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Did journalists’ TV ‘hangout’ get facts about healthcare in Nigeria right?
Discussing the state of healthcare amid a crippling doctors’ strike, a TV panel made several claims. We checked them out.
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#LagosRace2023: Fact-checking claims by candidates seeking to govern Nigeria’s economic capital
The current state governor was a no-show at the #ThePlatformNG debate, leaving three other candidates to outline their plans for Lagos.
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‘In search of greener pastures’: Checking five claims about Nigeria’s doctors and the brain drain
A prominent doctor in Nigeria has said thousands of doctors are leaving the country, straining the health sector. We took a closer look.
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FACTSHEET: What the numbers say about the fortunes of Nigeria’s women
Recently, bills to amend Nigeria’s constitution and improve the participation of women in society were rejected by legislators. We look at w...
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Almonds for headaches instead of aspirin? Doctors recommend better alternatives
Headaches can often weigh you down. But are almonds the answer as a graphic much shared online claims? We asked the experts.
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EXPLAINER: What you need to know about Nigeria’s resident doctors and why they strike so frequently
What are Nigerian doctors' grievances? And why do they leave the country in such high numbers?