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U.S. Embassy cancels Abuja visa appointments over Iran conflict protest fears
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has abruptly canceled all visa appointments scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at its Abuja mission. The decision follows a high-level security alert…
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Trump fires Attorney-General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaced her with Deputy Attorney…
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…
The Renewed Dystopia of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (1). By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica…
Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Fifteen have…
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U.S. imposes stricter visa rules on Nigeria and Ghana
In a significant policy update, the United States has revised its visa reciprocity terms for Nigeria and Ghana, restricting tourist,…
U.S. restricts Nigerian non-immigrant visas to single entry
The United States government has revised its visa policy for Nigerian nationals, limiting the issuance of non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas…
Canada extends Post-Graduation Work Permit
International students in Canada have received temporary relief following a recent update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). On…
U.S. green card renewal delays surge
U.S. green cardholders are now facing unprecedented delays when renewing or replacing their permanent resident cards. New data from U.S.…
Canada raises proof of funds for express entry applicants
Prospective immigrants eyeing permanent residence in Canada under the Express Entry system will need to meet new financial requirements following…
U.S. to end TPS for Hondurans, and Nicaraguans
In a decision that could upend the lives of more than 70,000 Central American nationals living lawfully in the United…
Judge halts Trump’s attempt to end TPS for Haitians
A federal judge on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and…
U.S. authorizes citizenship revocation for naturalized offenders
The U.S. government has introduced a new policy enabling the revocation of citizenship for naturalized Americans convicted of specific criminal…