Nigeria’s Presidency and handling of Wale Edun’s exit as Finance Minister. By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu contributes The RAM column to USAfricaonline.com The exit of Wale Edun from the Bola Tinubu administration is too dramatic. Yes, stories went the rounds late last year that…
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African leaders call for dialogue to end Eastern Congo conflict
At an unprecedented joint summit of Eastern and Southern African blocs, leaders called for direct negotiations to resolve the escalating crisis in Eastern Congo, urging all parties, including Rwanda-backed rebels,…
“Catfishing” scam: Nigeran-American Julie Okoronkwo sentenced to 2yrs, to Pay $338,000
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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 An unwritten paradox has…
Immigration Birthright Citizenship: Federal Judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s executive order
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Nigeria customs enforces 4% FOB charge on imports
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NCAA criticizes Kenya Airways over Nigerian passenger incident
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Gabon embraces digitalization for transport and urban upgrade
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