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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
NDC, ADC in the dock: How courts could shape Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race
Nigeria’s opposition has been handed another reminder that the road to the 2027 general elections may be shaped in the courtroom The post NDC, ADC in the dock: How courts could shape Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
Rivers 2027: Court dismisses suit against NDC, clears way for Lulu-Briggs
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has struck out a suit challenging the emergence of Dumo Lulu-Briggs as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. An aspirant of the NDC, Kings Unyeawaji, filed the suit against the party, its chairman, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and Lulu-Briggs, alleging [] Rivers 2027: Court dismisses suit against NDC, clears way for Lulu-Briggs
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 27, 2026
Benue APC Aspirant Urges Fresh Primary, Seeks Declaration As Winner
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Dr. Jeffrey Kuraun, has urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to declare him the winner of the governorship primary election scheduled for May 21, 2026, insisting he was the only aspirant who fully met the party’s preparatory requirements for the exercise. In [] The post Benue APC Aspirant Urges Fresh Primary, Seeks Declaration As Winner appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Legit.ng
· Jul 1, 2026
NDC’s legal battle: Why Kogi court verdict has raised questions about Nigeria’s democracy
The Kogi court's ruling on NDC's registration raises vital questions on justice and politics, impacting Nigeria's democratic integrity ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Related coverage for "NDC, ADC in the dock: How courts could shape Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race": Daily Post Nigeria — Rivers 2027: Court dismisses suit against NDC, clears way for Lulu-Briggs. Voice of Nigeria — Benue APC Aspirant Urges Fresh Primary, Seeks Declaration As Winner. Legit.ng — NDC’s legal battle: Why Kogi court verdict has raised questions about Nigeria’s democracy