News of the launch of a single currency for East Africa spread fast - but it turned out not to be true.

Last month, the Nigerian bank chief was involved in a helicopter crash in California, which killed six people.

Nigeria continues to search for nearly 300 schoolchildren taken in the northern town of Kuriga.

The levy, imposed last week, has been met with widespread condemnation from the private sector.

MMA fighter Francis Ngannou says he intends to continue in boxing despite a heavy loss to Anthony Joshua on Friday.