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Dubawa, others partner WHO to tackle COVID-19, other health misinformation

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Dubawa, others partner WHO to tackle COVID-19, other health misinformation

Lois Ugbede December 8, 2020 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO) launched its Africa Infodemic Response Alliance (AIRA) initiative on Thursday, December 3,...

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Network Analysis: How to find, trace voices behind the ‘noise’ on social media

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Network Analysis: How to find, trace voices behind the ‘noise’ on social media

Dubawa December 7, 2020 0

By Nelly Kalu In a digital open-source investigation, there is interest in the individuals or entities in...

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How true is the claim that moderna vaccine is 100% effective against severe COVID-19?

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How true is the claim that moderna vaccine is 100% effective against severe COVID-19?

Lois Ugbede December 5, 2020 0

Claim: A Twitter post claims Moderna vaccine has 100% effectiveness against severe coronavirus infection. True. While the...

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Contrary to what he said in court, Lai Mohammed did announce N5 million fine for hate speech

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Contrary to what he said in court, Lai Mohammed did announce N5 million fine for hate speech

Steve Dede December 4, 2020 0

By Steve Dede Claim: Nigeria’s Information Minister Lai Mohammed denied that he once announced a N5 million...

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New-Normal: Preparing for covid-19 mutation, second wave

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New-Normal: Preparing for covid-19 mutation, second wave

Atinuke Seun-Ige December 3, 2020 0

During the few weeks of decline in Coronavirus infections a few months ago,  there was an assumption...

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Fact-checking claims Nigeria is second most terrorised country, global poverty capital

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Fact-checking claims Nigeria is second most terrorised country, global poverty capital

Nurudeen Lawal December 2, 2020 1

Claim: Farooq Kperogi, an associate professor of journalism, claimed in a tweet that “Nigeria is d 2nd...

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Eating raw crayfish is harmful to health and will not make you swim better

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Eating raw crayfish is harmful to health and will not make you swim better

Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi December 1, 2020 0

Claim: A WhatsApp message has claimed that eating crayfish fresh can make an individual, who does not...

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How Fake Facebook Pages Push Misinformation Using Famous News Brands

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How Fake Facebook Pages Push Misinformation Using Famous News Brands

Dubawa November 30, 2020 0

By Kunle Adebajo Have you been following the official Facebook page of that reputable media outlet or...

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Is Nigeria Country With Most Christians Killed For Their Faith?

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Is Nigeria Country With Most Christians Killed For Their Faith?

Kunle Adebajo November 29, 2020 0

‘Kunle Adebajo Claim: Nigeria is ranked the number one country according to the population of people killed...

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Misleading meme claims passing gas makes one live longer, prevent diseases

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Misleading meme claims passing gas makes one live longer, prevent diseases

Lois Ugbede November 29, 2020 0

CLAIM: A viral meme claims a British study shows passing gas may help one live longer. Misleading....

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