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WhatsApp did not change its ‘privacy policy’ to grant governments exclusive access to users’ data

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WhatsApp did not change its ‘privacy policy’ to grant governments exclusive access to users’ data

Silas Jonathan July 16, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims WhatsApp has altered its privacy policy to offer government exclusive access...

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False! Atiku Abubakar not giving empowerment grants as claimed in viral WhatsApp message

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False! Atiku Abubakar not giving empowerment grants as claimed in viral WhatsApp message

Nanji Nandang July 16, 2021 5

Claim: A message circulating on WhatsApp is asking Nigerians to apply for the Atiku Abubakar Empowerment Grant...

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Nuhu Ribadu, Not Author of the ‘Bombshell on Banditry’ WhatsApp Message

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Nuhu Ribadu, Not Author of the ‘Bombshell on Banditry’ WhatsApp Message

Aisha Ali July 5, 2021 0

Claim: A viral message making the rounds on WhatsApp and referenced to Nuhu Ribadu, Former boss of...

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Fraudulent scheme, Access Capital Investment Company, promises double returns on investment

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Fraudulent scheme, Access Capital Investment Company, promises double returns on investment

Nanji Nandang July 2, 2021 3

Claim:  A viral message on WhatsApp purportedly originating from an investment company, claims to offer double return...

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WHO did not sanction claim on seven brain damaging habit circulating on Whatsapp

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WHO did not sanction claim on seven brain damaging habit circulating on Whatsapp

Lois Ugbede June 23, 2021 1

Claim: A viral infographic shared on WhatsApp has a claim that the World Health Organisation listed seven...

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Fact-checking Multimedia contents: How to spot fake audio

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Fact-checking Multimedia contents: How to spot fake audio

Silas Jonathan June 19, 2021 0

Misinformation and disinformation is as old as the existence of man. As much as I can remember,...

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CAC not offering free online registration as claimed in viral message

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CAC not offering free online registration as claimed in viral message

Aisha Ali June 18, 2021 0

Claim:  A viral WhatsApp message urges Nigerians to take part in free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) company...

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The Viral American Visa Lottery Registration Form Is A Scam, DV Lottery Form Is Currently Closed

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The Viral American Visa Lottery Registration Form Is A Scam, DV Lottery Form Is Currently Closed

Alie Tarawally June 17, 2021 1

Claim: Viral WhatsApp messages claim “American Visa Lottery Online Registration 2021 Now Open”. There is no US...

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WhatsApp group privacy setting in existence since 2019, not new as claimed in recent message

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WhatsApp group privacy setting in existence since 2019, not new as claimed in recent message

Lois Ugbede May 18, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims new WhatsApp setting now allows anyone to add you to a...

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“I do not authorise” – would sending this to ten groups exempt you from Whatsapp’s new policy?

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“I do not authorise” – would sending this to ten groups exempt you from Whatsapp’s new policy?

Lois Ugbede January 19, 2021 0

A viral WhatsApp message claims sending “I do not authorise” WhatsApp new policy to ten WhatsApp groups...

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