Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1833, Noongar Australian aboriginal warrior Yagan, wanted for the murder of white colonists in Western Australia, is killed. In 1935, Oliver Napier, Northern Irish lawyer and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1983, Ross Macdonald, American-Canadian author (born 1915) passed away. 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 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Nigeria Welcomes Life Sentence of Canadian Murder Suspect
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has welcomed the life sentence handed to the individual convicted of killing two young Nigerians, Chibueze Momah and Tosin Amos-Arowoshegbe, in a nightclub shooting in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, in July 2022. The Ontario Court of Justice sentenced the offender to life imprisonment without parole for 25 years after convicting [] The post Nigeria Welcomes Life Sentence of Canadian Murder Suspect appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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Vanguard News
· Jul 6, 2026
Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians
She said the federal government had demanded that South African authorities urgently investigate the killings and ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice. The post Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
Nigeria says two citizens killed in South Africa amid rise in xenophobic violence
Nigeria said the deaths come at a time when foreigners in South Africa have been ‘unduly targeted’
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 6, 2026
Nigeria condemns killing of two nationals in South Africa, demands Justice
Nigeria's Federal Government has condemned the killing of Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called for thorough investigations to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government expressed concern over the safety of Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa following recent incidents of violence.
McKoysNews
· Jul 9, 2026
25-Year-Old Jamaican Faces Murder Charge in Trinidad
Jamaican Faces Murder Charge in Trinidad: A 25-year-old Jamaican has been charged with the murder [] The post 25-Year-Old Jamaican Faces Murder Charge in Trinidad appeared first on McKoysNews.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice
The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling for urgent investigations and the prosecution of those responsible. The condemnation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, one of the victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, [] FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation
The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called on Pretoria to conduct urgent investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice. In a press release issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by Spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government said the The post FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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Related coverage for "Nigeria Welcomes Life Sentence of Canadian Murder Suspect": Vanguard News — Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians. The Independent — Nigeria says two citizens killed in South Africa amid rise in xenophobic violence. MyJoyOnline — Nigeria condemns killing of two nationals in South Africa, demands Justice. McKoysNews — 25-Year-Old Jamaican Faces Murder Charge in Trinidad. Daily Post Nigeria — FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice. Dateline Nigeria — FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation