USAfrica: Nigeria, Dangote’s activism and the risk of incomplete reform. By Patrick O. Okigbo III
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Nigeria, periodically, appears to lurch toward reform, only to settle back into familiar habits.…
Just for You
Recent News
Power struggle emerges in Senegal’s ruling coalition as IMF Talks Stall
Senegal’s political leadership appears to be facing internal divisions as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his ruling party released conflicting statements over who leads the governing coalition, a dispute emerging…
Rising costs threaten Nigeria’s broadband expansion plans
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector grappled with severe financial strain in 2024, as total operating expenses (OPEX) surged to an all-time high of ₦5.85 trillion, marking an 85% jump from ₦3.16 trillion…
Trump backs H-1B visa program, citing need for global talent
U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for bringing skilled foreign professionals into the United States, emphasizing that certain sectors of the economy rely on expertise that cannot be…
Wike, military face off over Abuja land allegedly linked to ex-naval chief
A tense altercation erupted in Abuja’s Gaduwa District on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, confronted soldiers stationed on a disputed…
U.S. shutdown turmoil threatens holiday air travel
The prolonged U.S. federal government shutdown has thrown the aviation industry into turmoil, grounding thousands of flights and shaking airlines’ optimism for the upcoming holiday season. As the government appears…
Trump Rebukes Greene Over Criticism of Foreign Policy
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, November 10, 2025, criticized Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying she has “lost her way” following her recent remarks urging the president to focus…
Congress moves to end 42-day U.S. government shutdown
After a 53-day recess, members of the U.S. House of Representatives returned to Washington on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, navigating congested airports and canceled flights to cast a crucial vote…
Belarus tightens income requirements for foreign workers and family sponsorship
Foreign workers in Belarus who plan to bring their families will now need to meet higher income thresholds, following the government’s latest update to dependent sponsorship and work permit rules…
New Zealand to adopt National Occupation List for work visa applications
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a major overhaul of its work visa evaluation framework, with a new National Occupation List (NOL) set to replace the long-standing Australian and New…
Canada updates immigration rules on visa and permit cancellations
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new set of operational guidelines defining when temporary resident documents, including visitor visas, study permits, work permits, and electronic travel authorizations…
Pastor Adeboye, Tinubu, Trump and truth. By Suyi Ayodele
They gave us civilisation and then said our forebears were wrong in speaking truth to power. A child of God, they reasoned, should pray “for kings and those in authority;…
A Nigerian woman becomes the 1st African Director General of Legal Services in the U.K.
Professor Grace Chidozie Ononiwu, CBE, is a solicitor and Chief Crown Prosecutor and Director General of Legal Delivery at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom. Ononiwu was…
Ghana Armed Forces announces 2025 recruitment exercise
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that the documentation and body selection exercise for its 2025 recruitment will take place from Wednesday, November 12, to Thursday, November 13, 2025,…
Trump grants pardons to 2020 “false electors” participants
President Donald Trump has issued pardons to dozens of individuals implicated in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, including those designated as alternative or “false” electors, according to Ed…
Olubadan calls for unified fight against terrorism in Nigeria
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on Nigerians to unite in combating terrorism and addressing the grievances of affected communities, following a warning of military action by…
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.