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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 holding hostage within 72 hours. A faction from the terror group delivered the ultimatum in…
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Peter Obi and the politics of 2027. By Chuks Iloegbunam
Iloegbunam, author of the acclaimed book, “Ironsi: Nigeria, The Army, Power And Politics”, is a…
Trump fires Attorney-General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaced her with Deputy Attorney…
Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published…
U.S-Israel War with Iran, Miscalculations and the Price of Overreach. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
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Kano Gov. Yusuf meets Tinubu at Aso Rock amid intense defection talks
Speculation regarding the political future of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, increased this week as he held a closed-door…
The IMF’s 4.4% Forecast: Statistical Cheer in a Season of Economic Hardship
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By The Editorial Board,…
Police Inspector kills colleague, injures another in Rivers State shooting incident
Tragedy struck the Rivers State Police Command on Sunday as a Police Inspector, identified as Victor Okus, allegedly opened fire…
“Gunmen” kidnap 163 worshippers from 2 churches in Nigeria
"The attackers came in numbers and blocked the entrance of the churches and forced the worshippers out into the bush,"…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister rules out peace deals with bandits as Army dismisses mutiny reports
Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has issued a stern warning to state and local governments against entering into peace…
Senegal Stuns Hosts Morocco to Clinch Second AFCON Title in Chaotic Final
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have been crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history, defeating hosts…
81-year-old Ugandan President Museveni declared winner of controversial 7th term, amidst violence, internet shutdown
81-year-old Ugandan President Museveni has been declared the winner of a controversial 7th term in office after an election marred…
Beyond the Headlines: What the EU’s ‘Green Light’ Means for African Small Businesses
The removal of Nigeria, South Africa, and others from the EU’s high-risk list is more than just a diplomatic win—it’s…