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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?

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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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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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Anti-Corruption Commission  has not  considered property confiscation  of fake degree awarding institutions 

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Anti-Corruption Commission  has not  considered property confiscation  of fake degree awarding institutions 

Alie Tarawally May 19, 2022 0

CLAIM: Popular blog SierraLoaded’s re-published story from Exclusive Newspaper claims the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has a gamut...

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No evidence corn silk works as cure for diseases

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No evidence corn silk works as cure for diseases

Sunday Awosoro May 18, 2022 0

Claim: A post on Facebook claims that tea made from corn silk can cure certain illnesses. Although...

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Can babies be born with full teeth?

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Can babies be born with full teeth?

Lois Ugbede May 18, 2022 0

Claim: A social media user claims her baby was born with a full dentition. While it is...

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Five Articles To Keep You Safe On The Internet

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Five Articles To Keep You Safe On The Internet

Dubawa May 16, 2022 0

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

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Buhari did not approve ₦456 billion for ASUU to end strike as reported

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Buhari did not approve ₦456 billion for ASUU to end strike as reported

Sunday Awosoro May 12, 2022 0

Claim: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved ₦456 billion for ASUU to end the ongoing strike. Although President...

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