Does Chewing Cashew Tree Bark And Swallowing Its Juice Extract Neutralise Snake Bite Venom? Umoh Umoh On September 29, 2022, an X user, @NgomaTshiamo made a post claiming that chewing and swallowing the juice extracted from the bark of cashew trees can neutralise the venom of a poisonous snake. The caption on the post which […]
Does Chewing Pawpaw Seeds Clear Intestinal Worms?
Does Chewing Pawpaw Seeds Clear Intestinal Worms? A verified handle on X claims that chewing at least 5 seeds of pawpaw twice a month can help clear intestinal worms. The post which was made on March 16, 2025,by a Safo Nyame Herbal Therapeutics asserts that: “Let’s clear intestinal worms by chewing at least 5 pieces […]
Does Drinking Boiled Corn Silk Dissolve Kidney Stones And Reverse Hepatitis B?
Does Drinking Boiled Corn Silk Dissolve Kidney Stones And Reverse Hepatitis B? There is a video claiming that drinking boiling corn silk dissolves kidney stones and reverses Hepatitis B . On March 11, 2025, a verified handle @ononoherbals on X that usually posts medicinal herb cures and treatments posted a video with the caption: “Using […]
Neem for Malaria Treatment: Myth vs. Reality – Why This Herbal Remedy Isn’t a Cure
Neem for Malaria Treatment: Myth vs. Reality – Why This Herbal Remedy Isn’t a Cure Mutiat Ahmed Azadirachta indica is a medicinal herb commonly known as neem or dongoyaro and used for the treatment of malaria in Nigeria. Despite limited and inconsistent research on its use as a standalone treatment for malaria, its tree leaves, […]
The Digital Witch Hunt: How Disinformation Targets Women and Undermines Equality
The Digital Witch Hunt: How Disinformation Targets Women and Undermines Equality Misinformation and disinformation have long been weapons of manipulation, shaping public opinion, reinforcing prejudices, and distorting historical and social narratives. When these deceptive practices collide with gender, they fuel harmful stereotypes, discredit women in positions of power, and sabotage efforts towards gender equality. These […]
14th June: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Mele Kyari, the NNPC Ltd boss, has been suspended with “immediate effect”. Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Unilever is looking for over 8,000 people older than 18 to take part in its leadership and recruitment programme. Verdict: SCAM Source: Africa Check Claim: South Africa to […]
