Emir of Kano Advises Caution in Dangote Refinery IPO Participation
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The Neglected Side of Cancer Affliction. By Abdu-Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu contributes The RAM column to USAfricaonline.com There is hardly any disease that is as dreaded as cancer. In…
Bishop Kukah and Nigeria’s poverty alleviation profiteers. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Suyi Ayodele, a columnist…
Armed men have abducted 6 imams (clerics/Islamic teachers) in northern Nigeria
Armed men have abducted six imams in northern Nigeria, where criminal gangs have increasingly carried out kidnappings for ransom, police…
My Journey to Memoiristan. By Chidi Amuta
The writing of a memoir is an act of both courage and self- reconciliation. It is the courage to overcome…
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Despite warnings from intelligence agencies about potential technology theft by China, the U.S. moves forward with arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
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The ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) aims to promote free movement and trade among…
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The United States government is considering new passport requirements that could require parents to provide proof of their own citizenship…
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Harbel, Liberia (AP) — The United States has carried out its first deportation under an agreement for Liberia to accept…
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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu,…
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Nigeria Labour Congress Urges Government to Address Rising Petrol Prices
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ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Discusses New Funding at $1.2 Trillion Valuation
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Nigeria’s Tinubu too damaged and incompetent for reelection. By Steve Osuji
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Osuji, contributing analyst to…
The Benue Test, Obstruction of Peter Obi and Nigeria’s elections. By Johnson Ihemeremadu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Ihemeremadu, a tech-communication investor,…
Cocaine Trafficking Case against Ex-Vice President to begin in open court
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Sierra Leone’s ex-President returns home from Nigeria, coup, treason charges dropped
Sierra Leone's ex-President returns home from Nigeria after coup attempt, treason charges dropped Ernest Bai Koroma was cleared in July…
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National Theatre Launches Lagos Contemporary Circus Festival
The National Theatre in Nigeria announces 'Circus in Motion,' a festival aimed at blending traditional and contemporary circus arts.
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians About Counterfeit Toothpaste Distribution
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has issued a warning regarding fake…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on loss of her toddler and disconnection from Nigeria
The renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares her profound sorrow and the emotional impact of…
Nigeria’s Federal Government Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide
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Nigeria Ranks Second in West Africa for Acute Pesticide Poisoning, Study Reveals
A recent study highlights severe pesticide poisoning risks for farmers in Nigeria, indicating urgent need…
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King Sunny Adé’s Historic Billboard Achievement Celebrated by U.S. Mission
King Sunny Adé, a renowned Nigerian juju musician, made history on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in 1983, as highlighted…
Lionel Messi Announces Retirement from International Football
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has confirmed his retirement from international football just a month after the 2026 World Cup, concluding…
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The World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' continues its reign atop the Billboard Global 200, achieving significant streaming success in the…
FIFA Dismisses Senior Executive Following Criticism of President Infantino
FIFA has terminated the employment of a senior executive who publicly criticized president Gianni Infantino.
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National Assembly Advances Constitutional Bill to State Assemblies
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INEC Lacks Authority to Intervene in Excessive State Fees on Campaign Billboards
The Independent National Electoral Commission stated it cannot regulate state-imposed fees on campaign signage as election preparations intensify.
Survivor Details Harrowing Attack on Bus in Plateau State
A lone survivor recounts a chilling experience from a recent bus attack in Plateau State, where 13 people lost their lives, including the driver and several passengers.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Plan for Mail-In Ballot Screening
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NAFDAC Launches Pharmacists Reserve Volunteers to Combat Fake Drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inducted 600 pharmacists into its reserve volunteer program to enhance efforts against counterfeit medicines in Nigeria.
Dangote Refinery Launches Historic IPO at NGX
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially opened its Initial Public Offering, allowing investors to buy shares in Africa’s largest refinery.
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UN Urges Urgent Measures to Address AI Risks
The UN’s rights chief emphasizes the need for coordinated global action to manage the risks associated with advanced AI technologies.