Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1491, Afonso, Portuguese prince (born 1475) passed away. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1936, Kojo Tovalou Houénou, Beninese lawyer and politician (born 1887) passed away. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Oyo rescue has renewed hope for fight against insecurity – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has described the rescue of the 44 persons in the old Oyo National Park as a renewed source of hope for Nigeria in the fight against insecurity. The post Oyo rescue has renewed hope for fight against insecurity – Sultan appeared first on Vanguard News.
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