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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Prove N280m debt get ₦1bn, Umahi challenges Ohiri to provide evidence

David Umahi has challenged Tracy Ohiri to substantiate her claim of a N280 million debt with evidence, offering a reward of ₦1 billion for proof.

Mar 21 • 22:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

IRS glitch masked $51m in political donations, finance watchdog says

A technical glitch at the IRS has concealed $51 million in campaign contributions to state election groups, according to a finance watchdog.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Two members of the Ishin camp referred for prosecution for exceeding payment limits to campaign workers during the House of Representatives election

Two individuals affiliated with the Ishin party's campaign have been referred for prosecution for allegedly paying campaign workers above the legal limit during the recent House of Representatives election.

Mar 19 • 05:53 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Estonia will allocate 300 thousand euros for a campaign aimed at reducing financial fraud cases

Estonia's Ministry of Finance is initiating a campaign with a budget of 300,000 euros to raise awareness about financial fraud among its citizens.

Mar 18 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state is acquiring a financial fraud prevention strategy for nearly 300,000 euros

The Estonian Ministry of Finance aims to develop a financial fraud prevention communication strategy and awareness campaign with a budget of approximately 300,000 euros.

Mar 17 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad is expected to leave the Ministry of Finance next Friday (20)

Brazil's Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, is set to resign on the following Friday, shifting focus to his pre-campaign for the governorship of São Paulo.

Mar 16 • 19:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sarkozy returns to court in the appeal trial for the Libyan financing case of his campaign

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has returned to court for the appeal trial regarding the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 campaign by the late Libyan regime of Muammar Gaddafi.

Mar 16 • 19:19 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Former president Sarkozy appeals conviction in Libyan funding case

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has appealed his conviction related to alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya.

Mar 16 • 14:56 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Former French president Sarkozy back in court over Libyan financing scandal

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is currently standing trial in an appeal case regarding alleged illegal campaign financing from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Mar 16 • 10:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Violent Increase" in Private Donations: Here are the Top Scorers from the Last Count

Danish political parties are experiencing a significant increase in private donations, with candidates receiving substantial financial support directly from private interests ahead of elections.

Mar 16 • 05:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio nationalizes campaign to help Flávio and attack Haddad

The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, is focusing on nationalizing his re-election campaign to bolster presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and critique Finance Minister Fernando Haddad.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haddad confirms he is leaving the Ministry of Finance next week; Durigan is expected to take over the department

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has announced he will leave his position next week, with Dario Durigan expected to succeed him.

Mar 10 • 12:52 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Business lobbyists silent on monetary gifts in the election campaign

Business lobbyists in Denmark are remaining tight-lipped about their financial contributions to political parties during the current election campaign.

Mar 9 • 19:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Revolución Ciudadana Movement Faces Four Complaints Over Its 2023 Presidential Campaign Accounts

The Revolución Ciudadana political movement in Ecuador is facing four complaints regarding its campaign accounts from the 2023 presidential elections, leading to a provisional suspension of its electoral activities for nine months.

Mar 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Vocal anti-Trump Dem reveals which industry is trying to oust him from House seat: 'I was a target'

Rep. Al Green highlights the crypto-industry's significant funding against his campaign, arguing it has positioned him as a target in the recent elections.

Mar 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Ingmar Nevéus: In the End, Kristi Noem Became a Female Trump Copy

Kristi Noem utilized over $200 million of taxpayer money on a costly self-promotional campaign, which raised questions about governmental ethics and her relationship with Trump.

Mar 5 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The loyalty that no advertising campaign can buy

The article discusses the deep-rooted loyalty consumers develop based on early financial support from institutions, highlighting the importance of investing in long-term relationships with customers.

Mar 5 • 01:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Wealthy elites bankroll Dem Senate candidate who has repeatedly touted 'grassroots' campaign

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, despite claiming to run a grassroots campaign, is receiving substantial campaign donations from wealthy individuals with corporate ties.

Mar 4 • 20:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

K. Žuromskas says he donated personal funds to "Nemuno aušrai": nobody gave me money

Lithuanian politician K. Žuromskas asserts that his donations to the "Nemuno aušra" campaign came solely from his personal funds, denying any external financial assistance.

Mar 4 • 10:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Redl's Accomplice: I Gave Two Million to the TOP 09 Campaign Manager

An accomplice of the controversial figure Redl claims to have donated two million to the campaign manager of the Czech political party TOP 09.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

New York businesswoman sentenced to nine years for $30m political finance scheme

Sherry Xue Li was sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in a $30 million scheme defrauding foreign investors and funneling money into U.S. political campaigns.

