On TV, president Bola Tinubu’s economic adviser made eye-catching claims about topics from oil to poverty. But his numbers ...

Nigeria has updated how it measures its economy as part of ongoing reforms. This factsheet breaks down the key changes and ...

No. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) says there’s no evidence ear candles or vacuums remove earwax. The NHS advises safer methods like olive or almond oil drops, followed by professional removal ...

Not yet. Kenya has proposed raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, banning alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants, residential areas and online, and restricting advertising near schools.

Yes. Edgar Chagwa Lungu died on 5 June 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa, from complications from surgery. His death was confirmed by official statements and major news outlets.

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A graphic circulating on Facebook claims that Kenyan lawmaker Paul Ongili Owino, popularly known as Babu Owino, has declared: “If my party back ...

In August 2025, images of what appeared to be a strange creature went viral on social media in Kenya. The creature seemed to be walking on four legs in the middle of the road and had unusual eyes, ...

IN SHORT: A video on social media shows residents of a town in Ghana destroying stalls allegedly selling drugs illegally, in April 2025. It does not show recent attacks on Igbo people's shops in the ...

IN SHORT: A message criticising Nigerian president Bola Tinubu’s “extravagant spending” has been circulating on social media. But it is from popular Nigerian singer Charles Oputa. Ignore posts ...