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National & Local

FG, UNICEF unveil $406,000 cold chain store for vaccines in Borno

The Nigerian Federal Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a $406,000 cold chain storage facility in Maiduguri, Borno State, to protect vaccines from heat and improve immunization efforts.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:38 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bacellar had a list of names to compose the secretariat in a possible government; deputy was seen as successor to Claudio Castro

Rodrigo Bacellar, a state deputy in Rio de Janeiro, allegedly had a pre-structured list of names for a potential government following Governor Claudio Castro's departure, which aligns with a federal investigation against him.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:56 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Negative gearing changes on the table before May budget, Jim Chalmers confirms

The Australian government is considering reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax to alleviate the housing crisis ahead of the May federal budget.

Feb 27 β€’ 03:43 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on Lulinha and the breaking of confidentiality by the Federal Police pressures the government on the eve of the electoral campaign

Investigations involving Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Lula, and the Federal Police's actions have raised concerns about their potential impact on the upcoming election campaign.

Feb 27 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Katsina LGs operate 100% autonomy, says commissioner

The Commissioner for Local Government and Children’s Welfare in Katsina State claims local governments are operating with full autonomy due to improved federal allocations and economic reforms.

Feb 27 β€’ 01:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Alumni seek 70-year-old Ekiti school return to original site

The Alumni Association of Egbeoba High School is urging the Nigerian Federal Government to restore the school to its original location, which was changed 23 years ago.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:53 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FG pushes varsities to turn research into marketable products

The Nigerian Federal Government is urging universities and institutions to commercialize research through initiatives like the NextGen Innovation Challenge.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:09 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Senate pushes for direct contractor payments amid system delays

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to revert to a direct payment system for contractors, arguing that the current centralized approach is ineffective.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:07 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FG makes plastic waste management legally binding for producers

The Nigerian Federal Government has enacted mandatory plastic waste management regulations for producers, making them legally accountable for their products and waste.

Feb 26 β€’ 23:06 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: New alert system renews calls for action on disaster roaming services

Independent MP Helen Haines is advocating for the implementation of disaster roaming services following the launch of a new emergency messaging system by the federal government.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:17 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Northeast receives 700 times less resources from the Federal government than the Southeast, says governor of Alagoas

The governor of Alagoas highlighted a significant disparity in federal funding between Brazil's Northeast and Southeast regions during a recent event.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Kristi Noem blames Democrats for shutdown holding up $625m in World Cup funding

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attributes the halt in $625 million in federal World Cup funding to a government shutdown caused by Democratic senators' actions.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:13 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From Declaration to Constitution. The Adams and Jefferson Dispute

The article discusses the historical context of the Articles of Confederation and the evolution of American governance, particularly emphasizing the contributions of Thomas Jefferson and the weaknesses of the early federal government.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria ready for state police, says minister

The Nigerian Federal Government, represented by Minister Mohammed Idris, has expressed readiness to establish state police as part of decentralizing the country's policing system once the legal framework is set.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:43 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Conservative MP searches for β€˜antifa’ in federal government, Canadian Armed Forces

A Conservative MP in Canada is seeking to identify any federal employees or members of the Canadian Armed Forces who support the 'antifa' movement.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's government raises R$ 60,000 with the auction of three port terminals

The Brazilian federal government raised just over R$ 60,000 through the auction of three port terminals despite low competition during the bidding process.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:46 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FG moves to boost research financing for enterprise development

The Nigerian Federal Government is enhancing research financing to boost commercialization and enterprise development, according to Minister Dr. Kingsley Udeh.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:50 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Lawsuit: Munich's Mayor Plans to Challenge Bed Tax Law at Federal Constitutional Court

The city of Munich is seeking to challenge a Bavarian law that prohibits a bed tax for tourists in hopes of generating additional revenue.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:15 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Alumni seek 70-year-old Ekiti school’s return to old site

The Alumni Association of Egbeoba High School in Ekiti, Nigeria, has requested the Federal Government to restore the school to its former location, citing negative impacts from its previous relocation.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:59 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

Why gophers are the root of a turf war between Ottawa and the Prairies

Alberta and Saskatchewan's premiers are urging the federal government to lift the ban on strychnine due to rising gopher populations posing significant threats to agriculture.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

Delays over federal gun β€˜buyback’ program contributed to β€˜diminished’ support, minister says

Canada's public safety minister cites delays in the federal gun buyback program as a reason for decreased support among police and public confusion.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sale, incorporation into assets, loan guarantee: know what BRB can do with the properties offered by Ibaneis

The government of the Federal District has proposed a law to transfer nine public properties to the Bank of BrasΓ­lia to improve its financial situation after failed transactions.

Feb 26 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges

The Trump administration has intervened to prevent the Venezuelan government from paying former President NicolΓ‘s Maduro's legal expenses related to drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Feb 26 β€’ 03:12 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FG allocation enough to run councils – LG chairman

The chairman of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State, Osaro Eribo, asserts that the federal allocation is sufficient for council operations and project execution.

Feb 26 β€’ 02:46 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria targets foreign investment with mining reforms – FG

Nigeria's Federal Government is enhancing regulations in the mining sector to attract foreign investment and boost competitiveness.

