Recently this broadcast has been circulating online particularly on blackberry messenger and whatsapp:

"Bitter-Kola has been internationally verified to inhibit d growth of the Ebola virus, hence an interim cure. Anyone who u suspect is in danger of getting d Virus is advised to consume it. Eat it like food and there is no overdose. Simply peel and chew! pls do not forget to share cheers!!!. Google for more info http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/411030.stm"

Pls it's vital Nigerians dispel this rumour as it can have adverse effects on this regional epidemic. Ebola kills fast and while chewing kolanuts, one might ignore the need for quick medical treatment and more importantly isolation from other people around. I plead with all Nairalanders to be active in quelling such erroneous information and to educate everyone on the basic prevention tips such as washing the hands, avoiding unnecessary handshakes, and no consumption of fruit bats and other kinds of bushmeat for now. I implore the industrious moderators in this section to ensure this post gets proper attention so that lives of fellow Nigerians are not endangered by unconfirmed rumoured scientific discoveries. Stay Smart, Ebola has no cure.

Mtchew beta no put fear 4 my body o

I also saw a bc on bbm abt prof maurice iwu wit a link to bbc, I checked out d link n discovered d article was written during d stone ages.

One tin I knw abt bitter kola is dat it cures cough n sore throat, I av used it so many tyms.

Howeva, my opinion on Ebola: Ebola is a disease created to discourage africans from unnecessary interaction wit widelife. (My opinion)

Don't mind people peddling falsehood.

Henrypraise: I also saw a bc on bbm abt prof maurice iwu wit a link to bbc, I checked out d link n discovered d article was written during d stone ages.

One tin I knw abt bitter kola is dat it cures cough n sore throat, I av used it so many tyms.

Howeva, my opinion on Ebola: Ebola is a disease created to discourage africans from unnecessary interaction wit widelife. (My opinion)

This ur opinion no follow at all.