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My first month as a Dubawa fellow – one to remember

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My first month as a Dubawa fellow – one to remember

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle July 3, 2021 7

So, in 2020, my good friend and colleague, Dr. Raheemat Adeniran, was immersed in this fellowship and...

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How true is claim heart massage increases blood circulation?

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How true is claim heart massage increases blood circulation?

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle June 26, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp video claims doing a few minutes heart massage and breathing exercises would increase...

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Fact-checking Multimedia contents: How to spot fake audio

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Fact-checking Multimedia contents: How to spot fake audio

Silas Jonathan June 19, 2021 0

Misinformation and disinformation is as old as the existence of man. As much as I can remember,...

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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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Police to clamp down on unpermitted use of tinted glass – But is this backed by law?

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Police to clamp down on unpermitted use of tinted glass – But is this backed by law?

Silas Jonathan May 7, 2021 0

Recently, a claim making rounds on the Nigerian Twitter space claims that the Nigerian police force has...

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Key sectors fake news thrive, pose threats

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Key sectors fake news thrive, pose threats

Silas Jonathan May 7, 2021 0

The article outlines areas of growth of influence of Fake news.

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A part of what they do: Why Fact-checkers fact-check

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A part of what they do: Why Fact-checkers fact-check

Silas Jonathan November 25, 2020 0

Fact-checking, as the term implies, is simply seeking out facts.  Seeking facts to verify the authenticity of...

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Nigerian Judges and Car Gifts: Constitutional or Entitlements?

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Nigerian Judges and Car Gifts: Constitutional or Entitlements?

Alao Abiodun October 26, 2020 0

In what appears to be a trend across states in Nigeria, judges have constantly been gifted cars...

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#EndSARS: Voting with stern voices, young people in Nigeria expel a dreaded police unit

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#EndSARS: Voting with stern voices, young people in Nigeria expel a dreaded police unit

Silas Jonathan October 14, 2020 1

Recently, the hashtag #EndSARS, and related others calling for an end to police brutality in Nigeria became...

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Frivolous post claims being ex-convict is requirement to join SARS

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Frivolous post claims being ex-convict is requirement to join SARS

Lateef Sanni October 9, 2020 1

“#WarOnSars is a very big issue ooo. Imagine having ex-convicts as criteria for joining the force 🤦‍♂️...

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