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Viral video claiming Donald Trump named corrupt Nigerian politicians false

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Viral video claiming Donald Trump named corrupt Nigerian politicians false

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo December 8, 2022 0

Claim: Donald Trump released the names of corrupt Nigerian politicians and the amount they looted. Verdict: False. ...

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Image showing Tinubu with US president doctored

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Image showing Tinubu with US president doctored

Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition December 7, 2022 0

Claim: An image shows the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu met the...

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No, you cannot vote without permanent voter’s card

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No, you cannot vote without permanent voter’s card

Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition December 7, 2022 0

Claim: A broadcast message has been circulating on WhatsApp platforms claiming that Nigerians can vote without their...

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Ǹjẹ́ fífi òwú sí àwùjẹ̀ ọmọdé lè dẹ́kun èsúkè?

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Ǹjẹ́ fífi òwú sí àwùjẹ̀ ọmọdé lè dẹ́kun èsúkè?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo December 6, 2022 0

Aheso: Òwú lórí tàbí l’àwùjẹ̀ ọmọdé lè dekun èsúkè. Àbájáde ìwádìí: Irọ́ ni ọ̀rọ̀ yíí. Botilẹjẹ pé...

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DUBAWA trains 21 fellows for Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and Research Fellowship

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DUBAWA trains 21 fellows for Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and Research Fellowship

Dubawa December 5, 2022 1

West Africa’s verification and fact-checking platform, DUBAWA, will, from Monday, December 5, kickstart the 2022/2023 Kwame Karikari...

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LIVE FACT-CHECK: Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi discuss education, other sectors on Arise’s town hall

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LIVE FACT-CHECK: Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi discuss education, other sectors on Arise’s town hall

Dubawa December 4, 2022 0

Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso and...

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Does placing strand of wool on head stop hiccups?

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Does placing strand of wool on head stop hiccups?

Lois Ugbede December 2, 2022 0

Claim: A strand of wool on the head stops hiccups. Verdict: False. Although several techniques/tricks are suggested...

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Tweet claiming Atiku gave Oyedepo $10m false

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Tweet claiming Atiku gave Oyedepo $10m false

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo November 29, 2022 0

Claim: Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), shared the photo of a...

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Misleading claim fruit extract cures cancer recirculated

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Misleading claim fruit extract cures cancer recirculated

Lois Ugbede November 28, 2022 0

Claim: Fruit extract kills cancer in 48 hours. Verdict: Misleading. Although the aerial parts of soursop have...

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Beer cans disguised as Pepsi not related to world cup in Qatar

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Beer cans disguised as Pepsi not related to world cup in Qatar

Umar Mohammad November 25, 2022 4

Claim: A Facebook user alleged that football fans trooping to Qatar for the world cup are smuggling...

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