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Adeleke: Victory after victory. 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…
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A devastating series of floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border has left hundreds dead and more than 2,000 missing,…
Serving Two Masters: A Dangerous Gamble with Nigeria’s Data and Money. By Otunba Ademola Akinnola
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a decision that should alarm every Nigerian. He has taken two of the most…
Your Vote Is Not ₦50,000: The Numeracy of a Stolen Future. By Ndubuisi Emedosi
Break the number down and the illusion collapses. Fifty thousand naira, divided across four years, 1,461 days, comes to roughly…
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U.S. to Demand More Proof From Parents Seeking Passports for Children Under New Trump Policy
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NDC Challenges INEC Over Candidates’ List for 2027 Elections in Anambra
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New York Implements AI Ban for Public School Students
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Courts of Justice can end attacks on Judges. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
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NDLEA Launches Nationwide Training for Counsellors to Enhance Drug Rehabilitation Standards
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency initiates a nationwide training program for over 100 counsellors to standardize drug rehabilitation services across Nigeria.
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Resolving Xenophobic attacks, Moving Forward. By Abdu-Rafiu
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Visa palaver: Nigerian Catholic priest dies before departure from U.S.
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FIFA has terminated the employment of a senior executive who publicly criticized president Gianni Infantino.
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Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, expresses his concerns about potential consequences if President Bola Tinubu is defeated in the upcoming election.
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Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to confront questions regarding his past, arguing that transparency is essential for leadership.
UN Committee Advocates for Reparation Discussions on Transatlantic Slave Trade
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has emphasized the legal obligations of countries to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.
Retired Judge Urges Media to Enhance Scrutiny of the Judiciary
During a recent symposium, retired judge Ifiok Ukanna called on journalists to investigate judicial conduct and ensure accountability within the justice system.
Nigeria’s Financial Institutions Urged to Address Environmental Impact in Niger Delta
Amid ongoing environmental degradation in the Niger Delta, civil society organizations are calling on financial institutions to assume greater accountability for the consequences of their funding decisions.
Algeria, Nigeria send maintenance and logistical support, fighter jets to Niger after a failed military coup
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INEC Refutes Claims of Candidate Manipulation by Political Parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission has strongly denied accusations from the Nigeria Democratic Congress regarding unauthorized candidate changes for the upcoming elections.
Nigeria’s Vice President Condemns Dehumanization of Citizens Abroad
Kashim Shettima declares Nigeria will no longer accept the mistreatment of its citizens, especially in South Africa.
Niger Junta Reasserts Control Amid Attempted Coup
Niger's ruling junta has regained control after a failed coup attempt involving heavy gunfire and explosions near key locations in the capital, Niamey.
APC Campaign Chief Criticizes Promises to Restore Fuel Subsidy
Senator Abdulaziz Yari warns against misleading claims regarding the restoration of fuel subsidies in Nigeria, emphasizing financial and transparency concerns.
Tinubu Seeks to Prevent Release of his FBI and DEA Records
President Bola Tinubu is requesting a US court to block the release of FBI and DEA documents connected to drug trafficking allegations.