Nigeria: Senate passes 2026 Electoral Act after heated clash over result uploads
The Nigerian Senate has officially passed the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026, marking a pivotal but controversial shift in the nation’s voting framework ahead of the 2027 general…
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Violence across Nigeria killed 4,654, 3,141 kidnapped in 2025; insecurity may worsen, warns Nextier
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Summary of the advisory by…
USAfrica: Igbo Women, Traditional Inheritance and Nigeria. By Patrick Chukelu
Chukelu, a contributing analyst since 1996 to USAfricaonline.com (where this commentary is published, exclusively). He is an attorney and retired…
Overcoming the torment of Childlessness. By Abdu Rafiu
Rafiu contributes the Ram column to USAfricaonline.com My colleague, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju in his inimitable and breathtaking outing last Monday,…
Biodun Jeyifo (BJ): Revolutionary humanist bows out. By Chidi Amuta
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Gabon imposes indefinite social media shutdown amid labor unrest
Gabon’s media regulator, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of social media platforms nationwide. In a televised statement on Tuesday evening (February 17,…
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UK to replace physical visa stickers for Nigerians starting February 25, 2026
The United Kingdom has announced a major shift in its immigration policy, confirming that from February 25, 2026, all Nigerian…
U.S. expands denaturalization drive targeting foreign-born citizens
The Trump administration has significantly expanded its efforts to strip U.S. citizenship from naturalized Americans, issuing new internal guidance that…
‘EXILE Act’: U.S bill seeks to permanently scrap H-1B visas; kills the ‘Japa’ dream
The pathway for Nigerian professionals to live and work in the United States faces an existential threat as a new…
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 the H-1B visa program, a…
U.S. Immigration Agency moves against people following its agents
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U.S. to exclude green card holders from small business loans
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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…
South African rand gains ground as gold rebounds above $4,900.
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Trump’s aggressive moves strain ties with local leaders
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Nigerians, Africans in America, Grammy and Super Bowl 2026. By Chido Nwangwu
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The Senate coup against Nigerians. By Suyi Ayodele
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USAfrica: Nigerian-Americans shine at Super Bowl 2026 Final; Obi says “exceptional”
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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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Algeria’s Zidane, Belghali banned for attacking Nigerian player at AFCON
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Gunmen kill 46 people in northcentral Nigeria, cutting throats, burning houses
Motorcycle-riding gunmen swept into three villages in a central region of Nigeria, shooting dead or cutting the throats of at least 46 people, a humanitarian source told AFP on Saturday.…
Gunmen abduct teenage schoolgirl in broad daylight in Ibadan
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Security agents clash with El-Rufai at Abuja Airport
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Trump administration moves to remove judge-appointed U.S. attorney
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U.S. lawmakers oppose Canada tariffs in rare Trump setback
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U.S Lawmakers propose visa ban on Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah, and others
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U.S. House passes SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship for midterm voters
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Angola’s President João Lourenço renews push for peace in Eastern DRC
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Zimbabwe cabinet approves proposal to extend presidential term
The Zimbabwean Cabinet has formally approved a draft constitutional amendment that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in office until at least 2030. The move, announced on Tuesday, February 10,…
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