Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The money was flown on a helicopter…
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U.S.: Texas man dies after restaurant staff mistake him for homeless
Authorities in Houston, Texas, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 34-year-old man, identified as Jessie Mobley Jr., whose body was discovered outside a hair and beauty college…
Dangote Refinery: Salute to courage. By Abdu Rafiu
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of 'The RAM Column' to USAfricaonline.com It is a year already…
USAfrica: What will President Trump say on Sunday about gun violence and gun control? By Chido Nwangwu
This Sunday, on September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, in Arizona, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, local and several national officials, and many conservatives are…
Maryamu Idris named Nigeria’s OPEC representative
Nigeria has announced the appointment of Maryamu Idris, Managing Director of NNPC Trading Limited, as the country’s new National Representative to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The…
Zenith Bank reports N626bn H1 profit, declares N1.25 dividend
Zenith Bank Plc has published its financial results for the first half of 2025, showing a mixed performance marked by reduced profitability but stronger revenue growth and a higher interim…
Gabon kicks off campaigns for legislative and local elections
Gabon is entering a decisive electoral phase as the country prepares for legislative and local polls, marking the next step in its political transition following last year’s military-led power shift.…
UN slams South Sudan’s treason case against VP Machar
South Sudan is facing fresh political turmoil after authorities announced treason charges against First Vice President Riek Machar, raising fears that the fragile country could once again spiral toward civil…
Togo President’s sister-in-law, former defence minister detained
Authorities in Togo have detained Marguerite Gnakadè, the sister-in-law of President Faure Gnassingbé, in a move that has sparked concerns about political repression and intensified criticism of the ruling family.…
Mali army escorts fuel convoys after militant attacks
Mali’s security forces have intensified escort operations for fuel and civilian convoys following a wave of militant attacks on vital supply routes, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The…
Gunmen kill 22 civilians in Niger during baptism ceremony
Residents of western Niger’s Tillabéri region reported a devastating attack on Wednesday in which armed men on motorbikes opened fire on villagers, killing 22 civilians. The assault, confirmed by Nigerien…
U.S.: Fed cuts rates, signals more easing amid jobs concerns
The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, September 17, marking the first reduction since December, and signaled that two additional cuts…
South Africa: Police chief alleges syndicate infiltration in justice system
A senior police officer in South Africa has reignited debate about corruption and political interference within the country’s justice system after publicly alleging that powerful criminal syndicates have penetrated state…
Nigeria to receive first dry-lease aircraft in October 2025
Nigeria’s aviation sector is set to mark a major milestone with the arrival of the first batch of dry-lease aircraft on October 6, 2025, nearly a year after the country…
U.S. hits seasonal work visa cap for 2026
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the cap for H-2B visas covering the first half of fiscal year 2026 has officially been reached. The agency confirmed…
Tinubu lifts State of Emergency in Rivers; Gov. Fubara back to office
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially lifted the controversial six-month state of emergency he imposed on Rivers State, announcing that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the…
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