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Did Atiku lead Economic Management Team that paid off Nigeria’s debt?
Recently, a viral image showing Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had the claim that Mr. Abubakar who was Vice President at the time, led the Economic Management Team (EMT) that paid off Nigeria’s debt.
Facts are:
The constitution recognizes the Vice President as the chair of the economic council, however, research shows that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who is currently the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), led the EMT that cleared Nigeria’s Paris Club debt.
According to her biography on the WTO’s website, Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala who served as Minister of Finance twice (from 2003-2006 and 2011-2015), spearheaded negotiations with the Paris Club Creditors.
“As Minister of Finance in Nigeria, she spearheaded negotiations with the Paris Club of Creditors that led to the wiping out of $30 billion of Nigeria’s debt, including the outright cancellation of $18 billion,” part of the biography reads.
This report also noted that Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala led the economic team of President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Conclusion
To say the Vice President was the chairman or head of the Economic Team/Council is correct but to say he led the conversation that led to the debt removal could be misleading.
It began innocently enough—a few Facebook posts suggesting a natural remedy that caught the attention of many. The posts claimed that guava leaves, boiled and brewed into a tea, could cure stomach ulcers. The allure of an easy, natural solution was hard to ignore.
One post went further, explaining the science behind it: “Guava leaf contains Methanol extract with volatile oil, flavonoid, and saponin, all of which fight stomach ulcers and promote healing.” The recipe was simple: take 7 to 10 fresh leaves, simmer them gently, and drink the mixture. Pregnant women were even encouraged to take small doses, despite some research warning against it.
But here’s the twist—before reaching for those guava leaves, we need to ask: How accurate is this claim?
Several trusted sources, including Africa Check and WebMD, decided to investigate. They found a different story. Despite the traditional use of guava leaves for ailments like stomach disorders, pain, and diabetes, the hard truth is there’s no solid scientific evidence backing guava leaves as a cure for ulcers.
Yes, there are studies that hint at the potential benefits of guava plants—but only in rats, not humans. The leap from animal tests to human treatments is a big one, and without more research, the evidence just isn’t there.
So, what’s the conclusion?
The claim that guava leaves cure ulcers is, for now, unproven. Science requires more than stories and hopes—it demands solid evidence. Until that’s found, this remains just another hopeful remedy waiting for proof.
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
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