Health
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Organ trafficking claim involving lost children on WhatsApp, false
Claim: A viral WhatsApp image alleges that children roaming the streets holding papers with their home addresses, claiming to be…
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Are bushmeat safe, uncontaminated as many believe?
Claim: A long-standing myth in Nigeria is that bushmeat is a natural, uncontaminated food source and a healthy source of…
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Ìlànà àjọ WHO nipa iwọnba iyọ̀ ti a nilo l’ago ara
Àlùfáà Chris Oyakhilome, laipẹ yii gba awon ọmọ ijọ re niyanju pe ki won ko imoran dokita won danu lori…
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Is alum safe for vaginal tightening as suggested in Niniola’s song?
Claim: Alum is a safe and effective tightening agent for use in the vagina, as implied in Niniola’s song “Ginger…
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Do children need added sugar for brain development?
Claim: Children need added sugar for adequate growth and brain development. Verdict: Misleading! Studies and experts explained that while the…
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Breast Ironing: All you need to know about the age-old practice
Full Text On April 8, 2025, a young woman named Linda reignited conversations about breast ironing, a harmful cultural practice…
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Ko si eri to daju pe bébà ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ le fa akoran si ẹ̀ya ìtọ̀ obinrin
Aheso: Atejade kan ti won tan ka ori ikanni Whatsapp salaye pe bébà ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ le fa akoransi ẹ̀ya ìtọ̀ ara…
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No evidence that toilet paper causes urinary tract infections in women
Claim: A WhatsApp post claims that toilet paper can cause a urinary tract infection. Verdict: Misleading! A recent study found that women’s…
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WhatsApp claim pineapple in hot water cures cancer, inaccurate
Claim: A viral post on WhatsApp claims that putting pineapple in hot water can permanently cure cancer. Verdict: MISLEADING! According…
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Can taking Postinor with yoghurt reduce its effectiveness?
Claim: A Facebook user claimed that consuming Postinor (an emergency contraceptive) alongside yoghurt, milk, parfait, or coconut water can reduce…
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