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Fighting Misinformation on Twitter: Intricacies of Twitter’s latest pilot feature ‘Birdwatch’

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Fighting Misinformation on Twitter: Intricacies of Twitter’s latest pilot feature ‘Birdwatch’

Dubawa February 8, 2021 0

The preponderant influx of misinformation on social media and its injurious effects on audiences have been a...

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Nipah virus: How true is claim there is a new virus outbreak in China?

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Nipah virus: How true is claim there is a new virus outbreak in China?

Lois Ugbede February 6, 2021 0

Claim: A Twitter post claims there is a new virus from China called the Nipah virus with...

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Scammers use ailing teenagers’ pictures to defraud people – diverting needed help from family

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Scammers use ailing teenagers’ pictures to defraud people – diverting needed help from family

Atinuke Seun-Ige February 5, 2021 0

Claim: There are some WhatsApp posts, Facebook accounts and Twitter handles claiming different names and bank accounts...

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True! Non-respiratory symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain, confusion, could also be symptoms of COVID-19

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True! Non-respiratory symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain, confusion, could also be symptoms of COVID-19

Silas Jonathan February 4, 2021 0

Claim: a viral WhatsApp message claims that non-respiratory symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea,...

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WHO did not approve COVID-19 herbal remedy with black pepper powder, ginger juice, others as ingredients

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WHO did not approve COVID-19 herbal remedy with black pepper powder, ginger juice, others as ingredients

Silas Jonathan February 4, 2021 0

Claim: a viral message making rounds on WhatsApp claims that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved...

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What is the correct way to wear a medical mask?

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What is the correct way to wear a medical mask?

Lois Ugbede February 4, 2021 0

Claim: A picture being shared on WhatsApp shows the correct way to wear a medical mask when...

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Consuming ewedu will not cure COVID-19

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Consuming ewedu will not cure COVID-19

Atinuke Seun-Ige February 1, 2021 0

Claim: There is a WhatsApp post claiming that ewedu leaves kill Coronavirus. The post, which is also...

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Six major misinformation subjects Nigerian fact-checkers battled in 2020

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Six major misinformation subjects Nigerian fact-checkers battled in 2020

Dubawa February 1, 2021 0

Fake news has gradually evolved to settle as a force that can’t be completely ruled out so...

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True! Leprosy spreads through respiratory droplets and face masks help curb its spread

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True! Leprosy spreads through respiratory droplets and face masks help curb its spread

Lois Ugbede January 28, 2021 0

Claim: A viral meme claims that the bacteria that causes Leprosy is spread through airborne respiratory droplets...

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Does consumption of coconut trigger cough?

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Does consumption of coconut trigger cough?

Atinuke Seun-Ige January 27, 2021 0

Claim: Twitter users claim that eating coconut causes coughing. It is not true. Well processed and channeled...

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