Covid-19

Was President Buhari Smug Over the Two-Week Extension to the Lockdown?

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Was President Buhari Smug Over the Two-Week Extension to the Lockdown?

Temilade Onilede April 14, 2020 0

A blog post headlined that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria said Nigerians should appreciate...

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Working during a crisis is one of the hardest things to do, But fact-checkers are doing it anyway!

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Working during a crisis is one of the hardest things to do, But fact-checkers are doing it anyway!

Ebele Oputa April 13, 2020 0

Are you afraid of the world as it is or what could come next? You may not...

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“Infected Masks” WhatsApp Message, a Mixed Bag of Conjecture, Misplaced Truth & Outright Lies

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“Infected Masks” WhatsApp Message, a Mixed Bag of Conjecture, Misplaced Truth & Outright Lies

Okechukwu Onuegbu April 9, 2020 0

UPDATED: Previous post had a typo- “mis-bag”.

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Aso Rock Chronicles: Buhari Did NOT Sack Kyari Amid COVID-19 Status

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Aso Rock Chronicles: Buhari Did NOT Sack Kyari Amid COVID-19 Status

Lateef Sanni April 6, 2020 0

A blog site publication stated that the President fired his Chief of Staff, further appointing Ajimobi as...

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4 Strains of Covinfodemic

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4 Strains of Covinfodemic

Victor Ndukwe March 31, 2020 1

The metamorphosis of coronavirus-related falsehoods since its genesis...

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What is the Queen of England’s COVID-19 Status?

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What is the Queen of England’s COVID-19 Status?

Lateef Sanni March 30, 2020 0

A news publication reports royal Palace confirms Queen Elizabeth tests positive for coronavirus. While we cannot know...

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10 Tips for Identifying Fake News

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10 Tips for Identifying Fake News

Lateef Sanni March 30, 2020 1

COVID-19 is here, and it’s currently the biggest deal. The disease caused by the new coronavirus (SARSCOV-2)...

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A Bi-Monthly Newsletter on Information Disorder and Fact-checking: March 30, 2020

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A Bi-Monthly Newsletter on Information Disorder and Fact-checking: March 30, 2020

Victor Ndukwe March 30, 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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COVID-19 Still Without a Cure

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COVID-19 Still Without a Cure

Temilade Onilede March 27, 2020 1

A Facebook post suggests that a scientist in the United States has found a cure for coronavirus. ...

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Aso Rock Chronicles: President Buhari & Abba Kyari are Still in Nigeria

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Aso Rock Chronicles: President Buhari & Abba Kyari are Still in Nigeria

Adejumo Kabir March 27, 2020 0

Viral WhatsApp audio message claims President Buhari and his Chief of Staff flew out of the country...

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