Nigeria must rescue its democracy to save the nation. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 In the recent Abuja…
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USAfrica: Moghalu seeks “transformed Africa”, chosen as President of African School of Governance
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet By Chido Nwangwu — with additional information from ASGF In a remarkably forward thinking…
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Nigerians in nationwide blackout; Electricity grid collapse for the third time in one week
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Tinubu and hints of a Failing Mission. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 The current mood of the nation…
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Embattled Kenya’s Deputy President hospitalized ahead of impeachment
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Nigeria: Reps urge Tinubu to submit 2025 budget proposal immediately
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Fuel tanker explosion claims 147 lives
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