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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike pledges cooperation with FCT council chairmen

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has committed to working collaboratively with newly elected Area Council chairmen to foster development in Abuja, regardless of political differences.

Mar 11 • 13:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Vanguard of Delay in Healthcare

The article critiques a new resolution by the Federal Council of Medicine in Brazil that is seen as regressive in the context of healthcare innovations.

Mar 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Inauguration of the Federal Accounting Council marks the meeting of the 'Republic of Piauí' in Brasília

The inauguration event for Joaquim Bezerra as the president of the Federal Accounting Council in Brasília is highlighted by the attendance of influential figures from Piauí.

Mar 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Demand of the Federal Council: Penalties for Swastika Graffiti in Schools

The Federal Council of Germany is calling for penalties for students using unconstitutional symbols in schools, aiming to address a legal gap regarding the display of such symbols in educational settings.

Mar 6 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

District Council Files Complaint with the DF Public Prosecutor Against Project That Cedes Public Land to Support BRB

The Workers' Party in Brazil has filed a complaint against a legislative project that would transfer public properties to the Bank of Brasília, citing legal and financial risks.

Mar 5 • 19:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Don’t be an away chairman, Wike warns Kuje chairman-elect

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, advises the newly elected Kuje Area Council chairman to stay connected with constituents after taking office.

Mar 5 • 17:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FEC approves 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

Nigeria's Federal Executive Council has approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme providing retiring federal workers with a gratuity equal to their full annual salary, effective January 2026.

Mar 5 • 15:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FEC approves asset company to fix power transmission

The Nigerian Federal Executive Council has approved the creation of a Grid Asset Management Company to resolve ongoing issues in power transmission in the country.

Mar 5 • 00:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FEC approves new digital postcode system for faster mail delivery

The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria has approved a new Geographic Information System-enabled digital postcode system to enhance mail delivery efficiency across the country.

Mar 4 • 20:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG approves N9.99bn for HIV medication, cancer treatment equipment

The Nigerian Federal Executive Council has approved N9.99 billion for the procurement of HIV antiretroviral drugs and the upgrade of cancer treatment facilities.

Mar 4 • 20:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Initiative in the Federal Council: Criminals must prove the origin of their money

Berlin proposes a new initiative to enable authorities to seize assets from criminals more efficiently by shifting the burden of proof regarding the origin of funds.

Mar 4 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ maintains mandatory retirement of judge from DF for sexual and moral harassment against office staff

The National Justice Council (CNJ) upheld the mandatory retirement of a judge from the Federal District for sexual and moral harassment of subordinates.

Mar 3 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Council of Medicine defines rules for the use of AI by doctors

The Federal Council of Medicine in Brazil has established regulations for the use of artificial intelligence by physicians, emphasizing that final clinical decisions remain with the doctors and ensuring patient rights and data security.

Mar 3 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil creates first rule for AI in medicine: diagnosis cannot be automatic and patients may refuse use

Brazil's Federal Medical Council has established its first specific guideline governing the use of artificial intelligence in medical practice, emphasizing that AI must serve as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human clinical judgment.

Feb 27 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Entity that brings together health plans contests resolution that changes patient spending auditing

The Fenasaúde entity is challenging a resolution from the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) that modifies the auditing of medical procedures for patients in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 07:00 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
🇳🇬 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 • 02:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Council of the Judiciary deepened the investigation into the federal judge of Rosario Gastón Salmain

The Council of the Judiciary of Argentina has intensified its investigation into federal judge Gastón Salmain, accused of corruption, while also postponing decisions regarding another judge facing accusations of antisemitism.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Families of Swiss bar fire victims offered $91,000 as 'gesture of compassion'

The Swiss Federal Council announced a one-time payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($91,000) to support families of victims and survivors of a tragic bar fire in Crans-Montana that claimed 41 lives.

Feb 25 • 13:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ determines immediate investigation of harassment allegations against intern in Federal Justice of RR

The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has mandated an immediate investigation into harassment allegations by a law intern against a director and a federal judge in Roraima's Federal Criminal Court.

Feb 24 • 14:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Günther Wants to Push Sugar Tax through the Federal Council

Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President Daniel Günther is seeking to implement a sugar tax on sweetened beverages via the Federal Council after it was rejected at the CDU party conference.

Feb 23 • 05:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Nigerians now know ruling, real opposition parties – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, praised President Bola Tinubu for the successful conduct of the Area Council elections in Abuja, which showcased the political landscape of Nigeria.

Feb 22 • 20:38 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: Real Nigerians have spoken, Keyamo dismisses critics

Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, commended residents of the Federal Capital Territory for their participation in area council elections while criticizing those who claim to represent national opinions without a mandate.

Feb 22 • 18:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FULL LIST: APC wins five FCT councils, PDP one

The All Progressives Congress won five out of six chairmanship seats in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, with the Peoples Democratic Party winning one.

