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🇳🇬 Punch
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Iyabo Obasanjo hails Tinubu’s economic reforms, unveils governorship ambition

Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo praises President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms and announces her intention to run for governor in 2027.

Feb 28 • 12:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Illinois: JB Pritzker celebrates that Harper College is advancing in the construction of new facilities for students

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced advancements in the construction of new facilities at Harper College, enhancing resources for its 26,500 students.

Feb 28 • 11:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Yobe governor approves food distribution to vulnerable households

The Yobe State Governor has sanctioned the delivery of food supplies to support vulnerable households during Ramadan in the state.

Feb 28 • 10:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New York: Hochul announces there are more students in CUNY than in 2024 and 2023

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an increase in enrollment at the City University of New York (CUNY) for the third consecutive year, reflecting the state's commitment to educational accessibility.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Delta governor urges leaders to prioritize service at Senator Nwaoboshi’s funeral

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori emphasized the importance of public service during Senator Peter Nwaoboshi's funeral.

Feb 28 • 09:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Otti Confirms Kidnap Attempts in Abia Says Situation Under Control

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has confirmed incidents of kidnapping attempts in the state by suspected cattle herders, assuring the public that the police are managing the situation.

Feb 28 • 09:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Otti compensates 4,000 for airport, starts subsidised electric buses March 1

Abia State Governor Alex Otti announces compensation payments for over 4,000 landowners affected by the Nsulu Airport project during a media chat, while also introducing subsidised electric buses starting March 1.

Feb 28 • 08:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for DeSantis and Trump: Florida is closer to redrawing its congressional maps as Texas and California did

The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge to Governor Ron DeSantis's call for a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional districts.

Feb 28 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘I could see myself stepping into that void’: Gavin Newsom on fighting Trump and running in 2028 – podcast

California Governor Gavin Newsom discusses his potential presidential run in 2028 and analyzes the Democratic party's challenges following losses in 2024.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF's Vice-Governor Takes Legal Action Against Students, Seeking R$30,000 for 'Honor Offense' in Posters

The Vice-Governor of the Federal District, Celina Leão, is suing members of the Kizomba student movement for R$30,000 in damages due to posters she claims offend her honor.

Feb 28 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests investigation against Governor Renato Casagrande citing 'exchange of favors' with federal judge

The Federal Police of Brazil has requested an investigation into Espírito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande for allegedly exchanging favors with a federal judge.

Feb 28 • 02:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Flávio's Momentum Pressures Haddad to Run in SP, and He Will Get Help from Alckmin

Flávio Bolsonaro's rising poll numbers are pressuring Finance Minister Fernando Haddad to run for Governor of São Paulo, with assistance expected from Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Governor Durazo achieves lowest labor poverty figure in 15 years in Sonora

Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño has successfully reduced labor poverty in Sonora to a historic low of 24.44%, the lowest in 15 years and under the national average according to INEGI.

Feb 28 • 01:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Fintiri joins APC, Atiku’s son shuns defection

Ahmadu Fintiri, the Governor of Adamawa State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, while his cabinet member Adamu Atiku refuses to join him, citing family political dynamics.

Feb 28 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bandits have taken over ungoverned spaces, says Bauchi gov

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has warned that armed bandits are increasingly occupying ungoverned areas in the state, leading to heightened insecurity and the need for urgent federal intervention.

Feb 28 • 00:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Omar Aziz solidifies his pre-candidacy for the government of Amazonas and launches a booklet with proposals for the economy

Senator Omar Aziz has officially launched his pre-candidacy for the Governor of Amazonas by introducing a strategic development plan focused on the state's economic growth and sustainability.

Feb 28 • 00:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News from California: Gavin Newsom harshly criticized 'brain-dead Trump' for conceding jobs and economic ground to China

California Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed strong criticism of former President Trump for supposedly allowing China to gain economic ground and job opportunities.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Farewell Ceremony Held After Four-Year Term; Young Nagasaki Governor Expresses Confusion Before Election

The farewell ceremony for Governor Kengo Oishi of Nagasaki, who lost in the gubernatorial election, took place on the 27th, where he expressed his thoughts on his tenure and future hopes.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
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Dem governor under fire after illegal alien allegedly stabs woman to death at bus stop: 'Heinous'

Virginia's Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger faces criticism from the Department of Homeland Security after an illegal immigrant allegedly stabbed a woman to death at a bus stop.

Feb 27 • 23:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula criticizes the Minas Gerais government for lack of projects to use billion-dollar PAC funding

Brazilian President Lula criticizes Minas Gerais Governor Zema for not presenting projects for PAC funds following devastating floods that killed at least 69 people.

Feb 27 • 22:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why Kano gov dressed ‘casually’ in Paris — Spokesperson

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf raised eyebrows by appearing without his signature red cap during the Paris International Agricultural Show, post his defection to the All Progressives Congress.

Feb 27 • 22:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The dismissal of Cecilia Goyeneche has been annulled and she returns as anti-corruption prosecutor of Entre Ríos

Cecilia Goyeneche has been reinstated as the anti-corruption prosecutor of Entre Ríos after the annulment of her dismissal related to allegations against former governor Sergio Urribarri.

Feb 27 • 21:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump saw 'good things' in Tim Walz: How did he praise Kamala Harris's running mate in 2020?

The article discusses a past instance when Donald Trump praised Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for his handling of civil unrest following George Floyd's death, which contrasts sharply with Trump's later criticisms as Walz became Harris's running mate.

