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Myth vs fact: Does toilet infection exist?
If you are Nigerian, there is a high chance you are familiar with the term ‘toilet infection’. And if you…
INSIGHT: The exploitation of #Justice4Mohbad hashtag for disinformation, unrelated content
On September 12, prominent Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad passed away. The circumstances surrounding his death…
INSIGHT: How true is the claim that herbal remedies and specific fruits cure cancer?
Social media has been inundated with medical misinformation on the effectiveness of natural remedies such as lemon, cloves, snail slime,…
INSIGHT: How disinformation on social media is fuelling crisis in Niger Republic
After the military junta in Niger Republic forcefully took over the reins of power, the internet was awash with several…
INSIGHT: How scammers impersonate real businesses — and make Ponzi versions — on social media
Ponzi schemes are classic scams many Nigerians are still falling for despite the economic hardship. As the country’s economic realities…
INSIGHT: How true is the recurring claim that lemon peels cure cancer better than chemotherapy?
A recurring social media post on alternative medicine has claimed that lemon peels can eradicate toxic elements and miraculously kill…