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No! Onitsha is not the third most populated city in Africa

Dare Akogun · 336 views · Jul 18, 2021

No! Onitsha is not the third most populated city in Africa
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Can worms kill children as claimed in this viral message?

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle · 367 views · Jul 17, 2021

Can worms kill children as claimed in this viral message?
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WhatsApp did not change its ‘privacy policy’ to grant governments exclusive access to users’ data

Silas Jonathan · 142 views · Jul 16, 2021

WhatsApp did not change its 'privacy policy' to grant governments exclusive access to users' data
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False! Atiku Abubakar not giving empowerment grants as claimed in viral WhatsApp message

Nanji Nandang · 215 views · Jul 16, 2021

False! Atiku Abubakar not giving empowerment grants as claimed in viral WhatsApp message
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No, U.S. Police did not arrest Sheriff’s son for being black

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle, Lateef Sanni · 316 views · Jul 16, 2021

No, U.S. Police did not arrest Sheriff’s son for being black
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No, Nigerian Government has not announced three days holiday for Muslim festival

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle · 193 views · Jul 15, 2021

No, Nigerian Government has not announced three days holiday for Muslim festival
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Facebook user creates fake screenshot to claim DSS shared 2013 photos to paint Igboho’s recent arrest

Silas Jonathan, Iyabode Olorunshola · 154 views · Jul 14, 2021

Facebook user creates fake screenshot to claim DSS shared 2013 photos to paint Igboho's recent arrest
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Hooves padded sandals worn by poachers, not bandits as claimed in this viral message

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle · 255 views · Jul 11, 2021

Hooves padded sandals worn by poachers, not bandits as claimed in this viral message
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Many believe using phones at fuel stations causes fire explosions but is this true?

Tope Omogbolagun · 417 views · Jul 9, 2021

Many believe using phones at fuel stations causes fire explosions but is this true?
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True, taking large doses of Paracetamol with carbonated drinks could damage your liver

Funmilola Afolabi · 664 views · Jul 9, 2021

True, taking large doses of Paracetamol with carbonated drinks could damage your liver

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