U.S. Embassy cancels Abuja visa appointments over Iran conflict protest fears
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has abruptly canceled all visa appointments scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at its Abuja mission. The decision follows a high-level security alert…
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President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has received criticism for skipping a live economic session of the current world leaders' summit in Paris. Mr. Tinubu requested that Nigerian ambassador to Nigeria…
USAfrica: I bow and tremble and faint for Achebe’s masterpiece, Things Fall Apart @ 65. By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Uzor Maxim Uzoatu It is astounding that Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is…
After 5 investigations, Biden’s son Hunter reaches a plea deal.
President Joe Biden had just six words to offer after his 53-year-old son Hunter pleaded guilty to federal tax offenses in a deal that is also likely to spare him…
165 female immigrants deported from Libya to Nigeria
The Libyan Illegal Immigration Control Department (on June 20, 2023) deported 165 female illegal immigrants to their home country of Nigeria. "Some of them were arrested as they were begging…
USAfrica: Yoruba Governors are Ifa Priests. 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 Onibara…
USAfrica: ‘Ibute Ike’ (Get Rich Quick) syndrome and chase for money. By Uche Nworah
By Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Uche Nworah, Ph.D, is a contributor to USAfrica These youngsters are now on…
U.S. seeks to foster partnership in energy security with Nigeria.
Geoffrey R. Pyatt, Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, has stated that the US intends to be Nigeria's most preferred partner in terms of energy transition, access, and security.…
Big Pokey dies after collapsing at a show in Texas
Milton Powell, a Houston rapper who performed under the name Big Pokey and is credited with elevating the city’s hip-hop scene, died after collapsing during a show in Texas, a…
USAfrica: Tinubu retires Buhari-era Service Chiefs, IG of Police; names replacements; dissolves boards of federal parastatals, agencies
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and…
USAfrica: Chinua Achebe and the Igbo of today. By Charles Ogbu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Charles Ogbu As we celebrate the 65 years since that literary colossus, Chinualumogu Achebe, published…
I never interfered in my wife’s decisions as appeal court Judge – Bulkachuwa
Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, who represented Bauchi North in the 9th Senate, has refuted claims that he interfered with his wife's performance as President of the Court of Appeal. Speaking to…
Mali’s junta holds referendum toward elections
Malian voters cast ballots on a new draft constitution Sunday (June 18, 2023) in a referendum that the country’s coup leader says will pave the way toward holding new elections…
IPOB reacts to Dokubo’s call for Nigerian govt to keep Biafran activist Nnamdi Kanu in custody
The Indigenous People of Biafra have criticized former military commander Asari Dokubo for urging the federal government of Nigeria to keep arrested pro-Biafran activist Nnamdi Kanu in custody. IPOB accused…
USAfrica: Tinubu’s Road to Somewhere. 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 Executive Editor of USAfrica - since 1993 Within a fortnight…
Reflections on Church in the house. By Godwin Nkeonye-Joe
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Godwin Nkeonye-Joe Except in situations such as war and armed conflict, few groups…
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