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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Japanese immigration to Brazil begins when 781 people arrive in Santos aboard the ship Kasato-Maru. In 1916, Julio César Turbay Ayala, Colombian lawyer and politician, 25th President of Colombia (died 2005) was born. In 1934, Brian Kenny, English general (died 2017) was born. In 1942, Thabo Mbeki, South African politician and 2nd President of South Africa was born. In 1946, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, a Socialist, calls for a Direct Action Day against the Portuguese in Goa. In 1972, Staines air disaster: One hundred eighteen people are killed when a BEA H.S. Trident crashes minutes after takeoff from London's Heathrow Airport. In 1989, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, French-born Gabonese footballer was born. In 1992, Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first black Chief Nursing Officer of Nigeria (born 1910) passed away. In 2011, Frederick Chiluba, Zambian politician, 2nd President of Zambia (born 1943) passed away. In 2024, Yoyong Martirez, Filipino basketball player (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

FG to evacuate over 742 Nigerians in South Africa before June 30

Vanguard News

June 18, 2026

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“Nobody is asking them to provide proof of identity. Nobody is asking South African staff working there whether they are South Africans or Nigerians, and nobody is taking over their shops or businesses. The post FG to evacuate over 742 Nigerians in South Africa before June 30 appeared first on Vanguard News.

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