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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Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has reignited his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expansive tax-cut and spending legislation, pledging to campaign against lawmakers who supported the measure despite having previously…
Scotland unveils new visa plans to tackle labour shortage
In an effort to address persistent workforce shortages and population decline, the Scottish Government has outlined plans for a set of new immigration pathways, including a Rural Visa Pilot Scheme…
USAfrica: GS Ugwuanyi’s lived a life of inspiration. By Chris Agbedo
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U.S.: Senate starts final votes on tax overhaul
The U.S. Senate has commenced a marathon “vote-a-rama” session on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax legislation, marking a critical phase in the GOP's push to pass what has been billed…
U.S.: EPA Staff accuse Trump administration of undermining agency’s core mission
Nearly 300 current and former employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued a formal declaration of dissent, voicing serious concerns over how political interference and budgetary reductions…
Cameroon: Second close associate of Biya declares presidential bid
With President Paul Biya yet to confirm whether he will stand for another term, Cameroon’s Minister of Tourism, Bello Bouba Maigari, has formally accepted his party’s nomination to contest the presidency in the election…
CITN cautions against rushed implementation of Tinubu’s tax reforms
Investors have applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of four comprehensive tax-reform bills, which are expected to streamline revenue administration and improve Nigeria’s business landscape. Yet the President of the Chartered Institute of…
Australia to raise skilled visa salary thresholds
Responding to shifting labor market conditions, Australia will raise the minimum salary levels for employer‑sponsored skilled visas on 1 July 2025, the Department of Home Affairs has confirmed. The higher thresholds are…
U.S. eases H-1B rules for business owners
In a significant immigration policy reform for 2025, the United States has introduced a groundbreaking change that allows entrepreneurs, startup founders, and sole proprietors to self-petition for an H-1B visa—removing…
Peter Obi: I’m not desperate for power, just committed to fixing Nigeria
As discussions around Nigeria's evolving opposition coalition intensify, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified that his participation is driven by a desire to rebuild the nation—not…
Canada-U.S. trade talks back on after tax U-turn
Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States are back on track following Canada’s decision to withdraw its planned digital services tax targeting U.S. tech firms. The policy reversal came…
Germany to end global visa appeal process
Beginning July 1, 2025, Germany will officially discontinue its worldwide visa appeal mechanism, known as the remonstration procedure, affecting all foreign nationals, including Nigerians, who wish to contest visa rejections.…
Democracy without Voters: The origin of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis. By Chidi Odinkalu
“On matters of security, the bulk (sic) stops at the President's table.” Bola Ahmed Tinubu April 2014 On 26 January 2009, the Mamman Bello Ali died. He was the governor of Yobe State in north-east…
Obi slams Tinubu’s Saint Lucia, Brazil trips as another “Personal Vacation”
USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the decision by the country’s President Bola Tinubu to…
AU hails Congo–Rwanda peace deal as vital step toward regional stability
The African Union has described the recently signed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda as a “significant milestone” in efforts to restore stability to the…
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