Feb 27 • 23:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Swalwell campaign sets off alarm bells after accepting $25K donation from CCP-tied lawyer: 'Outrageous'

Rep. Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign is under scrutiny after accepting a $25,000 donation from a lawyer connected to the Chinese Communist Party.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At dinner, Lula tells Haddad that he needs him in the dispute in SP

President Lula has reportedly urged Finance Minister Haddad to join his electoral campaign in São Paulo as they strategize for the upcoming election.

Feb 27 • 11:53 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba Tories used legislature room for campaign: elections commissioner

Manitoba's election commissioner found that the Progressive Conservatives violated provincial laws by using a legislative room for campaign activities before the 2023 provincial election.

Feb 27 • 00:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The government claims to have emptied the coffers and is now urging other parties

The Danish government states it has nearly exhausted its financial resources and is calling on all parties in parliament to propose financing for election campaign proposals.

Feb 24 • 19:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Partial Findings of Aurelijaus Veryga's Presidential Campaign Advertisements Recognized as Justified

The report concludes that campaign messages related to Aurelijaus Veryga's presidential candidacy were found to have characteristics of political advertising, leading to a request for financial report adjustments.

Feb 24 • 12:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Electoral Act Raises Presidential Campaign Expenses to N10bn

The new Electoral Act in Nigeria has increased the presidential campaign spending limit from N5 billion to N10 billion, along with raising other election spending thresholds significantly.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Kyung's close aide also charged... accused of 'proxy sponsorship' to a senior Democratic Party member

A close aide to former Seoul City Council member Kim Kyung is under investigation for allegedly providing 'proxy sponsorship' to a senior member of the Democratic Party.

Feb 23 • 10:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Senate hopeful with deep Dem ties has paid family over $350K from his campaign coffers

Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn has faced backlash for reportedly paying over $350,000 in campaign funds to family members, including substantial amounts to his wife.

Feb 19 • 22:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hunter Biden's former 'sugar brother' lawyer drops big money on Swalwell's campaign: 'Biggest cheerleader'

Wealthy lawyer Kevin Morris has financially supported both Hunter Biden's legal defense and Rep. Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign, reflecting the ongoing political implications surrounding Hunter Biden's legal issues.

Feb 19 • 16:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fiscal crisis and debt need to take center stage in the campaign

The article discusses the fiscal crisis and debt management under the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil, emphasizing the need for these issues to be prioritized in the electoral campaign.

Feb 17 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TSE maintains the mandate of Senator Jorge Seif (PL-SC) unanimously

The Brazilian Electoral Court has unanimously rejected a request to revoke the mandate and eligibility of Senator Jorge Seif.

Feb 12 • 15:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] Court sends ‘Kang Sun-woo arrest warrant request’ to prosecution

The Seoul Central Court has sent an arrest warrant request for independent lawmaker Kang Sun-woo to the prosecution over allegations related to campaign funds.

Feb 10 • 10:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung push the responsibility of 'split sponsorship' onto each other before arrest warrants are requested

Independent lawmaker Kang Seon-woo and former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung are engaged in a fierce truth battle, pushing the responsibility of 'split sponsorship' onto each other as they face arrest warrants for campaign fund violations.

Feb 6 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Cris Against Cancer launches a campaign to fund research by Mariano Barbacid and nearly 40,000 people support the initiative

The Cris Against Cancer Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to finance research led by Dr. Mariano Barbacid, aiming to support pancreatic cancer projects after the team's excellent results were announced.

Feb 5 • 15:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula says Haddad and Alckmin have a role to play in SP elections

President Lula stated that Vice President Alckmin and Finance Minister Haddad have important roles to fulfill in the São Paulo elections to support his re-election campaign.

Feb 5 • 15:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

AOC spent over $53K in campaign funds on luxury hotels in 2025: 'Carpetbagger'

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under scrutiny for spending over $53,000 in campaign funds on luxury accommodations in Puerto Rico, drawing criticism for her actions against gentrification while utilizing upscale hotels in the region.

Feb 5 • 15:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Swalwell in the hot seat after spending over $200K in campaign cash on personal childcare: 'Slippery slope'

Rep. Eric Swalwell faces criticism for using over $200,000 of campaign funds on personal childcare expenses, raising ethical concerns during his run for California governor.

Feb 3 • 23:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A Democratic Congresswoman Charged with Misappropriation of Funds Intended for the Fight Against Covid-19

American Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been charged with misappropriating Covid-19 relief funds, allegedly using part of the diverted money to finance her election campaign while facing a potential sentence of up to 53 years in prison.

Dec 30 • 19:38 UTC

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