jonathan September 3, 2021 0

Some users on social media have expressed displeasure with INEC’s online registration portal, attributing the problem to...

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Video depicting Boko haram invaded Jos false

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Video depicting Boko haram invaded Jos false

Nanji Nandang August 30, 2021 0

Claim: A video surfaced on Twitter with the claim that Boko Haram insurgents and bandits have invaded...

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All you need to know about Twitter hashtag

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All you need to know about Twitter hashtag

Nanji Nandang August 27, 2021 1

Twitter is an American microblogging and social networking service on which users post and interact with messages...

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True, Kaduna iron ore mining company is recruiting

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True, Kaduna iron ore mining company is recruiting

Nanji Nandang August 25, 2021 0

Claim: A viral message circulating on  WhatsApp claims that a multi-billion Naira Iron ore mining company located...

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Old picture used to depict FBI operatives in Nigeria to arrest Abba Kyari

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Old picture used to depict FBI operatives in Nigeria to arrest Abba Kyari

Nanji Nandang August 6, 2021 0

Claim: A viral post by Naija Reality news claims that four FBI operatives arrived at the office...

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Scam website offers Commonwealth scholarship

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Scam website offers Commonwealth scholarship

Nanji Nandang August 5, 2021 1

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message is urging Nigerians to apply for the 2021 Commonwealth Scholarship to study...

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False! Atiku Abubakar not giving empowerment grants as claimed in viral WhatsApp message

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False! Atiku Abubakar not giving empowerment grants as claimed in viral WhatsApp message

Nanji Nandang July 16, 2021 5

Claim: A message circulating on WhatsApp is asking Nigerians to apply for the Atiku Abubakar Empowerment Grant...

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The big difference between facts and opinions

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The big difference between facts and opinions

Nanji Nandang July 15, 2021 0

Some news readers may be confused on what constitutes fact and opinion in journalism. While this reality...

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