Shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner; Trump unharmed
Washington (AP) — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night (April 25,…
Just for You
Recent News
Nigeria: FG, States, and LGs share N1.678 trillion Federation revenue for February
The Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils have shared a total of N1.678 trillion as Federation Account revenue for February 2025. This was disclosed in a communiqué issued…
Nigeria: Ex-federal ministry of works official remanded over alleged ₦1.9 billion fraud
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, has remanded a former Deputy Director of Highways at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Augustine Ojo Olowoniyan, alongside a…
Understanding the EB-3 unskilled other worker’s visa: A pathway for Nigerians seeking U.S. permanent residency
A 2024 Afrobarometer survey revealed that 56% of Nigerians have considered leaving the country—a 20-percentage-point increase since 2017. For many, the United States remains a top destination, with most focusing…
Elon Musk’s X raises nearly $1 billion in new equity funding
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has secured nearly $1 billion in new equity funding, maintaining its valuation at $32 billion, the same as when Musk acquired the…
Google introduces canvas and audio overview to enhance AI content creation
Google has unveiled two new features, Canvas and Audio Overview, as part of its Gemini AI suite, designed to enhance real-time content creation and AI-powered learning. According to a post…
UK Government announces passport fee increases from April 2025
The UK government has confirmed that new passport application fees will take effect from April 10, 2025. These changes, which are still subject to parliamentary approval, will affect both domestic…
Nigeria Immigration Service advances digitalization to curb corruption and improve efficiency
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption and enhancing service delivery through digital transformation. Speaking on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Comptroller General of the NIS,…
NYSC increases Corps Members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 starting March 2025
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has announced that corps members across Nigeria will begin receiving a new monthly allowance of Seventy-Seven Thousand…
Côte d’Ivoire’s 2025 electoral list sparks controversy over exclusions
(Africanews) - The recently published provisional electoral list for Côte d'Ivoire's 2025 presidential election has triggered intense debate and protests, particularly over the exclusion of two prominent political figures—Charles Blé…
Ethiopian PM Abiy vows peaceful resolution to red sea access dispute with Eritrea
(Africanews) - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday, March 20, 2025, that his administration will not escalate tensions with Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, despite concerns…
Confetti for a champion of democracy
By Peter Onyeri, a Public Affairs analyst for USAfricaonline.com since 2016 The setting was the Nigerian embassy in Washington D.C., the United States of America on that cold evening of…
South Africa seeks stronger trade ties with U.S. amid diplomatic tensions
(Africanews) - South Africa is actively engaging with the Trump administration to strengthen trade relations with the United States, despite recent diplomatic tensions following the expulsion of its ambassador. Presidential…
Call Me Emperor, Not Just President. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica -- since 1993 President Bola Tinubu has…
The ides of March. By Abdu Rafiu
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…
Mini Games
Wordle
Guess words from 4 to 11 letters and create your own puzzles.
Letter Boxed
Create words using letters around the square.
Magic Tiles
Match elements and keep your chain going.
Chess Reply
Play Historic chess games.