Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1795, The burghers of Swellendam expel the Dutch East India Company magistrate and declare a republic. In 1839, Lord William Bentinck, English general and politician, 14th Governor-General of India (born 1774) passed away. In 1904, Nikolay Bobrikov, Russian soldier and politician, Governor-General of Finland (born 1839) passed away. In 1955, Cem Hakko, Turkish fashion designer and businessman was born. In 1974, Refik Koraltan, Turkish lawyer and politician, 8th Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (born 1889) passed away. In 1983, Vlasis Kazakis, Greek footballer was born. In 1991, Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth. In 2013, James Holshouser, American politician, 68th Governor of North Carolina (born 1934) passed away. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) passed away. In 2019, Mohamed Morsi, Egyptian professor and politician, first elected president of Egypt after Egyptian revolution (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
INEC gives fresh update on collection of PVCs for the Ekiti state governorship election

INEC has confirmed PVC collection in Ekiti State was completed with 97.1 turnout, ensuring readiness for the June 20, 2026 governorship election.
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Fed Holds Rates At 3.50%-3.75%: Traders Brace For Chair Warsh's First Speech (UPDATED)

Fed Holds Rates Steady at Warsh’s First Meeting
