TODAY IN HISTORY

• World Tailors Day • 2022 - Nigeria

The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, approved a new dress code for female police officers. Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the new dress allows female police officers to wear hijab and stud earrings while in uniform. Reacting to the development, Adegboruwa said the approval of a new dress code is illegal and unconstitutional. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria asserted that the IGP’S approval negates Section 10 of the 1999 constitution that stipulates the neutrality of government agencies in religious matters.

• 2020 - Afghanistan

Thirty- two people were killed and 81 injured when gunmen opened fire on a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack

• 2018 - USA

Forbes named Jeff Bezos as the world's richest person, for the first time, at $ 112 billion net worth.

• 2017 - Nigeria

Ex- governor of Adamawa, James Bala Ngilari was jailed five years after being found guilty of corruption in procuring cars while in office.

• 2017 - USA

Pres. Trump signed a revised executive order banning people from six Muslim- majority countries ( Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen).

• 2016 - Nigeria

The country lost its minister, wife and son to a car accident. Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi, his wife, Blessing and son, Joshua died in a crash on Abuja- Kaduna express • After six days in captivity, three abducted students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu, were rescued in Imota, Ikorodu outskirt

• 2001 - Rwanda

Elections were held for the first time since 1994 genocide

• 1957 - Ghana

Ghana became first African country to gain independence from Britain, with Kwame Nkrumah as the leader of Ghana

• 1909 - Nigeria

Chief Obafemi Awolowo was born. He played a key role in Nigeria's independence move ment, First and Second Republics and the Civil War. He was thrice a major contender for the highest office and often referred to as the best president Nigeria never had. He died on May 9, 1987

• 1902 - Spain

Real Madrid was founded.