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COVID-19: Prescription claiming hydroxychloroquine, other drugs potent as covid-19 cure not approved by U.S FDA

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COVID-19: Prescription claiming hydroxychloroquine, other drugs potent as covid-19 cure not approved by U.S FDA

Adedayo Adelowo August 3, 2020 0

A WhatsApp message which circulated recently claimed that the US’ Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has approved...

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Experts dismiss claims of an American-based doctor on Covid cure

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Experts dismiss claims of an American-based doctor on Covid cure

Lateef Sanni July 30, 2020 1

A Houston-based doctor, Dr. Stella Immanuel, in a viral video, announced wonder drugs for COVID-19 The claims...

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The Fact-Checker: July 27, 2020

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The Fact-Checker: July 27, 2020

Lateef Sanni July 26, 2020 1

Are we ready for Election Misinformation amidst COVID-19 pandemic? COVID-19 ushered in the new normal; a period...

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COVID-19 Scams: How to spot suspicious links and ‘fake’ giveaways

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COVID-19 Scams: How to spot suspicious links and ‘fake’ giveaways

Alao Abiodun July 23, 2020 0

On Wednesday, July 15th, an unprecedented Twitter hack saw the accounts of many influential personalities such as...

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Did NAFDAC approve Paxherbal Cugzin as a treatment for COVID-19?

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Did NAFDAC approve Paxherbal Cugzin as a treatment for COVID-19?

Silas Jonathan July 23, 2020 0

A post on Facebook announces that the National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC)...

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What should you be using: the Shield or the Mask?

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What should you be using: the Shield or the Mask?

Tavershima Adongo July 23, 2020 0

Chances are that you’ve come across these face shields and mistook them for a Special Weapons and...

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Is Dangote giving out 15,000 Naira weekly allowance to Nigerian youths as COVID-19 relief funds?

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Is Dangote giving out 15,000 Naira weekly allowance to Nigerian youths as COVID-19 relief funds?

Silas Jonathan July 21, 2020 0

A viral WhatsApp message claims that Aliko Dangote is giving out 15,000 Naira weekly allowance to Nigerian...

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The Fact-Checker: July 20, 2020

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The Fact-Checker: July 20, 2020

Victor Ndukwe, Lateef Sanni July 19, 2020 0

Could our fight against infodemic be a Battle of Attrition? It’s been over four months since the...

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Did the WHO exempt children under six from using face masks?

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Did the WHO exempt children under six from using face masks?

Lois Ugbede July 8, 2020 0

A viral WhatsApp message claims the World Health Organisation advised against “toddlers” use of face masks as...

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Is the World Health Organization Offering jobs to help fight coronavirus?

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Is the World Health Organization Offering jobs to help fight coronavirus?

Silas Jonathan July 7, 2020 0

Information circulating across social media platforms, best portrayed through this link web message, claims that WHO is...

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