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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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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…
Trump fires Attorney-General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaced her with Deputy Attorney…
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…
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U.S. judge questions federal use of force in Chicago crackdown
A federal judge in Chicago on Monday, October 20, 2025, sharply questioned U.S. immigration officials over their use of tear…
Court orders federal immigration officers to wear bodycam in Chicago
A U.S. federal judge in Chicago has ordered law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations in…
U.S. introduces $1,000 fee for immigration parole approvals
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the introduction of a new Immigration Parole Fee of $1,000, applicable…
New Zealand updates work visa rules with expanded job list
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced significant revisions to how job roles are assessed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa…
More countries ease visa rules to strengthen ties with Nigeria
A growing number of countries are making it easier for Nigerian travellers to obtain visas, study, invest, or conduct business…
U.S. shutdown barely affects air travel, IATA reports
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has not caused any major disruption to domestic commercial flights or halted the recruitment of…
Ten more deportees from the United States arrive in Eswatini
A group of ten migrants deported from the United States arrived early Monday, October 6, 2025, in the southern African…
U.S. expands visa bond program to include the Gambia
The United States government has expanded its Visa Bond Pilot Program, officially adding The Gambia to the list of countries…