The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lifted the suspension of Olukorede Kesha, the federal controller of works in Lagos, sanctioned over the controversial closure of the Independence/Mekwen Bridge. On 1 April, Mrs Kesha announced the temporary shutdown of the bridge for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works, saying it would remain closed until the end…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a sophisticated drug smuggling attempt involving cocaine concealed within the walls of multiple suitcases. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared a video of the seizure on X on Sunday, April 6, 2025. In a brief statement accompanying the…
Verifying five claims made by Facebook page with pseudo-news site Background: A Facebook page, Express, with 15 thousand followers recently made a series of claims about China ordering its citizens to leave Nigeria following intense gunfire at Rivers State Government House, among others. The Facebook page operates a pseudo-news website, DailyExcessive, that bombards visitors with…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating a case of negligence following a brutal attack on a 10-year-old girl by a pit bull in the Northern Cape. According to the SABC the young girl, Reatlegile Pitsoemang, lost an eye and sustained a skull fracture during the attack. The police have also urged…
The Nigerian naira experienced a significant depreciation against the U.S. dollar from March 28 to April 4, 2025, following the announcement of new tariffs by President Donald Trump’s administration. According to exchange rate data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira weakened by N30 within the week. On Friday, March 28,…
