Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1582, Sengoku period: Oda Nobunaga, the most powerful of the Japanese daimyōs, is forced to commit suicide by his own general Akechi Mitsuhide. In 1582, Oda Nobunaga, Japanese warlord (born 1534) passed away. In 1858, Giuseppe De Sanctis, Italian painter (died 1924) was born. In 1952, The Philippine School of Commerce, through a republic act, is converted to Philippine College of Commerce, later to be the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. In 1961, Joko Widodo, Indonesian businessman and politician, 7th President of Indonesia was born. In 1970, Sukarno, Indonesian engineer and politician, 1st President of Indonesia (born 1901) passed away. In 1972, Nobuharu Asahara, Japanese sprinter and long jumper was born. In 1973, The Primer Congreso del Hombre Andino is inaugurated in Arica, Chile. In 1990, Isabel Pires, Portuguese politician was born. In 2006, Jared C. Monti, American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1975) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Sanwo-Olu renews call for special federal status for Lagos
By Henry Obetta Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has renewed calls for a special federal status for Lagos, arguing that the state continues to bear national-level responsibilities more than three decades after losing its status as Nigeria’s capital. He made the appeal on Saturday at the maiden Geo-economic Optimisation Summit organised by the Citadel [] The post Sanwo-Olu renews call for special federal status for Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.
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