Court adjourns El-Rufai’s phone-tapping arraignment
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 23, 2026, for the formal arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over allegations of unlawful…
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U.S.: Senate Parliamentarian poised to shape fate of GOP budget bill
While largely unknown to the general public and unelected by any voter, one official is preparing to play a pivotal role in the fate of a major legislative effort on…
Nigeria’s defence chief recommends full border fencing to tackle cross-border militancy
In response to growing security challenges, Nigeria’s top military official has proposed a bold new strategy—constructing complete fences along the nation’s borders with its four neighbouring countries to help stop…
U.S. job openings rise in April as layoffs increase and economic uncertainty grows
Amid growing concerns about economic volatility and policy uncertainty, the U.S. labor market showed mixed signals in April, with a notable rise in job openings coupled with a significant uptick…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s novel, ‘Weep Not, Child’, impacted young Africans, others. By Yusuf Bangura
I’m saddened to learn about Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s death—one of the greats of African literature. The Nobel prize eluded him, but he shaped the minds of many young Africans. We…
Federal Republic of Loans. 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 Reasonable people…
14 countries offering fast-track permanent residency options in 2025
As global mobility becomes increasingly desirable, a growing number of countries are streamlining their permanent residency (PR) processes in 2025, offering faster, more accessible pathways for skilled professionals, investors, retirees,…
Kenya approves Moniepoint’s entry via acquisition of Sumac microfinance bank
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has granted regulatory clearance for Moniepoint Inc. to acquire a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited, concluding that the deal poses no threat…
Over 60 killed by herdsmen in a fresh Benue State attack
Benue State experienced a tragic weekend marked by deadly violence, as coordinated attacks by armed herdsmen and a separate communal clash claimed the lives of over 60 individuals and left…
China implements visa-free policy for select Latin American travelers
Latin American tourists are pouring into China following the implementation of Beijing’s new unilateral visa-free policy, which took effect on Sunday. Under the new policy, ordinary passport holders from…
China accuses U.S. of undermining trade truce with new export controls
Tensions between the United States and China flared once again on Monday, June 2, 2025, as Beijing accused the Trump administration of breaching the terms of a recently established trade…
Cardi B goes public with Stefon Diggs amid ongoing divorce from ‘Offset’
Amid her ongoing divorce from rapper Offset, Grammy-winning artist Cardi B has officially confirmed her new relationship with NFL star Stefon Diggs, marking a new chapter in her personal life.…
Nigeria: Court workers begin indefinite strike over wage demands
Judicial operations across major courts in Nigeria came to a halt on Monday, June 2, as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) commenced an indefinite nationwide strike.…
Amaechi craving power, not food – Wike
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has sharply criticized former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi over recent remarks in which Amaechi claimed he was "hungry." Wike condemned the statement…
Wike defiant amid PDP criticism, defends loyalty and land reforms
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has firmly pushed back against internal criticisms from within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asserting that no member has the moral or political…
South Africa revisits killings of apartheid-era activists
Decades after one of apartheid South Africa’s most infamous political crimes, a new judicial inquest has commenced to reexamine the 1985 murders of four anti-apartheid activists by a police assassination…
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