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Visa palaver: Nigerian Catholic priest dies before departure from U.S.
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper on the Internet In a glowing tribute, the pastor of the Catholic community of Gloucester and Rockport (in Massachusetts), Father…
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Please, Rent Me a Good Con Man. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
USAfrica: America’s 250th, nation’s achievements and unfinished responsibilities. By Johnson Ihemeremadu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
How Spain’s Giant Killers humiliated Messi’s Argentina at the 2026 World Cup final
Argentina has become the first team in World Cup final history to fail to score…
After the June 30 protest, Black South Africans will remain economically insecure. By Yolanda Mhlungu
Even if all the illegal immigrants leave the country, we will remain the majority who…
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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…
U.S. green card renewal delays surge
U.S. green cardholders are now facing unprecedented delays when renewing or replacing their permanent resident cards. New data from U.S.…