Boko Haram threatens to kill 400 women and children if Nigeria refuses $3.5 million ransom
Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute more than 400 women and children they are holding hostage within 72 hours. A faction from the terror group delivered the ultimatum in…
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DISASTER as Ghana mall collapses in Accra; 3 dead, dozens trapped
By David Adadevoh and Chris Stein (AFP), Accra: A six-storey shopping mall collapsed in the Ghanaian capital Accra on Wednesday, with at least three people so far confirmed dead and…
BARACK OBAMA WINS HISTORY-MAKING 2ND TERM
BARACK OBAMA WINS HISTORY-MAKING 2ND TERM. • Follow USAfrica at Facebook.com/USAfricaChido, Twitter.com/Chido247 n Facebook.com/USAfrica247 USAfricaonline.com, November 6, 2012: Barack Obama, the incumbent President of the United States and the first African-American to be so…
Bill Clinton on Why Obama is a better choice for America and its middle class.
The president is creating a more inclusive, fairer America. He has given young immigrants the chance to stay in America if they go to college or serve in the military.…
Anguish, emotions as New York, New Jersey, other storm-battered cities deal with deaths, aftermath of Sandy’s wreckage.
AFP, New York, October 31, 2012: Americans sifted through the wreckage of superstorm Sandy on Wednesday as millions remained without power and President Barack Obama prepared to visit areas hardest…
Suicide bombing of Nigerian church sparks revenge from Christians in Kaduna
In June 2012, Boko Haram claimed responsibility for three suicide attacks on churches in Kaduna state, where the city of Kaduna is located, which led to deadly rioting. Dozens of…
Dead body found in undercarriage of Nigerian Arik plane
A dead body has been found in the wheel well of a plane operated by Nigerian airline Arik for its London and New York routes, a spokesman said on Saturday,…
Africa, Obama, Romney and the U.S 2012 presidential election. By Chido Nwangwu
Finally, for millions of Africans in the U.S., their primary interests and votes are primarily defined by and attracted by fair immigration policies and the opportunities offered by a better…
Nigerians flee embattled city after deadly Islamists’ attacks, killings
"Hundreds of residents, especially those living on the outskirts of the city, which have been worst hit by the attacks, are fleeing with their belongings," he said. "Those of them…
USAfrica: Gowon’s statement of “no regret” for starvation, genocide in Biafra is callous
Really, I am wondering what would have been the fate of the Igbo race if Ojukwu had been captured and killed by Gowon and his cohorts at the “end” of…
SOCCER Violence: Senegal kicked out of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations
The decision was taken at a CAF disciplinary meeting in Cairo after violence flared in Dakar on Saturday, with Ivory Coast players and fans pelted with stones, bottles and chairs,…
South African rapper ‘Jub Jub’ and Tshabalala guilty of MURDER
A South African court on Tuesday (October 16, 2012) found rapper Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye guilty of ploughing his car into a group of children while drugged and drunk, killing…
USAfrica: Achebe is a man of courage for taking on Awolowo’s inhuman starvation policy
The astonishing level of myopic defence of the indefensible Awolowo-led policy of starvation of women and children based on ethnic -tribal sentiment (such as reflected in Femi Fani-Kayode's reckless insults…
Outrage, protests as parliamentarians set $26.3million sendoff bonus for themselves; $117,000 each
''There is no one I've come across who has not been totally outraged about this,'' said Rachel Gichinga, a manager at a Nairobi technology development centre. ''After everything that's been…
Awolowo’s STARVATION Policy against Biafrans and the Igbo requires apology not attacks on Achebe
Some have tried to put the blame on Gowon or the military leaders but Chief Awolowo’s own words are clear: “I decided to stop sending the food there.” It was…
#ALUU4: on the students of University of Port Harcourt beaten, set ablaze…. By M.I Abaga
The question is not whether or not the 4 boys stole anything. That is quite besides the point. Let us ask instead: What do I need to ensure my children…
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