EFCC’s ₦4Billion money-laundering, fraud charges, ex-Gov Obiano pleads Not Guilty, granted bail

USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Former Governor of Anambra State of Nigeria, Willie Obiano, entered a not guilty plea to the…

Tinubu’s adviser dismisses claim to relocate Federal Capital from Abuja back to Lagos

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed claims in some quarters that the President intends to relocate the federal capital territory from…

Kenyan cult leader, 94 others charged with manslaughter

In a solemn legal proceeding held on Tuesday, January 23, at the Mombasa law court, self-styled Kenyan pastor Paul Mackenzie, alongside his wife and 93 alleged accomplices, faced charges of…

Nigeria seeks U.S. support for G20 and UN cecurity council membership

Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urged the United States for support in securing membership in the G20 and a seat on the United Nations Security Council. This request was made…

AFCON: Wooh propels Cameroon to Africa Cup last 16

In a dramatic conclusion to the match, Christopher Wooh secured Cameroon's victory with a decisive goal during an extraordinary period of stoppage time, resulting in a 3-2 triumph over Gambia…

Putin meets Chad junta leader amid Russia-France competition in Africa

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby at the Kremlin on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, signaling a diplomatic outreach to a country that had…

Restructure Nigeria before we all die. By Suyi Ayodele

Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com My…

Blinken meets Tinubu in Abuja, says U.S “determined to be and remain a strong security partner for Nigeria.”

Blinken meets Tinubu in Abuja, says U.S “determined to be and remain a strong security partner for Nigeria.” (Reuters)  -  The U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (January…

Tinubu meets South-South Monarchs.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with the South-south Monarch Forum, addressing their concerns about infrastructure development in the Niger-Delta region. Chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers, HRM Major General Felix…

U.S. Secretary of state meets President Tinubu for bilateral talks.

US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, commenced bilateral talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House. Blinken, on a four-country tour of Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria,…

Egypt begins construction of first Nuclear Plant

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi declared on Tuesday that Egypt and Russia are embarking on "a new remarkable chapter." This statement came during the foundation laying ceremony for Egypt's inaugural…

Ivorian President hosts U.S. Secretary, discusses security

Germany reduces citizenship esidency requirement

The German parliament has passed legislation reducing the residency requirement for citizenship from eight to five years, with overwhelming support at 382 votes to 234. This move aims to streamline…

Canada caps foreign student visas amid soaring housing pressures and rising living costs

Canada Implements Two-Year Cap on International Student Visas to Address Housing and Health Care Strain Amid Record Immigration In a strategic move to alleviate pressure on housing, health care, and…

IMF: Burundi’s economy set for 4.3% growth in 2024, fueled by agriculture

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted a 4.3% expansion in Burundi's economy for the current year, a notable increase from the 2.7% growth observed in 2023. The projection was…