Peter Obi joins protest demanding electronic transmission of election results
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined hundreds of pro-democracy activists on Monday, February 9, 2026, for a high-stakes protest at the National Assembly in Abuja. The demonstration, held…
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USAfrica: Nigerian-Americans shine at Super Bowl 2026 Final; Obi says “exceptional”
By Chido Nwangwu @Chido247 Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Young…
The SEDC Will Need Protection from Political Extortion. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
When he presented his budget proposals for 2024 to Nigeria’s National Assembly, the first full year of appropriations under his…
Nigeria’s Insecurity, Uniforms as Stitches of Guilt and Grief. By Chris Agbedo
Nigeria’s insecurity crisis has acquired a strange and unsettling wardrobe. Over time, uniforms - once symbols of authority, order, and…
Who cares about Coups these days, anyway? By Chidi Amuta
We gave our military political adventurers every opportunity to make our lives better. Their best efforts returned a deficit, a…
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SANs divided over allegations of “Cash-and-Carry” judgments
A major rift has emerged within the body of Nigeria’s Senior Advocates (SANs) following explosive allegations by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, who…
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Ghana suspends citizenship for diaspora applicants
The Government of Ghana has officially suspended the processing of citizenship applications for the "historical diaspora," descendants of Africans living…
U.S. updates 2027 H-1B visa: New lottery, new fees, new rules
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the timeline and groundbreaking structural changes for the Fiscal Year…
Canada to host virtual immigration, recruitment on Feb 11
The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced a major virtual immigration and recruitment event scheduled for Wednesday, February…
UK Introduces New Passport Rules for Dual Citizens, Warns of Travel Disruptions
The UK Home Office has issued a critical travel advisory that will significantly impact thousands of dual citizens, including British-Nigerians,…
USAfrica: The Battle for the American Visa. By Chido Nwangwu
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Trump’s aggressive moves strain ties with local leaders
A profound constitutional crisis is unfolding across the United States as President Donald Trump’s second-term…
Nigerian FinTech company Cardtonic launches platinum virtual card for global payment
Cardtonic has officially introduced its Platinum Virtual Card, a tokenized payment solution that allows users…
Ruto announces major tax relief to combat high cost of living
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced a sweeping new package of tax relief measures designed…
Tinubu reaffirms 3 million Bpd oil target for 2030
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s ambitious goal to ramp up Nigeria’s crude oil…
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Achebe, Chakava, Ngũgĩ and emancipation of the African literary imagination. By Chidi Achebe
Chinua Achebe and Henry Chakava forged an extraordinary professional partnership and friendship that spanned several decades. Central to their relationship…
Global gospel music icon Ron Kenoly dead at 81
Ron Kenoly, the pioneering American worship leader whose high-energy anthems defined a generation of Christian music, has died. The legendary…
An incantation for Tinubu’s next trip. By Suyi Ayodele
Anyone who falls and does not want people to talk about it had better not fall like a man I…
In the House of ‘My Lord’, there are judgments. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
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Grammys 2026: South African star Tyla beats Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy
South African music superstar Tyla has, again, won the 'Best African Music Performance' award -- at the 2026 Grammy Awards.Tyla's…
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Algeria’s Zidane, Belghali banned for attacking Nigerian player at AFCON
The news was announced on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) by the Algerian football federation (FAF), which was fined $100,000 for…
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Uganda Minister condemns military assault on Bobi Wine’s residence
In a rare public break from the military establishment, Uganda’s Information Minister, Chris Baryomunsi, has condemned the recent military raid on the home of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly…
Nigeria’s Electoral College criticizes Senate over real-time results rejection
The Electoral College of Nigeria has issued a sharp rebuke of the Nigerian Senate following its controversial decision to reject mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results in the 2026…
Tinubu deploys troops following deadly attacks in Kwara State
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate and massive deployment of the Nigerian Army to the nation's Northwest and North Central regions following a series of brutal massacres that have…
Nigeria: Air chief Aneke reaffirms air power commitment as super puma rejoins fleet
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has achieved a significant operational milestone with the formal return to service of a Super Puma helicopter (NAF 565). The aircraft, which had been grounded…
Trump assassination plotter sentenced to life in prison
In a landmark ruling against political violence, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has sentenced 59-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh to life plus 84 months in federal prison. The sentencing follows Routh’s…
Trump signs spending bill to end four-day shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion funding package on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, officially ending a partial government shutdown that had paralyzed several federal agencies since the weekend.…
Several dead as bandits raid Katsina community
In a devastating breach of a months-long period of relative calm, armed bandits launched a brutal daylight assault on the Doma community in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State…
U.S. confirms troop deployment to Nigeria for counter-terrorism
In a significant escalation of military partnership, the United States has confirmed the deployment of a "small team" of troops to Nigeria. This marks the first official acknowledgment of American…
Four killed, two soldiers missing in Plateau attack
Security forces in Plateau State are currently engaged in a frantic search and rescue operation following a deadly confrontation that left four persons dead and two soldiers missing. The violent…
No going back on reforms, Tinubu tells World Bank team
President Bola Tinubu has firmly declared that his administration will not reverse course on its economic reforms, assuring the international community that the era of policy vacillation in Nigeria is…
Assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader, expands instability
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and a polarizing figure who once sought to lead his fractured nation, has been killed. The…
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