Kidnapped farmer dies after ransom payment; family cries for justice
The family of a prominent farmer in Kwara State, identified as Mr. Alabi, has called on the federal and state governments to bring his abductors to justice following his tragic…
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#SenatorNatasha: Controversy deepens over senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension
The controversy surrounding the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has intensified, with allegations that the signatures attached to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions' report…
Tinubu: Nigeria would’ve been bankrupt if we hadn’t taken actions
President Bola Tinubu outlined the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms on Thursday, March 13, 2025, emphasizing that the primary objective is to safeguard the interests of future generations. He…
DRC weighs participation in peace talks with M23 Rebels
(Reuters) - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is considering sending representatives to peace talks with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, which Angola plans to host next week, according to…
Trump Dismisses Calls for Clarity on Tariffs as Markets React
President Donald Trump has dismissed calls from business leaders, investors, and policymakers seeking greater clarity on his administration’s tariff policies. “They always say that. ‘We want clarity,’” Trump said in…
DRC and M23 Rebels to hold direct peace talks in Angola
Angola announced on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, that the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group will hold direct peace talks on March 18.…
South Africa’s Finance Minister announces delayed budget amid VAT hike controversy
(Africanews) - Weeks after it was initially due, South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, finally delivered the national budget announcement on Wednesday. However, one of the most contentious issues remains…
Ethiopia: Tigray interim government calls for federal intervention amid factional power struggle
(AP) - The interim government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has called on the Ethiopian federal government to intervene after a faction of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) seized control…
Judge extends block on Columbia student’s deportation amid free speech concerns
(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday 12, 2025, extended an order preventing federal authorities from deporting a detained Columbia University student, a case that has become a focal point…
On Insecurity and hardship in Nigeria, Catholic Bishops tell Tinubu to do better
USAfricaonline.com : The Catholic Bishops’ Conference, during its first plenary meeting of 2025 in Abuja in March 8-12, 2025, condemned what it described as “an alarming prognosis of the state…
Adebowale Oyelekan to face first-degree murder charge for, allegedly, shooting a woman
USAfrica magazine (Houston) - USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Adebowale Oyelekan to face a first-degree murder charge for, allegedly, shooting a 66-year-old woman, Victoria L.…
Akpabio’s senate and a child’s recollection. 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 The Nigerian…
Nigeria’s Rivers State,creeping descent into political Afghanistan. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Rivers State is on the brink of chaos, a political battlefield where power struggles…
U.S. resumes military aid to Ukraine as Kyiv signals ceasefire readiness
(AP) - The Trump administration has lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, while Kyiv has indicated its willingness to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in…
Angola seeks to mediate direct talks between DRC and M23 Rebels
(Reuters) - Angola announced on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, that it would seek to facilitate direct negotiations between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in…
Kennedy urges FDA to amend ‘Self-Affirm’ rule for food ingredient safety
(Reuter) - U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. has instructed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise safety regulations, aiming to eliminate a provision that…
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