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Russia’s claim West Africa’s mpox variant originated from Nigeria is misleading

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Russia’s claim West Africa’s mpox variant originated from Nigeria is misleading

Silas Jonathan June 1, 2022 0

Claim: Russian defence ministry claims that the West African Mpox variant originated from Nigeria. The claim by...

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True! Sucking pregnant woman’s breast makes baby’s breastfeeding easier after delivery

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True! Sucking pregnant woman’s breast makes baby’s breastfeeding easier after delivery

Funmilola Afolabi August 12, 2021 1

Claim: Sucking a pregnant woman’s breast prepares her for breastfeeding after delivery. The claim that sucking a...

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Should you avoid pain relievers, anesthesia for two years after COVID-19 vaccination?

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Should you avoid pain relievers, anesthesia for two years after COVID-19 vaccination?

Lois Ugbede July 6, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims taking pain relievers or anesthesia after COVID-19 vaccination is dangerous and...

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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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How Nigeria’s ex-lawmaker spread falsehood on COVID-19 vaccine, mislead followers

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How Nigeria’s ex-lawmaker spread falsehood on COVID-19 vaccine, mislead followers

Kemi Busari June 8, 2021 0

To many Nigerians, Dino Melaye is a man of several talents – a vocal politician, activist in...

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Facebook, WHO launches new campaign against COVID-19 misinformation

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Facebook, WHO launches new campaign against COVID-19 misinformation

Lois Ugbede April 6, 2021 0

Facebook in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) is set to launch a new campaign against...

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After denigrating COVID-19 Vaccine, Fani-Kayode takes AstraZeneca jab

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After denigrating COVID-19 Vaccine, Fani-Kayode takes AstraZeneca jab

Lois Ugbede April 2, 2021 1

A former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has received his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The...

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WHO Response Alliance launches Viral Fact to counter COVID-19 misinformation

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WHO Response Alliance launches Viral Fact to counter COVID-19 misinformation

Lois Ugbede March 30, 2021 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa Infodemic Response Alliance (AIRA) officially launches its social media arm known...

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Nipah virus: How true is claim there is a new virus outbreak in China?

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Nipah virus: How true is claim there is a new virus outbreak in China?

Lois Ugbede February 6, 2021 0

Claim: A Twitter post claims there is a new virus from China called the Nipah virus with...

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WHO did not approve COVID-19 herbal remedy with black pepper powder, ginger juice, others as ingredients

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WHO did not approve COVID-19 herbal remedy with black pepper powder, ginger juice, others as ingredients

Silas Jonathan February 4, 2021 0

Claim: a viral message making rounds on WhatsApp claims that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved...

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