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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The United States has announced a major contribution of $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to strengthen food and nutrition initiatives across Nigeria. The support is directed towards…
Ex-Justice Minister sentenced to 3 years of forced labor for embezzling $19 million DRC public funds
Firebrand former Justice Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Constant Mutamba, has been sentenced to three years of forced labour for embezzling public funds, including reparations for war victims.…
God-complex and sycophancy. By Tola Adeniyi
Nigeria must turn its back on those fanning embers of hate and xenophobia in the name of crude and self-serving politics infused with the worst pettiness and suffocating god-complex.
Crowns of crime and shame. By Suyi Ayodele
When a man says, ‘Here is where my friend was disgraced yesterday,’ our elders ask us to remind him that the disgrace has become a communal one. No sensible man…
Gov. Otti says Gen. Nwachukwu’s “legacies remain a beacon of hope” for Abia
USAfricaonline.com: The former Military Governor of the “old” Imo State, former Minister of External Affairs and retired General of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Ike O.S Nwachukwu, has been commended for…
Cardi B acquitted in $24M assault suit, fires back at reporter’s remark
A Los Angeles jury has delivered a decisive verdict in favor of rapper Cardi B, ruling her not liable in a $24 million civil lawsuit that accused her of assaulting…
South Sudan clash leaves 14 dead in northern region
Fresh violence in South Sudan has claimed the lives of at least four government soldiers and 10 militia fighters, the country’s army confirmed on Tuesday. The confrontation erupted in Upper…
Sudan rebel group seeks aid after deadly Jebel Marra landslide
An armed movement controlling parts of western Sudan has issued an urgent plea for international assistance after a devastating landslide buried the mountain village of Tarseen in the Darfur region.…
UN voices concern over exclusion of Biya’s opponent in Cameroon election
United Nations officials have urged the Cameroonian government to safeguard transparency and fairness in the country’s upcoming presidential election, warning that mounting restrictions on political activity could undermine the democratic…
NNPC Ltd. appoints new communications and relations chiefs
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has unveiled fresh leadership appointments in its communications and stakeholder engagement divisions, naming Mr. Andy Odeh as Chief Corporate Communications Officer and…
UK warns international students against overstaying visas
The British government has unveiled a wide-reaching enforcement campaign aimed at international students who remain in the country illegally after their visas expire, warning that offenders could face detention and…
Chicago protesters rally against Trump’s threat of federal troop deployment
In Chicago, thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets near the downtown area on Monday, September 1, 2025, voicing their anger and defiance against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threats…
Ciara marks return with first album in five years
Global R&B-pop icon Ciara has reemerged with a long-awaited studio album, marking her first major project in half a decade. Released on Friday, August 29, 2025, CiCi stands as the…
Sudan: Intensified clashes claim 19 lives in El-Fasher
Fighting in Sudan’s North Darfur region has escalated sharply, with heavy clashes reported in el-Fasher as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) press their siege on the city, the last…
Kenyan police officer dies in Haiti crash
A tragic accident involving two armored vehicles in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, has claimed the lives of two people and left eight Kenyan police officers wounded, authorities confirmed. The victims included…
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