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Can worms kill children as claimed in this viral message?

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Can worms kill children as claimed in this viral message?

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle July 17, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message encourages parents to deworm their children, implying that not doing so could...

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Are there health benefits to eating placenta?

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Are there health benefits to eating placenta?

Uchenna Igwe July 13, 2021 0

Claim: Some social media users have claimed that eating the placenta provides lots of health benefits. There...

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Dubawa July 12, 2021 0

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

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Hooves padded sandals worn by poachers, not bandits as claimed in this viral message

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Hooves padded sandals worn by poachers, not bandits as claimed in this viral message

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle July 11, 2021 1

Claim: A WhatsApp message (with attached images) claims Nigerian bandits now wear cow hooves padded sandals to...

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True, taking large doses of Paracetamol with carbonated drinks could damage your liver

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True, taking large doses of Paracetamol with carbonated drinks could damage your liver

Funmilola Afolabi July 9, 2021 0

Claim:  An online news medium on Instagram claimed taking large doses of paracetamol in a carbonated drink...

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Aboubakar Hima defrauded Nigeria of arms funds in past administration, not in Buhari’s govt

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Aboubakar Hima defrauded Nigeria of arms funds in past administration, not in Buhari’s govt

Nanji Nandang July 8, 2021 0

Claim:  A viral message on social media claims that Buhari’s regime declared a foreign national from Niger...

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Yes, Nigerian Army School of Nursing is admitting students for HND Nursing

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Yes, Nigerian Army School of Nursing is admitting students for HND Nursing

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle July 8, 2021 2

Claim: A WhatsApp poster claims the Nigerian Army School of Nursing is receiving applications for admission into...

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FRAUD ALERT: This website is fraudulent, you can’t upgrade your JAMB score by paying any amount

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FRAUD ALERT: This website is fraudulent, you can’t upgrade your JAMB score by paying any amount

Nanji Nandang July 7, 2021 9

Claim: A website, utmeoffical.net, claims it can upgrade scores  for candidates that did not score up to...

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Should you avoid pain relievers, anesthesia for two years after COVID-19 vaccination?

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Should you avoid pain relievers, anesthesia for two years after COVID-19 vaccination?

Lois Ugbede July 6, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims taking pain relievers or anesthesia after COVID-19 vaccination is dangerous and...

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Chimamanda Adichie did not author viral ‘Reflections on the man Nnamdi Kanu’ message

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Chimamanda Adichie did not author viral ‘Reflections on the man Nnamdi Kanu’ message

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle July 6, 2021 0

Claim: A message on WhatsApp, tagged ‘Forwarded many times’ and titled “REFLECTIONS on the man Nnamdi Kanu...

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