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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Land of a Million Grudges with No Consensus. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993. There is something ultimately futile…
Insecurity and Amnesty International’s red flag on Nigeria. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X (Twitter) @Chido247 Amnesty International, the non-governmental organization on human rights and the…
The IBOM AIR FURORE. By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of the Ram Column The last may not have been heard in the Ibom Air affair. I am referring to the incident that occurred just…
U.S. Approves $346 Million Weapons Sale to Nigeria
USAfricaonline.com : The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the approval granted by the U.S State Department for the potential sale of munitions, including precision bombs and rockets, to Nigeria.…
California democrats consider redistricting push to counter Texas GOP
California Democrats are positioning themselves for a potential redistricting battle in response to Republican efforts in Texas to reshape several congressional districts in their favor — a political showdown that…
Georgia to introduce mandatory work permits for foreigners
Beginning March 1, 2026, Georgia will enforce a new policy requiring most foreign nationals to secure a valid work permit before engaging in any form of employment within the country.…
Amnesty report on Nigeria cites killings, forcible disappearances in the South-East
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Amnesty International released a report on August 13, 2025, that is critical of what it…
And the King Fell “Yakata” on the Runway of Indiscretion. By Tunde Olusunle
Self-glorification by way of the conferment of verbose aliases and honorifics on themselves, has long been the vogue among Nigerian music artists. Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first…
As the Graduating Class of 2004 returned with gratitude. By Chris Agbedo
Agbedo, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is a contributing analyst to USAfrica Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com — the first Africa-owned, U.S-based newspaper published…
KWAM1, KWAM2’ and their holy water. By Suyi Ayodele
If you don’t belong to the upper class in Nigeria, stay off crime. If you are not close to any man-in-power or man-of-power, be law-abiding. Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston)…
Trump seeks end to no-cash bail, nationwide crackdown on crime in U.S. cities
President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a sweeping federal initiative aimed at tackling violent crime in Washington, D.C., and other major U.S. cities, calling on Congress to pass tougher…
Trump orders 90-day extension on tariff truce with China
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting a 90-day extension to the current pause on elevated tariffs for Chinese goods, effectively prolonging the ongoing trade truce between Washington…
Trump Unleashes Game-Changing Chip Deal, Forces Nvidia and AMD to Share China Sales Revenue
Trump Administration Forces 15% Revenue Cut From Nvidia, AMD on China AI Chip Sales Washington D.C., August 11, 2025 — In a move shaking both Wall Street and Silicon Valley,…
Kogi State strengthens data-driven healthcare delivery
Lokoja, Nigeria – Kogi State is deepening its commitment to data-driven healthcare delivery, rolling out a series of reforms, training programmes, and technology deployments aimed at improving health outcomes across…
Coup plot allegation, Mali’s junta detains 24 soldiers, escalates repression
Malian authorities have arrested two dozen soldiers accused of plotting to overthrow the ruling junta, which itself came to power in the west African country in a coup, sources told…
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