Abuja: The Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, has conducted a two-day field training exercise to boost troops’ proficiency in ambush and anti-ambush operations. The exercise, tagged ‘Exercise Heavy Strike’, was held at the 176 Guards Battalion in Gwagwalada, and along the Rafin Zurfi-Ibua route in the Federal Capital Territory. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this […]
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Cervical Cancer: Experts Call for Free HPV Tests Amid Vaccination
Abuja: The National Taskforce for Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE) has called for universal access to free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing to address the growing burden of cervical cancer in Nigeria. Prof. Isaac Adewole, Chairman of NTF-CCE and former Health Minister, made the appeal during the 2025 International Cancer Week organised by the National Institute […]
Flag Day Time When Ethiopians Renew Love for Country, Reinvigorate Nat’l Unity: President Taye
Addis ababa: President Taye Atske Selassie said the Flag Day is the time when Ethiopians renew their love for the country, reinvigorate national unity, and strengthen their hope for a brighter future. The 18th National Flag Day was commemorated at the House of People’s Representatives under the theme: “Our flag is the herald for a […]
Ethiopia Reaffirms Right to Utilize Nile Water Amid Tensions with Egypt
Addis ababa: Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy has issued a firm statement reinforcing the nation’s commitment to utilizing its Nile River resources, despite ongoing tensions with Egypt. The statement responds to Egypt’s recent hostile rhetoric regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and emphasizes Ethiopia’s determination to proceed with its developmental goals. According to […]
Africa Shines at GITEX Global 2025: Unprecedented Exposure for Innovators and Investors
Dubai: The 45th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech and startup show, officially opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing a record-breaking crowd of 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors from over 180 countries. Among the most vibrant delegations this year are African innovators and investors, who are leveraging the […]