Nigeria, The New York Times, screwdrivers and scapegoating. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Agbedo, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Fellow of the Netherlands Institute…
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Nigeria, The New York Times, screwdrivers and scapegoating. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Agbedo, Professor of Linguistics at…
“Catastrophic” hunger crisis in Nigeria as food aid funding runs out, UN warns
By Mark Rancherau/AP “This will lead to catastrophic humanitarian, security and economic consequences for the most vulnerable people who have…
When Will Trump Auction the Statue of Liberty? By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi…
Imam Abdullahi Abubakar’s life and humanity. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for…
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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X (Twitter) @Chido247…
U.S. Immigration: USCIS cuts reuse of photos to 36 months
Special to USAfricanonline.com The U.S. immigration agency has revised its biometric policy, limiting reuse of photographs to 3 years and…
U.S. to tighten ESTA requirements, mandate social media disclosure
Travelers using the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to enter the United States may soon face stricter data disclosure requirements, as…
Trump defends executive order ending birthright citizenship
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U.S. revokes 85,000 visas under expanded immigration scrutiny
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Nigeria, South Africa, and Four Others Exit EU Financial Watchlist
In a significant endorsement of African financial reforms, the European Union (EU) has officially removed…
Elon Musk alleges Starlink not allowed in South Africa because he’s not Black
Elon Musk, owner of the corporate giants X, Tesla and several businesses, has, again, alleged…
New Year Terror: 30+ people killed in Nigeria by “bandits”, “gunmen” attack
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Abia’s Governance Versus Political Witchcraft. By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi…
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties, Senegal triumphs over Egypt to Africa Cup of Nations final
Morocco defeats Nigeria on penalties; Senegal triumphs over Egypt to the Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal's Sadio Mané stunned…
A folktale about the fallen PDP and its conqueror, the APC. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for…
If I had to pick a President for Nigeria, it will be Trump. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for…
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Nigeria’s Defence Minister rules out peace deals with bandits as Army dismisses mutiny reports
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SERAP Sues Wike and 36 Governors Over Unaccounted N400 Billion Security Votes
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81-year-old Ugandan President Museveni declared winner of controversial 7th term, amidst violence, internet shutdown
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U.S. allocates $413m for security operations in Nigeria and sub-region in 2026
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Trump Delays Iran Strike Following Last-Minute Plea from Netanyahu
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Why Nigeria got a Warning Shot and Venezuela is in the Crosshairs. By Chima Nnadi-Oforgu
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