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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1894, Pyotr Kapitsa, Russian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1984) was born. In 1913, Alejandra Soler, Spanish politician (died 2017) was born. In 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 1966, Shadlog Bernicke, Nauruan politician was born. In 1966, King Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng of Burundi is deposed by his son Prince Charles Ndizi. In 1972, Ghassan Kanafani, Palestinian writer and politician (born 1936) passed away. In 1978, Urmas Rooba, Estonian footballer was born. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 2014, The worst historical defeat of Brazil against the Germany with a result of 1-7 in the semi-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup that has been dubbed the Mineirazo. In 2014, Plínio de Arruda Sampaio, Brazilian lawyer and politician (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘Other political parties are sleeping’ – Akpabio predicts Tinubu’s victory in 2027

Vanguard News

July 8, 2026

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The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that the City Boy Movement is posied to ensure maximum victory The post ‘Other political parties are sleeping’ – Akpabio predicts Tinubu’s victory in 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.

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