Pawpaw Leaves and Pineapple Peels: Can They Really Cure Typhoid?
Pawpaw Leaves and Pineapple Peels: Can They Really Cure Typhoid? In late July 2025, a post on X (formerly Twitter) sparked renewed debate over traditional remedies for serious illnesses. User @HerbalistChief claimed that a tea made from pawpaw (papaya) leaves and pineapple peels could cure typhoid fever. The post, accompanied
Has There Been A Military Takeover In Cameroon?
Has There Been A Military Takeover In Cameroon? On December 13, 2025, a Facebook user @TochukwuObiora claimed that soldiers have seized control of Cameroon’s capital and President Paul Biya has been placed under “strict guard,” suggesting a military coup is underway or has succeeded. The post had images of uniformed
Is A Cure For Sickle Cell Disorder Now Available At The Lagos University Teaching Hospital?
Is A Cure For Sickle Cell Disorder Now Available At The Lagos University Teaching Hospital? On December 10, 2025, an X user claimed that the cure to sickle cell disorder is located at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, which is overseen by the sickle cell foundation in Nigeria. The
Has France Taken Over Nigeria’s Tax System?
Has France Taken Over Nigeria’s Tax System? Facebook user @Afrocania says that the Nigerian Government has signed an agreement with France that allows the country to take over Nigeria’s tax system and access sensitive taxpayer data. According to the post which had an image of President Bola Tinubu and Emmanuel
Has Burkina Faso Acquired All TotalEnergies Gas Stations In The Country?
Has Burkina Faso Acquired All TotalEnergies Gas Stations In The Country? On December 7, 2025 an X user, @Joe_Bassey made a claim that the government of Captain Ibrahim Traoré personally acquired all TotalEnergies gas stations in Burkina Faso, rebranded them Baraka Énergies, and declared that Burkina Faso is the first
What The Nigerian Constitution Says About External Military Deployment
What The Nigerian Constitution Says About External Military Deployment On December 7, 2025 an X user @Joe_Bassey made a claim that the Nigerian President cannot order the military to bomb or enter another country without Senate approval. This claim was also posted on Facebook by @biafranupdate. As the claim spread,
Is Nigeria’s Current Unemployment Rate At 4.3%, The Lowest In Africa?
Is Nigeria’s Current Unemployment Rate At 4.3%, The Lowest In Africa? An X user @MasterBolaji has claimed that Nigeria’s current unemployment rate at 4.3%, is one of the lowest in Africa. Their post reads, “Nigeria’s current unemployment rate is about 4.3%, one of the lowest in Africa. This suggests that
Does Burkina Faso Have The Best Air Defence System In Africa?
Does Burkina Faso Have The Best Air Defence System In Africa? On December 14, 2025, an X user @alinaka claimed that Burkina Faso has the best air defence system in Africa. The post which had a collage image of Nigeria’s president, Tinubu and his Burkina Faso’s counterpart, Ibrahim Traoré, is
CLAIM: Portugal Denies Nigerian Air Force Planned Visit
CLAIM: Portugal Denies Nigerian Air Force Planned Visit On December 10, 2025 a facebook user @DiliClassic made a claim that Portugal has said there were no records or requests of the Nigerian Air Force’s intent to visit. The post had images of Portugal and Nigeria President, and the Nigerian Air
CLAIM: Ten Burkinabe Soldiers Were Among Coup Plotters In Benin Republic
CLAIM: Ten Burkinabe Soldiers Were Among Coup Plotters In Benin Republic Umoh Umoh On December 8, 2025, an X user @AmodaOgunlere claimed that 10 Burkinabe soldiers were among the coup plotters who attempted to overthrow the Beninoise government. The post which has the image of Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traoré,
