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Nigeria rescues kidnapped Easter worshippers; fresh attacks kill dozens
Nigeria’s military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna State, though at least five others were killed, as fresh violence elsewhere in the…
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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…
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…
Nigeria doubles Fuel exports to 214,000 bpd as Dangote reshapes African Oil supply
The 650,000-bpd refinery has exported 12 cargoes of premium motor spirit totaling 456,000 tons, reaching…
Confederation of African Football overturns Senegal’s championship, declares Morocco winner 2025 Cup of Nations
USAfricaonline.com: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the championship from Senegal's national soccer…
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Why President Jonathan’s retention of Adefuye as Nigeria’s Ambassador to USA exposes poor judgment. By Ephraim Emeka Ugwuonye
With an almost complete failure to deal with Boko Haram, resurgent threats of militancy in the Niger Delta, broadening and…
South Africa gets its first woman chief of Police
Special to USAfricaonline.com, the USAfrica-powered e-groups of Nigeria360, IgboEvents, UNNalumni, and CLASSmagazine Houston. Follow us at Facebook.com/USAfricaChido and Twitter.com/Chido247 South Africa President Jacob Zuma has Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega as the country's…
LeBRON vs. DURANT: NBA’s two best players face off in 2012 Finals
They are generally considered the league's best two players, with LeBron James besting Kevin Durant for regular-season most valuable player…
After Kenya plane crash kills 2 Ministers, President promises “full investigations”
USAfrica: Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki has promised full investigations into the cause of the helicopter crash over the weekend near…
Nigerian-born soccer star Christian Obodo freed from kidnappers
Special to USAfricaonline.com, the USAfrica-powered e-groups of Nigeria360, IgboEvents, UNNalumni, and CLASSmagazine Houston. Follow us at Facebook.com/USAfricaChido and Twitter.com/Chido247 Nigerian-born soccer star with Italy’s highly-ranked club Udinese, Christian Obodo, has been…
KIDNAPPED for $188,000: Nigerian-born soccer star based in Italy Christian Obodo seized in Warri
Obodo’s relatives told ANSA news agency that the kidnappers are asking for a ransom of €150,000 ($188,000) in Warri, Nigeria.
Soccer: Nigerian Eagles 1-1 draw against Malawi
Soccer: Nigerian Eagles 1-1 draw against Malawi Nigerian Eagles played a 1-1 draw against Malawi in their World Cup African…
Malawi cancels hosting AU summit over Sudan’s al-Bashir war crimes
Malawi cancels hosting AU summit over Sudan's al-Bashir Special to USAfricaonline.com, the USAfrica-powered e-groups of Nigeria360, IgboEvents, UNNalumni, and CLASSmagazine Houston. Follow us at Facebook.com/USAfricaChido and Twitter.com/Chido247 AFP, Blantyre : Malawi…