Nigerian-American Los Angeles Lawyer, Paulinus Okoronkwo, sentenced to 87 months in Prison for $2.1 Million Bribe
Los Angeles-area lawyer, Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, 58, a.k.a. “Pollie,” of Rancho Cucamonga, has been sentenced by the United States District Judge John F. Walter, to 87 months in federal prison.…
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600,000 Protest Trump, Musk policies in 1,200 rallies across U.S
They came with placards, chants, and fury. Across all 50 states—and even in cities as far afield as Berlin and London—Americans and allies turned out in droves on Saturday to…
When government goes rogue with impunity. By Oseloka H. Obaze
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. With the recent declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers States, Nigerians find themselves…
Natasha’s issue calls for tact, care. By Abdu Rafiu
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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com A sad…
China hits back at U.S. tariffs with 34% duties, export controls, and WTO complaint
BANGKOK (AP) — China announced sweeping retaliatory measures on Friday, April 4, 2025, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly enacted tariffs, escalating an already tense trade conflict between…
Obama and Harris publicly condemn Trump’s second-term actions
(CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris issued strong rebukes Thursday, April 3, 2025, of President Donald Trump’s second-term policies, voicing concerns over the administration's…
Trump fires NSC officials after meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, that he has dismissed "some" officials from the White House National Security Council (NSC), a decision that…
Central African Republic opposition protests Touadéra’s third-term bid
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Uganda’s Museveni visits South Sudan amid rising political tensions
(Reuters) - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni arrived in South Sudan on Thursday, April 3, 2025, marking the highest-level visit since recent clashes and the detention of First Vice President Riek…
Trump Tariffs: Why the U.S. matters less in Nigeria’s trade
A recent report by Renaissance Capital Africa, titled "The African Continent is (Relatively) Immune to Trump’s Tariffs," reveals that Nigeria’s exports to the United States account for approximately 2% of…
Flashback: Fashola on Biafra at the Achebe colloquium 2012. By Chido Nwangwu
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Trump imposes new tariffs on imports, Nigeria faces 14% U.S. duty
In a major shift in global trade policy, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. imports, alongside country-specific reciprocal tariffs targeting nations with high…
Nigeria’s former President Obasanjo to launch $700m Agro-Business venture at Kribi deep-sea port
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Ghana Central Bank’s MPC divided on rate decision, minutes reveal
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