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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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Anthony Kila is a Jean Monnet professor of Strategy and Development. He is a political…
Protests against Trump and Musk policies, demonstration planned for April 5
As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk advance their ambitious plan to reshape the federal government, a nationwide protest movement is gaining momentum in an effort to resist their changes.…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, dismissed concerns over the accidental disclosure of sensitive military strike plans against Yemen’s Houthis in a group chat that…
Trump signs executive order seeking major election changes, raising legal concerns
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at reshaping election administration across the country, particularly concerning rules on citizenship verification and mail-in voting.…
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(CSBN) - A bipartisan wave of outrage swept through Congress on Monday, March 24, 2025, after The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, revealed he was accidentally included in a group chat…
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Tinubu appoints Senator Binta Garba as Pro-Chancellor of new Federal University in Ekiti
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Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco edge closer to World Cup Qualification; South Africa faces points deduction
(Reuters) - Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco secured crucial home victories on Tuesday, strengthening their bids for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. However, South Africa’s campaign is in jeopardy as they…
Egypt extends lead in World Cup Qualifiers with 1-0 win over Sierra Leone
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Trump administration halts some Green Card applications in expanded vetting push
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Trump defends National Security Adviser amid signal messaging controversy
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Global stocks rise amid tariff hopes, dollar edges lower
(Reuters) - Global markets saw modest gains on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, following a strong rally in the previous session, driven by optimism that U.S. President Donald Trump may adopt…
Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, where’s my own US$5,000 for Sallah? 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 columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com Democracy is…
Burundi accuses Rwanda of attack plans amid rising regional tensions
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has claimed that he possesses credible intelligence indicating that Rwanda is planning an attack on Burundi. His statement comes amid growing tensions in the region, as…
Naira strengthens slightly as Dollar gains amid global trade tensions
The Nigerian naira closed the first trading session of the week on a positive note, appreciating by 0.37% to N1,531.2/$1 in the official foreign exchange market from N1,537/$1 last Friday.…
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