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U.S withdraws combat troops from Nigeria after counterterrorism mission against Islamic State
The U.S has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s request,…
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The slow, methodical killing of political choice in Nigeria. By Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet…
The Ransom Republic. By Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma
When the State abandons its primary duty, survival becomes an act of radical rebellion in…
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…
Unravelling Nigeria’s Terror Empire. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
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490 bricks-half-a-ton of COCAINE STUFFED for Lagos “oil company” via Brazil seized
The cocaine was tightly packed into 490 brightly colored bricks and stuffed into heavy dredging equipment being flown from the…
Winnie Mandela snubs Mandela’s wife Graça; calls her “little sister”
Winnie had been scheduled to inaugurate a child care centre with Machel in Qunu in the Eastern Cape. But Machel,…
Why Hassan Adamu’s appointment as Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science-Tech is commendable
As a devout but moderate Muslim, he believes in the equality of all religions and of peaceful coexistence amongst nations…
USAfrica: Imo Gov Rochas Okorocha hints at possible 2015 Nigerian Presidential run
The Governor reiterated that he is a member of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and that the 2011 death of…
10-yr old boy killed by rocket propelled grenade in Jos; Boko Haram fingered
The complicating situation in the middle belt and northern region of Nigeria took another sad twist today as a 10-year-old…
First woman Supreme Court Chief Justice in Nigeria takes over.
With a record of achievements and pace-setting, JusticeMukhtar was the first woman to be appointed as justice of the Nigerian…
First woman elected to head African Union Commission
African leaders divided after historic AU vote for South Africa's Dlamini-Zuma By Jenny Vaughan (AFP) ADDIS ABABA — African leaders…
SUICIDE BOMB: Shehu of Borno, Deputy Gov Borno survive attack; 5 killed
This July 13, 2012 suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri seems like a very loud wake-up call for those who were…