Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1762, Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon, French poet and playwright (born 1674) passed away. In 1795, The burghers of Swellendam expel the Dutch East India Company magistrate and declare a republic. In 1918, Ajahn Chah, Thai monk and educator (died 1992) was born. In 1922, John Amis, English journalist and critic (died 2013) was born. In 1963, The United States Supreme Court rules 8-1 in Abington School District v. Schempp against requiring the reciting of Bible verses and the Lord's Prayer in public schools. In 1979, Young Maylay, American rapper, producer, and voice actor 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 2000, Ismail Mahomed, South African lawyer and jurist, 17th Chief Justice of South Africa (born 1931) passed away. In 2012, Rodney King, American victim of police brutality (born 1965) passed away. In 2013, Atiqul Haque Chowdhury, Bangladeshi playwright and producer (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South-East Youths condemn alleged SEDC ‘Media Trial’, reaffirm confidence in Okoye
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), South-East Zone, has criticized the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over what it described as a “media trial” of the commission’s leadership during a recent appearance before the National Assembly. The group expressed concern over the committee’s treatment of [] The post South-East Youths condemn alleged SEDC ‘Media Trial’, reaffirm confidence in Okoye appeared first on Vanguard News.
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