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Viral Video depicting brawl between student and invigilator during WAEC exam is misleading

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Viral Video depicting brawl between student and invigilator during WAEC exam is misleading

Silas Jonathan September 8, 2020 0

Silas Jonathan A Twitter user  in a recent video  claims that an invigilator engaged in a brawl...

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No NBS records show 96% of mosques without bank accounts

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No NBS records show 96% of mosques without bank accounts

Francis Arinze Iloani September 3, 2020 0

A viral message on Facebook claims that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data show that 96%...

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FALSE: Muslims did not burn an Igbo boy alive for urinating close to a mosque in Kaduna

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FALSE: Muslims did not burn an Igbo boy alive for urinating close to a mosque in Kaduna

Vivian Chime August 29, 2020 0

A Facebook user with the name Eya Oliver Uchenna, claims that an Igbo boy was burnt alive...

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U.S Plan to give 5,000 Nigerians Two-Year Free Work Visa is a Hoax

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U.S Plan to give 5,000 Nigerians Two-Year Free Work Visa is a Hoax

Silas Jonathan June 10, 2020 0

A Facebook page shared a post announcing that the United States of America will grant 5,000 Nigerians...

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Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo, becomes the poster child of hate messaging

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Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo, becomes the poster child of hate messaging

Lois Ugbede June 1, 2020 0

A Facebook user alleged that the Vice president, Yemi Osibanjo, was hypocritical in his comment about IPOB...

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Did a Dangote Truck Illegally Transport Munition?

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Did a Dangote Truck Illegally Transport Munition?

Cletus Ukpong May 22, 2020 1

A Facebook user insinuated that a Dangote truck carrying ammunition was hijacked by youths. The video which...

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10 Tips for Identifying Fake News

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10 Tips for Identifying Fake News

Lateef Sanni March 30, 2020 1

COVID-19 is here, and it’s currently the biggest deal. The disease caused by the new coronavirus (SARSCOV-2)...

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COVID-19 Still Without a Cure

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COVID-19 Still Without a Cure

Temilade Onilede March 27, 2020 1

A Facebook post suggests that a scientist in the United States has found a cure for coronavirus. ...

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COVID-19 Still Without A Definitive Cure, Amid Clinical Trials

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COVID-19 Still Without A Definitive Cure, Amid Clinical Trials

CDD March 26, 2020 0

A Facebook post asserts the US developed a COVID-19 vaccine she plans to release this Sunday. Currently,...

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Did President Buhari Attest to Being Ill-Informed About Sanusi’s Removal?

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Did President Buhari Attest to Being Ill-Informed About Sanusi’s Removal?

Temilade Onilede March 9, 2020 1

A blog post alleges President Buhari said he is unaware Sanusi was ousted. President Muhammadu Buhari has...

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