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No, Finnish authorities have not released Biafra separatist Simon Ekpa, arrested over terror activities in south-east Nigeria
Multiple Facebook posts claim that Biafra separatist Simon Ekpa has been released days after he was arrested by Finland’s ...
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Don't fall for yet another fake Facebook account impersonating Kenyan company Mark Holdings and offering motorbikes on credit
The Facebook account Mark holdings advertises different brands of motorbikes and invites users to buy them on credit. The ...
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No, US president-elect Donald Trump has not ordered Nigerian government to release Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu
A video circulating on social media shows US president-elect Donald Trump apparently urging the Nigerian government to ...
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What is the number and distribution of South African schools?
Public schools receive government funding, and independent schools are run privately but registered with provincial education ...
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How much does livestock contribute to Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the monetary value of all goods and services that a country produces in a given time period.
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Video of people collecting fuel from an overturned tanker in Nigeria is from 2023, not 2024 as claimed online
IN SHORT: Several Facebook users have posted a video of people collecting fuel spilled from an overturned tanker, suggesting the incident took place in October 2024. But the video first appeared ...
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Kenyans, beware of this fake Facebook account running bogus offers in the name of asset finance company M-Kopa
IN SHORT: A Facebook account with the name and logo of M-Kopa, an asset finance company operating in Kenya, offers a wide range of products on credit. But beware, this is just another attempt to ...
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Beware of unproven detox methods shared on Facebook – excess heavy metal in the body requires medical attention
IN SHORT: Some Facebook pages suggest home remedies for detoxifying heavy metals from the body, but experts say even if these remedies can help somewhat, you still need to consult a medical ...
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Ignore Facebook post advertising herbal capsules for haemorrhoids
IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts claim that a remedy known as "Pile Formula 1" can cure haemorrhoids. However, experts say that haemorrhoids can only be cured by surgery or a process called ...
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No, ‘LDK herbal tea’ won’t cure glaucoma, cataracts and other eye conditions
IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts claim that this herbal tea can cure all kinds of eye problems. However, medical experts say there is no one cure for these conditions, as treatments vary. “A Natural ...