Feb 27 • 21:53 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Felício misses homage to Valdemar citing a busy schedule at the Palace

The Vice-Governor of São Paulo, Felício Ramuth, missed a ceremony honoring PL president Valdemar Costa Neto, claiming a packed work schedule as the reason.

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

Indigenous Education Contest in Amapá Offers 420 Positions with Salaries Over R$6,000; EDITAL

The Amapá governor has launched a public competition for indigenous education, offering 420 positions with salaries exceeding R$6,000 after a 20-year hiatus of such exams.

Feb 27 • 21:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Two judges dismissed a complaint against Insfrán for transferring money from the province to the Justicialist Party

Two judges dismissed a complaint against the governor of Formosa, Gildo Insfrán, regarding the alleged diversion of public funds to the Justicialist Party.

Feb 27 • 21:42 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Samuel García calls a woman 'meddlesome' and mocks her for asking for schools instead of sports fields

Samuel García, the governor of Nuevo León, faced criticism after mocking a woman who requested more schools at a public event.

Feb 27 • 21:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Virginia Democrats talk affordability — and vote to nearly triple their own pay

Virginia Democrats may increase their salaries by almost 300% while campaigning for affordability for their constituents.

Feb 27 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Appointed by PL as Tarcísio's vice, André do Prado says it's not the time to create conflicts in the bolsonarista base in SP for the position

André do Prado has been nominated by the Liberal Party to serve as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Governor Tarcísio de Freitas in the upcoming election, stressing the importance of maintaining unity among allied parties in São Paulo.

Feb 27 • 21:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula criticizes Zema and says Minas Gerais did not use resources from the New PAC for slope containment and drainage works

President Lula criticized Governor Zema for failing to use allocated funds for disaster prevention in Minas Gerais.

Feb 27 • 20:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Virginia vs. ICE: what the official directive says that dismantles the 287(g) agreements and what is still allowed

Virginia's Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an official directive dismantling the 287(g) agreements with ICE, altering the cooperation between state police and federal immigration enforcement.

Feb 27 • 20:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vice Governor Announces Departure from the Roraima Infrastructure Secretariat

Edilson Damião, the vice governor of Roraima, has announced his resignation from the position of Secretary of Infrastructure, stating he feels fulfilled in his role.

Feb 27 • 20:10 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Greg Abbott follows in the footsteps of Ron DeSantis: the law that could come into force in Texas on March 18

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's new law could restrict drag performances in public spaces and limit access for minors starting in March 2026.

Feb 27 • 19:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Phone threats controversy: Osun APC demands Adeleke CoS’s resignation

The Osun State All Progressives Congress is calling for the resignation of the Chief of Staff to the governor, Kazeem Akinleye, over alleged threats made against a payroll audit consultant amid disputes over a staff audit report.

Feb 27 • 19:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Carla Cunningham, the Democrat who betrayed Josh Stein and seeks to keep her seat in North Carolina

Carla Cunningham, a long-serving Democrat in the North Carolina House, faces scrutiny for her vote against Governor Stein's veto on immigration control legislation as she seeks re-election.

Feb 27 • 19:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Aliyu promises Sokoto traders grants after market reconstruction

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced that financial grants will be given to local traders following the reconstruction of the fire-damaged Sokoto Central Market.

Feb 27 • 19:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

25 Osun Assembly members dump PDP for Accord Party

Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Accord Party, following the governor's lead in changing parties.

Feb 27 • 18:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From Abbott to Newsom: the jab about the exodus of companies from California to Texas's 'talent magnet'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott critiques California's policies as corporate relocations from the state to Texas increase, highlighting Texas's appeal for businesses.

Feb 27 • 18:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

48 Gombe children trafficked, governor raises the alarm

The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has warned of a troubling increase in child trafficking, revealing that 48 children have been taken from the state.

Feb 27 • 18:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Evelyn Salgado Pineda holds work meetings

Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda met with agricultural officials to promote rural development and support for farmers in Guerrero.

Feb 27 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Flávio says that Tarcísio wants to coordinate the campaign in SP and that it is up to the governor to choose his own vice

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro claims that Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has offered to coordinate his campaign in São Paulo and emphasizes that the choice of vice governor is a personal decision for Tarcísio.

Feb 27 • 17:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gombe will replicate Tinubu’s Lagos LCDA model – Gov

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya plans to adopt Lagos' Local Council Development Area model to enhance grassroots governance and development.

Feb 27 • 17:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio travels to Germany and weakens right-wing protest in SP; Zema and Caiado will participate

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas will miss a right-wing protest in São Paulo to attend an event in Germany.

Feb 27 • 17:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio says Flávio's government plan will be ready in March

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas announces that Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign will unveil a clear and simple government program by the end of March.

Feb 27 • 17:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP faction slams Fintiri, says defection sign of cowardice

The PDP criticizes Governor Ahmadu Fintiri's defection to the APC, labeling it an act of cowardice against democratic principles.

Feb 27 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests investigation against governor of Espírito Santo for messages exchanged with Macário Neto, arrested for selling rulings

The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an investigation against Espírito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande over WhatsApp messages exchanged with a judge currently imprisoned for selling judicial rulings.

Feb 27 • 16:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ricardo Quintela reaffirmed his statements about Milei following the complaint from prosecutor Stornelli

Ricardo Quintela, the governor of La Rioja, defended his statements about President Javier Milei after allegations of inciting violence from prosecutor Carlos Stornelli.

Feb 27 • 16:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Mutfwang says Plateau has restored peace, warns against destabilisation

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State affirmed that his administration has restored relative peace and emphasized a commitment to preventing any destabilization in the region.

Feb 27 • 16:41 UTC

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