Feb 26 β€’ 02:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

R$ 1 billion deficit in the DF's treasury complicates assistance to BRB, and help from the Union seems unavoidable

The District Federal government ends 2025 with a R$ 1 billion deficit, complicating the assistance to the Bank of BrasΓ­lia and likely necessitating federal aid.

Feb 26 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Wage arrears: Labour issues Friday ultimatum to FG

Nigerian organized labor has given the Federal Government a deadline to settle outstanding wage arrears owed to public service workers, warning of potential action if demands are unmet.

Feb 26 β€’ 00:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government again postpones ordinance that restricts work in commerce on holidays

The Brazilian federal government has postponed the implementation of ordinance 3.665/2023, which limits holiday work in commerce, by an additional 90 days.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:53 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests the arrest of tax analysts in Guarulhos, escalating the crisis between agencies

The Brazilian Federal Police has requested the arrest of three tax analysts from the Federal Revenue under suspicion of usurpation of public function, which has heightened the ongoing crisis between the two government agencies.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

GuarΓ‘ Fair in DF Has Power Cut Due to R$ 15 Thousand Debt; Neoenergia Says It Gave Prior Notice

The GuarΓ‘ Fair in the Federal District experienced a power cut due to an unpaid debt of R$ 15 thousand, leading to operational disruptions at the venue.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:02 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

NRS unveils 2026 revenue roadmap, targets N40.7tn

The National Revenue Service of Nigeria aims to generate N40.7 trillion in revenue for 2026, influenced by federal tax reforms.

Feb 25 β€’ 21:02 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

US judge rules Trump third-country deportations β€˜unlawful’

A US federal judge has declared the Trump administration's policy of third-country deportations unlawful, asserting the government cannot deport undocumented migrants to countries where they may face persecution or torture.

Feb 25 β€’ 21:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stronger cell signal is expected to benefit 15,000 people in 9 cities in AmapΓ‘

Improved cell signal is set to benefit 15,000 residents across nine cities in AmapΓ‘, Brazil, as announced by the Federal Government.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:42 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
World

Video: this was the moment when extreme rain caused 23 deaths and dozens missing in Brazil

Extreme rainfall in Minas Gerais, Brazil, resulted in 23 fatalities and many missing persons, leading the federal government to declare a state of calamity for 180 days.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:46 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gleisi's Caravan Brings Together Lira and the Calheiros Family in Alagoas

A caravan of ministers from Lula's government will unite key political rivals in Alagoas as part of a series of events promoting federal programs ahead of the upcoming election.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:10 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Federal Government: What the new heating plan means for households

Germany's new heating plan aims to provide more freedom for homeowners while gradually shifting away from gas and oil heating systems to renewable energy alternatives.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:38 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

USA: The government sued the Democratic governor of New Jersey for 'obstruction' of immigration policy

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey and its Democratic governor, Miki Cheryl, for obstructing federal immigration policies.

Feb 25 β€’ 13:15 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Merz advocates for government consultations in China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocates for increased governmental exchanges with China during his inaugural visit to Beijing.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: London Property - FG Files Fresh Forgery Charge Against Mike Ozekhome

The Nigerian federal government has filed new forgery charges against lawyer Mike Ozekhome relating to the alleged fraudulent claim of ownership over a London property.

Feb 25 β€’ 10:51 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

To 119 billion euros: Germany's public deficit has indeed increased in 2025

Germany's public deficit has increased to 119.1 billion euros for 2025, surpassing earlier estimates by about 12 billion euros, with significant contributions from the federal government.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:58 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mixed contracts with CFE, against the clock

The Mexican government has extended the registration deadline for mixed contracts involving renewable energy projects with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) due to time constraints faced by interested companies.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government presents new project to try to rescue BRB, investigated in the Master case

The Federal District government has introduced a new project aimed at rescuing the Bank of BrasΓ­lia, which is under investigation related to significant financial fraud.

Feb 25 β€’ 01:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal government will anticipate the payment of Bolsa FamΓ­lia and BPC for those affected by floods in MG

Brazil's interim President Geraldo Alckmin announced the early disbursement of Bolsa FamΓ­lia and BPC benefits to families affected by severe flooding in Minas Gerais.

Feb 25 β€’ 00:21 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF2 of Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The news covers the impact of heavy rains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, mentioning federal assistance and ongoing legal cases.

Feb 24 β€’ 23:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 from Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Severe rains in Minas Gerais (MG) have led to fatalities, prompting federal government assistance for affected families, including the distribution of mattresses and food supplies.

Feb 24 β€’ 23:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 Sul de Minas on Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Severe rainfall in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, has resulted in fatalities, prompting federal government assistance measures.

Feb 24 β€’ 23:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JA 2nd Edition - Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Severe heavy rains in Minas Gerais (MG) have resulted in fatalities, prompting federal government aid for disaster relief.

Feb 24 β€’ 23:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG2 of Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Heavy rains in Minas Gerais have resulted in casualties, prompting federal government aid and program adjustments for affected families.

Feb 24 β€’ 23:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR2 of Tuesday, February 24

Severe rains in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais have resulted in fatalities and prompted federal government intervention for affected families.

Feb 24 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministers confirm the sending of the National Force of the SUS and recognition of the state of emergency decree in Juiz de Fora

Federal ministers confirmed the deployment of the SUS National Force and recognized emergency decrees in Juiz de Fora, following severe flooding that caused fatalities and displacements.

Feb 24 β€’ 22:49 UTC

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