Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 656, Uthman, caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate (born 579) passed away. In 811, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, Japanese shōgun (born 758) passed away. In 1207, Daoji, Chinese buddhist monk (born 1130) passed away. In 1942, Mohamed ElBaradei, Egyptian politician, Vice President of Egypt, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1963, A day after South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm announced the Joint Communiqué to end the Buddhist crisis, a riot involving around 2,000 people breaks out. One person is killed. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1969, Paul Tergat, Kenyan runner was born. In 2012, Fauzia Wahab, Pakistani actress and politician (born 1956) passed away. In 2017, A series of wildfires in central Portugal kill at least 64 people and injure 204 others. In 2019, Mohamed Morsi, Egyptian professor and politician, first elected president of Egypt after Egyptian revolution (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Prophet reveals prediction for Nigeria’s 2027 election, watch video and see details

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a prominent pastor has shared his prediction on the candidate who is likely to win Nigeria’s forthcoming presidential contest.
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