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Yes! Indian COVID-19 variant now in Nigeria

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Yes! Indian COVID-19 variant now in Nigeria

Lois Ugbede May 15, 2021 0

Claim: A news blog @lindaikejiblogofficial claims Indian COVID-19 variant is now in Nigeria The Indian variant–B.1.617–has been...

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COVID-19 vaccines tested safe, not ‘deadly’ as preached by Bishop Oyedepo

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COVID-19 vaccines tested safe, not ‘deadly’ as preached by Bishop Oyedepo

Lois Ugbede May 11, 2021 0

Claim: A news report by Newsclickng claims David Oyedepo, a christian cleric,  has warned his members against...

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Would taking COVID-19 vaccine reduce your lifespan? No!

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Would taking COVID-19 vaccine reduce your lifespan? No!

Lois Ugbede April 29, 2021 1

Claim: According to a viral WhatsApp message, the COVID-19 vaccine shortens your life span and leads to...

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In medicine, effectiveness is not the same as efficacy. Here’s what you need to know

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In medicine, effectiveness is not the same as efficacy. Here’s what you need to know

Lois Ugbede April 26, 2021 0

Have you ever heard the words efficacy and effectiveness being used interchangeably? You probably have used them...

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Can excessive bathing be harmful to your body? Here’s what experts say

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Can excessive bathing be harmful to your body? Here’s what experts say

Lois Ugbede April 19, 2021 0

Claim: The screenshot of a report by Mail Online makes several claims about showering. These claims are...

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No proof putting garlic clove in the ear helps relieve ear pain, infection

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No proof putting garlic clove in the ear helps relieve ear pain, infection

Lois Ugbede April 13, 2021 0

Claim: A viral meme claims inserting garlic clove  helps remove pain in the ear While studies have...

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Yes, taking pain relievers after or before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can be risky

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Yes, taking pain relievers after or before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can be risky

Silas Jonathan April 13, 2021 1

Claim: a viral WhatsApp message claims that taking painkillers such as diclofenac after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine...

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Is there truly a new HIV vaccine with 97% antibody response rate?

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Is there truly a new HIV vaccine with 97% antibody response rate?

Lois Ugbede April 12, 2021 1

Claim: The screenshot of a report making the rounds claims a new HIV vaccine has a 97%...

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Sucking a woman’s breast will not reduce her risks of breast cancer

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Sucking a woman’s breast will not reduce her risks of breast cancer

Roselena Ahiable April 8, 2021 0

Claim: Having your spouse suck your breasts will reduce chances of getting breast cancer. False. Although it...

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Do Resident Doctors in the UK and US pay for residency as claimed by Ngige?

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Do Resident Doctors in the UK and US pay for residency as claimed by Ngige?

Lois Ugbede April 6, 2021 0

Claim: The minister of Labour and employment, Chris Ngige, claims resident doctors pay to enter residency in...

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