FACT CHECK: Wetting the head first while bathing doesn’t cause stroke

FACT CHECK: Does wetting the head first while bathing cause stroke? BY JESUPEMI ARE An article circulating online claims people often have strokes while in the bathroom because they are showering in the “wrong sequence” by wetting their heads first. The article claims this sequence causes the blood to rise to the head quickly and… Continue reading FACT CHECK: Wetting the head first while bathing doesn’t cause stroke

It is fake news: WAEC denies viral price list

WAEC denies viral price list By Grace Edema The West African Examination Council has said a viral amendment price list did not emanate from the Council. WAEC Public Relations Officer, Moyosore Adeyegbe in a chat with our correspondent also noted that WAEC did not amend the date of birth. On Tuesday morning, an amendment price… Continue reading It is fake news: WAEC denies viral price list

Disregard viral post on Oro ritual, Lagos govt tells residents

Disregard viral post on Oro ritual, Lagos govt tells residents By Samuel Bolaji The Lagos State Government has told Lagosians to disregard a viral publication claiming that some communities in the state would hold “oro traditional rites” on Thursday and Friday nights. A publication has been in circulation on social media platforms claiming that some… Continue reading Disregard viral post on Oro ritual, Lagos govt tells residents

We are not recruiting, WAEC warns against fraudulent adverts

We are not recruiting, avoid fraudsters, WAEC warns The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has distanced itself from an advertisement on social media calling for qualified candidates to fill some vacant positions in the establishment. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos by Mrs Moyosola Adesina, Head of Public Affairs Unit… Continue reading We are not recruiting, WAEC warns against fraudulent adverts

HIV can’t be transmitted outside human body, expert responds to woman who claims she mixes HIV positive blood with zobo

UPDATED: HIV can’t be transmitted outside human body – Expert By Sharon Osaji The chairman, Nigeria Medical Association, Ogun State chapter, Dr Azim Kunle Ashimi, on Thursday, said Human Immunodeficiency Virus could not be transmitted outside the human body. Ashimi made this assertion while reacting to a claim by a woman who called in on… Continue reading HIV can’t be transmitted outside human body, expert responds to woman who claims she mixes HIV positive blood with zobo

The Menace of Misinformation and Disinformation

The Menace of Misinformation and Disinformation SimonKolawolelive! by Simon Kolawole Out of the blue, I was inducted into the dreaded hall of fame for victims of disinformation last week. An article I did not write and had not even read was attributed to me. A dozen infographic cards with quotes from the article went viral,… Continue reading The Menace of Misinformation and Disinformation

Report on move to change name of Kaduna State is fake news, Senator blames mischief makers

Senator Denies Sponsoring Bill To Rename Kaduna To Zazzau Governor El-Rufai of Kaduna State The Senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Senator Uba Sani, has denied social media reports about him sponsoring any Bill to rename Kaduna State or for the creation of Zazzau State, describing the reports as “concocted, subversive, malicious and false information.”… Continue reading Report on move to change name of Kaduna State is fake news, Senator blames mischief makers