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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Defendant in gang rape in RJ is son of a deputy secretary of Cláudio Castro

A suspect in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Copacabana is the son of a deputy secretary of the governor of Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 3 • 13:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PANDEF mourns Delta ex-deputy gov Benjamin Elue

The Pan Niger Delta Forum expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Benjamin Elue, former Deputy Governor of Delta State.

Mar 3 • 09:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy from Ibaneis' base wants more information and says there is no consensus to approve project to 'save' BRB

A deputy allied with Governor Ibaneis Rocha has expressed a need for more information and indicated a lack of consensus regarding a proposed law aimed at supporting the Banco de Brasília (BRB) with significant financial implications.

Mar 2 • 22:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

BOJ Deputy Governor Does Not Indicate Next Rate Hike Timing, Focus on Middle East Situation

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan refrained from specifying the timing of the next interest rate hike, while stating that the bank is closely monitoring the tense situation in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 07:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos clarifies ₦4.2bn office furniture allocation for deputy gov’s office

Lagos State has clarified that the reported ₦4.2 billion allocation for office furniture for the Deputy Governor’s office is a misinterpretation of the budget's capital provisions.

Feb 27 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Celina Leão says that properties in the DF will not be sold to support BRB; ongoing project provides for this possibility

Deputy Governor Celina Leão of the Federal District asserts that a government project to support the Banco de Brasília will not involve the sale of public properties, although the proposed legislation contradicts this assertion by allowing property sales.

Feb 27 • 20:08 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 13:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Deputy Governor Urges Youths to be Innovative

Lagos State's Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called on youths to become innovators and proactive leaders at a recent youth leadership summit.

Feb 27 • 00:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why I chose Akpe as deputy gov – Diri

Nigerian Governor Douye Diri appointed Dr. Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor, emphasizing competence and constitutional adherence in his decision.

Feb 26 • 00:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Diri unveils Akpe as Bayelsa’s sixth deputy gov

Dr. Peter Akpe has been officially appointed as the sixth Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State during a ceremony in Yenegoa.

Feb 25 • 14:10 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Why does the RBA only have one blunt tool? We ask the deputy governor - podcast

The podcast features RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser discussing interest rate changes in Australia, inflation criticism, and economic concerns.

Feb 24 • 01:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Electoral preparations accelerate to succeed Kicillof in the province of Buenos Aires

Political preparations intensify in Argentina's Buenos Aires province as Governor Axel Kicillof and his deputy begin to strategize for the upcoming gubernatorial election in 2027.

Feb 23 • 15:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bayelsa’s next Deputy Governor: Behind-the-scenes moves, political calculations, intrigues

The death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has sparked a political scramble over his successor amid considerations of party loyalty and future elections.

Feb 23 • 07:39 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Shoppers should ‘vote with their feet’ when companies are ‘taking the P’, RBA deputy says

The RBA's deputy governor has called on consumers to avoid companies that unjustly hike prices, emphasizing public frustration with inflation and shrinkflation.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Ex-CBN Deputy Governor Lemo Declares Interest in Ogun Governorship

Tunde Lemo, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has announced his intention to run for the governorship of Ogun State in the 2027 election.

Feb 19 • 02:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zema confirms presence at Nikolas’ demonstration against Toffoli and Moraes

The Governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, confirmed he will attend a March 1st protest organized by federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira, which aims to call for impeachments of President Lula and two Supreme Court justices.

Feb 18 • 20:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu names Kaduna gov Renewed Hope Ambassador, deputy DG

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for party outreach in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

Feb 17 • 21:34 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: Ásgeir and Þórarinn appear before the parliamentary committee

Iceland's central bank governor and deputy governor are presenting to the parliamentary economic committee today regarding a monetary policy report.

Feb 17 • 08:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Osun governor: INEC unveils details of candidates as Adeleke retains deputy

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke will keep his current deputy as his running mate for the upcoming governorship election, while the Independent National Electoral Commission reveals details of other candidates.

