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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1990, Bebé, Portuguese footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. 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: INEC makes important announcement ahead of 2027 election in Nigeria, see details
Professor Joash Amupitan-led INEC on Sunday, July 12, made a major announcement ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria. Legit.ng has the details.
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· Jul 10, 2026
2027 election must reflect voice of Nigerians – Seyi Makinde
Oyo State Governor and Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has said the outcome of the polls must reflect the will of Nigerians. Makinde stated this in Bauchi on Friday after a closed-door meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the APM National Chairman, and The post 2027 election must reflect voice of Nigerians – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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· Jun 26, 2026
Deregistration: Our candidates will be on ballot – NDC
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· Jul 11, 2026
Osun 2026: Assessing the Muslim Governorship Candidates Ahead of August 15 Election
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Just In: INEC set to delist NDC following court ruling
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to remove the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) from its register of political parties following a Federal High Court ruling that set aside the judgment which had compelled the commission to register the party. The post Just In: INEC set to delist NDC following court ruling appeared first on Vanguard News.
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