Feb 22 • 15:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: APC candidate wins Abaji Area Council chairmanship election

Umar Abdullahi Abubakar of the APC has been declared the winner of the chairmanship election for the Abaji Area Council in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

Feb 22 • 11:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT Decides: APC candidate wins Bwari Area Council chairmanship election

Joshua Ishaku of the APC has won the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

Feb 22 • 09:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

APC leads as voter apathy mars FCT council poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC) led in early results of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls, amidst notable voter apathy.

Feb 22 • 00:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Votes sold for up to ₦10,000 in FCT poll — CSO

An election monitoring group in Nigeria claimed that votes were sold for as much as ₦10,000 during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 21 • 20:55 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

CSO faults FCT council poll, laments low turnout, other irregularities

A civil society organization criticized the recent Federal Capital Territory elections for low voter turnout and irregularities, despite the election being largely peaceful.

Feb 21 • 19:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike praises peaceful election, laments low turnout in Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, commended the peaceful conduct of the Area Council elections in Abuja but expressed concern over low voter turnout, particularly in the city center.

Feb 21 • 16:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC praises orderly voting in FCT area council election

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps commended the orderly conduct of voters and security personnel during the Area Council elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

Feb 21 • 15:41 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

FCT Poll: Low voter turnout recorded in Karu

Voting in the Karu area of Abuja commenced with significant delays due to low voter turnout during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 21 • 11:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It's #FAKE a site that imitates the appearance of the official page of the Federal Council of Medicine to charge annual fees; it is a scam

A fake website mimicking the official page of the Federal Council of Medicine is attempting to charge doctors an annual fee for 2026, which is a scam.

Feb 20 • 20:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hassett sharply criticizes Fed report: "The worst analysis in history". Dispute over Trump’s tariff costs

The director of the National Economic Council harshly criticized a Federal Reserve report claiming that U.S. companies and consumers bear 90% of the costs of Trump's tariffs, calling it the worst scientific work in the history of the Federal Reserve System.

Feb 18 • 21:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somali Opposition Forum Holds Talks in Mogadishu Ahead of Government Meeting

The Somali Future Council convened in Mogadishu to discuss political and security issues ahead of an important meeting with the federal government.

Feb 17 • 10:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: INEC tasks transport unions on early deployment, reliable logistics

The INEC urges transport unions to ensure effective logistics and timely vehicle deployment for the Federal Capital Territory Council Election in 2026.

Feb 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Dissolving the Council or resorting to the judiciary.. How will the constitutional vacancy crisis in Iraq be resolved?

Iraq is facing a constitutional crisis as the election for a new president stalls due to a deadlock between the main parties in the Kurdistan region, prompting parliamentary leaders to seek clarification from the Federal Supreme Court regarding the legitimacy of the current president's ongoing role.

Feb 15 • 18:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In the midst of the debate over labor reform, several provinces demand the Government's 'urgent convening' of the Federal Labor Council

Labor authorities from various provinces in Argentina are urging the national government to convene the Federal Labor Council for discussions on the modern labor law bill that recently passed the Senate.

Feb 13 • 16:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judiciary Council sanctions federal judge for irregularities in amparos

The Judicial Discipline Tribunal in Mexico has suspended a federal judge for one year due to professional misconduct and incompetence following a complaint from a federal deputy.

Feb 13 • 15:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT bus terminals to start operating after FEC approval — Wike

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced that bus terminals in Abuja will begin operations following approval from the Federal Executive Council.

Feb 12 • 18:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT council boss earmarks N30.6bn for 2026 appropriation

The Chairman of Bwari Area Council in Nigeria presented a budget of N30.6 billion for 2026 focused on completing ongoing projects and ensuring smooth transition for the incoming administration.

Feb 11 • 13:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Nearly 15,000 tyres are dumped in Melbourne's north every year and one council wants action

Hume City Council is urging the federal government to implement a free tyre recycling scheme to address the significant issue of illegal tyre dumping in Melbourne's north.

Feb 10 • 19:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INEC conducts mock accreditation ahead of FCT council polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission conducted a mock accreditation exercise in preparation for the upcoming Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory.

Feb 7 • 16:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps query FCT council chairs over N100bn financial breaches

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the chairmen of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory to address alleged financial breaches exceeding N100 billion, threatening arrest for noncompliance.

Feb 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Reps committee summons FCT area council chairmen over N100bn indictment

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the chairmen of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory due to alleged financial misconduct exceeding N100 billion, as highlighted in an audit report from the Auditor-General.

Feb 6 • 13:29 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Trump gave the starting signal to chaos in the midterm elections in November

Federal agents raided local council warehouses in Fulton County, Georgia, seizing around 700 boxes of ballots from the 2020 election as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC

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