Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1826, Maniots defeat Egyptians under Ibrahim Pasha in the Battle of Vergas. In 1848, In the Wallachian Revolution, Ion Heliade Rădulescu and Christian Tell issue the Proclamation of Islaz and create a new republican government. In 1882, Lluís Companys, Spanish lawyer and politician, 123rd President of Catalonia (died 1940) was born. In 1922, Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Burkinabé historian, politician and writer (died 2006) was born. In 1985, Sentayehu Ejigu, Ethiopian runner was born. In 1997, Fidel Velázquez Sánchez, Mexican trade union leader (born 1900) passed away. In 1998, Al Campanis, American baseball player and manager (born 1916) passed away. In 2001, Soad Hosny, Egyptian actress and singer (born 1942) passed away. In 2010, İlhan Selçuk, Turkish lawyer, journalist, and author (born 1925) passed away. In 2014, Wong Ho Leng, Malaysian lawyer and politician (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hamzat Lawal charges young Nigerians to reshape country’s politics, "We have the numbers"

Hamzat Lawal urges Nigerian youth to engage in governance, stressing their role in accountability and transparency while building a lasting legacy beyond voting.
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