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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The Officer who resisted a bribe of ₦10 million. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Agbedo is a Professor of Linguistics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a contributing analyst…
Nigeria’s Security challenges and calls for State Police. By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of the Ram Column A great many of our compatriots and undoubtedly silent non-Nigerians as well who see the solution to Nigeria’s worsening security challenge…
Beyond Utomi’s ‘Big Tent’, Nigeria needs institutionalized opposition. By Chudi Okoye
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chudi Okoye, PhD., contributing analyst for USAfricaLive.com, is the Editor of Awka Times It is…
U.S. resumes student visa processing with social media screening
In a new development affecting foreign nationals seeking to study in the United States, the U.S. Department of State has announced it will resume processing student and visiting scholar visa…
President Tinubu promises accountability following Benue massacre
Following a devastating weekend attack that claimed the lives of at least 150 people in Nigeria’s north-central region, President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to track down and bring…
Ghana seeks stronger EU partnership on labour migration
Ghana has expressed its readiness to strengthen dialogue with the European Union on structured labour migration, with President John Dramani Mahama emphasizing the country's capacity to contribute to addressing workforce…
Rwanda and DR Congo reach draft peace deal to end regional tensions
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reached a preliminary peace agreement through their respective technical teams, according to a joint announcement made Wednesday by the two nations…
Kenyan protester shot at close range by police officer
A man who was shot at close range by a Kenyan police officer during anti-police brutality protests in Nairobi is currently alive but in critical condition, his father confirmed on…
Nigerian-born Christopher Okoro convicted of US$80 Million Fraud, charged with Immigration Naturalization Fraud
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' investigations have led to a federal grand jury indictment on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, charging Mr. Omoyoma Christopher Okoro, 51, a United States citizen born…
Benue massacre and Nigeria’s crisis of governance. By Amarike Akpoke
Amarike Akpoke is a Contributing Analyst to USAfricaonline.com Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. President Bola Tinubu is in Benue…
Sudan’s escalating war linked to continued foreign arms transfers
Independent human rights investigators have warned that the intensifying conflict in Sudan shows no signs of abating, citing the continued influx of weapons as a major driver of ongoing violence.…
Trump to extend TikTok divestment deadline again amid ongoing negotiations
President Donald Trump is set to issue a new executive order this week granting additional time for TikTok’s Chinese parent company to divest from the video-sharing platform, the White House…
Singer R. Kelly alleges overdose and assassination attempt in prison
Attorneys for R. Kelly have reported in recent court filings that the disgraced R&B singer collapsed in federal custody and was subsequently hospitalized, adding weight to his controversial claims of…
Benue is on the path to genocidal annihilation. By Suyi Ayodele
Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. I…
Will President Tinubu live up to his security obligations in Benue? By Kester Ezuma
Dr. Ezuma is the Los Angeles-based contributor to the platforms of USAfricaLive. Special to USAfricaonline.com While the world’s attention is drawn to U.S politics, war in Eastern Europe and the…
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