Tag: Nigeria
Nigeria grants protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria has granted protection to Fernando Dias, Guinea-Bissau’s opposition presidential candidate, at its embassy in…
Decoding the Reign of Terror. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi…
Nigerian equities lose N443bn as profit-taking hits market
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian equities extended losses on Wednesday as investors engaged in profit-taking across major counters, erasing gains…
Nigeria’s “repentant” bandits resume attacks in Kaduna, other communities
Residents of Chikun and Igabi Local Government Areas issued a distress call, urging authorities to investigate the resurgence…
U.S. to supply intelligence, defense assistance to Nigeria
ABUJA — The Presidency has announced that the United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen security…
U.S. Congressman rejects “dangerous fiction” of religious war in Nigeria
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson has dismissed claims that Nigeria is waging a one-sided religious…
U.S. weighs sanctions, military measures to pressure Nigeria on religious freedom
The United States government is weighing a range of measures, including targeted sanctions and potential Pentagon engagement on…
Nigeria and dividends of the Trump Threat. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi…
U.S. drafts airstrike plans for Nigeria after Trump’s directive
A newly released report on Wednesday, November 5, revealed that the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has submitted…
Tinubu rejects U.S. religious persecution claim
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, met with members of the diplomatic corps in Abuja to…
Nigeria, South Africa exit global money-laundering watchlist
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its…
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers withdraw from case
Kanu Agabi, Nigeria's former Attorney-General of the Federation and lead counsel for Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader…