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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1967, Richard Herring, English comedian and screenwriter was born. In 1977, Marco Silva, Portuguese football manager was born. In 1990, Bebé, Portuguese footballer was born. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Nigerian proverb of the day: "A person who stares at the gutter for a long time will kill fish" and a lesson in patience, persistence and reward
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Times of India
· Jul 3, 2026
Nigerian proverb of the day: 'Only the thing for which you have struggled will last' teaches us the value of hard work, sacrifice
Nigerian proverb of the day: 'Only the thing for which you have struggled will last' teaches us the value of hard work, sacrifice
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Related coverage for "Nigerian proverb of the day: "A person who stares at the gutter for a long time will kill fish" and a lesson in patience, persistence and reward": Times of India — Nigerian proverb of the day: 'Only the thing for which you have struggled will last' teaches us the value of hard work, sacrifice. Vanguard News — Crushing Nigeria’s illicit alcohol trade before it costs more lives. Arise News — Religious Leaders Benefit Most From Nigeria’s Hardship, Insecurity Says Spyro