INEC reschedules 2027 presidential election to January
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially overhauled the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, moving the Presidential and National Assembly polls forward to Saturday, January 16, 2027. The…
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Cameroonian government officials have refuted widespread reports on social and mainstream media suggesting that the country’s 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, is unwell. In a formal statement, officials confirmed that President…
Amnesty International calls for death penalty abolition in three African countries
Amnesty International has called on Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Gambia to officially abolish the death penalty, urging them to lead by example for other nations worldwide. The international human rights organization…
Nigerian man remanded in South Africa for R3 million romance scam
A 39-year-old Nigerian national, Gabriel Okori, has been remanded in custody in South Africa after being charged with defrauding a woman of R3 million in a romance scam. Okori, who…
Qatar University opens applications for fully funded international scholarships
Qatar University has officially opened applications for its prestigious scholarship program, which offers financial support to international students pursuing undergraduate degrees. This scholarship provides a comprehensive package to help students…
Kenyan Deputy President impeached amid allegations of corruption and ethnic division
Kenya’s National Assembly voted on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing charges that include self-enrichment and inciting ethnic discord. The Speaker of the House, Moses…
Nigeria’s Presidency, Wike, Fubara and the crisis in Rivers State. By Suyi Ayodele
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In Nigeria, the voter becomes the fool, the elected becomes the king. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US- "An Idiot is an idiot. Two Idiots are idiots. Ten thousand Idiots are a political party." — Franz Kafka Franz…
U.S. raises concerns over Congolese cobalt and child labour
In September, the U.S. Department of Labor included cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on its list of goods potentially produced through forced or child labor. This designation…
Canadian woman arrested at Lagos airport
A 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, has been apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. She was caught attempting to…
Canada revenue agency issue advanced workers benefit payments
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is scheduled to issue the next Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) payment on October 11, 2024, providing crucial financial support to low-income workers and their…
Ghanaians demand action against illegal mining
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Ghana's capital, Accra, to demand an end to illegal mining, commonly referred to as "Galamsey." The widespread protests reflected the growing frustration…
Gov. Fubara warns LG chairmen avoid “emperor” attitude — a swipe at embattled Wike
The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn-in the newly-elected 23 council chairmen on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The embattled leader cautioned them to avoid the attitude of an…
Rivers Gov. Fubara to swear-in today LG Chairmen elected yesterday
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Tunisians vote in Presidential election amid opposition boycott calls
Tunisians are voting today in a presidential election that the opposition has criticized as neither free nor fair. President Kais Saied, who is seeking a second term, faces accusations of…
Protests erupt in Tunisia ahead of election
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