Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations kicks off; Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt clash
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury,…
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Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former dictator and President, is dead
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away at the age of 82 in a London clinic, according to a statement released on Sunday by his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu.…
Why Nigeria’s Election Petition System is Unconstitutional
Prof. Odinkalu, a lawyer and a teacher, is a contributing analyst to the platforms of USAfrica and USAfricaLive.com e-mail chidi.odinkalu@tufts.edu “Sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria from whom government…
Federal Judge orders Trump admin to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California
By Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles (AP) — A federal judge on Friday (July 11, 2025) ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties,…
Coalitions of the Frightened. By Chidi Amuta
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election will be a nasty duel between two chaotic coalitions of politicians. Both coalitions are curiously fueled by fear. For the APC ruling coalition, it is the fear of…
Kenya swears in new electoral officials
Kenya officially inaugurated a new chairperson and six commissioners to its electoral body on Friday, July 11, 2025, restoring leadership to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) after a…
Nigeria rejects U.S. pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees – Foreign Minister
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has raised concerns over pressure from the United States urging African nations to accept deportees from Venezuela, including individuals recently released from American prisons. He…
Kenya: Ruto appoints new electoral commission
Kenyan President William Ruto has formally appointed a new chairperson and six commissioners to lead the country’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), according to an official legal notice issued…
Obidient movement was built by Nigerians, not Peter Obi — Iyere
Kennedy Iyere, a prominent figure in the Obidient Movement, has stated that contrary to public belief, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi was not the originator of the movement…
NIIA Director links Nigerian visa challenges abroad to diplomatic reciprocity
Delays and restrictions currently affecting Nigerian visa applicants in various countries may be a result of reciprocal immigration measures taken in response to Nigeria’s own visa policies, according to Professor…
Bitcoin hits $112K amid institutional demand and tariff fears
Bitcoin surged to a historic high late Wednesday, breaking past the $112,000 mark for the first time. The rally was fueled by renewed institutional enthusiasm and a rising appetite for…
FSDH forecasts cautious optimism for Nigeria’s economy in H2 2025
FSDH Merchant Bank has released its Nigeria Macroeconomic Report for H1 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis of both global and domestic economic trends. The findings were presented during the bank’s…
GTCO lists 2.29 billion shares on NGX
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has significantly expanded its footprint on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) with the listing of 2,288,250,000 additional ordinary shares, each valued at 50 kobo. This…
North Carolina’s Igbo Day declaration: The drumbeat goes on. By Chris Agbedo
There are milestones that shimmer with ceremony, and there are others that shine with soul. The June 14, 2025 declaration of Igbo Day by the Governor of North Carolina, Josh…
Trump administration subpoenas Harvard over foreign student records
The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with Harvard University, announcing on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, that it will issue administrative subpoenas to obtain detailed information on the school's foreign…
Secret Service suspends six over Trump rally security lapse
Nearly a year after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Secret Service has suspended six personnel without pay, facing continued scrutiny over security failures…
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