Trump recalls U.S ambassadors from Nigeria, 29 countries
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the recall of nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and senior embassy postings, including Nigeria, in what officials describe as a broad effort to…
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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Beware the Ides of March has been an unceasing admonition to politicians since the brutal…
House of Reps endorses Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The decision was made during a plenary session on…
Air Peace slashes Nigeria-London airfares by N600,000, offers extra luggage allowance
Air Peace Ltd. has announced a significant reduction in airfares on its Nigeria-London route, offering travelers up to N600,000 in savings. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo,…
Nigeria: Labour Unions condemn State of Emergency in Rivers State, call Tinubu’s action “unlawful”
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have strongly criticized the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it…
Miley Cyrus faces copyright lawsuit over “flowers” after Judge denies dismissal bid
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Democratic Senators urge Trump to reinstate fired FTC commissioners
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U.S. detains Georgetown student, seeks deportation over alleged Hamas links
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has detained an Indian student studying at Georgetown University and is seeking to deport him after determining he poses a threat to U.S.…
Trump to sign executive order to dismantle department of education amid legal challenges
(Reuters)—According to a White House summary obtained by Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign a long-anticipated executive order on Thursday, March 20, 2025, to shut down the…
Rivers State: A political powder keg and the future of Nigeria’s democracy. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Introduction: The Brewing Storm The crisis in Rivers State is no longer just a…
Nigerian stock market declines as all-share index drops for third consecutive day
The All-Share Index (ASI) closed in negative territory on March 18, 2025, declining by 423.48 points to settle at 105,375.69. This marks the third consecutive day of losses, representing a…
Controversy erupts over Tinubu’s State of Emergency declaration in Rivers State
The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has elicited mixed reactions across the country. While some support the move as a necessary response…
USAfrica: Who advised Nigeria’s President Tinubu to do this? By Sen. Babafemi Ojudu
Tinubu’s “emergency” declaration in Rivers risks renewed pipeline sabotage, oil bunkering, and militant activities. Former Senator Ojudu, CON, is a journalist and activist who was elected Senator for Ekiti Central…
Atiku says Tinubu’s “failure, political manipulation” fueled crises in Rivers
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and a major opponent of Nigeria’s President Bola…
Text: Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State, Suspends Fubara, Deputy, House Members
Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the…
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