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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The president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who represented the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) in the election for president on February 25, met for four hours on…
USAfrica: Nigeria, Buhari is leaving nothing behind; nothing. 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 The…
Court orders Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, remanded for 48 hours for, allegedly, assaulting a police officer
Nigerian Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun in Lagos has ordered that Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, be remanded for 48 hours in police custody for allegedly assaulting a police officer. She stated that…
North Central governors reject APC zoning
North Central governors rejected the zoning of the 10th Assembly NASS released by the ruling All Progressive Congress. The governors have also scheduled a meeting with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu,…
Why Seun Kuti was handcuffed
According to Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Public Relations Officer for the Nigerian Police Force, handcuffing any suspect before custody is routine protocol. On Monday, he responded to a question on his…
EFCC re-arrests, arraigns Mompha for money laundering
Ismaila Mustapha nicknamed Mompha, a well-known figure on social media, was re-arrested on Monday (May 15, 2023), and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission charged him with N6 billion Naira…
USAfrica: Nwachukwu Odumegwu-Ojukwu graduates in Computer Engineering
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Nwachukwu Jordan Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has earned a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Computer Engineering. He graduated…
U.S. says its restrictions on some unnamed, anti-democracy Nigerians going into effect
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. U.S. says its restrictions on some unnamed, anti-democracy Nigerians going into effect. United States…
CBN looks into the dispute between Telcos, and Nigerian Banks over N120bn debt
Recall that it was earlier reported here on USAfricaonline.com the dispute between the USSD service provider (Telcos) and the Nigerian Banks over a non-settlement of about N120bn debts. Find more…
Fintech firms’ incubation programme will protect investors – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission has stated that one of its goals in starting the regulatory incubation program for fintechs was to ensure the safety of investors and their investments…
Hilda Baci: Nigerians cheer chef set to break Guinness World Record
Hilda Baci Bassey, a chef from Nigeria, wants to surpass the record for the world's longest cooking marathon set by the Guinness Book of Records. Nigerians have praised the incredibly…
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police orders arrest of Seun Kuti for, allegedly, slapping a cop
Social media users on Saturday voiced their fury at the popular singer Seun Kuti's actions, who was caught on camera punching a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in…
Apapa warns Peter Obi against disrupting Tinubu’s May 29 inauguration
Alhaji Lamidi Apapa faction of the Labour Party has called for a serious investigation into Peter Obi and any other individual who might be plotting to prevent the inauguration of…
Veteran Nolywood Actor, Saint Obi, is Dead
Obinna Nwafor, a seasoned Nollywood actor well known as Saint Obi, has passed away. On May 7, 2023, in Jos, Plateau State, the gifted thespian passed away at the age…
U.S ambassador apologises for accusing South Africa of supplying arms to Russia in Ukraine invasion
Johannesburg, May 13 (PTI) U.S Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, has apologised for accusing the African nation of supplying arms to Russia during the Ukraine war after his remarks…
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