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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu warns South Africa on violence against Nigerians
As reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue (into the first week May 2026), Nigeria said it would repatriate its citizens who want to leave. Nigeria has announced a…
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The Travails of Nestoil and the Travesties of Courts. By Chidi Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica…
Boko Haram threatens to kill 400 women and children if Nigeria refuses $3.5 million ransom
Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute more than 400 women and children they are…
The Renewed Dystopia of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (1). By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica…
Peter Obi, Eneke the Bird and the Politics of Flight. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, USA-based newspaper published on the…
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USAfrica: Trump-Boakai encounter and Ugwuanyi’s scholarship. By Chris Agbedo
There are compliments, and then there are colonial compliments in fancy wrappers. When U.S. President Donald Trump turned to Liberian…
Canada: Quebec suspends family sponsorship applications
Quebec has announced a temporary halt on new family reunification sponsorship applications for spouses, common-law partners, and adult dependent children,…
Federal Judge orders Trump admin to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California
By Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles (AP) — A federal judge on Friday (July 11, 2025) ordered the Trump administration to…
Nigeria rejects U.S. pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees – Foreign Minister
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has raised concerns over pressure from the United States urging African nations to accept deportees…
NIIA Director links Nigerian visa challenges abroad to diplomatic reciprocity
Delays and restrictions currently affecting Nigerian visa applicants in various countries may be a result of reciprocal immigration measures taken…
Trump administration subpoenas Harvard over foreign student records
The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with Harvard University, announcing on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, that it will issue…
U.S. imposes stricter visa rules on Nigeria and Ghana
In a significant policy update, the United States has revised its visa reciprocity terms for Nigeria and Ghana, restricting tourist,…
Canada extends Post-Graduation Work Permit
International students in Canada have received temporary relief following a recent update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). On…