Tag: public funds
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Arraignment Set for Sarah Discaya in Cebu Graft Case
Arraignment Date Set for Sarah Discaya in Cebu Graft Case The arraignment for detained contractor Sarah Discaya has been scheduled for January 13 next year, with the session set to begin at 10 a.m. before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 27 in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu. The development, confirmed by court officials, marks a key step…
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Judge Leaves Door Open on Trump White House Ballroom Project as Plans Move Forward for Federal Review
Overview: A High-Stakes Update in a Long-Running Project The Trump administration made a procedural move that could shape the fate of a proposed White House ballroom, signaling to a federal judge that plans to replace the East Wing with a new ballroom would be submitted to two independent oversight bodies by the end of the…
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Hanson Travel Expenses Under Fire as Coalition Attacks One Nation Over Private Court Case
Overview The Coalition has attacked One Nation leader Pauline Hanson over travel expenses charged to taxpayers for flights, private car transport, and hotel accommodations tied to a private court matter in Sydney. Hanson had been found to have racially discriminated against Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi in the case. The political row raises questions about the…
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Controversy Over Pauline Hanson’s Travel Expenses Heats Up as Coalition Attacks Costs
Background: The dispute over Pauline Hanson’s travel expenses The Australian political scene was stirred as the Coalition questioned the travel expenses charged to taxpayers for flights, private car hires, and hotel stays associated with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. The expenses were incurred as she attended a private court matter in Sydney, a case in…
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MIIF Gold Deal and Fuel Diversion Probes Enter Advanced Stages, OSP Confirms
Two Major Probes Enter Advanced Stages, OSP Confirms The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has confirmed that two high-profile corruption investigations are moving into advanced phases. The probes focus on the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) gold deal and allegations of petroleum product diversion by more than 30 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). While details…
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LP on Arrest Warrant vs Zaldy Co: Justice for Filipinos
Introduction: A national demand for accountability The Liberal Party of the Philippines (LP) has weighed in on the arrest warrants issued against former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co and 17 others, stating that these legal actions reflect a broader public desire for justice and accountability. As authorities move forward with the cases, Filipinos are watching…
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Matiang’i accuses Ruto of fund misuse in Nyamira by-elections
Allegations surface as Nyamira by-elections heat up Kenya’s political landscape is once again sharpened by allegations from prominent voices within the ruling coalition’s circle. Presidential hopeful Dr. Fred Matiang’i has publicly accused President William Ruto of diverting public funds to finance the ongoing by-elections in Nyamira. The comments, made amid a busy electoral period, have…
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DACF Withdrawal Allegations: Minority Claims GH¢1.4B Unlawful
Overview of the Allegations The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns about the management of public funds, accusing the Minister of Finance and the Controller and Accountant General of unlawfully withdrawing GH¢1.4 billion from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) account at the Bank of Ghana. Officials from the governing party have not publicly…
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Majority Leader Under Fire as MCAs Allege Misallocation of Millions
Overview of the Allegations A majority leader in a cosmopolitan county assembly is facing intensified backlash from members after reports surfaced that millions of shillings were diverted from funds intended to quell unrest following contentious county developments. According to multiple sources close to the matter, the money, reportedly issued by a senior staffer, was meant…
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Backlash Grows as Majority Leader Faces Accusations of Pocketing Funds in Cosmopolitan County Assembly
Overview of the controversy A storm is brewing in a cosmopolitan county as a Majority Leader faces mounting backlash from members of the County Assembly (MCAs). Allegations that millions of shillings were diverted by the leadership to calm tensions following recent developments have sparked fierce debates about governance, transparency, and accountability at the local level.…