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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…
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…
Nigerian Military to court-martial 16 officers over alleged coup plot against Tinubu
The Nigerian military has confirmed it will proceed with the court-martial of 16 officers after investigations linked them…
Bandits demand N250m and 20 motorcycles for release of 166 Kaduna church worshippers
The nightmare for families in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has deepened as bandits…
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.…
Joshua’s driver faces jail for fatal crash, but silence surrounds the ‘stationary killer’ and government negligence
While the world celebrates Anthony Joshua’s miraculous survival, a 46-year-old man, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, stands alone in the…
Uganda’s Army Chief admits killing 22 opposition supporters, gives Bobi Wine 48 hours to surrender or face death
The post-election crisis in Uganda has taken a darker, more violent turn as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the country’s…
Kano Gov. Yusuf meets Tinubu at Aso Rock amid intense defection talks
Speculation regarding the political future of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, increased this week as he held…
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 Internet. By The…
Police Inspector kills colleague, injures another in Rivers State shooting incident
Tragedy struck the Rivers State Police Command on Sunday as a Police Inspector, identified as Victor Okus, allegedly…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister rules out peace deals with bandits as Army dismisses mutiny reports
Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has issued a stern warning to state and local governments against entering…
SERAP Sues Wike and 36 Governors Over Unaccounted N400 Billion Security Votes
In a significant legal move aimed at enforcing fiscal transparency, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has…
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,…
Beyond the Headlines: What the EU’s ‘Green Light’ Means for African Small Businesses
The removal of Nigeria, South Africa, and others from the EU’s high-risk list is more than just a…
U.S. allocates $413m for security operations in Nigeria and sub-region in 2026
The United States has reinforced its security commitment to West Africa, approving $413 million allocation for counter-insurgency and…