Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari died in a London hospital on 13 July 2025 and was given a state burial two days ...

The FBI is set to arrest a Nigerian fraudster by name Ehiremen Aigbokhan who scammed Donald Trump of 250,000 dollars,” reads ...

Nigeria's contentious tax reforms are expected to come into effect at the start of 2026 and could change Nigeria’s tax system ...

A TikTok user has posted a video in which they claim that the Iranian president warned Nigeria against getting involved in the conflict between Israel and ...

IN SHORT: While it is true that 24 streets in the Nigerian state of Lagos have been renamed, the changes took place in 2024, not 2025 as suggested online. Part of one post, dated 16 July, reads: ...

IN SHORT: Despite many claims on social media to the contrary, the country’s banking regulator has not extended the deadline for operators to reapply for a new licence. The deadline was 3 June 2025.

IN SHORT: According to some Facebook posts, Nigerian politician Ayodele Fayose has thrown his weight behind opposition leader Peter Obi ahead of the country’s 2027 presidential election. But Fayose ...

Uganda hosted about 1.74 million refugees and asylum seekers. Most came from South Sudan (55%) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (29%).

South Africa is notorious for its levels of rape. But the true extent of the problem is unknown. This guide looks at the limited data available.