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Viral video of brave policeman hunting down suspected terrorist not related to Ondo church killings

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Viral video of brave policeman hunting down suspected terrorist not related to Ondo church killings

Sodiq Ojuroungbe June 6, 2022 0

Claim: A video, which has been widely circulated, on social media shows how a police officer attacked...

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Five Quick Facts You Can Share With Your Friends

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Five Quick Facts You Can Share With Your Friends

Dubawa June 6, 2022 0

A weekly newsletter that takes a closer look at the significance of truth and falsehood in today’s...

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False, Atiku did not pick Ihedioha as running mate

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False, Atiku did not pick Ihedioha as running mate

Lois Ugbede June 3, 2022 1

Claim: Twitter users claim the presidential candidate of the PDP has picked Emeka Ihedioha as his running...

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Is it true coconut water stops diarrhea?

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• Health

Is it true coconut water stops diarrhea?

Lois Ugbede June 3, 2022 1

Claim: Coconut water stops diarrhea. Our findings show this claim is misleading because coconut water is only...

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Russia’s claim West Africa’s mpox variant originated from Nigeria is misleading

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Russia’s claim West Africa’s mpox variant originated from Nigeria is misleading

Silas Jonathan June 1, 2022 0

Claim: Russian defence ministry claims that the West African Mpox variant originated from Nigeria. The claim by...

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Video used to depict unrest in Abuja was shot in Ivory Coast

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Video used to depict unrest in Abuja was shot in Ivory Coast

Silas Jonathan June 1, 2022 0

Claim: A user on Facebook claims unknown gunmen in Abuja have chased away security men on the...

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Is it true Dutch national is contesting election to be Plateau governor?

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Is it true Dutch national is contesting election to be Plateau governor?

Silas Jonathan May 31, 2022 0

Claim: A user on Facebook claims that a Dutch national has declared an interest in contesting for...

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How true is claim 92% of Nigerians earn less than ₦60,000?

• Economy
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How true is claim 92% of Nigerians earn less than ₦60,000?

Lois Ugbede May 30, 2022 0

Claim: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) 2022 report shows 92% of Nigerians earn less than ₦60,000 This...

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Five Public Reactions To Our Fact-Checks

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Five Public Reactions To Our Fact-Checks

Dubawa May 30, 2022 0

A weekly newsletter that takes a closer look at the significance of truth and falsehood in today’s...

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Ignore false new report, Buhari did not sack CBN governor, Emefiele

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• Politics

Ignore false new report, Buhari did not sack CBN governor, Emefiele

Lois Ugbede May 26, 2022 0

Claim: News report claims the president sacked the Central Bank governor. Our findings show President Muhammadu Buhari...

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