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True! Nigeria is the largest producer of rice in Africa, 14th in global ranking

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True! Nigeria is the largest producer of rice in Africa, 14th in global ranking

Qosim Suleiman September 7, 2020 0

Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture claimed Nigeria is the largest producer of rice in Africa, ranking 14th in...

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Still no date on school reopening! Government disclaims media reporting

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Still no date on school reopening! Government disclaims media reporting

Qosim Suleiman September 7, 2020 0

Reports on various online platforms in Nigeria suggest that the Federal Government has ordered the reopening of...

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Why did Samsung and MTN beat a hurried retreat after garnering kudos on social media for COVID public service?

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Why did Samsung and MTN beat a hurried retreat after garnering kudos on social media for COVID public service?

Lateef Sanni September 3, 2020 0

WhatsApp Message claims that MTN AND Samsung donate 500 smartphones and free data to isolation centres. There...

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COVID-19: the many benefits of getting tested and dangers of dodging

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COVID-19: the many benefits of getting tested and dangers of dodging

Atinuke Seun-Ige September 2, 2020 0

After about eight months of rage, COVID-19 has impacted human lives in ways unexpected. While many still...

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COVID-19 offers Scammers in Sierra Leone a new playing field to dupe citizens

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COVID-19 offers Scammers in Sierra Leone a new playing field to dupe citizens

Alie Tarawally September 1, 2020 0

A social message circulating in Sierra Leone claims a COVID-19 Emergency Relief fund is available to families. ...

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MALARIA VS CORONAVIRUS DISEASE: THE MYTHS AND MEDICAL TRUTHS

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MALARIA VS CORONAVIRUS DISEASE: THE MYTHS AND MEDICAL TRUTHS

Atinuke Seun-Ige August 29, 2020 0

Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus disease a pandemic, there have been different...

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A website promises N652,100 Covid-19 crisis grant, but then dribbles patrons to a gate of no return

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A website promises N652,100 Covid-19 crisis grant, but then dribbles patrons to a gate of no return

Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi August 25, 2020 0

Information circulating across Whatsapp groups claims that a ‘crisis grant’ of N652,100 is available for individuals and...

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WhatsApp, Facebook, and blogs lead as sources of covid-19 claims fact-checked on Dubawa

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WhatsApp, Facebook, and blogs lead as sources of covid-19 claims fact-checked on Dubawa

Raheemat Adeniran August 22, 2020 1

Introduction The novel coronavirus outbreak has led to a global pandemic that disrupts lives in ways previously...

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Nigerian Charismatic Televangelist Promotes Covid-19 Rumours – Again!

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Nigerian Charismatic Televangelist Promotes Covid-19 Rumours – Again!

Kunle Adebajo August 21, 2020 0

During a presentation on Sunday, August 2, the presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo,...

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Russian COVID-19 vaccine: the misinformation, facts and Nigeria’s position

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Russian COVID-19 vaccine: the misinformation, facts and Nigeria’s position

Francis Arinze Iloani August 20, 2020 0

The recent revelation by Russia that the country had produced a COVID-19 vaccine spurred a series of...

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