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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Trump releases Martin Luther King assassination files
In a long-anticipated move, the U.S. federal government has published thousands of documents related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., following a directive…
Chris Asoluka, the quintessential renaissance man. By Kenneth C. Orji
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Kenneth C. Orji is an economist and banker. Getting myself composed to write a tribute…
Any ‘appropriate’ rites of passage for Yoruba kings? By Suyi Ayodele
On June 24, 2025, when I wrote the column: “Recommending Oba Erediauwa to President Tinubu”, this is the response I got from one of the Benin Palace functionaries: “Making mention…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency expands arrests of undocumented immigrants
In a revealing interview with CBS News, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, emphasized that the agency will now detain anyone found residing in…
Labour Party caucus slams Edo Governor over threat to Peter Obi
The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has strongly denounced what it described as a grave and reckless threat to the life and safety of Mr. Peter Obi,…
ADC warns of diplomatic crisis under Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the prolonged failure to appoint ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions, describing the development as a looming diplomatic…
WAEC denies cancelling 2025 WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has formally debunked viral social media claims suggesting that the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates was cancelled.…
CAC’s AI-powered business portal handles 11,000 daily transactions
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has reported that its recently launched Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven business registration portal is now processing over 11,000 transactions daily, marking a transformative step in automating…
Governor Zulum orders immediate implementation of N70,000 minimum wage
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has mandated the chairpersons of all 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to commence immediate implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for local government employees.…
Cameroon’s presidential race heats up
With Cameroon’s presidential election slated for October, the race officially entered a new phase this week as political parties began filing their candidacies. Although the submission window opened on Monday,…
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi arrested
Kenyan authorities have taken into custody prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi, accusing him of involvement in “terrorist acts” allegedly connected to last month’s deadly anti-government protests. He is expected…
New U.S. visa and asylum fees spark concerns
Travelers seeking entry into the United States on nonimmigrant visas are now facing a new financial requirement following recent legislative changes. A $250 charge, referred to as the "visa integrity…
Nigerian Voters have Constitutional Right to join Election Petitions. By Chidi Odinkalu
“The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and…
Peter Obi, the main issue. By Chuks Iloegbunam
*Iloegbunam, author of The Promise of a New Era, a biography of Mr. Peter Obi, is a contributing analyst to USAfrica (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
As tragedy waves goodbye. By Chidi Amuta
The demise in mid-July 2025 of Nigeria’s former president and military autocrat, Muhammadu Buhari, merited national attention…. He was a man who had no idea of economics was ever ready to…
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