Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1831, Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1936, Kojo Tovalou Houénou, Beninese lawyer and politician (born 1887) passed away. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
BREAKING: Nigerian Govt suspends WAEC, NECO fees hike amid backlash
The Federal Government has suspended the recent hike of the fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, and National Examinations Council, NECO, Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE. The development follows backlash that trailed the increments. The suspension was announced in a statement by the Federal Ministry of Education on Monday. More details later. BREAKING: Nigerian Govt suspends WAEC, NECO fees hike amid backlash
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