Tag: Nigeria
Nigeria, The New York Times, screwdrivers and scapegoating. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Agbedo, Professor of…
“Catastrophic” hunger crisis in Nigeria as food aid funding runs out, UN warns
By Mark Rancherau/AP “This will lead to catastrophic humanitarian, security and economic consequences for the most vulnerable people…
Algeria’s Zidane, Belghali banned for attacking Nigerian player at AFCON
The news was announced on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) by the Algerian football federation (FAF), which was fined…
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…
“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…
Nigeria, South Africa, and Four Others Exit EU Financial Watchlist
In a significant endorsement of African financial reforms, the European Union (EU) has officially removed Nigeria, South Africa,…
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties, Senegal triumphs over Egypt to Africa Cup of Nations final
Morocco defeats Nigeria on penalties; Senegal triumphs over Egypt to the Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal's Sadio…
A folktale about the fallen PDP and its conqueror, the APC. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a…
If I had to pick a President for Nigeria, it will be Trump. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele, a…
Soccer: Nigeria battles Morocco; Senegal clashes with Egypt in Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals
The semi-final line-up for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, with Africa’s…
2026 as the Year of the Double Dance. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi…
Nigeria to use intel from U.S. reconnaissance flights to fight jihadists
Nigeria's air force will take the lead from the United States after Washington's Christmas Day strikes on jihadists,…