Politics and the‘Disrobed’ Suitors of the ADC Brides. By Abdu Rafiu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Abdu Rafiu contributes the Ram column to USAfricaonline.com About a year ago, in 2025, some…
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Rafiu contributes the Ram column to USAfricaonline.com Love, it is said, conquers all things. The saying was echoed by the Archbishop of Homs for the Syrian Catholics, Jacques Mourad while…
Tinubu charges new service chiefs to crush emerging security threats
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs to intensify efforts in the fight against insecurity, emphasizing that the nation expects tangible results rather than excuses. The president…
Nigeria: FCT Police arrest 14 suspected kidnappers, rescue 23 victims
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the arrest of fourteen suspected kidnappers and the rescue of twenty-three foreign nationals held captive in Nasarawa State. In a statement…
Economists estimate drop in U.S. weekly jobless claims
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined last week, according to economist estimates released Thursday. However, job opportunities for those recently laid off remain limited as…
U.S. ends automatic work permit extensions for immigrants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new policy that ends the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for immigrants renewing their work permits in specific…
Sudan: Al-Fashir women share stories of survival
Thousands of Sudanese women displaced from the provincial capital of North Darfur have recounted harrowing ordeals as they fled intense fighting, airstrikes, and gunfire over the weekend. The city of…
Ethiopia seeks to restructure commercial debt into concessional loans
Ethiopia is in talks with its creditors to convert commercial loans into concessional financing, a move that could substantially reduce the nation’s debt servicing costs. Addressing parliament recently, Prime Minister…
Trump, Xi pledge to ease U.S.–China trade tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump returned to Washington on Thursday, October 29, 2025, after a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing their talks as “a success” and unveiling new…
Tanzania erupts in protests after disputed election excludes key opposition
Police in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, fired gunshots and teargas on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to disperse protesters who defied a curfew and returned to the streets a…
Nigeria, South Africa exit global money-laundering watchlist
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its global grey list, marking a significant milestone for the countries’ financial credibility…
Soyinka reacts to U.S. visa revocation
Nobel laureate and renowned playwright Professor Wole Soyinka has disclosed that the United States government has permanently revoked his visa. Speaking during a media parley at Freedom Park, Lagos, on Tuesday,…
PayPal partners with OpenAI to power payments inside ChatGPT
PayPal has announced a landmark partnership with OpenAI to integrate its digital wallet directly into ChatGPT, enabling users to make purchases and complete transactions within the AI platform. The fintech…
Gambia reaffirms no immunity for ex-President Jammeh
The Gambian government has issued a strong warning to former President Yahya Jammeh, cautioning that he will face legal action for alleged crimes committed during his 22-year rule if he…
Protests rock Cameroon over Biya’s re-election
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Some Nigerians said it was wrong for Mr. Peter Obi to have labelled Yahoo Boys geniuses. I heard them and wondered whether 'genius' now has a new meaning apart from…
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