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Is the Nigerian government set to disburse N30,000 to citizens as Covid-19 lockdown funds?

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Is the Nigerian government set to disburse N30,000 to citizens as Covid-19 lockdown funds?

Silas Jonathan June 28, 2020 0

Information circulating across social media platforms, best illustrated through this link web message, claims that Nigeria’s Federal...

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UPDATE: Senator Ajimobi has passed away

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UPDATE: Senator Ajimobi has passed away

Silas Jonathan June 23, 2020 0

UPDATE A fresh report by PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, 25th June announced the passage of Mr Abiola...

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Does a diplomatic visa offer immunity to arrest?

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Does a diplomatic visa offer immunity to arrest?

Lateef Sanni June 23, 2020 1

Pulse Nigeria claims that Diezani, former petroleum minister’s Dominican diplomatic passport made her immune to arrests.  Although...

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The Fact-Checker: June 22, 2020

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The Fact-Checker: June 22, 2020

Ebele Oputa, Lateef Sanni June 22, 2020 0

In a world of Covid-19, what factors drive false information in Nigeria? When it has to do...

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Does Nigeria have the biggest Yam market in the World?

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Does Nigeria have the biggest Yam market in the World?

Lois Ugbede June 21, 2020 1

A news report by Daily Trust claims the 200,000 capacity yam facility at the Zaki Biam International...

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The Fact-Checker: June 15, 2020

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The Fact-Checker: June 15, 2020

Ebele Oputa, Lateef Sanni June 15, 2020 0

As other parts of the world record a downward trend in the number of new coronavirus cases,...

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What role do “guesswork and logic” play in battling COVID-19?

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What role do “guesswork and logic” play in battling COVID-19?

Victor Ndukwe June 12, 2020 0

Several videos and sites, including the Nigerian Immigration Service, suggest wearing the coloured part of the surgical...

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U.S Plan to give 5,000 Nigerians Two-Year Free Work Visa is a Hoax

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U.S Plan to give 5,000 Nigerians Two-Year Free Work Visa is a Hoax

Silas Jonathan June 10, 2020 0

A Facebook page shared a post announcing that the United States of America will grant 5,000 Nigerians...

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The Fact-Checker: June 7, 2020

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The Fact-Checker: June 7, 2020

Ebele Oputa, Lateef Sanni June 8, 2020 0

Media messaging in a time of crisis: The Tools, Targets and Technicians Would you consider coronavirus our...

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Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo, becomes the poster child of hate messaging

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Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo, becomes the poster child of hate messaging

Lois Ugbede June 1, 2020 0

A Facebook user alleged that the Vice president, Yemi Osibanjo, was hypocritical in his comment about IPOB...

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