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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gombe approves N5 billion for street numbering and signage

The Gombe State Executive Council has approved a N5 billion project for street naming, signages, and house numbering to enhance urban management.

Feb 27 • 21:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Darío Lopérfido and Politics: A Journey That Took Him to the Pinnacle of Power and into Controversy Over the Disappeared

Darío Lopérfido's political career has been marked by significant roles and controversies, particularly regarding his denial of state terrorism victims in Argentina's military dictatorship.

Feb 27 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mogiana Route: SP government auctions 520 km of highways this Friday; see sections and impacts

The São Paulo government is set to auction the management of 520 kilometers of state highways to private companies, with significant investments planned for modernization and maintenance over the next 30 years.

Feb 27 • 12:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

They will pay for the unlawful "management" of the river valley for two years

A family is held responsible for the illegal management of a state-owned river valley area, leading to environmental damage.

Feb 27 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expenses for the Sou Manaus 2025 festival have increased by over 1,000% and transparency failures, says TCE-AM

A report from the State Court of Accounts (TCE-AM) revealed significant irregularities in the financial management of the Sou Manaus Passo a Paço 2025 festival, including a 1,150% increase in expenses.

Feb 26 • 20:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

NKVC Proposed to Take Over Management of Food Reserve Stocks

The proposed amendments to the State Reserve Law aim to transfer the management of food reserves to NKVC, increasing efficiency and responsiveness during crises.

Feb 26 • 08:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos seals public toilet for pumping sewage into drainage

The Lagos State Government has shut down a public toilet for illegally pumping sewage into the drainage system, posing a health risk and environmental hazard.

Feb 25 • 13:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Trump talks affordability amid public distrust in his handling of the economy

In his State of the Union address, Donald Trump addressed concerns about the economy while facing public skepticism regarding his fiscal management.

Feb 25 • 08:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Another Discussion on State Reserves at the Seimas

The Lithuanian Parliament is discussing the potential negligence in the management of state reserves during a committee meeting.

Feb 25 • 03:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Expectations for the State of the Union Address: At a Critical Moment, Trump Will Defend His Management Before Congress

President Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address amidst significant challenges, including low approval ratings and economic concerns.

Feb 24 • 18:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Opposition Registers LRT Law Project: Proposes to Depoliticize Broadcaster Management

The Lithuanian opposition proposes changes to the management structure of the state broadcaster, aiming to reduce political influence and enhance professionalism.

Feb 24 • 08:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN is the 2nd most indebted state in the country and exceeds personnel spending limit, says Ministry of Finance

Rio Grande do Norte has become the second-most indebted state in Brazil, surpassing the legal limit for personnel expenditures.

Feb 23 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

South American country to privatize 3,900 kilometers of roads

Argentina's government has initiated a public bidding process to privatize over 3,900 kilometers of national roads as part of President Javier Milei's plan to withdraw the state from the management of Corredores Viales S.A.

Feb 23 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense sets up crisis cabinet to monitor rains in the coast of SP

The São Paulo Civil Defense established a crisis cabinet to manage the response to severe rains on the state's coastline and dispatched humanitarian aid to the most affected municipalities.

Feb 23 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP promises a Big Brother to monitor "24/7" the major water dams: "Its state is worrying"

The Popular Party in Spain has vowed to implement a comprehensive monitoring plan for major water dams if they assume power, citing worrying conditions of current infrastructure.

Feb 23 • 01:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LASTMA rescued 1,075 crash victims, seized over 17,000 vehicles in 2025 – Official

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority reported rescuing 1,075 crash victims and seizing over 17,000 vehicles in 2025 as part of its road safety initiative.

Feb 22 • 14:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA recorded 1,023 illegal waste dumping cases in 2025 – Report

The Lagos Waste Management Authority reported over 1,000 illegal waste dumping cases in Lagos state for the year 2025, leading to legal actions against numerous offenders.

Feb 22 • 13:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Coober Pedy pays triple the state average for water but that could soon end

Coober Pedy residents are facing some of the highest water bills in South Australia, but changes in management of the water network by SA Water may reduce costs.

Feb 21 • 23:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Audit recommended sacking UNIOSUN VC, rectors over payroll fraud — Consultant

An audit report has recommended the dismissal of the Vice Chancellor and other principal officers of Osun State University for payroll fraud, despite claims of incompetence made by the university's management.

Feb 21 • 20:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state sent top executives to a spa for crisis management training for nearly 160,000 euros

The Estonian government allocated nearly 160,000 euros for crisis management training for top public sector executives at a spa near Tallinn, highlighting the focus on improving crisis leadership skills.

Feb 21 • 07:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSSF boosts school sports leadership

The Nigeria School Sport Federation hosted a seminar aimed at enhancing the leadership and management skills of state coordinators involved in school sports across the country.

Feb 21 • 00:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abiodun appoints new SA on waste management

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has appointed Farook Akintunde as the Special Adviser on Waste Management Authority, urging him to improve the agency's effectiveness using his experience.

Feb 21 • 00:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun governor dismisses waste management authority chief, appoints replacement

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has dismissed the previous Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority and appointed Farook Akintunde as his replacement.

Feb 20 • 21:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How to know if you have traffic fines in the U.S. with your license plate number in 2026

This article explains how drivers in the U.S. can check for outstanding traffic fines using their license plate number, highlighting the state-specific management of violations and the need for awareness across state lines.

