Nigeria, when did Democracy become landlordism? By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet On Friday, 20 February 2026, in Mabushi, Abuja, an APC campaign microphone became a…
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Nigeria, The New York Times, screwdrivers and scapegoating. By Chris Agbedo
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Imam Abdullahi Abubakar’s life and humanity. By Suyi Ayodele
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Algeria’s Zidane, Belghali banned for attacking Nigerian player at AFCON
The news was announced on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) by the Algerian football federation (FAF), which was fined $100,000 for security lapses and improper conduct by players, officials and supporters.…
Joshua’s driver faces jail for fatal crash, but silence surrounds the ‘stationary killer’ and government negligence
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Uganda’s Army Chief admits killing 22 opposition supporters, gives Bobi Wine 48 hours to surrender or face death
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Kano Gov. Yusuf meets Tinubu at Aso Rock amid intense defection talks
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The IMF’s 4.4% Forecast: Statistical Cheer in a Season of Economic Hardship
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By The Editorial Board, USAfricaonline.com The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) decision to upgrade Nigeria’s…
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