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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Nine PDP aspirants battle for Oyo gov ticket

Nine aspirants from the Peoples Democratic Party are competing for the gubernatorial ticket in Oyo State for the 2027 elections, under the guidance of Governor Seyi Makinde's advisory council.

Mar 23 • 01:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike camp disowns Ekiti PDP gov candidate

The disagreement between two factions within Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party over the leadership and governorship candidate for Ekiti State escalates with claims from each side disputing legitimacy.

Mar 23 • 00:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

A’Ibom IGR hits N7bn monthly after TSA implementation — Gov Eno

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State reports that the state's internally generated revenue has increased to N7 billion monthly following the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy.

Mar 22 • 09:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Group backs Muri-Okunola for Lagos gov

A political group in Lagos endorses Hakeem Muri-Okunola for the upcoming gubernatorial election in 2027.

Mar 22 • 00:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FULL LIST: Ex-Oyo gov Alao-Akala’s properties in Nigeria, UK, US subject of family dispute

A legal dispute has erupted over the estate of former Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, involving claims from his daughter regarding the administration of his assets.

Mar 21 • 21:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

A gift to humanity, A’Ibom gov lauds late cleric Uma Ukpai

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno pays tribute to the late Rev. Uma Ukpai at a ceremony in Uyo, hailing him as a significant moral influence and community leader.

Mar 21 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Half of Brits facing £500 in extra costs every year as Gov told to make essentials free

A significant portion of the UK population is facing increased yearly costs for essential items, prompting a call for the government to provide free access to these necessities.

Mar 20 • 13:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Borno gov vows to hunt down terrorist informants, sympathisers

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has vowed to track down and prosecute individuals who provide support or shelter to terrorists, declaring them enemies of the state.

Mar 19 • 20:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

First Republic politician Adelakun’s son joins Oyo gov race

Kunle Busari, son of late politician Busari Adelakun, announces his candidacy for the Oyo State governorship race in 2027 under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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

US government registers 'alien.gov' after Trump releases documents about extraterrestrials

The US government has registered the domain names 'alien.gov' and 'aliens.gov' following the release of documents about extraterrestrials by former President Trump.

Mar 19 • 17:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The White House registers the official website Aliens.gov amid the frenzy to declassify information about extraterrestrials

The White House has registered the domain Aliens.gov following Donald Trump's announcement to declassify files related to UFOs.

Mar 19 • 13:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Police Officers and Constables Schools: Application Submission Available via gov.gr Using the Nationwide Exams System

The Greek government has made the application submission for the Police Officers and Constables Schools available online through gov.gr, aimed at prospective candidates for the 2026 entrance exam and subsequent years.

Mar 19 • 08:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

What is the USA preparing? Mysterious purchase from the Trump administration

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has acquired the domain name aliens.gov, although it remains unclear what it will be used for.

Mar 19 • 07:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

US government registers 'alien.gov' domain after Trump orders release of files on aliens

The US government has registered the domains 'alien.gov' and 'aliens.gov' following Donald Trump's directive to disclose files about extraterrestrial life.

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

2027: US-based physician declares Ogun gov bid

Dr. Bolaji Marie Odusina, a US-based physician, announces her candidacy for the Ogun State governorship election in 2027, driven by her commitment to improving healthcare and social amenities.

Mar 19 • 00:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Blue-state Democrat on fast track to Senate defies Schumer

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defies Senate leader Chuck Schumer as she wins the Democratic Senate nomination and aims for a historic election.

Mar 18 • 15:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Alabama Gov. Orders Flags Lowered for Maj. Alex Klinner After Fatal Iraq Plane Crash; Fundraiser Garners $1.4M

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey ordered flags to be lowered in honor of Maj. Alex Klinner and two other service members who died in a plane crash in Iraq while serving with the Air National Guard.

Mar 17 • 19:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Deiktesota.gov.gr: The new performance observatory of local governance

A new performance monitoring hub for local governance in Greece has been unveiled, providing citizens with access to aggregated statistics on essential services offered by municipalities.

Mar 17 • 17:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Jesse Jackson's family says Illinois Senate endorsement release was not authorized

The family of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson disputes an endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the Illinois Senate primary, claiming it was released without authorization.

Mar 17 • 11:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pritzker flexes political muscle in Illinois Senate primary as 2028 buzz builds

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is unopposed for his party's nomination for a third term, while endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in a high-stakes Senate primary to succeed retiring Senator Dick Durbin.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See how to prepare the Gov.br account to use the pre-filled Income Tax declaration

Brazilian taxpayers need a high-security Gov.br account to access the pre-filled Income Tax declaration feature.

Mar 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Diaspora group backs Ogun senator’s gov ambition

The Yayi Diaspora Movement has endorsed Senator Solomon Adeola's bid for governorship in Ogun State during its inaugural meeting, gathering support from Ogun indigenes worldwide.

Mar 16 • 02:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bill Maher presses Gov. Josh Shapiro on Iran war, asks if 'you would still do nothing?'

Bill Maher challenges Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on his stance regarding U.S. involvement in Iran amid fears of an impending nuclear threat.

Mar 14 • 19:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

JONATHAN TURLEY: How Gov Shapiro became a squatter and got sued by his neighbors

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is being sued by neighbors for allegedly squatting on their property to install a fence at his residence.

Mar 14 • 11:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Court to re-arraign ex-Gov Lamido and sons on April 1 for N1.35bn fraud

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a new arraignment for former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and his two sons concerning a N1.35 billion money laundering case.

