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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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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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SATIRE: Mosquitoes Inoculated With Viagra Have Not Escaped From Wuhan Laboratory.

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SATIRE: Mosquitoes Inoculated With Viagra Have Not Escaped From Wuhan Laboratory.

Alie Tarawally July 1, 2021 0

Claim: Viral Whatsapp messages claim thousands of mosquitoes inoculated with Viagra have escaped from a high security...

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Suggestions that AstraZeneca vaccine is causing COVID infections, FALSE!

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Suggestions that AstraZeneca vaccine is causing COVID infections, FALSE!

Wremongar Joe June 28, 2021 0

Claim: Social media messages suggest the AstraZeneca vaccine can transmit COVID-19 and may be responsible for hike...

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How true is claim heart massage increases blood circulation?

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How true is claim heart massage increases blood circulation?

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle June 26, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp video claims doing a few minutes heart massage and breathing exercises would increase...

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In reaction to misleading article, experts say no specific food helps in lowering blood pressure

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In reaction to misleading article, experts say no specific food helps in lowering blood pressure

Lois Ugbede June 24, 2021 0

Claim: An article by Naija news lists some food which it claims helps lower blood pressure This...

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WHO did not sanction claim on seven brain damaging habit circulating on Whatsapp

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WHO did not sanction claim on seven brain damaging habit circulating on Whatsapp

Lois Ugbede June 23, 2021 1

Claim: A viral infographic shared on WhatsApp has a claim that the World Health Organisation listed seven...

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No, urine does not improve eyesight

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No, urine does not improve eyesight

Funmilola Afolabi June 22, 2021 0

Claim: Urine is useful in improving one’s eyesight The claim that urine is useful in improving one’s...

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Studies suggest COVID-19 was recorded in the US before being detected in China

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Studies suggest COVID-19 was recorded in the US before being detected in China

Lois Ugbede June 18, 2021 0

New studies suggest coronavirus (COVID-19) appeared in the U.S. as early as December 2019, weeks before cases...

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Did UNICEF say blocking children’s access to pornography constitute human rights’ infringement?

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Did UNICEF say blocking children’s access to pornography constitute human rights’ infringement?

Faith Adeoye June 11, 2021 1

CLAIM 1: A Twitter user claims UNICEF said any efforts to block children from accessing pornography might...

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