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No, Nigerian Government has not announced three days holiday for Muslim festival

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No, Nigerian Government has not announced three days holiday for Muslim festival

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle July 15, 2021 0

Claim: A viral newslink, forwarded many times on WhatsApp, claims the Federal Government has declared July 20...

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The big difference between facts and opinions

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The big difference between facts and opinions

Nanji Nandang July 15, 2021 0

Some news readers may be confused on what constitutes fact and opinion in journalism. While this reality...

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Facebook user creates fake screenshot to claim DSS shared 2013 photos to paint Igboho’s recent arrest

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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 July 14, 2021 0

Claim: A screenshot making rounds on social media claims that acclaimed evidential photos of items collected from...

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Are there health benefits to eating placenta?

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Are there health benefits to eating placenta?

Uchenna Igwe July 13, 2021 0

Claim: Some social media users have claimed that eating the placenta provides lots of health benefits. There...

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PRESS RELEASE: DUBAWA SET TO ESTABLISH OPERATIONS IN SIERRA LEONE

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PRESS RELEASE: DUBAWA SET TO ESTABLISH OPERATIONS IN SIERRA LEONE

Silas Jonathan July 13, 2021 0

DUBAWA, a fact-checking initiative of The Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ), is set to launch...

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Document In Circulation Showing List Of Players And Officials To Benefit From President Bio’s Token After Winning The Match Against Benin Is Fake

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Document In Circulation Showing List Of Players And Officials To Benefit From President Bio’s Token After Winning The Match Against Benin Is Fake

John-John Whitfield July 12, 2021 0

Claim: A document in circulation claims to have published the names and amount of money to be...

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The FactChecker

Dubawa July 12, 2021 0

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

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Hooves padded sandals worn by poachers, not bandits as claimed in this viral message

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Hooves padded sandals worn by poachers, not bandits as claimed in this viral message

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle July 11, 2021 1

Claim: A WhatsApp message (with attached images) claims Nigerian bandits now wear cow hooves padded sandals to...

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Many believe using phones at fuel stations causes fire explosions but is this true?

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Many believe using phones at fuel stations causes fire explosions but is this true?

Tope Omogbolagun July 9, 2021 0

Claim: Using phones in a fuel station or near fuel at home can cause an explosion.  No,...

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

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

Funmilola Afolabi July 9, 2021 0

Claim:  An online news medium on Instagram claimed taking large doses of paracetamol in a carbonated drink...

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