Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1897, Bull Connor, American police officer (died 1973) was born. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1981, Susana Barreiros, Venezuelan judge was born. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Niger police secure multiple convictions, recover stolen vehicles
The Niger State Police Command has recorded a string of arrests and convictions across the state, including a six-year jail term for three suspects involved in transformer cable vandalism in Suleja. According to a crime bulletin issued July 3, 2026, by Police Public Relations Officer SP Wasiu Abiodun, the convictions and arrests cover theft, vandalism, The post Niger police secure multiple convictions, recover stolen vehicles appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
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The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of ten individuals for naira mutilation and abuse before Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court, Asaba, Delta State and Justice (Professor) C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court, Benin City. The convicts are Lucky Onoberhie, Happy The post Court jails 10 for naira mutilation in Delta and Edo appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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· Jul 2, 2026
Criminals Will Not Find Safe Haven in Jamaica – Minister
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
Terrorism: Police secure conviction of two persons in Katsina
The Nigeria Police Force has secured the conviction of two persons prosecuted for terrorism-related offences after their arrest in a major arms trafficking operation in Katsina State. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, on Friday reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to ensuring that criminal investigations culminate in successful prosecution and justice. Recall that operatives [] Terrorism: Police secure conviction of two persons in Katsina
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· Jul 10, 2026
Major crime operation in Gauteng results in 107 arrests and recovery of stolen vehicles
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 4, 2026
NPF Secures Conviction in Katsina Arms Trafficking Case
The Nigeria Police Force has secured the conviction of two persons prosecuted for terrorism-related offences following their arrest in a major arms trafficking operation in Katsina State in September 2025. The conviction reaffirms the Force’s commitment to ensuring that criminal investigations culminate in successful prosecution and justice. Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command earlier [] The post NPF Secures Conviction in Katsina Arms Trafficking Case appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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