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Has Erisco Foods changed its brand name after recent controversy?
An image circulating on social media claims thatEriscoFood company has rebranded as a face-saving measure after their recent controversy.
The claim is unproven.
Several Facebook posts now claim that Erisco has rebranded and changed its name after consumers boycotted its products over the move against Ms. Okoli.
One of the posts reads: “JUST IN: Erisco Foods Reportedly Rebrands Under New Name Nicodemously Amidst Boycott Of Product.”
The posts included photos of the owner of the company, its Nagiko tomato mix, and another brand of tomato mix called “Tomagood”, implying that this was the new brand name.
The tomato mix that Okoli tested in 2023 had the name “Nagiko” on it, which is the same as in a photo that was attached to some of the Facebook posts.
Erisco is a local maker of tomato paste, tomato mix, drinks, seasoning cubes, milk and chocolate cubes.
There is no evidence to show that the one with “Tomagood” on it was made by Erisco Foods.
According to its website, the company produces its tomato mixes under three names: Nagiko, Ric-Giko and Erisco.
There is nothing on the company’s website or social media handles to suggest that the company has changed its name. Its logo and other information on its website, including social media posts, remain under the name Erisco.
There is also no information about the purported “Tomagood”.
There is no evidence that Erisco Foods has changed its brand name. The photo of the tomato mix attached to the post suggesting a name change is not one of the brands on the company’s website.
Erisco Foods Limited became controversial after suing a Nigerian woman named ChiomaOkoli. It accused her of cybercrime and defamation for posting damaging claimsabout its tomato mix on social media in September 2023.
Okoli was critical of the quality of the tomato mix, expressing dissatisfaction with its taste and texture, and suggesting that it could be harmful.
Okoli’s case received widespread media coverage due to the resulting public outcry, with many suggesting that Erisco’s response was heavy-handed and an attempt to suppress consumer feedback.
However, in May 2024, the court granted Okoli bail in the sum of N5 million (US$3,640) and required her to produce two sureties, among other conditions.
CONCLUSION
The claim that EriscoFoods has rebranded their Tomato to Tomagood is FALSE
A flurry of Facebook posts has recently surfaced, enticing users with promises of a “₦20,000 grant” from Peter Obi, alongside claims of a ₦15,000 giveaway to all Nigerians in celebration of his birthday. However, a closer examination reveals a very different story.
The posts, which appeared on September 14, 2024, proclaimed: “Congrats! Apply for a grant of ₦20,000 by the Peter Obi Foundation. Application Ends Soon.” While the allure of free money spread rapidly, a click on the provided links led users to an unrelated website about “US Visa Sponsorship Opportunities in 2024/2025,” raising immediate suspicions.
Despite reports of Obi donating to various causes, there is no evidence of him establishing a foundation or distributing funds through social media. A thorough search of Obi’s verified X account, where he regularly shares updates about his life and political endeavors, yielded no mention of any such giveaways.
Given his substantial following, it seems improbable that he would initiate a giveaway without broadcasting it.
In July 2024, Obi explicitly distanced himself from these schemes through a statement from his special adviser on media, Valentine Obienyem.
He firmly denied involvement in any fraudulent giveaways, stating that his focus remains on investing in critical areas such as health, education, and poverty alleviation.
In conclusion, the claim that Peter Obi is conducting a giveaway on Facebook is unequivocally false, serving as a cautionary tale against online scams.
Social media user @Osi_Suave recently sparked intense debate on X after posting alarming statistics about Nigeria’s HIV crisis. According to his post, Nigeria has the world’s second-heaviest HIV burden, with over 10,000 new pediatric cases annually one of only four countries with such a high rate.
This claim is false.
Despite significant efforts to curb its spread, HIV/AIDS remains a major global health issue, transmitted through bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk, semen, and vaginal secretions. The virus has claimed over 42.3 million lives worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
Sub-Saharan Africa bears a disproportionate share of the epidemic, accounting for over 70% of global HIV infections. Historically, Nigeria has been at the forefront of this crisis.
In 2015, UNICEF data ranked Nigeria as second in HIV/AIDS burden, and UNAIDS’ 2018 Global AIDS Monitoring report supported this, with an estimated 3.6 million people infected. However, recent data from 2021 and beyond indicates a shift, with Nigeria no longer among the African countries with the highest HIV prevalence.
Current data shows that Eswatini now holds the heaviest HIV burden globally, with nearly a quarter of its adult population affected. Lesotho, Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe also surpass Nigeria in HIV prevalence rates. Statista’s 2024 figures reveal that Eswatini (22.8%), Lesotho (21.9%), and South Africa (13.6%) are now the top countries affected.
In conclusion, Nigeria no longer holds the second-highest HIV burden worldwide—a critical update to consider in ongoing discussions about the epidemic’s impact across Africa.
In October 2024, a chaotic video clip began circulating on social media, igniting outrage and confusion. The footage showed a man embroiled in a heated confrontation with a woman in London, with claims swirling that he was Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Governor of Ondo State.
But could this alarming allegation hold any truth?
At first glance, the man in the video bore a striking resemblance to Governor Aiyedatiwa. However, as viewers delved deeper, the shadows of doubt crept in. While the clip depicted a physical altercation, the true identity of the man was called into question.
In the five-minute, 17-second video, a figure in a black cap, glasses, and a hoodie could be seen in a heated exchange, with the woman accusing him of slapping her. The post accompanying the video derided the supposed governor for his behavior, declaring, “How can a sitting Governor degenerate to this gutter level? Tufiakwa!”
Swiftly, the governor’s special assistants quickly stepped in to clarify the situation. Allen Sowore, the Special Adviser on Strategic Communication, emphatically stated that the man was not Aiyedatiwa. Additionally, Sunday Abire, the governor’s Special Assistant on New Media, asserted that Aiyedatiwa had not left Nigeria since taking office in December 2023.
So, what’s the fact?On closer inspection, the man in the video lacked key physical traits of the governor, including a distinctive gap between his teeth and a different nose shape.
The conclusion? The claim that Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa assaulted a woman in London is unequivocally false, leaving only a cautionary tale of misinformation in its wake.
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