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 ...

After public bust-ups with allies and risky deals with rivals, Ruto’s listing cabinet looks to have steadied. We take a ...

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.

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.

IN SHORT: Multiple Facebook posts claim that Nigerians earning N800,000 or more in a year will pay 20% tax starting 1 January 2026. But the claim misrepresents the country's new tax law.

IN SHORT: Social media in Kenya has been awash with graphics claiming that former deputy vice president Rigathi Gachagua’s trip to the US was to receive cancer treatment. However, there is no public ...

IN SHORT: As the African Nations Championship tournament continues, two viral graphics feature what appear to be divisive comments by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua about the country’s ...

IN SHORT: A graphic circulating online claims the Nigerian government has extended the timeline for a youth agricultural support programme. But no change has been officially announced. Nigeria’s youth ...

‘Fraudulent and misleading’: why pricey herbal mix touted as a remedy for HIV falls flat While widespread antiretroviral treatment has drastically changed the lives of people with HIV, there is still ...