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🇳🇬 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

Cuiabá registers the highest rainfall volume in recent years; capital and MT remain under orange alert

Cuiabá has experienced its highest rainfall in recent years, causing the city and the state of Mato Grosso to remain under an orange alert for severe weather.

Feb 26 • 21:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike visits late senator Mpigi’s family in London, pledges support

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, visited the family of the late Senator Barinada Mpigi in London, expressing condolences and offering support.

Feb 26 • 18:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun @50: How Abeokuta was chosen to be state capital

The article discusses the historical context and personal reflections regarding the selection of Abeokuta as the capital of Ogun State in Nigeria, highlighting personal identity and political involvement.

Feb 26 • 00:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Frankenburg Technologies" attracts 30 million euros to strengthen European missile manufacturing capabilities

Frankenburg Technologies has secured 30 million euros in funding to enhance missile manufacturing in Europe, led by the European venture capital fund 'Plural' and joined by Estonia’s state investment fund 'SmartCap'.

Feb 25 • 07:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Contain the harmful effects of motorcycle expansion

A report by São Paulo's traffic department highlights a worrying increase in pedestrian deaths caused by motorcycles in the state and the capital, signaling a need for greater public policy attention.

Feb 25 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges 30 members of PCC for drug distribution scheme in Roraima

The Roraima Public Prosecutor's Office has charged 30 members of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) for operating a drug distribution scheme in the state.

Feb 24 • 22:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Man who killed shop owner to become second person executed in Florida this year

Melvin Trotter, convicted of murdering a shop owner in the 1980s, is set to be executed in Florida, marking the state's second execution of the year.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The world sports capital of Almeida stumbles upon the real state of public facilities

The mayor of Madrid touts massive investments in sports facilities, but reports of neglect from residents and unions tell a different story.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Headquarters of Tarcísio's government in the center is approved by 64% of residents of São Paulo, says Datafolha

A new headquarters for the São Paulo state government in the capital's central area has received a 64% approval rating from residents, according to a Datafolha survey commissioned by the administration of Tarcísio de Freitas.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Financial Market Forum is getting closer. Investments, capital, the market in focus

The Financial Market Forum in Poland will address key issues regarding state-market relations, infrastructure investments, and the future of the IPO market on March 19.

Feb 19 • 10:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival Agenda in Sergipe: Check Out the Schedule for the Last Day of Festivities

The article outlines the extensive Carnival programming in Sergipe, Brazil, for the final day of celebrations, highlighting events in both the capital and the interior of the state.

Feb 17 • 10:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Guatemala ends state of emergency, plans new security operation

Guatemala has lifted a state of emergency following violent attacks by the Barrio 18 gang while planning a new security operation in the capital.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Montana governor launches sanctuary crackdown, probes capital city over ICE limits

Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte announces an investigation into local governments for potential sanctuary city policies that violate state law regarding cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

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

Court ruling barring VIO applies only to FCT, Lagos clarifies

The Lagos State Government has stated that a recent court ruling regarding Vehicle Inspection Officers' authority only applies to the Federal Capital Territory and not Lagos.

Feb 16 • 09:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City on the coast of SP considers itself the 'capital' of UFOs and has a UFO itinerary; get to know it

The city of Peruíbe in São Paulo state has gained a reputation as the Brazilian capital of ufology, attracting UFO enthusiasts and tourists due to frequent reports of unidentified flying objects and other phenomena.

Feb 15 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Jevgeni Ossinovski: Tallinn could build a new hospital by itself

Former Tallinn mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski criticizes the city council's decision to halt the establishment of a new medical campus, asserting that the capital can construct the hospital without state co-funding.

Feb 14 • 10:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Siliņa advocates allowing multiple state capital holders in one capital company

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has proposed amendments to allow multiple stakeholders for state capital shares in a single capital company.

Feb 14 • 06:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The State Joins the Capital of a Lithium Mine in France

The French government has invested €50 million in Imerys' lithium mining project in Allier, aiming for energy independence and enhancing its position in the global lithium market.

Feb 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Unique investigation: State jobs increase significantly – capital cities winners and rural areas losers

An investigation reveals a significant rise in state jobs from 2004 to 2024, predominantly located in urban areas, raising concerns for rural regions.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Wike unveils new radio station in Rivers

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has launched a new radio station, Majority FM 89.5, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of political mobilization efforts ahead of the 2027 elections.

Feb 8 • 12:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From banks a check of 1.8 billion for the state coffers

Italian banks have contributed 1.8 billion euros to state coffers as part of a maneuver to release capital reserves accumulated in 2023.

Feb 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Finally, some good news (in the courts) for the Fiesta brava in Mexico

Bullfighting can once again take place in Tepic, the capital of Nayarit state, after the Supreme Court of Justice annulled the ban that had been in place since 2022.

Feb 6 • 23:49 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Discussion on Pension Reform: Merz Wants to Hand Over Pension Plans to Capital Market

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to reduce state pensions in favor of private savings, claiming this will instigate a significant shift in pension policy, benefiting the capital market more than the population.

