CLAIM: An X user, A. A. ALHAJI OF NUPELAND (@AAAlhaji21), claims that bacteria grow in female genitals if not circumcised.
VERDICT: The narrative that uncircumcised women are more likely to have bacterial growth in their genitals and that this may lead to increased sexual desire and promiscuity is NOT backed by any scientific evidence. Hence, the claim is FALSE.
CLAIM: Apeel Food Coating, Backed By Bill Gates, World Bank, Others Not Certified Safe By FDA
VERDICT: The claim that Bill Gates, the WEF, Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry, the World Bank Group, and the Rockefeller Foundation support Apeel science is TRUE.
It is however FALSE that FDA did not carry out a safety review of the PRODUCT.
CLAIM: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Grew Nigeria’s Economy from 0.58% in 1999 to 5% in 2000.
VERDICT: TRUE
CLAIM: The Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe, claims that sex-enhancement drugs are over-the-counter drugs and their possession is not an offence.
VERDICT: While experts say possession of sex-enhancement drugs is legal, the claim that they are over-the-counter drugs is partially true.
CLAIM: A Twitter user shared a video capturing a crowd alleged to be fleeing from their homes in Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara state.
VERDICT: Misleading. It is an old video, and it did not happen in Nigeria.
Claim: Social media allege that the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (BATCH B) portal is open for Nigerian youth.
Verdict: The claim is false. There is no official announcement or confirmation from the Federal Government or relevant authorities about the commencement of BATCH B registration for the ₦50,000 Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme.
Over time, an ongoing discourse surrounding signs and wonders reports has sparked curiosity. One such noteworthy incident dates back to 2012, reported by Vanguard Newspaper. It details the account of a baby born with the Holy Quran, which has remained a subject of interest ever since. Similarly, another intriguing occurrence was documented in the DailyPost […]
Claim: Hemorrhagic fever kills students in Kogi State.
Verdict: FALSE! Findings revealed that the student did not die of Hemorrhagic fever as claimed. Tests conducted came back negative for Lassa fever.
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impairs how the body turns blood sugar into energy, causing glucose to accumulate in the blood (hyperglycemia).
According to recent estimates, approximately 37 million people in the U.S. and over 400 million globally are living with diabetes, posing a substantial public health challenge. In Nigeria, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reports that 3.6 million individuals are affected by the disease.
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