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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Dele Momodu @ 65: Between journalism and politics; setting the records straight. By Bolaji O. Akinyemi
Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi is the President of Voice of His Word Ministries, and C.E.O of Masterbuilder Communications in Nigeria. Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, US-based newspaper…
Celebrating “Bro Ehigie” At 70. By Tunde Olusunle
He turns 70 on Sunday, June 1, 2025. A Thanksgiving service and celebration of the landmark have been scheduled for the same day in Benin City, capital of Edo State,…
The ghomid in the tears of JAMB. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com “Dear Ajanlekoko…
Pa Ayo Adebanjo goes home in glory. By Emeka Ugwu-Oju
On 3rd May, 2025, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, the leader of Afenifere and the last of Nigeria's First Republic Political Titans, was finally laid to rest in his compound at…
Trump-Ramaphosa U.S-South Africa talks seek to salvage trade
Securing South Africa's trade ties with the United States will be a key aim of President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Washington this week to meet Donald Trump, a minister in…
Access holdings declare N125.29bn dividend amid robust 2024 financial performance
Access Holdings Plc has received shareholder approval to distribute a total dividend of N125.29 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a substantial 67% increase from the N74.6 billion paid…
Cassie testifies against Diddy, says she would return $20M to erase years of abuse
In a deeply emotional testimony that has drawn national attention, singer Cassie Ventura told a New York court that she would willingly forgo the $20 million settlement she received from…
DSS arrests two suspected kidnap kingpins at hajj camps in Abuja and Sokoto
Two high-profile kidnap suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) during a strategic covert operation on Sunday, May 19, 2025, as they attempted to travel…
Suicide bombing at Somali military base leaves 10 dead
A suicide bombing at a military recruitment center in Mogadishu on Sunday, May 18, 2025, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people, with dozens more injured. The attack…
Kenneth Okonkwo slams APC defections, urges united opposition for 2027
Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign, has sharply criticized recent defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as emblematic of Nigeria's unstable…
Trump demands probe into Harris campaign’s celebrity endorsements
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to push for an official investigation into Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign, claiming her team improperly paid celebrities for endorsements during…
Karua condemns Tanzania deportation and warns of East Africa’s democratic decline
Kenyan lawyer and opposition figure Martha Karua has raised serious concerns about the state of democracy in East Africa following her deportation from Tanzania, where she had planned to attend…
Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
USAfricaonline.com The immediate former President of the United States, Joe Biden, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his personal office stated on Sunday, May 18, 2025. “Last week, President Joe…
Trump, South Africa President meet in White House May 21
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet with the U.S President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Wednesday May 21, 2025, amid strained ties between the two countries. “On Wednesday,…
Democracy in Africa and the dangers of a judicial selectorate. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
In March 2006, Uganda’s Supreme Court convened to begin adjudication of the disputes over the presidential election that occurred the previous month in the country. Voting took place on 23…
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