Fear Grips Nigerians in South Africa as Over 1,000 Seek Repatriation
More than 1,000 Nigerians living in South Africa have indicated their desire to return home as renewed xenophobic violence and anti-immigrant sentiment continue to spread across parts of the country.…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable Themes in Troubled Times. By Chidi Odinkalu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu,…
Trump’s Immigration Policies, Ebola and FIFA World Cup Soccer 2026. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. @Chido247 I believe that…
For ‘Sade Ogunbiyi at 80, Let’s Dance at the Square. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive…
‘After the Guns Fell Silent’ book edited by Cecilia Umoren; Gen. Nwachukwu (rtd) chair event
On Tuesday, 14th April 2026, Cecilia Umoren, the Chief Executive Officer of Millennium Oil and Gas Ltd, an upstream oil…
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U.S. deports a group of West Africans to Ghana; including one with deportation protections
Another group of West Africans has been sent to Ghana by the United States, including at least one with deportation…
Organized Crime and Corruption drive Violence in Nigeria
A United Nations official warned that corruption and organized crime drive violence and terrorism in Nigeria as he introduced a…
#Ebola outbreak in Congo, U.S. says DRC Soccer team must isolate for 21 days before World Cup
The DR Congo soccer team, which is currently training in Belgium, must maintain 'a bubble' before entering the United States,…
Green Card applicants Required to Leave U.S. to be processed
USAfricaonline.com U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) spokesperson Zach Kahler has announced a major change in the immigration process of…
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu warns South Africa on violence against Nigerians
As reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue (into the first week May 2026), Nigeria said it would repatriate…
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Nigeria Under Scrutiny After U.S. Panel Links Security Personnel to Militia Attacks
A United States congressional panel has raised serious concerns over alleged collaboration between some Nigerian…
Trump’s Approval Ratings fall as Americans voice economic concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump is facing declining approval ratings as new national polls show growing…
Beyond Tribe, Political Theatre and Test of Nigeria’s Democratic Maturity. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
CNN’s Ted Turner: The Man Who Changed the World. By Chido Nwangwu
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30th May, Biafra not a secessionist spasm, it’s a spiritual revolt. By Jude Udoye
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com Dr. Jude Anayochukwu Udoye, a Pharmacist, is a commentator on politics, public policy…
The Unique Blessings of May. By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu contributes The RAM column to USAfricaonline.com The Month of May notable for its unique and glorious blessing is…
Gowon at the Barber’s Shop. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Dr. Amuta is Executive Editor…
Nigeria, Biafra and Gowon’s book of Lies. By Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Onuma, a writer, cultural critic,…
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Nigeria’s National Basketball team trounced 105-57 by WNBA’s Indiana Fever
The U.S WNBA’s Indiana Fever handed the Nigerian national women's basketball team a stunning defeat. The Fever has one…
Afrika Bambaataa, co-pioneer of hip-hop, dead at 69
USAfricaonline.com Afrika Bambaataa, one of the key pioneers of hip-hop, born in Bronx (Now York) on April 17, 1957 and…
USAfrica: In the hearts of many, Senegal remains true Soccer Champion of CAF 2025. By Okechukwu Sunday Obasi
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Confederation of African Football overturns Senegal’s championship, declares Morocco winner 2025 Cup of Nations
USAfricaonline.com: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the championship from Senegal's national soccer team and declared Morocco the…
Seyi Tinubu vows to resist bullying amid King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan feud
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Retired Army General, Wife Appeal for Help as Kidnappers Tighten Grip
A disturbing video released by kidnappers has shown retired Nigerian Army officer Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife pleading with the government and security agencies to secure their release…
Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Dispute With Iran
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Priscilla Otti Commissions 35 Houses for Vulnerable Widows in Abia
The First Lady of Abia State, Priscilla Otti, has commissioned 35 newly built homes for widows across the 17 local government areas of the state in what officials described as…
Debate Over State Police Returns as Nigerians Seek New Security Solutions
Fresh calls have been made for the National Assembly to urgently accelerate the passage of the proposed State Police Bill as insecurity continues to worsen across different parts of Nigeria.…
ERC Calls for Nationwide Protest Over Abducted Schoolchildren
The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) has called for mass protests across Nigeria following the continued captivity of schoolchildren abducted by armed groups in different parts of the country. The group…
No Free Political Ride on Obi-Kwankwaso Movement — NDC Spokesman
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Fresh Legal Twist as DOJ Investigates Matters Linked to Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll
The United States Department of Justice has reportedly launched a criminal investigation connected to writer E. Jean Carroll, the woman who accused U.S. President Donald Trump of sexual assault in…
Like Oyedokun, we are all decapitated. By Suyi Ayodele
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Gowon’s memoir revives divisive debate, historical trauma. By Asiegbu Agwu Nkpa
Evidently, General Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography, “My Life of Duty and Allegiance” (881 pages), launched on May 19, 2026, has reopened deep historical controversies surrounding some of Nigeria’s most sensitive national…
Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: Femi Falana warns about possible Judicial Sabotage
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer Femi Falana has warned that Nigeria’s 2027 general elections could be compromised if judges and lawyers fail to uphold integrity and resist…
Rotimi Amaechi Blasts ADC Primaries, Demands Review of Results
Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, alleging widespread disenfranchisement and irregularities during the exercise.…
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