Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has not ordered a reduction in the price of rice

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Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has not ordered a reduction in the price of rice

John-John Whitfield June 8, 2021 0

Claim: A Press Release in circulation claims Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has ordered the...

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2018 photograph recycled as recent military attack in Abia State

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2018 photograph recycled as recent military attack in Abia State

Faith Adeoye June 8, 2021 0

Claim: Nigerian Army killed and dragged an Igbo man at Urata Junction in Aba, Abia State.  The...

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How Nigeria’s ex-lawmaker spread falsehood on COVID-19 vaccine, mislead followers

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How Nigeria’s ex-lawmaker spread falsehood on COVID-19 vaccine, mislead followers

Kemi Busari June 8, 2021 0

To many Nigerians, Dino Melaye is a man of several talents – a vocal politician, activist in...

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Fake tweet paints Twitter apologetic to Nigerian Government

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Fake tweet paints Twitter apologetic to Nigerian Government

Silas Jonathan June 8, 2021 0

Claim: A viral Twitter screenshot with the inscription of the “Twitter Public Policy” claims Twitter is apologetic...

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Twitter Not Responsible for Tweet Claiming Company Doesn’t Recognise Buhari

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Twitter Not Responsible for Tweet Claiming Company Doesn’t Recognise Buhari

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo June 7, 2021 0

Claim: A tweet, which purportedly originated from the verified handle of Twitter, explains reasons for the deletion...

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A weekly newsletter that takes a closer look at the aspects of truth and falsehood in recent...

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Nigerian Government not distributing ₦200,000 grants to support businesses

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Nigerian Government not distributing ₦200,000 grants to support businesses

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle June 6, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message asks Nigerians to apply for a ₦200,000 business grant from the Federal...

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As #TwitterBan takes effect, here are five ways to remain connected on Twitter

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As #TwitterBan takes effect, here are five ways to remain connected on Twitter

Richard Akinwumi June 5, 2021 0

The Nigerian government on Friday announced it has indefinitely suspended the operations of Twitter in the country....

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Twitter ban: All you need to know about VPN

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Twitter ban: All you need to know about VPN

Lois Ugbede June 5, 2021 1

Discussions around virtual private network (VPN) have been on the rise since the announcement of Twitter suspension...

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Fani-Kayode’s claims on Nigerian currency in the pre-colonial era false

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Fani-Kayode’s claims on Nigerian currency in the pre-colonial era false

Uchenna Igwe June 3, 2021 1

Claim: Former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, claims there was an Arabic inscription on the Nigerian...

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