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Coordinated get-rich-quick schemes target Facebook groups for fraud

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Coordinated get-rich-quick schemes target Facebook groups for fraud

Phillip Anjorin February 10, 2024 0

Claim: Different Facebook accounts shared posts claiming that selected bank users can make N10,000 daily with their...

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Is Shell PLC leaving Nigeria as rumoured?

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Is Shell PLC leaving Nigeria as rumoured?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo February 9, 2024 0

Claim: The British energy giant Shell PLC is leaving Nigeria due to economic hardship.  Verdict: Misleading! The...

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Old video recirculated to depict recent protest in Ondo over food inflation

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Old video recirculated to depict recent protest in Ondo over food inflation

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo February 9, 2024 0

Claim: Ondo State residents in Akure took to the streets in Jan 2024 to protest the high...

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Viral security alert attributed to Lagos government, manipulated

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Viral security alert attributed to Lagos government, manipulated

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo February 9, 2024 0

Claim: The Lagos government issued a security alert warning residents to be cautious along the Gbagada expressway...

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Unrelated footage depicts killing, arrest of kidnappers

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Unrelated footage depicts killing, arrest of kidnappers

Sunday Awosoro February 8, 2024 0

Claim: Kidnappers of Ekiti school children were reportedly gunned down by Amotekun. Verdict: False. The circulating video...

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NO! National team not sharing 100GB data to celebrate Nigeria’s win 

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NO! National team not sharing 100GB data to celebrate Nigeria’s win 

Lademi Aborisade February 8, 2024 0

Claim: The national team is giving out 100GB as a gift to celebrate Nigeria’s win.  Verdict: FALSE!...

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Viral health post claiming Lagos State doctors’ endorsement, false

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Viral health post claiming Lagos State doctors’ endorsement, false

Lademi Aborisade February 6, 2024 3

Claim: Viral message on WhatsApp claims doctors in Lagos said taking Panadol with carbonated drinks kills.  Verdict:...

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Six popular claims on health benefits of cucumber fact-checked

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Six popular claims on health benefits of cucumber fact-checked

Lois Ugbede February 3, 2024 0

Full Text  Cucumber is a fruit commonly thought to be a vegetable. They are low in calories...

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Viral claim tickets for Freetown’s new buses last 12 hours, false

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Viral claim tickets for Freetown’s new buses last 12 hours, false

Mohamed Jaward Nyallay February 3, 2024 0

Claim: Numerous social media users claim that the tickets for new buses will last for 12 hours....

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Did South African Police arrest woman after Nigerian son-in-law paid fake money for bride price?

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Did South African Police arrest woman after Nigerian son-in-law paid fake money for bride price?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo February 2, 2024 0

Claim: An older woman and other family members were arrested by South African Police after a Nigerian...

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