U.S. Immigration: USCIS cuts reuse of photos to 36 months
Special to USAfricanonline.com The U.S. immigration agency has revised its biometric policy, limiting reuse of photographs to 3 years and ending acceptance of self-submitted images. The White House characterizes the…
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U.S. to supply intelligence, defense assistance to Nigeria
ABUJA — The Presidency has announced that the United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen security cooperation with Nigeria through enhanced intelligence sharing, defence equipment support, and assistance…
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies at 81
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor whose music helped introduce reggae to the world, has died at the age of 81. Born James Chambers…
Trump tightens grip on GOP’s 2026 campaign plans
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is aggressively positioning himself at the center of next year’s midterm elections, treating the 2026 vote as a crucial test of his presidency and political…
Guinea-Bissau votes in closely contested presidential election
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — Voters in coup-prone Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in tightly contested presidential and legislative elections, with incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló facing 11…
Paystack fires co-founder Ezra Olubi over misconduct claims
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian fintech leader Paystack has officially terminated the employment of its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following his recent suspension amid resurfaced allegations of…
Nigeria: Peter Obi faults government response as insecurity deepens nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria — Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government for what he described as a failure of leadership, accusing it of prioritising political interests over the…
U.S., and Nigeria deepen security ties amid tensions over genocide allegations
ABUJA, Nigeria — The United States and the Nigerian government have agreed to establish a Joint Working Group on Defence and Security Cooperation, marking a new phase in bilateral relations…
Ramaphosa concludes historic G20 Africa summit despite U.S. boycott
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa formally closed the first-ever G20 summit held on African soil on Sunday, November 23, 2025, marking the end of a landmark…
UNN @ 161 ranking and cumulative legacy. By Chris Agbedo
Rankings often arrive with the theatrics of league tables - who is up, who is down, and who has stolen the show. The 2026 *Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings*…
Burna Boy makes history with second Houston Arena headline
Afrofusion megastar Burna Boy lit up Houston on Saturday night (November 22, 2025), making history as the first African artist to headline the city’s major arena twice. The Grammy-winning performer…
Nigeria’s delegation to Washington: A diplomatic misstep with serious implications. By Nuhu Dawisu Kuje
This week (mid November of 2025), Nigeria dispatched a high-level delegation to Washington, D.C., to engage American officials on matters of mutual concern. Yet instead of inspiring confidence, the visit…
U.S increases 2026 immigration fees, effective Jan 2026
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new schedule of immigration filing fees set to take effect on January 1, 2026, following an annual inflation…
USAfrica: When does a nation Die? By Chidi Amuta
Recent trends in our national life have forced Nigerians to abandon the virtue of incurable optimism and unconditional hope in the nation as a perpetual reality. It used to be…
U.S. Congressman rejects “dangerous fiction” of religious war in Nigeria
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson has dismissed claims that Nigeria is waging a one-sided religious war against Christians, describing such narratives as a “dangerous fiction” that distorts…
U.S. weighs sanctions, military measures to pressure Nigeria on religious freedom
The United States government is weighing a range of measures, including targeted sanctions and potential Pentagon engagement on counterterrorism, as part of a new strategy to pressure the Nigerian government to…
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