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Video depicting attack on Gov. Uzodinma’s convoy shot in Kenya

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Video depicting attack on Gov. Uzodinma’s convoy shot in Kenya

Silas Jonathan June 2, 2021 0

Claim: A viral video claims Governor Uzodinma’s convoy was attacked by unknown gunmen.  The claim that Governor...

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No! TETFUND not offering Nigerian students N20,000 grant

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No! TETFUND not offering Nigerian students N20,000 grant

Faith Adeoye June 1, 2021 0

Claim: A website claims that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) is offering Nigerian students N20,000 grant....

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Viral video depicting Nigerian soldiers killed by Boko Haram from MALI

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Viral video depicting Nigerian soldiers killed by Boko Haram from MALI

Uchenna Igwe May 24, 2021 0

CLAIM: A viral video showing bodies of dead soldiers has been passed round as Nigerian soldiers killed...

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Dubawa May 24, 2021 0

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

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No evidence Ezekwesili termed Chibok girls’ kidnap plot to tarnish Jonathan’s image

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No evidence Ezekwesili termed Chibok girls’ kidnap plot to tarnish Jonathan’s image

Lois Ugbede May 20, 2021 0

Claim: A Facebook post claims Ezekwesiki said the Chibok girls’ kidnap was a conspiracy against Goodluck Jonathan....

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African Economic Summit not postponed as claimed in tweet ridiculing Buhari’s departure to France

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African Economic Summit not postponed as claimed in tweet ridiculing Buhari’s departure to France

Lois Ugbede May 18, 2021 0

Claim: A Twitter User claims the summit President Buhari departed Nigeria to attend has been postponed.  Dubawa’s...

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The FactChecker

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Dubawa May 17, 2021 0

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

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Photos of unmarked helicopters purportedly flying over Maiduguri forests from the US, not Nigeria

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Photos of unmarked helicopters purportedly flying over Maiduguri forests from the US, not Nigeria

Uchenna Igwe May 15, 2021 0

Claim: A twitter user shared photos of unmarked helicopters allegedly seen by villagers, flying over and airdropping...

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Yes! Indian COVID-19 variant now in Nigeria

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Yes! Indian COVID-19 variant now in Nigeria

Lois Ugbede May 15, 2021 0

Claim: A news blog @lindaikejiblogofficial claims Indian COVID-19 variant is now in Nigeria The Indian variant–B.1.617–has been...

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COVID-19 vaccines tested safe, not ‘deadly’ as preached by Bishop Oyedepo

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COVID-19 vaccines tested safe, not ‘deadly’ as preached by Bishop Oyedepo

Lois Ugbede May 11, 2021 0

Claim: A news report by Newsclickng claims David Oyedepo, a christian cleric,  has warned his members against...

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