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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21 Killed as ISIS-Linked Rebels Attack Church in Eastern Congo
AP: At least 21 people lost their lives early Sunday, 27th July when suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, linked to the Islamic State group, launched a deadly attack on…
Nigeria eyes 10th WAFCON title in high-stakes final against hosts Morocco
Nigeria’s quest for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title reaches its climax on Saturday as the Super Falcons face host nation Morocco in a much-anticipated final…
Nigeria: Gunmen kill 14 in Plateau State
In a tragic incident in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, 14 people were killed when unknown assailants ambushed a vehicle returning from a weekly market in Bokkos. The attack, which occurred…
Who is scared of Peter Obi? 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 a novelty in…
South Africa seeks $500M in innovative FX funding post-budget deal
In a strategic move to strengthen its fiscal position for the 2025/26 financial year, South Africa’s National Treasury has announced plans to secure a minimum of $500 million through non-traditional…
Musk shutdown starlink as Ukraine advanced on Russia
the crucial stages of Ukraine’s 2022 counteroffensive against Russian forces, a pivotal decision by Elon Musk temporarily disrupted the battlefield momentum and raised doubts within Kyiv’s leadership about the reliability…
Sudan’s Islamists seek comeback through army-backed rule
Sudan’s once-dominant Islamist movement, which lost power following the 2019 uprising, is quietly positioning itself for a political resurgence by backing the army’s extended role in governance during the country’s…
Trump withdraws Habba nomination
President Donald Trump has officially withdrawn the nomination of Alina Habba, his former defense attorney, to serve as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, a Justice Department official confirmed Thursday. This…
Trump and Powell clash over fed renovation costs
A scheduled visit to review the Federal Reserve’s extensive headquarters renovation in Washington turned into a tense exchange between President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, highlighting their ongoing…
Awujale and funeral rites. By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of the Ram Column There have been heated debates on the rites of passage Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona elected for himself and which those charged…
Why Ihedioha is Owerri zone’s trump card for 2027 Imo Governorship. By Mike Nwachukwu
About two weeks ago, this month of July 2025, the crème de la crème of the Imo State Owerri zone’s political elite and leadership converged at the country home of…
EU to launch new biometric border system by October
European authorities have formally announced that the long-anticipated Entry/Exit System (EES) will officially be implemented on October 12, 2025, bringing a major shift in how non-European Union (EU) travelers are…
Top 10 easiest countries for skilled workers to get a work visa in 2025
If you’re considering relocating abroad for work, here’s some encouraging news: most countries require similar documentation for skilled work visas. This means once you’ve gathered the core documents, you can…
U.S. proposes wage-based H-1B visa selection to replace lottery system
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that could overhaul how H-1B visas are awarded each year.…
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