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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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Viral Video Depicting IPOB Members Protesting Kanu’s Re-Arrest Is From 2015

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Viral Video Depicting IPOB Members Protesting Kanu’s Re-Arrest Is From 2015

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo July 9, 2021 0

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo Claim: A viral video resurfaced on Wednesday, 30th June 2021 claiming members of the Indigenous...

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Aboubakar Hima defrauded Nigeria of arms funds in past administration, not in Buhari’s govt

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Aboubakar Hima defrauded Nigeria of arms funds in past administration, not in Buhari’s govt

Nanji Nandang July 8, 2021 0

Claim:  A viral message on social media claims that Buhari’s regime declared a foreign national from Niger...

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Yes, Nigerian Army School of Nursing is admitting students for HND Nursing

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Yes, Nigerian Army School of Nursing is admitting students for HND Nursing

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle July 8, 2021 2

Claim: A WhatsApp poster claims the Nigerian Army School of Nursing is receiving applications for admission into...

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The thin line between fact and humour: How satire contents mislead online users

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The thin line between fact and humour: How satire contents mislead online users

Silas Jonathan July 7, 2021 1

When online  users from all around the world first came   across this  headline “Hollywood Actors Pledge...

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Another fake picture shows Nnamdi Kanu with a different woman

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Another fake picture shows Nnamdi Kanu with a different woman

Silas Jonathan July 7, 2021 0

Claim: A viral image, making the rounds on social media, depicts Nnamdi Kanu alongside a woman in...

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FRAUD ALERT: This website is fraudulent, you can’t upgrade your JAMB score by paying any amount

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FRAUD ALERT: This website is fraudulent, you can’t upgrade your JAMB score by paying any amount

Nanji Nandang July 7, 2021 9

Claim: A website, utmeoffical.net, claims it can upgrade scores  for candidates that did not score up to...

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Should you avoid pain relievers, anesthesia for two years after COVID-19 vaccination?

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Should you avoid pain relievers, anesthesia for two years after COVID-19 vaccination?

Lois Ugbede July 6, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims taking pain relievers or anesthesia after COVID-19 vaccination is dangerous and...

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