Feb 20 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three reservoirs in Ceará exceed 90% capacity after this week's rains

Three reservoirs in the state of Ceará, Brazil have surpassed 90% of their water storage capacity due to recent heavy rains.

Feb 20 • 19:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos seals public toilet over sewage discharge, warns against pollution

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed a public toilet for discharging raw sewage into a drain, citing public health risks and environmental pollution.

Feb 19 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in Texas: why Greg Abbott renewed the disaster proclamation for drought

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an extension of the disaster proclamation due to ongoing drought conditions affecting large parts of the state.

Feb 18 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 90,000 hectares and 800 lagoons, Cantão State Park could become an ecotourism hub in Tocantins

The Cantão State Park in Brazil is set for a management plan revision to facilitate ecotourism development.

Feb 18 • 21:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Charlie Woods makes surprise career move as legendary father Tiger watches on

Charlie Woods has signed his first representation deal with Players Group Management ahead of his college golf career at Florida State University.

Feb 18 • 10:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Josef Vojáček Returns to the Leadership of State Forests After Four Years

Josef Vojáček has returned to head the State Forests of Czechia after a four-year hiatus.

Feb 18 • 07:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RMK wants to start earning carbon revenue

The State Forest Management Centre of Estonia is seeking a partner to create and implement carbon credits on the forest lands it manages to develop carbon trading as an additional source of income.

Feb 18 • 06:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The bill that seeks to "shield" California's high-speed train to transform the state

A new legislative proposal in California aims to modify the management of the high-speed train project, granting greater autonomy to its authorities.

Feb 17 • 20:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oil well: Cross River deserves fair treatment, says Otu

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River advocates for fair treatment in the relisting process of the state as an oil-producing entity, amid disputes with Akwa Ibom.

Feb 17 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Let the reserves of the Funds be well

The recent confrontation between central banker Yannis Stournaras and former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has highlighted an overlooked issue regarding the 'borrowing' of the state from pension funds.

Feb 17 • 06:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The number of spruce bark beetles is decreasing in Southern Estonia

The spread of spruce bark beetles in Southern Estonia has significantly decreased, leading the State Forest Management Centre to forego felling bait trees this year.

Feb 16 • 16:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

UAE: The Epstein scandal also affects the head of the state port management company

DP World in Dubai has replaced its CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem after revelations of his close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 13 • 17:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Health is evaluating the state's participation in the management of Vidzeme Hospital

The Latvian Ministry of Health is exploring closer collaboration and potential state involvement in the management of Vidzeme Hospital to strengthen regional healthcare services.

Feb 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Schillerová spoke about how to milk the state. Babiš was not pleased

Czech politician Schillerová discusses financial management practices that may not align with the expectations of former Prime Minister Babiš.

Feb 13 • 10:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Rezekne Council does not want to get involved in the management of "Gors"

The Rezekne Council has rejected the Culture Ministry's offer to involve the state in the management of the concert hall "Gors" in collaboration with the municipality.

Feb 13 • 10:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Objection Exclusive: Why the State is not a Good Forester

The article discusses the inefficiencies of state management of forests in Germany, highlighting financial losses and the need for reorganization of responsibilities and ownership.

Feb 13 • 09:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rēzekne City Council rejects the Ministry of Culture's offer to involve the state in the management of 'Gora'

The Rēzekne City Council has decided not to support the Ministry of Culture's proposal for the state to take over the management of the Gors cultural venue.

Feb 13 • 07:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Prosecution: The management of Latvijas dzelzceļš caused 1.5 million euro losses to the state

Four former board members of Latvijas dzelzceļš face accusations of abusing their official positions, resulting in significant financial losses to the state.

Feb 13 • 06:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos unveils waste-to-value drive for Ojokoro residents

The Lagos State government is launching an Eco-Circulate waste-to-value initiative in Ojokoro to promote grassroots engagement in the circular economy and enhance environmental sustainability.

Feb 12 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caraguatatuba declares environmental and sanitary calamity after waste contract issues

The Caraguatatuba city government has declared a state of environmental and sanitary calamity following problems with the urban cleaning and waste management contract.

Feb 11 • 19:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Dispute over 'Gors': the government pushes for state involvement, the city council objects

The Latvian government is advocating for state involvement in the management of the Gors concert hall, despite objections from the local council.

Feb 11 • 12:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

No fewer than 447 prosecuted for dumping refuse in Lagos State

In Lagos State, 447 individuals were prosecuted in 2025 for illegal waste dumping, as reported by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority which aims to enhance enforcement against environmental offenders.

Feb 11 • 00:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The heirs of Nino Bravo criticize the state of the artist's museum and open a dispute with a Spanish town hall

Nino Bravo's heirs are criticizing the management of his museum and entering into a dispute with the local town hall over maintenance issues.

Feb 10 • 23:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fieam launches the 33rd edition of the Amazonas Quality Award this Wednesday (11)

The Federation of Industries of the State of Amazonas (FIEAM) is launching the 33rd edition of the Amazonas Quality Award, a key recognition for management and productivity practices in the Northern region of Brazil.

Feb 10 • 20:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The government instructs the involved ministries to develop a draft law on state involvement in the management of «Gora»

The Latvian government is working on a draft law to establish state involvement in the management of the regional concert hall 'Gors' in Rēzekne.

Feb 10 • 13:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

With management and coordination, Evelyn Salgado consolidates connectivity projects with SICT for Guerrero

Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda meets with SICT head Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina to advance connectivity projects in the state.

Feb 10 • 09:06 UTC

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