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 news Africa Egypt Ancient Egypt stood as one of the world’s most advanced civilizations for nearly 3,000 years and created a culture so rich that it has spawned its own field of study. But while Egyptian art, architecture and burial methods have become enduring objects of fascination, there is still a lot you probably don’t know about these famed builders of the pyramids. From the earliest recorded peace treaty to ancient board games, find out 11 surprising facts about the Gift of the Nile. Cleopatra was not Egyptian. Universal History Archive/Getty Images Along with King Tut, perhaps no figure is more famously associated with ancient Egypt than Cleopatra VII. But while she was born in Alexandria, Cleopatra was actually part of a long line of Greek Macedonians originally descended from Ptolemy I, one of Alexander the Great’s most trusted lieutenants. The Ptolemaic Dynasty ruled Egypt from 323 to 30 B.C., and most of its leaders remained largely Greek in their culture and se

news Africa Nigeria The  Nigerian   army  represents the shield on which the country rides, especially in times of serious crisis. The soldiers are revered from every part of the world for their gallantry and their successes in series of battles and wars which they have won superbly. However, not every Nigerian is aware of the meaning of the symbols of the army which stands it out among the armed forces. Spy  Nigeria  explains the meaning of the army logo as well as the symbols which many citizens are apparently unaware of. The Eagle, The two interlaced triangle-like six-pointed stars, The Arabic script, The red and black colours are the symbols of the Nigerian army and are as explained by Spy Nigeria below: The Eagle:  The eagle represents the graceful power of the Nigerian Army. In various cultures across the globe, the eagle is revered as a towering symbol of grace, power and elegance. Eagle on the symbol of the Nigerian army represents the graceful power of th

 news Africa Image.                     Buy things sheep here My generation led Africa to political freedom. The current generation of leaders and peoples of Africa must pick up the flickering torch of African freedom, refuel it with their enthusiasm and determination, and carry it forward,” said Tanzania’s first president, julius nyerere   one of the founding fathers of the OAU, in a speech given in Accra on the occasion of Ghana’s 40th independence anniversary celebrations on 6 March 1997. This piece is extracted from that speech. In May 1963, 32 independent African states met in Addis Ababa, founded the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), and established the Liberation Committee of the new organisation, charging it with the duty of coordinating the liberation struggle in those parts of Africa still under colonial rule. The following year, 1964, the OAU met in Cairo [Egypt]. The Cairo Summit is remembered mainly for the declaration of the heads of state of independent

news Africa Nigeria ~~Mr. Kunle Adewale is the Head of Presentation for the African Independent Television (AIT). The graduate of English Language from the University of Ife, who is also a member of the Editorial Board of Daar Communication, had  not only anchored  the station’s popular programme, Kaakaki  but was part of the team that started it in 1998. The news producer-cum-newscaster, in this interview, spoke about his experience in journalism,  the formative years of  Kaakaki , how he got into broadcasting and many more. ~~What was the concerpt of Kaakaki on AIT? Kaakaki is a news magazine progamme that was conceived  in 1998 to introduce morning television to Nigeria. Until that time, television stations usually opened  around 4pm and closed at midnight.  But when African Independent Television (AIT) came,  Kaakaki was created  as  a result of  previous experience that we had which started as Good Morning Africa.  First, it was Ultimate Morning Show and it transformed into G

 news Africa Nigeria      War against book haram President  buhari celebrates, congratulates military By Levinus Nwabughiogu The development has reportedly caused the insurgents to flee the forest while many were left dead. Nigeria has won the war against Boko Haram insurgency as troops, on Friday, crushed the last enclave of the terrorists in the dreaded Sambisa forest in the North East geo-political zone of the country; and President Muhammadu Buhari is happy about it.        More news Excited by the development, President Buhari, in a personally signed goodwill message  to the troops on Saturday, celebrated the Nigerian Armed Forces. While commending the gallantry of the Nigerian troops, the President also charged them to be more courageous and never give up. He then called on Nigerians to be supportive of the activities of the military by making available necessary information to them. The statement reads: “I am delighted at, and most proud of the gallant

news Africa Nigeria  Fani-Kayode has alleged that Lagos apartment where EFCC discovered huge cash belongs to Amaechi- Reports earlier disclosed that the house belongs to former PDP chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, but the ex-g.. . Fani-Kayode has alleged that Lagos apartment where EFCC discovered huge cash belongs to Amaechi - Reports earlier disclosed that the house belongs to former PDP chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, but the ex-governor has denied - The total amount found in the house was put at $43.4m, £27,800 and N23.2m Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of Aviation and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has claimed that the Minister of Transport, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, owned the Lagos properties where Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered huge sum of cash on Wednesday, April 12. “The $43 million is Rotimi Amaechi's. He owns the flat it was found in too. NIA story is fake news! NIA does not keep cash in Minister's flats!”, Fani-Kayode said on his twitter