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Cure Myths and False Ratings Lead COVID-19 Fact-Checks in Nigeria, With Governments as Most Targeted Entities

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Cure Myths and False Ratings Lead COVID-19 Fact-Checks in Nigeria, With Governments as Most Targeted Entities

Raheemat Adeniran October 12, 2020 0

Executive Summary In this piece, we examined 203 coronavirus-related fact-checks published by Dubawa and Africa Check since...

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The use of ‘Air Doctor’ virus blockers as protection against COVID-19, how effective are they?

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The use of ‘Air Doctor’ virus blockers as protection against COVID-19, how effective are they?

Alao Abiodun October 2, 2020 0

Of recent, many notable personalities and political figures around the world go about their respective public functions...

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Did Guinea Bissau President beat up a minister for squandering COVID-19 funds?

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Did Guinea Bissau President beat up a minister for squandering COVID-19 funds?

Lois Ugbede September 30, 2020 0

A viral video claims the president of Guinea Bissau beat up a minister for Squandering COVID-19 funds....

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Is there going to be a chip inserted in humans as part of COVID-19 vaccination? No!

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Is there going to be a chip inserted in humans as part of COVID-19 vaccination? No!

Lois Ugbede September 26, 2020 1

A viral video on social media with a message claims there is a warning against coronavirus microchip...

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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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The Fact-Checker: July 13, 2020

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The Fact-Checker: July 13, 2020

Ebele Oputa, Lateef Sanni July 13, 2020 0

What is “truth” in a world of ever-changing information? If there’s anything 2020 has taught us, it...

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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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What lessons did “salt as Ebola cure” teach us?

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What lessons did “salt as Ebola cure” teach us?

Temilade Onilede May 14, 2020 1

A Facebook user suggested that palm oil can stop the spread of Covid-19. The World Health Organisation...

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“I’m very much alive,” Elisa Granato, vaccine trial volunteer says, debunking rumours of her death

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“I’m very much alive,” Elisa Granato, vaccine trial volunteer says, debunking rumours of her death

Yusuf Akinpelu April 29, 2020 0

A blog site reported the demise of a trial volunteer of a potential COVID-19 treatment.  Elisa Granato,...

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