Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1207, Daoji, Chinese buddhist monk (born 1130) passed away. In 1843, The Wairau Affray, the first serious clash of arms between Māori and British settlers in the New Zealand Wars, takes place. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: Western Allied and Japanese forces capture the Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. In 1918, Ajahn Chah, Thai monk and educator (died 1992) was born. In 1920, Setsuko Hara, Japanese actress (died 2015) was born. In 1942, Doğu Perinçek, Turkish lawyer and politician 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 1968, Minoru Suzuki, Japanese wrestler and mixed martial artist was born. In 1969, Paul Tergat, Kenyan runner was born. In 2013, Pierre F. Côté, Canadian lawyer and civil servant (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Tension as NDC sets to cage Obi, Kwankwaso, others in oath
The NDC has got Nigerians talking after the party moved to cage its presidential candidate and running mate, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of 2027.
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