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Viral video depicting Boko Haram’s takeover of Niger state is false

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Viral video depicting Boko Haram’s takeover of Niger state is false

Silas Jonathan May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A viral video on Facebook claims that Boko Haram hoisted its flag in Niger State, Nigeria....

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Did Garba Shehu say killings in Benue will continue if Ortom fails to cooperate with Buhari?

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Did Garba Shehu say killings in Benue will continue if Ortom fails to cooperate with Buhari?

Lois Ugbede May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A news report by Weetalknaija claims Garba Shehu said the killings in Benue will continue until...

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Viral image of jet purportedly manufactured by Biafrans misleading

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Viral image of jet purportedly manufactured by Biafrans misleading

Lois Ugbede April 30, 2021 0

Claim: A Facebook post claims BB-905 aircraft is a locally made fighter Jet made by Biafra many...

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Would taking COVID-19 vaccine reduce your lifespan? No!

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Would taking COVID-19 vaccine reduce your lifespan? No!

Lois Ugbede April 29, 2021 0

Claim: According to a viral WhatsApp message, the COVID-19 vaccine shortens your life span and leads to...

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No evidence Igbariam/Akwuzu killings were perpetrated by Fulanis as claimed on Twitter

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No evidence Igbariam/Akwuzu killings were perpetrated by Fulanis as claimed on Twitter

Lateef Sanni, Lois Ugbede April 29, 2021 0

Claim: A Twitter post claims killings at Igbariam/Akwuzu were carried out by Fulani men Although it has...

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Video purportedly showing Chadians crossing Ngueli bridge into Cameroon geo-located false

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Video purportedly showing Chadians crossing Ngueli bridge into Cameroon geo-located false

Roselena Ahiable April 22, 2021 1

Claim: Video showing people crossing the Ngueli bridge in Chad into Cameroon. The bridge in the video...

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Viral video of soldiers flogging suspected bandits filmed in Zamfara, not along the Ife-Ibadan road

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Viral video of soldiers flogging suspected bandits filmed in Zamfara, not along the Ife-Ibadan road

Silas Jonathan April 21, 2021 0

Claim: a viral video making rounds on social media claims that soldiers have arrested and flogged ‘Fulani...

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Can excessive bathing be harmful to your body? Here’s what experts say

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Can excessive bathing be harmful to your body? Here’s what experts say

Lois Ugbede April 19, 2021 0

Claim: The screenshot of a report by Mail Online makes several claims about showering. These claims are...

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Nigerian Army shares old pictures to depict recent victory on terrorists

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Nigerian Army shares old pictures to depict recent victory on terrorists

Uchenna Igwe April 19, 2021 0

CLAIM: Nigerian Army released pictures showing destroyed vehicles, guns and ammunition recovered from its victory over Islamic...

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No proof putting garlic clove in the ear helps relieve ear pain, infection

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No proof putting garlic clove in the ear helps relieve ear pain, infection

Lois Ugbede April 13, 2021 0

Claim: A viral meme claims inserting garlic clove  helps remove pain in the ear While studies have...

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