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Juliet Buna Dubawa

CLAIM: Bacteria Grows in Uncircumcised Women’s Vagina

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.

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CLAIM: The Federal Government’s Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (Batch B) Portal Now Open For Nigerian Youth

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.

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