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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1872, Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) was born. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Eagle of Esanland: The leadership trajectory of Senator Joseph Ikpea
By Allison Abanum The leadership path of Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea, the lawmaker representing the Edo Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, can be beautifully captured by a profound adage native to the Esan dialect. The proverb tells of a resourceful individual who once used nothing more than a single feather from an eagle [] The post The Eagle of Esanland: The leadership trajectory of Senator Joseph Ikpea appeared first on Vanguard News.
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