Tag: President Tinubu
Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own…
“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…
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…
U.S., Nigeria diverge in details over air strikes targeting terrorists
AFP, Abuja: Immediately following surprise U.S. strikes targeting militants in Nigeria, it remained unclear who or what was…
U.S strikes Nigeria’s Islamic State terrorists on Christmas night, says Trump
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X…
PDP Chieftain: Tinubu must address allegations against Tunji-Ojo
Barrister Taofik Gani, a senior figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Ahmed…
$346 million U.S-Nigeria arms deal sets rights groups on edge
Last week (mid-August, 2025), the U.S State Department approved the possible sale of $346 million in weapons, including…
Nigeria arrests top leaders of terrorism-jihadist group, Ansaru
USAfricaonline.com : Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has announced the arrest of the top leaders of…
U.S. Approves $346 Million Weapons Sale to Nigeria
USAfricaonline.com : The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the approval granted by the U.S State Department for…
Amnesty report on Nigeria cites killings, forcible disappearances in the South-East
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Amnesty International released…
Lagos is playing with fire and Tinubu must put it out. By Babafemi Ojudu
A troubling trend is unfolding in Lagos State. In the aftermath of the recent local government elections, some…
Political IDPs’: Feasting on the misery of the displaced. By Jide Akamha
“Those who have triggered political coalitions are political IDPs. Do not pay attention to them because they will…