Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1905, Alfredo M. Santos, Filipino general (died 1990) was born. In 1921, Gabriel Lippmann, Luxembourger physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1845) passed away. In 1957, Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman was born. In 1959, Fuziah Salleh, Malaysian politician was born. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 1981, Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer was born. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

From petrol attendant to ACC boss nominee

The Namibian

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June 25, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks

The rise of Bryan Eiseb In 1987, Bryan Eiseb pumped petrol on Friday nights at a service station at Katutura. The busiest shifts ran until the station closed at 22h00. “I enjoyed filling up vehicles, especially on Friday nights,” he says on his LinkedIn account. Eiseb later joined the police and was promoted to commander [] The post From petrol attendant to ACC boss nominee appeared first on The Namibian.

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The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 1, 2026

Air Marshal Dixit takes over as IAF’s Vice Chief

Now Air Marshal Tejinder Singh has been tasked to take over as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC)

The Tribune 242

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· Jul 2, 2026

Bahamas to head Caribbean insurance regulators group

THE Bahamas’ top insurance supervisor has been elected to serve as president of the Caribbean region’s association of regulators for the industry.

The West Australian

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· Jul 3, 2026

KPMG partner and former Labor MP David Bradbury appointed to be deputy chair of banking, super regulator

A recently departed partner with embattled auditing firm KPMG, who is also a former Federal Labor MP, has been appointed to the board of Australia’s banking regulator for a five-year term.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 3, 2026

President Tinubu Congratulates Adeniyi on Global Customs Re-Election

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on his unanimous re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation Council during the organisation’s 147th and 148th Council Sessions in Brussels. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr [] The post President Tinubu Congratulates Adeniyi on Global Customs Re-Election appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 10, 2026

UAE's Permanent Representative to ICAO elected as First Vice-President of ICAO Council

UAE's Permanent Representative to ICAO elected as First Vice-President of ICAO Council

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 4, 2026

Pelantikan sebagai ahli Lembaga NFCC kerana pengalaman saya – Azam Baki

PETALING JAYA: Bekas Ketua Pesuruhjaya Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM), Tan Sri Azam Baki menegaskan pelantikan beliau sebagai penasihat di Pusat Jenayah Kewangan Kebangsaan (NFCC) disebabkan pengalaman luas dalam bidang penguatkuasaan selama 37 tahun. Beliau berkata, pelantikan beliau atas perkenan Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim selaras dengan Seksyen 5 Akta NFCC. “Saya dilantik oleh Yang ... Read more The post Pelantikan sebagai ahli Lembaga NFCC kerana pengalaman saya – Azam Baki appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 4, 2026

Tinubu hails Adeniyi on re-election as WCO Council chair

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on his re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. Adeniyi was re-elected during the organisation’s 147th and 148th Council Sessions held in Brussels, Belgium. Tinubu described the re-election as a historic endorsement of Adeniyi’s visionary leadership and The post Tinubu hails Adeniyi on re-election as WCO Council chair appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha gets new appointment

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has appointed former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, as Adamawa’s representative on the Board of Trustees of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund. The governor announced the appointment in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, on Tuesday. He said the appointment is [] Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha gets new appointment

Jamaica Information Service

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· Jul 7, 2026

Cassetta Green is Acting CEO of JANAAC

Cassetta Green has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JANAAC Global Accreditation, effective July 1, 2026. Her appointment is intended to ensure leadership continuity as the agency advances []

The Namibian

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· Jun 21, 2026

Shino removal fuels public mistrust – analysts

The energy ministry has declined to reveal the reason for removing petroleum commissioner Maggy Shino, after announcing yesterday that her deputy has replaced her. Aune Amutenya’s appointment as acting petroleum commissioner from 2 June comes after weeks of speculation about Shino’s status as commissioner. “The ministry is not in a position to comment on claims [] The post Shino removal fuels public mistrust – analysts appeared first on The Namibian.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

GNFS honours ACFO II Anthony Mawuko after 37 years of distinguished service

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) held a farewell ceremony in honour of Assistant Chief Fire Officer II (ACFO II) Semey Anthony Mawuko, marking his retirement after 37 years of exemplary service to the nation. The ceremony, attended by senior management members, led by Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, celebrated ACFO II The post GNFS honours ACFO II Anthony Mawuko after 37 years of distinguished service appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Hockey News - New York Rangers

· Jul 4, 2026

How James Dolan Defends Appointing His Son To Big Job

Does it fit Quentin Dolan being named president, chief operating officer and alternate governor of the Rangers?

Bloomberg

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· Jun 23, 2026

Heineken Names Coffee CEO Oliveira to Lead Turnaround

Heineken NV appointed Rafael Oliveira chief executive officer, as the Dutch brewer breaks with habit by hiring an outsider to try to reverse a slump in demand.

