DSS arraigns former AGF Abubakar Malami, son on terrorism financing and illegal arms charges
The Department of State Services (DSS) has formally arraigned the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside his son, Abdulaziz Malami, before the…
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An incantation for Tinubu’s next trip. By Suyi Ayodele
Anyone who falls and does not want people to talk about it had better not fall like a man I…
In the House of ‘My Lord’, there are judgments. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. Abdul Leigh Balogun became a judge…
Paternity palaver and Adeleke’s compassion. By Abdu-Rafiu
Rafiu contributes the Ram column to USAfricaonline.com In matters of human affairs, experiences and what have you bordering on what…
2027: An Election in Search of Candidates. 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…
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Senate mandates anti-venom in hospitals following tragic death of singer Ifunanya
The Nigerian Senate has moved decisively to curb the rising tide of preventable deaths caused by snakebites, mandating that all public and private hospitals across the federation must stock anti-snake…
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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…
UK Introduces New Passport Rules for Dual Citizens, Warns of Travel Disruptions
The UK Home Office has issued a critical travel advisory that will significantly impact thousands of dual citizens, including British-Nigerians,…
USAfrica: The Battle for the American Visa. By Chido Nwangwu
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…
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Burkina Faso takes full control of Air Burkina
The government of Burkina Faso has officially finalized the nationalization of its flag carrier, Air…
Meta faces landmark child safety trial in New Mexico
In a case that could redefine the legal liabilities of social media giants, jury selection…
Ogoni communities protest Nigeria’s scheduled return to oil extraction
The Nigerian government is pushing to restart oil production in Ogoniland, more than 30 years…
The IMF’s 4.4% Forecast: Statistical Cheer in a Season of Economic Hardship
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
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Ali Baba and a midnight honour. By Suyi Ayodele
The Yoruba people have a philosophical expression for that kind of behaviour. They say: Give me, I give you is…
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
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations kicks off; Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt clash
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as…
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Guinea-Bissau junta frees opposition leader, pledges inclusive rule
In a significant move toward easing political tensions, Guinea-Bissau’s military junta has released prominent opposition leader and former Prime Minister Domingos Simões Pereira from prison. The release, which occurred on…
Coup plotters planned my arrest and assassination, says Defence Minister Musa
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has revealed chilling details of a foiled coup attempt that targeted not only the administration of President Bola Tinubu but also his own…
U.S. Justice Department downplays prospect of new criminal charges after massive Epstein file release
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to temper public expectations for a new wave of prosecutions following the historic release of millions of pages of documents related to…
Another Shutdown: Budget Deadlock Pushes US Government Into Crisis
As of January 31, 2026, the federal government of the United States has entered a partial shutdown after lawmakers in Congress failed to pass a complete appropriations package before the…
Ebonyi Governor sacks Commissioner, dethrones monarch over beheading of 4
In a sweeping and unprecedented disciplinary action, Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has sacked the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Amari Omaka, and dethroned the traditional ruler of the Amasiri…
Horror in Ebonyi as gunmen behead 4, abduct others in renewed boundary war
A fresh wave of horror has gripped Ebonyi State following a brutal attack on the Okporojo community in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area, where armed assailants reportedly beheaded four…
APC consolidates grip on power as Kano and Plateau Governors defect, Senate moves to overhaul Electoral Act
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has effectively secured a stranglehold on Nigeria’s political landscape following the high-profile defections of two major opposition governors and the commencement of legislative proceedings…
Abia State Government Declares Major Breakthrough in Electricity Supply
The Abia State Government has announced a significant improvement in electricity supply across the state, declaring that Abia is now insulated from widespread power outages caused by repeated national grid…
‘I lost my brothers’: Anthony Joshua breaks silence on fatal Nigeria crash
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has broken his month-long silence following the tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his closest team members, describing the…
Trump Sues IRS and U.S. Treasury for $10 Billion Over Leaked Tax Records
U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a major lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, seeking $10 billion in damages over the alleged…
APC dismisses plot to drop Shettima as Tinubu’s 2027 running mate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has moved swiftly to quell a growing political firestorm by officially debunking reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to be dropped as President…
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