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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USAfrica: Election in Nigeria’s Edo State example of “State Capture”. By Peter Obi
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party of Nigeria in the 2023 election served as…
Africa should get Permanent Seat at UN Security Council, says Nigeria
By USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has reiterated at the current 79th United Nations…
USAfrica: The Power of Words. By Chinedu Stanley Igwe-Acholonu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Chinedu Stanley Igwe-Acholonu, an award-winning film/movie director, is a special projects contributor to USAfrica.…
How Country? Which country? 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 the Executive Editor of USAfrica multimedia networks, It is that…
U.S. launches an online passport renewal portal
The US Department of State has introduced an exciting new service, allowing eligible adult American passport holders to renew their passports online. This digital option eliminates the need for traditional…
U.S. special forces to return to Chad after Presidential approval
The United States is redeploying Special Forces troops to Chad, nearly five months after their withdrawal at the country’s request. The return follows an agreement reached between the U.S. and…
Will Guinea-Bissau’s President reconsider his decision for a second term in office?
Last week, Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Cissoko Embalo announced that he will not seek a second term in the upcoming November elections, despite being eligible for re-election. However, he also declared…
Guinea’s most wanted fugitive, extradited from Liberia
Guinea's most wanted fugitive, former senior military officer Claude Pivi, has been extradited from neighboring Liberia along with his son after a high-profile arrest. Pivi, who escaped from prison in…
Jihadist attack in Mali’s Capital claim over 70 lives
A rare jihadist attack in Bamako, the capital of Mali, has resulted in significant loss of life and injuries. According to security sources, Tuesday's coordinated assaults on a military police…
Canada to reduce foreign student intake and tighten regulations for foreign workers
The Canadian government has announced plans to reduce the intake of foreign students and implement stricter regulations for foreign workers starting next year. The move comes in response to concerns…
Ghana: Finance Minister commends IMF for economic recovery initiatives
The Ministry of Finance has credited Ghana's latest economic growth to the government's macroeconomic stability efforts and growth interventions under the IMF-supported Post Covid-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG). In…
Nigeria warns of flooding as Cameroon releases water from dam
Severe floods have impacted more than 400,000 people in northeastern Nigeria, according to the United Nations. Greenwire (Abuja) added Nigeria's government has warned of possible flooding in 11 states following…
Nigeria, a country on autopilot. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com You…
Petrol prices, NNPC and duping of Nigerian citizens. By Joseph Edgar
It was a rude shock to read the press statement by the NNPC that petrol (PMS) will sell at the pumps for between N950/litre and N1,012/litre, depending on the location.…
2024 Emmy Awards full list
The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards saw a historic sweep by FX’s epic drama Shogun, which took home an unprecedented 18 awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. With a budget of $250…
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