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A Bi-Monthly Newsletter on Information Disorder and Fact-checking: March 16, 2020

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A Bi-Monthly Newsletter on Information Disorder and Fact-checking: March 16, 2020

Victor Ndukwe March 16, 2020 0

Going beyond fact-checking – Get the latest news & updates on misinformation, likely-to-be-false news and how government...

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Could the “Nigerian Heat” Recede the Spread of SARS-Cov2?

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Could the “Nigerian Heat” Recede the Spread of SARS-Cov2?

Temilade Onilede March 12, 2020 0

A health expert surmised that the SARS-Cov2 virus might not spread in Nigeria due to hot temperature....

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Coronavirus Taking Malaria’s Spotlight?

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Coronavirus Taking Malaria’s Spotlight?

Olugbenga ADANIKIN March 9, 2020 0

Garba Shehu said 822 people are killed by malaria daily in Nigeria. Based on the findings from...

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Would-be Runaway Driver Never Threatened to Spread COVID-19

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Would-be Runaway Driver Never Threatened to Spread COVID-19

Lateef Sanni March 9, 2020 0

WhatsApp message suggested that the driver who drove the Italian man to Ogun demands 100 Million or...

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Did President Buhari Attest to Being Ill-Informed About Sanusi’s Removal?

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Did President Buhari Attest to Being Ill-Informed About Sanusi’s Removal?

Temilade Onilede March 9, 2020 1

A blog post alleges President Buhari said he is unaware Sanusi was ousted. President Muhammadu Buhari has...

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And Another One, What Did Obasanjo Say About Coronavirus?

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And Another One, What Did Obasanjo Say About Coronavirus?

Temilade Onilede March 5, 2020 1

He said nothing, absolutely nothing of the sort. Viewers are advised to question publications that fail to...

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Nigerians “Doing Well” Abroad, How is Our Passport Faring?

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Nigerians “Doing Well” Abroad, How is Our Passport Faring?

Temilade Onilede March 5, 2020 1

While Mr Zakaria's analysis was factual and flattering, it certainly did not skyrocket our passport value; consistent...

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Sex Will NOT Kill Coronavirus!

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Sex Will NOT Kill Coronavirus!

Temilade Onilede March 4, 2020 0

A rather counter-intuitive suggestion... sex is more of a risk factor than a cure to the coronavirus!

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Women Cannot Get Pregnant from Sperm Released in Swimming Pools

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Women Cannot Get Pregnant from Sperm Released in Swimming Pools

Lateef Sanni March 3, 2020 0

A news report suggests that strong sperm can impregnate women in swimming pools. Sitti Hikmawatty, the source...

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Can You Prevent Cancer With this “Womb Shaped” Fruit?

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Can You Prevent Cancer With this “Womb Shaped” Fruit?

Tavershima Adongo March 3, 2020 0

NO! While Avocados are notoriously delicious, they do NOT prevent cervical cancer. More so, depending on the...

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