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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1950, Mike Johanns, American lawyer and politician, 28th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. 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 1994, Takeoff, American rapper (died 2022) was born. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, Ralph J. Roberts, American businessman, co-founded Comcast (born 1920) passed away. In 2015, Danny Villanueva, American football player and broadcaster, co-founded Univision (born 1937) passed away. In 2023, Notable victims of the Titan submersible implosion: Shahzada Dawood, Pakistani-British businessman (born 1975) Hamish Harding, British businessman (born 1964) Paul-Henri Nargeolet, French navy commander and explorer (born 1946) Stockton Rush, American businessman, CEO and founder of OceanGate (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
FG’s revenue deductions putting pressure on aviation sector, United Nigeria Chairman
By Dickson Omobola Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, Thursday, urged Federal Government to stop deducting from the revenue of aviation agencies, saying the practice places undue pressure on the sector. Okonkwo disclosed that, due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz arising from the Iran conflict, the [] The post FG’s revenue deductions putting pressure on aviation sector, United Nigeria Chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.
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