Nigeria, when did Democracy become landlordism? By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet On Friday, 20 February 2026, in Mabushi, Abuja, an APC campaign microphone became a…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Party (ADC) coalition, 17 months ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The 78-year-old politician announced his membership in a…
U.S. to supply intelligence, defense assistance to Nigeria
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Paystack fires co-founder Ezra Olubi over misconduct claims
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Nigeria: Peter Obi faults government response as insecurity deepens nationwide
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U.S., and Nigeria deepen security ties amid tensions over genocide allegations
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Ramaphosa concludes historic G20 Africa summit despite U.S. boycott
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Burna Boy makes history with second Houston Arena headline
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Nigeria’s delegation to Washington: A diplomatic misstep with serious implications. By Nuhu Dawisu Kuje
This week (mid November of 2025), Nigeria dispatched a high-level delegation to Washington, D.C., to engage American officials on matters of mutual concern. Yet instead of inspiring confidence, the visit…
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