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Niger Delta Militants did not attack, kill Nigerian Navy officers as claimed

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Niger Delta Militants did not attack, kill Nigerian Navy officers as claimed

Uchenna Igwe August 16, 2021 0

Claim: A viral report claims that militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, attacked and killed Nigerian Navy officers...

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True! Sucking pregnant woman’s breast makes baby’s breastfeeding easier after delivery

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True! Sucking pregnant woman’s breast makes baby’s breastfeeding easier after delivery

Funmilola Afolabi August 12, 2021 1

Claim: Sucking a pregnant woman’s breast prepares her for breastfeeding after delivery. The claim that sucking a...

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Did The UN Issue Alert On Organ Trafficking As Viral Photo Claims?

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Did The UN Issue Alert On Organ Trafficking As Viral Photo Claims?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo August 10, 2021 0

Claim: A photo making the rounds on the social media shows an organ trafficking alert purportedly issued...

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Dubawa August 9, 2021 0

A weekly newsletter that takes a closer look at the aspects of truth and falsehood in recent...

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Online posts falsely pass off 2019 photo as Abba Kyari’s extradition to the US

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Online posts falsely pass off 2019 photo as Abba Kyari’s extradition to the US

Shola Ilesanmi August 6, 2021 0

Claim: An image of the suspended Deputy Police Commissioner, Abba Kyari, standing beside a man in a...

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Scam website offers Commonwealth scholarship

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Scam website offers Commonwealth scholarship

Nanji Nandang August 5, 2021 1

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message is urging Nigerians to apply for the 2021 Commonwealth Scholarship to study...

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The dangers in mixing toilet cleaner with bleach

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The dangers in mixing toilet cleaner with bleach

Faith Adeoye August 3, 2021 1

Few weeks ago, Eniola Oyemolade, a journalist, decided to get creative while cleaning, by mixing a toilet...

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Does a combination of local gin, sugar and salt cure Cholera?

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Does a combination of local gin, sugar and salt cure Cholera?

Tope Omogbolagun August 2, 2021 0

Claim:  A mixture of local gin, salt, and sugar cures cholera A mixture of local gin, salt...

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Dubawa August 2, 2021 0

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The Claim of Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Beaten up for a Woman is not True.

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The Claim of Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Beaten up for a Woman is not True.

Alie Tarawally July 30, 2021 0

Claim: Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Lahai Leema beaten up by an OSD guard because of his girlfriend....

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