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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government Commission prohibits the planting of transgenic cotton in 68 municipalities in Maranhão

The Brazilian government's CTNBio has banned transgenic cotton cultivation in 68 municipalities in Maranhão to protect native plant species.

Mar 20 • 21:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Collector Coin with Trump's Portrait Approved

A special collector coin featuring Donald Trump's portrait has been approved ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Mar 20 • 19:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Coin featuring Trump released

A commemorative coin featuring U.S. President Donald Trump has been approved by the federal arts commission he appointed, marking a controversial addition to the 250th anniversary celebrations of America.

Mar 20 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Design for commemorative Trump coin in 24-karat gold approved by appointees

A federal arts commission has approved the design for a commemorative 24-karat gold coin featuring Donald Trump’s image, intended for the US's 250th birthday celebration on July 4.

Mar 19 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of the CPMI of INSS says that the Federal Police is 'not superior' to the commission and advocates cooperation between bodies

The President of the CPMI of INSS, Senator Carlos Viana, emphasized the collaborative role of the Federal Police in supporting the commission's efforts to investigate misappropriations within the INSS.

Mar 19 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of INSS: Federal Police says commission reinserted mobile phone data of Vorcaro collected at the request of the STF

The Federal Police reported that the CPMI of INSS reintroduced data from Daniel Vorcaro's mobile phone, which had been withdrawn as per a Supreme Court order.

Mar 18 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police will conduct an examination to determine if material containing Vorcaro's data was copied to an external HD

The Federal Police in Brazil are investigating whether sensitive data belonging to banker Daniel Vorcaro was copied to an external hard drive during an examination of computers at a congressional investigation commission.

Mar 18 • 16:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Far-left House Dem pushes land reparations for descendants of American slaves

Progressive Rep. Shri Thanedar has introduced a bill in Congress to establish a commission for federal land reparations for the descendants of American slaves, despite facing significant political challenges.

Mar 16 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zanin denies request for STF to compel Congress to install CPI on the Master case

Minister Cristiano Zanin of the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has denied a request from lawmakers to compel the Chamber of Deputies to establish a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission to investigate alleged fraud involving Banco Master.

Mar 12 • 13:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Scandal at the BKM Expands: Did Weimer Commission a Lie?

A growing scandal within Germany's Federal Cultural and Media Office revolves around allegations that official communications regarding a prestigious bookstore award contained false information.

Mar 11 • 12:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Opposition takes STF action to ensure creation of CPMI of Master

Opposition members in Brazil have filed a legal request to the Supreme Federal Court for the immediate establishment of a parliamentary investigation commission concerning Banco Master.

Mar 11 • 11:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CJN supports FCCPC's role in safeguarding Nigeria's business environment

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has emphasized the importance of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in ensuring fair trade practices in Nigeria's business environment.

Mar 10 • 19:31 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Advancement in the incorporation of new data in INE voting credentials

The INE's Federal Register of Voters Commission approved the inclusion of gender identity and indigenous self-description on voter ID cards in Mexico.

Mar 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ekiti governor: PDP hails court order for INEC to recognize Oluyede

The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed support for a Federal High Court ruling that mandates the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognize Oluwole Oluyede as its governorship candidate for Ekiti State.

Mar 6 • 20:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun Ombudsman urges peaceful, issue-based campaigns for 2027

The Federal Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission in Ogun State has called for peaceful and issue-based campaigns as political actors prepare for the 2027 elections.

Mar 5 • 13:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Rights Commission Urges Urgent Federal, Oromia Action After Dozens Killed in Renewed Attacks in Oromia Region

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has called for urgent measures from the federal and Oromia state governments to address violence in the region after recent attacks led to civilian casualties.

Mar 5 • 05:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court summons INEC chair over contempt charge

The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission to address a contempt charge filed against him by the National Rescue Mission.

Mar 5 • 00:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Court discharges ex-NDDC director, others in N3.6bn fraud case

A Federal High Court in Lagos acquitted former NDDC director Tuoyo Omatsuli and others of a N3.6 billion fraud case due to insufficient evidence from prosecutors.

Mar 4 • 03:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG links birth registration to school enrolment for better planning

Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Education has partnered with the National Population Commission to integrate birth registration data into the school enrolment process for better educational planning.

Mar 3 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The carpet is laid for the finalization of the Paramount - Warner Bros agreement

The head of the US Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, indicated that the regulatory body will not seek to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Mar 3 • 09:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCC commissioner vows to end Lagos indigenes marginalisation

Abdulwasiu Bawa-Allah, the Lagos State Commissioner at the Federal Character Commission, has pledged to end the marginalization of Lagos indigenes in federal positions during his second term.

Mar 3 • 02:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro to testify in the Senate commission

Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court authorized Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, to testify before the Senate's Economic Affairs Commission.

Feb 27 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI President says that the Federal Police will only deliver Vorcaro-related data linked to the INSS investigation

The president of the INSS CPI in Brazil announced that the Federal Police will only provide data regarding investigations related to Daniel Vorcaro after cataloging the materials, which is expected to be completed shortly due to the commission's deadline.

Feb 27 • 00:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Airlines hiked ticket prices arbitrarily despite stable costs, FCCPC says

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has reported price manipulation by domestic airlines in Nigeria, particularly during the festive season in December 2025.

Feb 26 • 15:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCC seeks UAE firm’s support to improve service delivery

The Federal Character Commission of Nigeria is engaging with a UAE firm to enhance its digital services and improve governance.

