Online posts falsely pass off 2019 photo as Abba Kyari’s extradition to the US

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Online posts falsely pass off 2019 photo as Abba Kyari’s extradition to the US

Shola Ilesanmi August 6, 2021 0

Claim: An image of the suspended Deputy Police Commissioner, Abba Kyari, standing beside a man in a...

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How Misinformation Aggravates Farmers-Herders Conflict In Nigeria

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How Misinformation Aggravates Farmers-Herders Conflict In Nigeria

Adejumo Kabir August 5, 2021 0

The crisis between farmers and herders in Nigeria is fundamentally a land-use contest but it is fast...

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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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Nigerian media should be left to self-regulate – Olorunyomi

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Nigerian media should be left to self-regulate – Olorunyomi

Iyabode Olorunshola August 4, 2021 0

The Publisher of Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi, has identified knowledge-based policies as tool to regulate the media...

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Challenges Nigerian media organisations face in covering the pandemic and resultant disinformation

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Challenges Nigerian media organisations face in covering the pandemic and resultant disinformation

Silas Jonathan August 4, 2021 0

It has been about a year and half since the first case of COVID-19 was announced. On...

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Supplementary list claiming Nigerian Navy recruited 44 candidates from one geo-political zone is false

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Supplementary list claiming Nigerian Navy recruited 44 candidates from one geo-political zone is false

Aisha Ali August 3, 2021 0

Claim: An online medium published a supplementary list of the Nigerian Navy Recruitment  in 2020 claims  all...

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The dangers in mixing toilet cleaner with bleach

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The dangers in mixing toilet cleaner with bleach

Faith Adeoye August 3, 2021 1

Few weeks ago, Eniola Oyemolade, a journalist, decided to get creative while cleaning, by mixing a toilet...

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Is there a policy that prevents female military officers from becoming generals

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Is there a policy that prevents female military officers from becoming generals

Uchenna Igwe August 3, 2021 0

Claim: A Facebook user claims that the highest rank a woman can attain in the Nigerian Armed...

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Is Kano State planning to ban women from driving?

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Is Kano State planning to ban women from driving?

Uchenna Igwe, Daniel Adejo August 3, 2021 0

Claim: A social media post claims there are plans by the Kano State Government to ban women...

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Does a combination of local gin, sugar and salt cure Cholera?

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Does a combination of local gin, sugar and salt cure Cholera?

Tope Omogbolagun August 2, 2021 0

Claim:  A mixture of local gin, salt, and sugar cures cholera A mixture of local gin, salt...

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