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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Breaking: 18 first-term govs in closed-door meeting in Kebbi
A total of 18 APC first-term governors, including Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, are currently in a closed-door meeting in the Kebbi Government House. The post Breaking: 18 first-term govs in closed-door meeting in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 7, 2026
APC first-term governors meet behind closed doors in Kebbi
Several governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday arrived in Kebbi State for the Progressive First-Term Governors’ Meeting. The meeting is being held at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, where the governors are expected to deliberate on national and party-related issues. Among those in attendance are the governors of Kaduna, Plateau, [] APC first-term governors meet behind closed doors in Kebbi
The Hill
· Jun 30, 2026
Mike Lawler, Jamie Raskin get into shouting match at sanctuary cities hearing
A House hearing on sanctuary city policies erupted into a chaos on Tuesday after a screaming match over immigration policies between Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). The confrontation broke out after Lawler, who appeared before the panel to introduce a witness, began his statement by condemning sanctuary city policies, saying places...
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
President Erdogan receives delegation of Catholic bishops in Türkiye
Meeting at presidential complex held behind closed doors, attended by senior presidential advisers
Daily Sabah
· Jul 9, 2026
Anatolian flavors highlighted at gala dinner for NATO leaders
The official gala dinner hosted for leaders attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit at the Presidential Complex featured a menu curated by two-Michelin-starred...
Guineematin.com
· Jul 2, 2026
Mamadou Malifa Diallo porté à la tête de la mairie de Koubia : « J’invite chacun à une bonne collaboration »
Un exécutif communal de quatre membres a été élu ce jeudi, 2 juillet 2026, à la tête de la mairie de Koubia. Mamadou Malifa Diallo, tête de liste de la GMD au scrutin communal du 31 mai dernier, a bénéficié de la confiance de ses camarades conseillers pour occuper le poste de maire. Trois autres [] The post Mamadou Malifa Diallo porté à la tête de la mairie de Koubia : « J’invite chacun à une bonne collaboration » first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Bloomberg
· Jun 22, 2026
Mr. Fed Pres.: Warsh Every Bit as Nuanced as Greenspan
Thomas Hoenig, Former Kansas City Fed President discusses the leadership style of former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan during FOMC meetings, providing historical context and perspective on Greenspan's approach to monetary policy decision-making. He speaks with Romaine Bostick Katie Greifeld on The Close. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Related coverage for "Breaking: 18 first-term govs in closed-door meeting in Kebbi": Daily Post Nigeria — APC first-term governors meet behind closed doors in Kebbi. The Hill — Mike Lawler, Jamie Raskin get into shouting match at sanctuary cities hearing. Anadolu Agency — President Erdogan receives delegation of Catholic bishops in Türkiye. Daily Sabah — Anatolian flavors highlighted at gala dinner for NATO leaders. Guineematin.com — Mamadou Malifa Diallo porté à la tête de la mairie de Koubia : « J’invite chacun à une bonne collaboration ». Bloomberg — Mr. Fed Pres.: Warsh Every Bit as Nuanced as Greenspan