Feb 16 • 20:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abia deputy governor denies rift between LP, NLC

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, has refuted claims of a rift between the Labour Party and the Nigeria Labour Congress amid discussions about the party's leadership issues.

Feb 15 • 07:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

From Social Media to the Games, Zaia is Ubiquitous. Stefani Overshadowed, Invisible Governor

Matteo Salvini plays down Luca Zaia's hopes of becoming the League's deputy secretary, hinting at internal party dynamics.

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

Roseana Sarney discharged from hospital after tumor removal surgery in São Paulo

Brazilian federal deputy and former governor Roseana Sarney has been discharged from the hospital after surgery for a tumor related to her breast cancer treatment.

Feb 13 • 17:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Amid Kano Government's Silence, Deputy Governor Tells Us to Remove Kwankwaso From Sanction Bill

Kano State's Deputy Governor calls for the removal of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from a US sanctions bill regarding religious persecution in Nigeria.

Feb 13 • 11:55 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Police Arrest Chelyabinsk Deputy Governor Accused of Accepting Bribes

Andrei Faleychik, the deputy governor of Chelyabinsk, has been arrested on bribery charges connected to his tenure as mayor of Kopeysk.

Feb 12 • 13:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

RBA deputy governor says changes to 'three key facts' prompted rate rise

RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser defends the Reserve Bank's actions regarding government spending and discusses inflation concerns in Australia.

Feb 11 • 07:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Roseana Sarney undergoes surgery to remove tumor

Former governor of Maranhão and current federal deputy Roseana Sarney has undergone surgery for a tumor removal as part of her treatment for triple-negative breast cancer.

Feb 10 • 22:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LP ready to welcome Tinubu, Obi, says Abia deputy gov

The Deputy Governor of Abia State has stated that the Labour Party is open to welcoming new members, including political figures such as President Bola Tinubu and former candidate Peter Obi, as it seeks to strengthen under new leadership.

Feb 10 • 17:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abure slams Usman, others over ‘invasion’ of LP secretariat

Julius Abure, the former National Chairman of Nigeria's Labour Party, has condemned a violent takeover of the party's secretariat by a faction led by Senator Nenadi Usman and Abia State Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu.

Feb 10 • 16:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

We have no plans to impeach the deputy governor — Kano Assembly

The Kano State House of Assembly has denied rumors regarding a plan to impeach Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam-Gwarzo, calling such reports baseless and misleading.

Feb 8 • 00:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano Assembly denies deputy gov impeachment rumors

The Kano State House of Assembly has dismissed rumors about the impeachment of Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, calling them baseless and misleading.

Feb 7 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After the departure of Derrite, Tarcísio changes heads of the Corregedoria and the Intelligence Center of the Military Police

The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, is making a series of changes in the Public Security Secretariat following the departure of federal deputy Guilherme Derrite.

Feb 6 • 12:14 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Deputy Sergio Torres is improving in health, reports Rubén Rocha

Deputy Sergio Torres Félix's health shows favorable improvement, as confirmed by Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, despite him remaining unconscious and under specialized care.

Feb 4 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta and Tarcísio's party chooses government-affiliated deputy as leader in the Chamber

The party of Chamber President Hugo Motta and São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas selects government-affiliated deputy Augusto Coutinho as its leader for the year.

Feb 4 • 19:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Švaljek wants to replace Vujčić. The DORH just dismissed the criminal complaint against her

The Croatian State Attorney's Office dismissed a criminal complaint against Sandra Švaljek, deputy governor of the HNB, submitted by MP Zvonimir Troskot.

Feb 4 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Eduardo's ally adopts Bolsonaro surname and defends PL candidate against Tarcísio in SP

State Deputy Gil Diniz (PL-SP) has adopted the Bolsonaro surname, endorsed Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential aspirations, and challenged São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas by suggesting that the PL should present its own candidate in the state.

Feb 3 • 20:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Deputy Governor of Darfur: Military resolution is our only option with the Rapid Support Forces

Mustafa Tambour, Deputy Governor of Darfur, stated that military action is the only option against the Rapid Support Forces, asserting that negotiations are off the table.

Jan 12 • 15:59 UTC

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