Radio Tamazuj

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· Jul 8, 2026

E. Equatoria: Ngauro administrator to improve security, control alcohol

The newly appointed administrator of Ngauro Administrative Area in Eastern Equatoria State has vowed to The post E. Equatoria: Ngauro administrator to improve security, control alcohol appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jun 24, 2026

Baker Hughes Wins Lifecycle Services Contract for ANOH Gas Plant in Nigeria

Baker Hughes has secured a contract from ANOH Gas Processing Company(AGPC) to deliver comprehensive lifecycle services for turbomachinery equipment at the ANOH Gas Processing Plant in Nigeria, the company said in a statement. The agreement covers spare parts supply, maintenance and repair services, as well as engineering advisory, in addition to the deployment of Baker [] The post Baker Hughes Wins Lifecycle Services Contract for ANOH Gas Plant in Nigeria first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 1, 2026

Nigerian boss melts hearts as he surprises workers with 15 brand-new cars

An emerging video has shown the cars that a Nigerian boss surprised his workers with. The CEO gifted his longest-serving and loyal employees 15 cars.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 21, 2026

NAF graduates 111 special forces to boost national security

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, who was the Special Guest of Honour, was represented by the Chief of Training, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal AY Dari. The post NAF graduates 111 special forces to boost national security appeared first on Vanguard News.

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Heineken names outsider as CEO, tasked with boosting sales

Dutch beer maker Heineken has appointed Rafael Oliveira as its new chair and CEO, becoming one of several alcoholic drinks makers seeking to galvanize sales through a change of leadership. #News #Business #Heineken #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4xKiB7o 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Liverpool.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Virgil van Dijk facing quick reunion with Arne Slot despite Liverpool firing

Arne Slot is a candidate to become the new Netherlands head coach after the country's World Cup exit, and the former Liverpool boss could be reunited with his old captain, Virgil van Dijk, in the process

TASS

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· Jun 28, 2026

Putin appoints new members of commission on Russia’s participation in G20

Denis Agafonov, head of the expert department of the presidential administration and the Russian sherpa in G20, was appointed chair of the commission

Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 3, 2026

British High Commission in Ghana announces job opening, shares requirements and application process

The British High Commission in Ghana is hiring a Climate and Nature Specialist with a monthly salary of 3,931.89. Key qualification details are outlined.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 12, 2026

Boakye Agyarko congratulates newly elected NPP constituency executives, calls for party rebuilding

Former Energy Minister and aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Agyarko, has congratulated newly elected constituency executives of the party across the country, urging them to serve with humility, integrity and commitment to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures.

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jun 25, 2026

Pantami receives PDP Certificate of Return for 2027 Gombe governorship race

* Party leadership reaffirms former minister’s candidacy following screening A former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has received a Certificate of Return from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), formally confirming him as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 Gombe State governorship election. The certificate was presented during the PDP’s [] The post Pantami receives PDP Certificate of Return for 2027 Gombe governorship race appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Messer Acquires Singapore-Based Industrial Gas Platform; Japan Corporate Advisory Institute Advises Sellers

-Messer, the world’s largest privately held specialist for industrial, medical, electronic and specialty gases, ...

BERNAMA

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· Jul 2, 2026

World : Somnath Ghosh To Be India's New High Commissioner To Malaysia

HYDERABAD, July 2 (Bernama) -- Somnath Ghosh, a former Assistant High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to Malaysia.

Our News Bahamas

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· Jul 8, 2026

Caribbean Court of Justice to Review CARICOM Secretary General Appointment

ST. LUCIA - The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, directly requesting the reappointment of CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett be referred to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), to render an advisory opinion. It's a request CARICOM is moving forward with.

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 2, 2026

Revealed: Oliver Glasner set to become one of the highest-paid bosses in the Premier League if he joins Nottingham Forest

Revealed: Oliver Glasner set to become one of the highest-paid bosses in the Premier League if he joins Nottingham Forest

Metro

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· Jul 7, 2026

The ‘exhausting’ colleague that has the power to make work incredibly uncomfortable

Have you ever been in this situation?

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Resignation Crisis: How a Worker’s Refusal to Serve Under a New Boss Forced a CEO to Issue a Shocking Counter-Offer

This person's work situation is a hot mess! The post The Resignation Crisis: How a Worker’s Refusal to Serve Under a New Boss Forced a CEO to Issue a Shocking Counter-Offer appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Nepal News

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· Jul 2, 2026

त्रिवि सेवा आयोगका अध्यक्ष थापाले लिए शपथ

काठमाडौँ। शिक्षा तथा खेलकुद मन्त्री सस्मित पोखरेलले त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय (त्रिवि) सेवा आयोगको नवनियुक्त अध्यक्ष किशोर थापालाई पद तथा गोपनीयताको शपथ गराएका छन्। सिंहदरबारस्थित मन्त्रालयमा आज विश्वविद्यालयका सहकुलपति समेत रहेका शिक्षा मन्त्री पोखरेलले हालै त्रिवि सेवा आयोगमा नियुक्त थापालाई शपथ गराएका हुन्। प्रधानमन्त्री तथा त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालयका कुलपति वालेन्द्र शाहले नेपाल सरकारका पूर्व सचिव तथा वरिष्ठ सहरी []

Quartz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kevin Warsh names business titans and academics to lead the Fed's sweeping policy review

Marc Andreessen, former Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, and former Bank of England Governor Mervyn King are among 15 co-leaders tapped by the new Fed chair

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