Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1915, Kaoru Ishikawa, Japanese author and educator (died 1989) was born. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Read before you attack,’ Atiku blasts presidency over Oyo rescue silence allegation
It is astonishing that a presidency with limitless public resources could accuse someone of silence without carrying out the most basic verification. Either they failed to read our statement because they were too lazy to do so, or they deliberately ignored it because it exposed uncomfortable truths about their misplaced priorities, the statement read. The post ‘Read before you attack,’ Atiku blasts presidency over Oyo rescue silence allegation appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 26, 2026
‘Prophet wasn’t recognized’ – Catholic Priest on Nnamdi Kanu’s warnings
A Catholic Priest, Fada Angelo Chidi Unegbu has claimed that the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu had warned Nigerians about terrorism before the security crisis escalated but he wasn’t heard. In a post on his official Facebook page on Friday, Fada Angelo, who described the IPOB leader as a prophet, [] ‘Prophet wasn’t recognized’ – Catholic Priest on Nnamdi Kanu’s warnings
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 11, 2026
Adamawa Governor Urges United Front Against Terrorism
The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has called on residents to unite against terrorism, violent extremism and other forms of criminality by supporting security agencies and promoting peace. In a message to the people of the state, Governor Fintiri urged parents, youths and community leaders to reject hatred, report suspicious activities and work together [] The post Adamawa Governor Urges United Front Against Terrorism appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Vanguard News
· Jul 9, 2026
Banditry: Ndume backs defence minister’s shoot-on- sight order
—Says sustained offensive will crush terrorists—Urges Tinubu to talk to Nigerians regularly By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — FORMER Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume on Thursday, threw his weight to the order by the Minister of Defence, Ge. Christopher Musa (retd) to the military to shoot on sight any terrorists or bandits, saying sustained military pressure, [] The post Banditry: Ndume backs defence minister’s shoot-on- sight order appeared first on Vanguard News.
Guineematin.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Aly Badara Condé, député élu : « nous serons sur tous les fronts pour défendre Kankan »
À peine les résultats définitifs des élections législatives validés par la Cour suprême, les nouveaux élus commencent déjà à tracer les grandes lignes de leur mandat. À Kankan, l’un des cinq députés désormais appelés à représenter la préfecture à l’Assemblée nationale, Aly Badara Condé, affiche clairement ses ambitions. Dans une interview accordée à Guineematin.com mardi [] The post Aly Badara Condé, député élu : « nous serons sur tous les fronts pour défendre Kankan » first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 4, 2026
Serangan 47 kes Zahid ‘modal basi’
KOTA TINGGI: Serangan Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) menerusi kes mahkamah membabitkan Presiden UMNO, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi merupakan ‘modal basi’ ketika berkempen. Timbalan Pengerusi Barisan Nasional (BN) Johor, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan berkata, serangan peribadi yang dilemparkan Presiden Bersatu, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin dalam tempoh berkempen tidak mampu menggugat sokongan rakyat negeri ... Read more The post Serangan 47 kes Zahid ‘modal basi’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Legit.ng
· Jul 12, 2026
Breaking: INEC makes important announcement ahead of 2027 election in Nigeria, see details
Professor Joash Amupitan-led INEC on Sunday, July 12, made a major announcement ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria. Legit.ng has the details.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
Tinubu meets security chiefs over insecurity
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to review the country’s security situation. The meeting focused on developments across various theatres of operation and ongoing efforts to tackle terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats. Those in attendance included the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; The post Tinubu meets security chiefs over insecurity appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Muslim News Nigeria
· Jul 10, 2026
Sultan urges northern unity against banditry, terrorism as governors commit N1bn monthly to security fund
* Says fight against insecurity transcends religious, ethnic differences The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar lII, on Wednesday called on all northern stakeholders to close ranks against the scourge of banditry, terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that security is a collective responsibility. Speaking at the joint [] The post Sultan urges northern unity against banditry, terrorism as governors commit N1bn monthly to security fund appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.
YNaija
· Jul 3, 2026
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Hanks Anuku Speaks After Viral Video Triggers Concern in Nigerians
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Hanks Anuku speaks after viral video triggers concern in Nigerians Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has responded to a viral video that appeared to show him in distress, insisting that he is doing well and... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Hanks Anuku Speaks After Viral Video Triggers Concern in Nigerians on YNaija
Washington Free Beacon
· Jun 22, 2026
Graham Platner Endorsed Comment From 'RevolutionaryCommie' Calling America a 'Disgraceful Country': 'I'm an American, and I Can't Disagree'
In the wake of the U.S. strike that took out longtime Iranian terror chief Qassem Soleimani, a Reddit user posting under the handle RevolutionaryCommie denounced America's ghoulish and disgusting response to Soleimani's death, writing, They are a disgraceful country. The comment earned an endorsement from left-wing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who responded, I can't disagree. The post Graham Platner Endorsed Comment From 'RevolutionaryCommie' Calling America a 'Disgraceful Country': 'I'm an American, and I Can't Disagree' appeared first on .
BERNAMA
· Jul 6, 2026
Politics : Johor Polls: PH's Saiful Nizam Campaigns On 'Endau's Voice To Putrajaya' Mission
MERSING, July 6 (Bernama) -- Ensuring that the voices of the Endau community are better heard by the federal government is among the key pillars of Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Saiful Nizam Samat’s campaign, as he promotes his ‘Suara Endau ke Putrajaya‘ (Endau’s Voice to Putrajaya) mission in the upcoming Johor polls.
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Related coverage for "‘Read before you attack,’ Atiku blasts presidency over Oyo rescue silence allegation": Daily Post Nigeria — ‘Prophet wasn’t recognized’ – Catholic Priest on Nnamdi Kanu’s warnings. Voice of Nigeria — Adamawa Governor Urges United Front Against Terrorism. Vanguard News — Banditry: Ndume backs defence minister’s shoot-on- sight order. Guineematin.com — Aly Badara Condé, député élu : « nous serons sur tous les fronts pour défendre Kankan ». Utusan Malaysia — Serangan 47 kes Zahid ‘modal basi’. Legit.ng — Breaking: INEC makes important announcement ahead of 2027 election in Nigeria, see details. Dateline Nigeria — Tinubu meets security chiefs over insecurity. Muslim News Nigeria — Sultan urges northern unity against banditry, terrorism as governors commit N1bn monthly to security fund. YNaija — Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Hanks Anuku Speaks After Viral Video Triggers Concern in Nigerians. Washington Free Beacon — Graham Platner Endorsed Comment From 'RevolutionaryCommie' Calling America a 'Disgraceful Country': 'I'm an American, and I Can't Disagree'. BERNAMA — Politics : Johor Polls: PH's Saiful Nizam Campaigns On 'Endau's Voice To Putrajaya' Mission

