Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1795, The burghers of Swellendam expel the Dutch East India Company magistrate and declare a republic. In 1839, Lord William Bentinck, English general and politician, 14th Governor-General of India (born 1774) passed away. In 1965, Dermontti Dawson, American football player and coach was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 1979, Nick Rimando, American soccer player was born. In 1987, Kendrick Lamar, American rapper was born. In 1991, Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth. In 2006, Bussunda, Brazilian comedian (born 1962) passed away. In 2013, James Holshouser, American politician, 68th Governor of North Carolina (born 1934) passed away. In 2015, Roberto M. Levingston, Argentinian general and politician, 36th President of Argentina (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South East ADC rejects Tinubu endorsement by Igbo governors
Says Ndigbo Will Not Reward Failure in 2027 By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The South East chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by three Igbo governors during an APC rally held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, [] The post South East ADC rejects Tinubu endorsement by Igbo governors appeared first on Vanguard News.
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