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USAfrica: Nigeria, a nation losing its way. By Eke O. Eke

Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. •Dr. Eke, a contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, has been a general Medical practitioner, Medical missionary,…

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The senate coup against Nigerians. By Suyi Ayodele

Chief Whip Senator Monguno, moved the motion to sustain the old Electoral Act; Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, hurriedly…

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USAfrica: Nigeria, a nation losing its way. By Eke O. Eke

Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. •Dr. Eke, a contributing analyst…

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USAfrica: Nigerian-Americans shine at Super Bowl 2026 Final; Obi says “exceptional”

By Chido Nwangwu @Chido247 Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Young…

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The SEDC Will Need Protection from Political Extortion. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

When he presented his budget proposals for 2024 to Nigeria’s National Assembly, the first full year of appropriations under his…

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Angola’s President João Lourenço renews push for peace in Eastern DRC

Angolan President João Lourenço has launched a renewed diplomatic offensive to de-escalate the worsening conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Acting as the African Union's designated mediator,…

H-1B visa faces extinction under new GOP bill

Republican lawmaker has introduced a new bill in the U.S. Congress that would permanently end…

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U.S. court overturns California mask ban for federal officials

In a significant legal blow to California’s effort to regulate federal immigration tactics, a U.S.…

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U.S. Immigration Agency moves against people following its agents

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched an aggressive crackdown on citizen "observers" and…

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‘EXILE Act’: New US bill seeks to permanently scrap H-1B visas, kill the ‘Japa’ dream

The pathway for Nigerian professionals to live and work in the United States faces an existential threat as a new…

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Sweden opens fully funded SI global professional scholarships 2026

The Swedish government has officially opened applications for the 2026 Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship for Global Professionals, offering a prestigious,…

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Ghana suspends citizenship for diaspora applicants

The Government of Ghana has officially suspended the processing of citizenship applications for the "historical diaspora," descendants of Africans living…

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U.S. updates 2027 H-1B visa: New lottery, new fees, new rules

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the timeline and groundbreaking structural changes for the Fiscal Year…

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Canada to host virtual immigration, recruitment on Feb 11

The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced a major virtual immigration and recruitment event scheduled for Wednesday, February…

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South African rand gains ground as gold rebounds above $4,900.

The South African rand opened the second week of February on a firmer footing, clawing…

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Trump’s aggressive moves strain ties with local leaders

A profound constitutional crisis is unfolding across the United States as President Donald Trump’s second-term…

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Nigerian FinTech company Cardtonic launches platinum virtual card for global payment

Cardtonic has officially introduced its Platinum Virtual Card, a tokenized payment solution that allows users…

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Trump signs short-term extension of AGOA

President Donald Trump has signed a short-term reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act…

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Nigeria’s Insecurity, Uniforms as Stitches of Guilt and Grief. By Chris Agbedo

Nigeria’s insecurity crisis has acquired a strange and unsettling wardrobe. Over time, uniforms - once symbols of authority, order, and…

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Who cares about Coups these days, anyway? By Chidi Amuta

 We gave our military political adventurers every opportunity to make our lives better. Their best efforts returned a deficit, a…

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Achebe, Chakava, Ngũgĩ and emancipation of the African literary imagination. By Chidi Achebe

Chinua Achebe and Henry Chakava forged an extraordinary professional partnership and friendship that spanned several decades. Central to their relationship…

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Global gospel music icon Ron Kenoly dead at 81

Ron Kenoly, the pioneering American worship leader whose high-energy anthems defined a generation of Christian music, has died. The legendary…

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Health workers’ strike cripples public hospitals across Nigeria

Public healthcare delivery across Nigeria has reached a near-total standstill as the nationwide strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) enters its third month. The industrial action, which began…

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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.…

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Dr. Ikedinachukwu Nwankwor Profile in Medical Career Excellence

Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…

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New Year Terror: 30+ people killed in Nigeria by “bandits”, “gunmen” attack

Several other people, including children, were kidnapped by "bandits" in Nigeria's Niger State.  Security forces…

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USAfrica: Biodun Jeyifo, radical humanist and profound scholar at 80. By Chidi Amuta

On an epic journey from Ife to Osogbo to seek the consent of my future…

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Grammys 2026: South African star Tyla beats Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy

South African music superstar Tyla has, again, won the 'Best African Music Performance' award -- at the 2026 Grammy Awards.Tyla's…

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Ye (Kanye West) blames 2002 brain injury for anti-semitic outbursts

In a dramatic attempt to salvage his reputation and career, the rapper and fashion mogul Ye, formerly known as Kanye…

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Algeria’s Zidane, Belghali banned for attacking Nigerian player at AFCON

The news was announced on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) by the Algerian football federation (FAF), which was fined $100,000 for…

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Senegal Stuns Hosts Morocco to Clinch Second AFCON Title in Chaotic Final

The Teranga Lions of Senegal have been crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history, defeating hosts…

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Soccer: Nigeria battles Morocco; Senegal clashes with Egypt in Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals

The semi-final line-up for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, with Africa’s traditional heavyweights…

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Malian court upholds ex-PM Moussa Mara’s prison sentence

A Malian appeal court has upheld the prison sentence of former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, confirming a controversial ruling that has drawn widespread international condemnation. On Monday, February 9, 2026,…

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SANs divided over allegations of “Cash-and-Carry” judgments

A major rift has emerged within the body of Nigeria’s Senior Advocates (SANs) following explosive allegations by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, who…

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Peter Obi joins protest demanding electronic transmission of election results

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined hundreds of pro-democracy activists on Monday, February 9, 2026, for a high-stakes protest at the National Assembly in Abuja. The demonstration, held…

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Uganda Minister condemns military assault on Bobi Wine’s residence

In a rare public break from the military establishment, Uganda’s Information Minister, Chris Baryomunsi, has condemned the recent military raid on the home of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly…

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Ghana recalls envoy to Nigeria amid primary election scandal

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed "Baba Jamal" Ahmed, following serious allegations of electoral malpractice. The directive, issued…

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Nigerian Senate reconvenes for emergency plenary amid electoral crisis

The Nigerian Senate has scheduled an emergency plenary session for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to address the mounting national standoff over the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. The decision, announced by…

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Ethiopia demands Eritrean troop withdrawal amid claims of aggression

The Ethiopian government has issued a formal demand for the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean forces from its territory, accusing its northern neighbor of "outright aggression" and collaboration with domestic rebel…

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Nigeria’s Electoral College criticizes Senate over real-time results rejection

The Electoral College of Nigeria has issued a sharp rebuke of the Nigerian Senate following its controversial decision to reject mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results in the 2026…

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U.S. Congress deadlocked as DHS funding deadline looms

The United States is bracing for a potential security shutdown as negotiations over immigration enforcement reforms hit a wall on Capitol Hill. Democratic leaders, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck…

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Ruto announces major tax relief to combat high cost of living

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced a sweeping new package of tax relief measures designed to shield low- and middle-income earners from the country's persistent cost-of-living crisis. Speaking at the…

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Tinubu deploys troops following deadly attacks in Kwara State

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate and massive deployment of the Nigerian Army to the nation's Northwest and North Central regions following a series of brutal massacres that have…

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