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MALARIA VS CORONAVIRUS DISEASE: THE MYTHS AND MEDICAL TRUTHS

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MALARIA VS CORONAVIRUS DISEASE: THE MYTHS AND MEDICAL TRUTHS

Atinuke Seun-Ige August 29, 2020 0

Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus disease a pandemic, there have been different...

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A website promises N652,100 Covid-19 crisis grant, but then dribbles patrons to a gate of no return

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A website promises N652,100 Covid-19 crisis grant, but then dribbles patrons to a gate of no return

Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi August 25, 2020 0

Information circulating across Whatsapp groups claims that a ‘crisis grant’ of N652,100 is available for individuals and...

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NDDC boss, Daniel Pondei, did not spend N5b for personal medical checkup

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NDDC boss, Daniel Pondei, did not spend N5b for personal medical checkup

Lateef Sanni August 24, 2020 0

An Instagram Page, Goldmynetv, claimed that the Acting Managing Director of NDDC, Daniel Pondei, spent N5 billion...

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Nigerian Charismatic Televangelist Promotes Covid-19 Rumours – Again!

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Nigerian Charismatic Televangelist Promotes Covid-19 Rumours – Again!

Kunle Adebajo August 21, 2020 0

During a presentation on Sunday, August 2, the presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo,...

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Russian COVID-19 vaccine: the misinformation, facts and Nigeria’s position

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Russian COVID-19 vaccine: the misinformation, facts and Nigeria’s position

Francis Arinze Iloani August 20, 2020 0

The recent revelation by Russia that the country had produced a COVID-19 vaccine spurred a series of...

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Sputnik V: ‘Approved’ Russian covid-19 vaccine plays health and geo-politics in proportion

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Sputnik V: ‘Approved’ Russian covid-19 vaccine plays health and geo-politics in proportion

Lois Ugbede August 19, 2020 1

The novel Coronavirus which broke out late 2019 became a global emergency after it was declared a...

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What did the Health Minister say regarding maternal mortality and breastfeeding?

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What did the Health Minister say regarding maternal mortality and breastfeeding?

Ifedayo Ogunyemi August 17, 2020 0

At least three national newspapers misrepresented Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire’s comment on breastfeeding and...

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COVID-19: Prescription claiming hydroxychloroquine, other drugs potent as covid-19 cure not approved by U.S FDA

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COVID-19: Prescription claiming hydroxychloroquine, other drugs potent as covid-19 cure not approved by U.S FDA

Adedayo Adelowo August 3, 2020 0

A WhatsApp message which circulated recently claimed that the US’ Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has approved...

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What should you be using: the Shield or the Mask?

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What should you be using: the Shield or the Mask?

Tavershima Adongo July 23, 2020 0

Chances are that you’ve come across these face shields and mistook them for a Special Weapons and...

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What role do “guesswork and logic” play in battling COVID-19?

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What role do “guesswork and logic” play in battling COVID-19?

Victor Ndukwe June 12, 2020 0

Several videos and sites, including the Nigerian Immigration Service, suggest wearing the coloured part of the surgical...

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