Today in News History
On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 975, Cyneweard, bishop of Wells passed away. In 1175, Andrey Bogolyubsky, Russian Grand Prince (born 1111) passed away. In 1497, James Tuchet, 7th Baron Audley, English rebel leader (born c. 1463) passed away. In 1904, The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270 mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking. In 1969, Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. In 1976, The Angolan court sentences US and UK mercenaries to death sentences and prison terms in the Luanda Trial. In 1981, Brandon Phillips, American baseball player was born. In 1992, Guy Nève, Belgian racing driver (born 1955) passed away. In 1997, Shakur Stevenson, American boxer was born. In 2001, Slobodan Milošević is extradited to the ICTY in The Hague to stand trial. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
NDLEA seizes N12.4bn cannabis at Lagos Port, busts drug syndicate targeting passengers
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with 4,959 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, valued at N12.397 billion in street value at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The post NDLEA seizes N12.4bn cannabis at Lagos Port, busts drug syndicate targeting passengers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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