Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1599, Chōsokabe Motochika, Japanese daimyō (born 1539) passed away. In 1628, Tokugawa Mitsukuni, Japanese daimyō (died 1701) was born. In 1688, Narai, Thai king (born 1629) passed away. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1989, Shimanoumi Koyo, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2013, Egbert Brieskorn, German mathematician and academic (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lagos Flood: Ago Palace Way, Gbagada, Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko submerged
Residents have abandoned their homes to the rampaging flood and are now squatting with relations, and friends The post Lagos Flood: Ago Palace Way, Gbagada, Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko submerged appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Vanguard News
· Jun 26, 2026
Lagos residents stranded as floods cut off Ajah, Mafoluku communities
Residents of Ajah, Mafoluku and other flood-prone communities in Lagos have recounted how Thursday’s torrential rainfall left them stranded, submerged homes and cut off access to major roads. The post Lagos residents stranded as floods cut off Ajah, Mafoluku communities appeared first on Vanguard News.
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Kyoto river overflows as Japan braces for double storms
Kyoto’s iconic Kamo River overflowed beyond its banks amidst torrential rains, as the country braced itself for two approaching tropical storms that spurred authorities to issue high-level landslide warnings and order the evacuation of one million people. #kyoto #japan #flood #kamoriver #taiwan
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
All On celebrates 10th Anniversary with Dinner and Fireside Chat event, brings renewable energy leaders together
Nigeria’s renewable energy ecosystem came together in Lagos as All On Partnerships for Energy Access hosted its 10th Anniversary Dinner and Fireside Chat, convening leaders from government, development finance institutions, the private sector, development organisations, academia and the renewable energy industry to celebrate a decade of catalytic investment while setting the agenda for the future [] All On celebrates 10th Anniversary with Dinner and Fireside Chat event, brings renewable energy leaders together
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Related coverage for "Lagos Flood: Ago Palace Way, Gbagada, Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko submerged": Vanguard News — Lagos residents stranded as floods cut off Ajah, Mafoluku communities. Reuters — Kyoto river overflows as Japan braces for double storms. Daily Post Nigeria — All On celebrates 10th Anniversary with Dinner and Fireside Chat event, brings renewable energy leaders together