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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Nigeria: FG directs RMAFC to finalize new revenue allocation formula
The Federal Government has directed the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to conduct thorough due diligence in preparing a new and equitable revenue-sharing formula for the country. The…
Trump pushes to end mail-in voting ahead of 2026 elections
President Donald Trump announced on Monday, August 18, 2025, that his administration is drafting an executive order aimed at banning mail-in voting before the 2026 midterm elections, a move that…
Global markets steady ahead of fed meeting as geopolitical talks draw limited reaction
Global stocks closed mostly flat to slightly lower on Monday, August 18, 2025, as investors awaited a pivotal central bank summit later this week, where policymakers are expected to provide…
Tanzanian court blocks live coverage of opposition leader’s trial
A Tanzanian court has barred the live broadcasting of treason proceedings involving the country’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from him and his…
Burkina Faso declares U.N. envoy persona non grata
Burkina Faso’s government has expelled United Nations regional coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak after a U.N. report alleged serious violations against children in the country, a spokesperson confirmed on Monday, August 18,…
Sudan’s Burhan restructures military leadership amid civil war
Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has announced a sweeping reshuffle of senior army officers, a move seen as tightening his grip on the armed forces while consolidating control…
For alleged violations, Trump admin revokes 6,000 Student Visa
The United States government has withdrawn more than 6,000 student visas under President Donald Trump’s administration, citing alleged violations ranging from immigration infractions to criminal offenses. According to the State…
Trump hosts Zelenskyy and European leaders
President Donald Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders at the White House on Monday, as Washington intensifies efforts to broker a lasting peace agreement to…
Jonathan hails Babangida as one of Nigeria’s most committed leaders
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), describing him as one of the nation’s most dedicated and exemplary…
Obi calls on Nigerians to collect PVCs ahead of 2027 polls
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to prioritize registering and collecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the nation prepares for the 2027 general election.…
Nigerian visa applicants must submit social media handles – U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has updated its visa application requirements, now obligating all applicants to disclose social media usernames and handles used within the past five years. The directive…
New Zealand to end paper student visa applications
New Zealand is moving closer to a fully digital immigration process, with paper applications for international student visas set to be discontinued next month. Beginning September 18, all applications under…
NNPC-Sahara group JV scales LPG fleet past 160,000 cubic meters
WAGL Energy Limited, the joint venture between Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Sahara Group, has further strengthened its capacity in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market with the…
USAfrica: Community, Chicago church mourn mysterious death of Sinmi Abosede, 46-year-old, married Nigerian mother of four
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The leadership of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville, near Chicago, has released a statement regarding…
Nigeria arrests top leaders of terrorism-jihadist group, Ansaru
USAfricaonline.com : Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has announced the arrest of the top leaders of the Ansaru terror group, also known as Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan,…
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