Feb 26 • 14:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Strengthen electoral integrity, observers urge INEC

Election observers in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance electoral integrity after assessing the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 26 • 05:16 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 08:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Banning trans women from lesbian group could 'undermine dignity', court hears

The Federal Court is hearing a case about whether a lesbian group in Victoria can legally exclude transgender women from its events, with the Human Rights Commission arguing this could harm the dignity of transgender individuals.

Feb 24 • 06:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of INSS: President wants to hear Vorcaro in person and rules out testimony in a closed meeting in São Paulo

The president of the CPMI of INSS, Senator Carlos Viana, insists that banker Daniel Vorcaro must appear in person before the commission in Brasília, rejecting proposals for a closed meeting in São Paulo due to legal discrepancies with the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Feb 23 • 20:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

EFCC arrests 20 over electoral fraud in FCT council polls, recovers over N17m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 20 individuals for electoral fraud during the Federal Capital Territory local government elections and recovered over 17 million Naira intended for vote buying.

Feb 22 • 19:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: INEC uploads chairmanship results on IReV

The Independent National Electoral Commission has started posting results for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council chairmanship elections on its Result Viewing portal.

Feb 21 • 20:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Party agents hail INEC for smooth FCT council poll

Party agents have praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for the smooth conduct of the Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, noting a moderate voter turnout and peaceful atmosphere at polling stations.

Feb 21 • 14:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP chieftain, ZLP, NNPP agents commend INEC for peaceful Abuja voting

Julius Adamu, a former PDP chairmanship aspirant, praises the Independent National Electoral Commission for the peaceful conduct of the Federal Capital Territory area council elections in Abuja.

Feb 21 • 12:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Federal Character Commission Seeks Improved Funding

The Federal Character Commission in Nigeria is advocating for increased financial support to effectively enforce compliance across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Feb 20 • 18:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: 3,345 BVAS deployed, movement restricted

The Independent National Electoral Commission has deployed 3,345 Bimodal Voter Accreditation Systems for the Federal Capital Territory area councils election to ensure a transparent electoral process.

Feb 19 • 00:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INEC warns against vote buying ahead of FCT Poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has issued a warning against vote buying ahead of the Federal Capital Territory elections scheduled for February 21, 2026.

Feb 18 • 18:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From Pemex to CFE: These are the millionaire pensions that the government pays; a retiree receives 1 million pesos per month

The Mexican federal government has revealed the exorbitant pensions paid to certain government agencies like Pemex and the Federal Electricity Commission, highlighting that some retirees receive as much as 1 million pesos monthly.

Feb 18 • 14:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

With new technology, CFE secures electricity supply in North, Northwest, and West Mexico

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has implemented advanced technology to enhance electricity supply stability in Northern, Northwestern, and Western Mexico.

Feb 18 • 05:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Damn it, another blackout': CFE will invest 81 billion dollars to prevent power outages during heat waves

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is investing 81 billion dollars in new technology to enhance electricity stability in Northwestern Mexico and avoid blackouts, especially during extreme heat.

Feb 17 • 21:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CFE, ICA, and the government of Mexico City inspected the electrical system of Estadio Banorte

The government of Mexico City, along with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Ingenieros Civiles Asociados (ICA), conducted a technical inspection of the electrical system at Estadio Banorte.

Feb 17 • 19:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CFE signs natural gas supply contract for the Mexinol project in Sinaloa

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) of Mexico signed a long-term natural gas supply contract for the Mexinol project, ensuring operational readiness and construction commencement by mid-2026.

Feb 17 • 02:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CFE reviews electrical system of Estadio Banorte ahead of the 2026 World Cup

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) conducted a technical inspection of Estadio Banorte's electrical system in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 16 • 23:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Coles offered ‘utterly misleading’ discounts ACCC argues in federal court case

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced legal action against Coles, alleging the supermarket misled customers through misleading discount practices that masked price increases on numerous products.

Feb 16 • 02:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

No daily allowances or vote requests: see the recommendations from the Planalto for federal authorities during Carnival

The Brazilian Ethics Commission has issued guidelines for federal authorities regarding their involvement in Carnival celebrations this year.

Feb 13 • 21:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Blackouts in Mexico lasted 42% longer at the end of 2025

Mexican users experienced an average of 15,396 minutes without electricity in 2025, a 42.3% increase from the previous year, attributed to the Federal Electricity Commission's inefficiencies.

Feb 13 • 21:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Advancement in strengthening electrical infrastructure in Nuevo León ahead of the World Cup: CFE

The Director General of Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission mentioned ongoing improvements to electrical infrastructure in Nuevo León in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 13 • 18:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Search at the European Commission in Brussels regarding building sales in 2024

Belgian federal police conducted an investigation into the European Commission's recent sale of buildings, affirming compliance with legal procedures despite the investigation.

Feb 13 • 04:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CFE issues bonds worth 1.5 billion dollars in international markets

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) of Mexico issued two new benchmark bonds totaling 1.5 billion dollars in international financial markets.

Feb 13 • 01:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Apple's News Service 'Suppresses Right-Wing Stance, Suspected of Illegality' - US Authorities Issue Warning

The US Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning to Apple, alleging that its news service is favoring left-leaning sources over right-leaning ones, which may violate FTC laws.

Feb 12 • 20:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

US Agency Accuses Apple of Favoring Left-Leaning Views on News Site

The US Federal Trade Commission has expressed concerns that Apple News may favor leftist perspectives while suppressing conservative views, potentially violating the law.

Feb 12 • 13:43 UTC

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