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Has Nigeria imposed a N20,000 fine or 6-month jail term for refusal to wear a face mask?

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Has Nigeria imposed a N20,000 fine or 6-month jail term for refusal to wear a face mask?

Lois Ugbede July 6, 2020 0

A viral WhatsApp message claimed that the sanction for failing to wear a face mask is an...

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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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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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Should misleading satire be excused in such a period?

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Should misleading satire be excused in such a period?

Temilade Onilede May 12, 2020 0

A Facebook page posted a picture of the President, Muhammadu Buhari with the caption “Buhari was in...

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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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Do NOT Add Velvet Bean to Your Skincare Routine!

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Do NOT Add Velvet Bean to Your Skincare Routine!

Temilade Onilede January 29, 2020 0

A Facebook user ascribed great health benefits to the direct application of velvet bean on the skin....

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Dealing with a Wave of Fake Social Media Accounts

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Dealing with a Wave of Fake Social Media Accounts

Caroline Anipah January 15, 2020 0

The Ministry of Information last week launched a platform for reporting suspicious government social media accounts in...

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There is Going to be a Re-run of Kogi Senatorial Elections!

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There is Going to be a Re-run of Kogi Senatorial Elections!

Temilade Onilede November 19, 2019 0

A Facebook user said Dino Melaye defeated Smart Adeyemi in the just concluded poll.  While the video...

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#HEALTHCHECK – Would a Company Sell You Poison? Not This Time!

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#HEALTHCHECK – Would a Company Sell You Poison? Not This Time!

Tavershima Adongo November 14, 2018 0

While this question may engender hot and long drawn out debate as to the definition of poison,...

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