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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Outrage as viral video shows Kwara Polytechnic lecturer flogging students during exam; school takes action
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Kwara Polytechnic confirms suspension of a lecturer seen flogging students in a viral exam video while investigation into the incident continues.
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Technique: Name Calling
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· Jul 6, 2026
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Related coverage for "Outrage as viral video shows Kwara Polytechnic lecturer flogging students during exam; school takes action": The Rising Nepal — Listening To Children Before It's Too Late. Legit.ng — Read how a university graduate leaked a private chat with a stranger who gave her N600k for finishing school. Utusan Malaysia — Pelajar sekolah menengah di Banting ditikam. South Africa Today — University of KwaZulu-Natal Students Threaten Legal Action Over Leaked Law Exam Rewrite