Mar 13 • 15:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

SCOOP: Democratic Virginia Gov Spanberger's Republican cousin aims to flip key House seat red

Jenny Rae Le Roux, cousin of Virginia's Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger, has announced her candidacy for a congressional seat in California, seeking to flip the district from blue to red in the upcoming elections.

Mar 12 • 15:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sokoto PDP ex-gov candidate resigns after Tambuwal’s exit

Saidu Umar, the 2023 governorship candidate for the PDP in Sokoto State, has resigned from the party following former governor Aminu Tambuwal's departure, citing unresolved leadership disputes.

Mar 12 • 11:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos gov hopeful pledges 10m votes for Tinubu

Dr. Samuel Ajose, a governorship aspirant in Lagos State, vows to mobilize 10 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections during a rally in Ikeja.

Mar 12 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Wife of former Gov Terry McAuliffe jumps into crowded Dem congressional primary race

Dorothy McAuliffe has entered the Democratic primary race for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, highlighting her background as a mother and advocate for families.

Mar 11 • 19:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Osun APC accuses Adeleke of planning secret loan, gov dismisses claim

The All Progressives Congress in Osun State accused Governor Adeleke of planning to secretly take out a loan of N300 billion using local government areas as collateral, a claim that the governor has dismissed.

Mar 10 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why I defected to APC – Zamfara gov

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress due to ongoing crises within the PDP.

Mar 10 • 10:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Matawalle hails Zamfara gov’s APC defection, seeks unity

Bello Matawalle has welcomed the defection of Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and emphasized the need for unity to tackle state challenges.

Mar 10 • 00:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo gov appoints GM for signage agency

The Edo State Governor has appointed Patrick Aguinede as the new General Manager of the Edo State Signage and Advertisement Agency.

Mar 9 • 20:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Texas Gov Abbott issues warning of Chinese spying in medical tech

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a warning to state health agencies about potential cybersecurity threats from Chinese-manufactured medical technologies.

Mar 9 • 18:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: APC flag flies high in Zamfara as gov, deputy join party

Governor Dauda Lawal and his deputy Mani Mummuni have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, marking a political shift in Zamfara State.

Mar 9 • 17:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal dumps PDP for APC

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress after consultations with political leaders in the state.

Mar 9 • 15:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

SEC TURNER, GOV SANDERS: Why HUD’s proposed rule is a springboard to the American Dream

The article discusses the need for reform in HUD's housing assistance programs to promote work and self-sufficiency, particularly for non-elderly, able-bodied individuals currently relying on government support.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ishikawa Gov. Election: Votes in Kanazawa Decided the Outcome, Displaced Victims Left with Anxiety

In the Ishikawa gubernatorial election, incumbent Hiroshi Hachisuka lost to newcomer Yoshiyuki Yamano, with concerns about disaster recovery influencing voters.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police begin probe as thugs attack Oyo ex-deputy gov

The Oyo State Police have started an investigation into an attack on the residence of former Deputy Governor Hazeem Gbolarumi by alleged political thugs following a local PDP congress.

Mar 8 • 01:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Attackers invade Oyo ex-deputy gov residence, destroy property

Suspected political thugs attacked the residence of former Oyo State Deputy Governor Hazeem Gbolarumi, resulting in significant property damage and injuries.

Mar 7 • 18:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

El-Rufai family declares ex-gov’s detention unlawful, demands immediate release

The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai claims his detention by the ICPC is unlawful and demands his immediate release.

Mar 6 • 16:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

WATCH: Walz, Ellison, Omar refuse to answer when pressed on fraud after contentious fraud hearing

Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz, AG Keith Ellison, and Rep. Ilhan Omar, declined to answer questions regarding their responses to a significant fraud scandal during a press encounter after a House Oversight Committee hearing.

Mar 6 • 16:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sokoto polytechnic honours gov’s wife with ‘Queen Mother’ award

The Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic in Sokoto awarded the title of 'Queen Mother of the Polytechnic' to the First Lady, Fatima Aliyu, for her humanitarian efforts and advocacy.

Mar 5 • 08:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gov promises justice in abducted Jigawa teenager’s case

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi pledged to pursue justice for a teenager abducted in Hadejia, amid public protests demanding accountability and action from the authorities.

Mar 4 • 22:26 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo woos women, labour groups for gov bid

Iyabo Obasanjo is campaigning for the governorship of Ogun State in 2027, engaging women organizations and labor leaders to support her inclusive governance vision.

Mar 4 • 17:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Walz accused by Jordan of trying to ‘hide behind’ court order in Feeding Our Future payments

Rep. Jim Jordan accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of misleading the public about the Minnesota Department of Education's payments to the Feeding Our Future nonprofit, which is involved in a major child nutrition fraud case.

Mar 4 • 17:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: I have no anointed candidates, says Kaduna gov

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani claims he will not endorse any candidates in the upcoming party primaries for the 2027 elections, emphasizing the importance of party member support and transparency.

Mar 4 • 14:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Six aspirants eye Kwara gov seat – AbdulRazaq

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq asserted that no successor has been endorsed ahead of the 2027 election, emphasizing an open primary process within the All Progressives Congress.

Mar 4 • 01:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I’d rather die than betray my benefactor, Yobe gov declares

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni expressed his unwavering loyalty to his political benefactor, Ibrahim Gaidam, stating he would rather die than betray him.

Mar 3 • 22:04 UTC

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