Feb 6 • 18:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kebbi releases N714m for foreign students’ tuition, upkeep

The Kebbi State Government has allocated N714.98 million for the education and maintenance of indigent students studying abroad to enhance human capital development.

Feb 6 • 02:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

SEEING FROM SPACE? ⟩ See how powerful the world's largest planned building would actually be

The Mukaab project in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, designed to be the largest building in the world, is currently in an uncertain state and may remain unfinished.

Feb 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Our son was tortured in police custody, died – Family

The family of Patrick Peresousdei alleges that he was tortured by police officers in Bayelsa State, leading to his death six days after his release from custody, igniting protests in the capital city, Yenagoa.

Feb 5 • 01:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Foreign envoys commend Zulum’s investment in education

Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum received praise from a delegation of foreign ambassadors for his administration's significant investment in education and human capital development, which are key to resolving the state's ongoing humanitarian challenges.

Feb 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo State confirms nine cases of rabies in bats in 2026

The state of São Paulo has confirmed nine cases of rabies in bats since the beginning of 2026, with the capital accounting for two of the cases.

Feb 4 • 20:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The State Fights for Small Shareholders: The Secret of Taiwan's Value-Up 'National Shareholders'

Taiwan has introduced a national-level independent body to protect individual investors, significantly increasing confidence in its capital markets and allowing collective action against corporate wrongdoing.

Feb 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

State participates in network expansion: Federation enters Tennet

The German government has secured a 25.1% stake in Tennet's German subsidiary by signing a contract worth approximately 3.3 billion euros, ensuring capital needs are met.

Feb 3 • 15:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT police advise NLC against anti-Wike protest

The Federal Capital Territory Police have urged the Nigeria Labour Congress to postpone their planned protest in Abuja due to security threats and potential risks of infiltration by non-state actors.

Feb 3 • 01:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for the first CNH increases by 25% in the state of SP in January, says Detran; increase was 35% in the capital

The search for the first National Driver's License (CNH) in São Paulo state rose by 25% in January compared to last year, with a 35% increase noted in the capital, according to Detran-SP.

Feb 2 • 22:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike vows to protect PDP from ‘vampires,’ monitor Oyo politics

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, expressed his commitment to safeguarding the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State during a recent meeting of the party's National Executive Committee in Abuja.

Feb 2 • 21:32 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Terrorist attack on capital airport: ISIS claims large-scale attack in Niger

The Islamic State has put Niger's military regime under pressure with a spectacular attack, storming the country's main air force base amid fierce fighting lasting several hours.

Feb 2 • 17:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Almost half of the month's rain falls in 24 hours in the capital, and the state remains on alert this Monday

Heavy rains in Mato Grosso do Sul on Sunday led to significant accumulations in just 24 hours, with Campo Grande receiving 72 millimeters, nearly 40% of the expected February rainfall.

Feb 2 • 11:39 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Islamic State claims Niger airport attack

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, which involved gunmen opening fire on an Air Force base.

Feb 2 • 09:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Life Returns to Normal in Aden and the Central Bank Prepares to Disburse Salaries

Life has returned to normal in the city of Aden, Yemen, following the government's control over the temporary capital, with the Central Bank preparing to pay overdue salaries to state employees.

Jan 13 • 09:13 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Energy unit set up within Ukraine's State Emergency Service

Ukraine's State Emergency Service has established a dedicated energy unit that has assisted 173 individuals in providing emergency power through generators in the capital over the past week.

Jan 12 • 14:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Between Ordinary Day and Tense Night: The Iranian Capital in a State of Anticipation

Tehran is experiencing a dual state where the daytime is marked by normalcy and activity, while the nights are filled with tension and uncertainty, amidst economic concerns.

Jan 11 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Bloodshed in Iran: Doctor reports 217 deaths from incidents, Tehran says 'we are at war'

A doctor has reported 217 deaths from the recent protests in Iran, as authorities threaten participants with capital punishment, declaring the nation is in a state of war.

Jan 10 • 07:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Alert in Venezuela: Explosions, drones, and gunfire around Caracas, watch the video

Reports of new attacks in the capital as the government declares a state of emergency and accuses the US of a military attack.

Jan 6 • 00:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Rage and envy in Russia. "This is how our special military operation should have unfolded"

The article discusses the unexpected night attack on a capital which led to the arrest of a state leader, contrasting Vladimir Putin's envisioned scenario for the Ukraine invasion with Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela against Nicolás Maduro.

Jan 5 • 18:42 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Four weeks before the power outage, the audit office warned the state government of a disaster

A report from the Berlin Audit Office highlights serious weaknesses in the capital's disaster management, raising concerns about Berlin's crisis readiness.

Jan 5 • 13:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Parliamentary Elections: Nationalist Kurti Wins Early Election in Kosovo

The ruling party Vetevendosje led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti has decisively won the snap parliamentary election in Kosovo, garnering 49.4 percent of the votes, according to the state electoral commission in the capital Pristina.

Dec 28 • 23:18 UTC

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