The Supreme Court’s emergency politics. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
“All judges are politicians whether they know it or not.”Enrique Petracchi, former Chief Justice of Argentina, (2002).Among lawyers trained in the traditions of the Common Law, judicial power is often…
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Three former Algerian presidential candidates sentenced 10 years for corruption
Three former candidates in Algeria’s 2024 presidential race were each sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, May 26, 2025, following convictions for corruption-related offenses. The convicted individuals—prominent businesswoman…
Halfway through first term, economic and security turnaround elude Nigeria’s Tinubu
ng the first two years of President Bola Tinubu's tenure, marked by the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation as the government carries out reforms supported by many economists, but…
EFCC probes insider-backed bank hacks, recovers billions in stolen funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed ongoing efforts to assist six Nigerian banks in recovering billions of Naira siphoned through coordinated cyberattacks executed with insider collusion.…
Trump criticizes Putin over deadly drone barrage in Ukraine, calling him “crazy”
Amid a deadly surge in drone attacks by Russia on Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an unusually harsh critique of Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing him as “crazy” and…
PDP postpones NEC meeting amid internal crisis as Wike pulls out of peace deal
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Trump delays EU tariffs to allow more trade talks
The United States has postponed the imposition of a 50% tariff on European Union goods, with the new implementation date set for July 9. The move follows a conversation between…
Sit-at-home protests linked to 700 deaths in Southeast Nigeria
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Jihadists, Boko Haram in Nigeria using TikTok to spread ideology, recruit fighters
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Nigeria and a Referendum on Nothing. By Chidi Amuta
Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993. Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The APC as the ruling…
Nigerian army dismantles militant camp in Abia State
In a decisive counter-insurgency operation, troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation UDO KA have successfully dismantled a suspected militant hideout in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State. The…
State Police in Nigeria: Again, time is of the essence. By Abdu Rafiu
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Judge blocks Trump from stripping Harvard of ability to enroll international students
A federal judge on Friday, May 23, 2025 temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students, hours after the Ivy League school challenged…
Global cybercrime crackdown dismantles major malware networks
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Plane crash in San Diego suburb claims lives, and sparks residential fires
A tragic aircraft accident unfolded early Thursday, May 22, 2025, when a small jet crashed into a residential neighborhood in San Diego, California, igniting fires and causing multiple fatalities. The…
Abduction of retired army major deepens security concerns in Kogi State
A wave of insecurity continues to unsettle parts of Kogi State, as unidentified gunmen have reportedly abducted 76-year-old retired Nigerian Army Major Joe Ajayi from his home in Odo-Ape, located…
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