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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1990, Bebé, Portuguese footballer was born. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Igbo Leaders of Thought warn against weakening opposition, urge judiciary to safeguard democracy
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a socio-political group comprising intellectuals, traditional rulers and other stakeholders from the South-East, has expressed concern over what it described as the weakening of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that a vibrant opposition is essential for democratic governance. In a [] The post Igbo Leaders of Thought warn against weakening opposition, urge judiciary to safeguard democracy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
DIG urges Sokoto leaders, youths to support fight against banditry
Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Administration and Finance, Suleiman Muhammad Abdul, has called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, youths and community groups in Sokoto State to support security agencies in tackling banditry, arms trafficking and other crimes in the North-West. Abdul made the call on Monday during a stakeholders’ engagement in Sokoto, where he said [] DIG urges Sokoto leaders, youths to support fight against banditry
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· Jul 4, 2026
Arewa Think Tank urges Tinubu to ignore allegations against Gbajabiamila
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Arewa Think Tank has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to allow recent allegations involving the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to influence decisions concerning members of his administration. Addressing journalists in Kaduna, the Convener of the group, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, described the reports surrounding the [] The post Arewa Think Tank urges Tinubu to ignore allegations against Gbajabiamila appeared first on Vanguard News.
Arise News
· Jul 1, 2026
Uba Sani: Politicising Every Judicial Decision Is Not Healthy for Democracy
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· Jun 30, 2026
Minister Nameere warns Makindye Ssabagabo leaders against corruption, urges Councillors to prioritize service delivery
MAKINDYE SSABAGABO MUNICIPALITY, UGANDA — Newly elected leaders in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality have been urged to reject corruption, uphold accountability, and prioritise service delivery over political differences following a high-level induction workshop organised to prepare political leaders for their constitutional responsibilities under Uganda’s decentralised system of governance. The call was made by State Minister for [] The post Minister Nameere warns Makindye Ssabagabo leaders against corruption, urges Councillors to prioritize service delivery appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Sultan urges northern unity against banditry, terrorism as governors commit N1bn monthly to security fund
* Says fight against insecurity transcends religious, ethnic differences The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar lII, on Wednesday called on all northern stakeholders to close ranks against the scourge of banditry, terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that security is a collective responsibility. Speaking at the joint [] The post Sultan urges northern unity against banditry, terrorism as governors commit N1bn monthly to security fund appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.
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