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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Bauchi police arrest dismissed constable, two others for robbery
Muhammed Jawat, 27, Muhammed Ahmed, 27, and Hussaini Ahmad, 19, were detained by the Bauchi State Police Command for robbery and illegal firearm possession in the state. Muhammed Jawat was…
Africa needs $2.7trn to finance climate change by 2030 – Adesina
Akinwumi Adesina, group president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), estimated that by 2030, Africa would require around 2.7 trillion dollars to finance climate change. This was stated by Adesina…
Nancy Isime turns down Blaqbonez’s ‘marriage proposal’
Nollywood actress and media personality, Nancy Isime has declined a marriage proposal from well-known rapper Blaqbonez. The singer of "Sex Over Love" made an appearance on the most recent episode…
Two traditional rulers in Kaduna State dethroned by El-Rufai
Jonathan Zamuna and Aliyu Yammah, two traditional chiefs of the Piriga and Arak chiefdoms, have been dethroned by Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Governor El-Rufai will step down on May…
Buhari shows confidence in the incoming government while reviewing the naval fleet
President Muhammadu Buhari voiced optimism on Monday that the incoming government of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu would maintain the great trajectory attained during his own tenure by continuing to provide…
Thousands displaced, deaths, victims increase in central Nigeria attacks and clashes
More than 3,000 people have been displaced in central Nigeria after 85 people were killed in clashes between herders and farmers, officials said after violence erupted last week Monday of…
Buhari commissions Dangote refinery
President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned Dangote refinery in the Lekki free zone on May 22, 2023. The refinery is expected to refine about 650,000 barrels per day. The refinery's pipeline infrastructure,…
Will green industrialization in Africa be successful?
Despite producing only 4% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, Africa may suffer losses of up to $50 billion by 2040 as a result of climate change. Africa is thus…
Soccer: Africa reveals 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying format
African nations will be divided into nine groups of six for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. It will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams. Canada, Mexico…
$2m bribe: Present your evidence, EFCC tells Matawalle
It was reported earlier by USAfricaonline.com that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched an investigation into alleged N70bn Naira by Zamafara state Governor. This has caused the governor…
EFCC boss demanded $2m bribe from me – Matawalle alleges
The investigation trail commissioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on N70bn naira fraud by Governor Bello Matawalle, of Zamfara State has triggered the governor to respond to…
Declare me winner of Enugu guber poll, APC’s Nnaji tells tribunal
Uche Nnaji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor in Enugu State, has asked the Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to recognize him as the legitimate winner of…
USAfrica: Henry Kissinger at 100: Diplomatic Centurion. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica His distinctive deep baritone with a heavy…
USAfrica: Like France, Britain should offer apology, reparations to its African (former) colonies. By Chima Dike
Exclusive commentary for USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. USAfrica: Like France, Britain should offer apology, reparations to its African (former) colonies.…
Court denies nullification of Otti’s governorship election
USAfricaonline.com : A Federal High Court, sitting in Kano, has dismissed reports that it issued an order nullifying the candidacy of Labour Party's Abia Governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti. Justice Muhammad…
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