Alleged Coup Plotters to appear in Abuja Court on April 22
USAfriccaonline.com: The government of Nigeria will drag 6 persons to Court to face the charges of "treasonable acts” and money laundering, for, allegedly conspiring to execute a military coup. …
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USAfrica: Dr. Chidebelu Ufodike appointed New Jersey Urology’s COO
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. New Jersey Urology (NJU),…
Politics and the ‘Disrobed’ Suitors of the ADC Brides. By Abdu Rafiu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Abdu Rafiu contributes the Ram…
USAfrica: Is Tinubu right to claim Nigerians are better off than Kenyans? 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 contributing…
Mr. President, Declare this Emergency… and Fight this War, Now. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is…
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FG Files 13-Count Charge Against Alleged Coup Plotters
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has officially filed a 13-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against several individuals, including high-ranking retired military officers and a former…
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U.S. Embassy cancels Abuja visa appointments over Iran conflict protest fears
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has abruptly canceled all visa appointments scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at…
New Zealand expands skilled work visa list to address labor gaps
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a significant expansion of its Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, adding 47 new…
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…
Thousands stranded as Kenya Airport strike paralyzes East African hub
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) remains in the grip of major travel chaos as a strike by the Kenya Aviation…
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…
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“All Hell will rain down on Iran ” – Trump gives Iran a 48-hour ultimatum
"All Hell will rain down"; Trump gives Iran a 48-hour ultimatum over issues of access…
1 Pilot rescued from Iran after American Fighter jet shot down; search continues
DEVELOPING REPORT Iran, U.S confirm American Fighter F-15E Jet shot down over Iran; One crew…
Nigeria doubles Fuel exports to 214,000 bpd as Dangote reshapes African Oil supply
The 650,000-bpd refinery has exported 12 cargoes of premium motor spirit totaling 456,000 tons, reaching…
Oil prices tumble with Trump’s decision to “postpone all military strikes against Iranian power plants, infrastructure”
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USAfrica: Will the U.S-Iran negotiations in Islamabad yield enduring peace? By Abdu Rafiu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Rafiu contributes the RAM column…
Afrika Bambaataa, co-pioneer of hip-hop, dead at 69
USAfricaonline.com Afrika Bambaataa, one of the key pioneers of hip-hop, born in Bronx (Now York) on April 17, 1957 and…
Will INEC’s Àmúpìtàn answer his name and occupy the positive side of history? By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Suyi Ayodele, contributor to…
The unanswerable riddle of the loss of Samuel Okechukwu Agbedo
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chris Agbedo, Professor of Linguistics…
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Amidst the darkness of our earthly woes, Christ is risen.
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. April 5, 2026. Easter Day “O God, who for our redemption, gave your only begotten Son to…
Peter Obi and the politics of 2027. By Chuks Iloegbunam
Iloegbunam, author of the acclaimed book, “Ironsi: Nigeria, The Army, Power And Politics”, is a…
Bomb blast hits Kwara’s Woro community; multiple deaths reported
A powerful explosion rocked the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State…
Nigerian-American, Miami Heat star, Bam Adebayo, makes NBA history
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet.…
Global Anglican Communion meets in Nigeria to elect anti-Same-Sex rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
By Jon Brown, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026: A movement of orthodox Anglicans is meeting…
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USAfrica: In the hearts of many, Senegal remains true Soccer Champion of CAF 2025. By Okechukwu Sunday Obasi
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. I read the disheartening breaking…
Confederation of African Football overturns Senegal’s championship, declares Morocco winner 2025 Cup of Nations
USAfricaonline.com: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the championship from Senegal's national soccer team and declared Morocco the…
Seyi Tinubu vows to resist bullying amid King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan feud
Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has issued a strongly worded rebuttal to allegations linking him to…
Nigerians, Africans in America, Grammy and Super Bowl 2026. 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…
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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U.S.- Iran agree to 2-week “double sided CEASEFIRE”
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Nigeria rescues kidnapped Easter worshippers; fresh attacks kill dozens
Nigeria’s military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna State, though at least five others were killed, as fresh violence elsewhere in the…
Nigerian Dioceses to hold Easter vigil earlier for security concerns
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet By Kielce Gussie On Palm Sunday (March 29, 2026), at least 27 people were killed in…
Trump fires Attorney-General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaced her with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche -- as acting attorney-general. A few minutes ago on Thursday April 2,…
el-Rufai, the Law and the Nigerian Courts. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Suyi Ayodele, a contributor to USAfricaonline.com, is a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune. Justice…
Ghana President returns to hero’s welcome from UN Assembly resolution on slavery, reparations
Ghana President John Dramani Mahama returned on March 29, 2026, from the United Nations General Assembly in New York to a rousing welcome following the successful adoption of the country’s…
Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. 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 Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 Africa’s latest…
Wadagni vows new special elite force to combat jihadist surge in Benin
Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Finance Minister and the frontrunner to succeed President Patrice Talon in the upcoming April 2026 elections, has pledged to establish a specialized "Elite Border Protection Force" to…
As Gen. Trump declared victory in an ongoing war. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
There is a new category of warfare: the war that has already ended, except for the part where everyone involved is still fighting. Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com,…
Nigeria and the latest global scramble for power and resources. By Chima Nnadi-Oforgu
Yesterday, March 18, 2026, in London, President Bola Tinubu and the Presidency of Nigeria would be daft not to recognise what is unfolding before our eyes. What we are witnessing…