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Nigerian Army shares old pictures to depict recent victory on terrorists

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Nigerian Army shares old pictures to depict recent victory on terrorists

Uchenna Igwe April 19, 2021 0

CLAIM: Nigerian Army released pictures showing destroyed vehicles, guns and ammunition recovered from its victory over Islamic...

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Dubawa April 19, 2021 0

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

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No proof putting garlic clove in the ear helps relieve ear pain, infection

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No proof putting garlic clove in the ear helps relieve ear pain, infection

Lois Ugbede April 13, 2021 0

Claim: A viral meme claims inserting garlic clove  helps remove pain in the ear While studies have...

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Yes, taking pain relievers after or before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can be risky

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Yes, taking pain relievers after or before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can be risky

Silas Jonathan April 13, 2021 1

Claim: a viral WhatsApp message claims that taking painkillers such as diclofenac after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine...

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Is there truly a new HIV vaccine with 97% antibody response rate?

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Is there truly a new HIV vaccine with 97% antibody response rate?

Lois Ugbede April 12, 2021 1

Claim: The screenshot of a report making the rounds claims a new HIV vaccine has a 97%...

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Dubawa April 12, 2021 0

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Sucking a woman’s breast will not reduce her risks of breast cancer

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Sucking a woman’s breast will not reduce her risks of breast cancer

Roselena Ahiable April 8, 2021 0

Claim: Having your spouse suck your breasts will reduce chances of getting breast cancer. False. Although it...

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How true is Wike’s claim Rivers State has never allocated less than 30% of its budget to education?

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How true is Wike’s claim Rivers State has never allocated less than 30% of its budget to education?

Silas Jonathan April 6, 2021 0

Claim: Governor Chief Nyesom Wike claims that Rivers State has never allocated less than 30 percent of...

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How true is viral post claiming Elon Musk described Nigerian girls as ‘the best’ and vows to marry one?

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How true is viral post claiming Elon Musk described Nigerian girls as ‘the best’ and vows to marry one?

Silas Jonathan April 6, 2021 0

Claim:  A viral information on social media and other blogs claims that Elon Musk said: “Nigerian ladies...

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Do Resident Doctors in the UK and US pay for residency as claimed by Ngige?

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Do Resident Doctors in the UK and US pay for residency as claimed by Ngige?

Lois Ugbede April 6, 2021 0

Claim: The minister of Labour and employment, Chris Ngige, claims resident doctors pay to enter residency in...

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