The Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ricardo Guerra de Araujo, says Brazil will soon inject 1.1 billion dollars into Nigeria’s agriculture. The envoy said on Thursday night in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that an agreement…
Far-right candidate wins first round in Brazil (BBC)
A far-right candidate, Jair Bolsonaro, has won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election. He will face the left-wing Workers’ Party candidate, Fernando Haddad, in the second round on 28 October after he failed to win the 50% of valid…
Brazilian presidential candidate Ciro Gomes hospitalized (Punch)
Brazilian presidential candidate Ciro Gomes, who is running third in the latest opinion polls, has been hospitalised in Sao Paulo, Hospital Sources said on Wednesday. The 60-year old entered hospital on Tuesday and has been discharged on Wednesday, the sources…
Nigerian development tragedy: the affliction of image deficit and the way out -Magnus Onyibe
Our dear country seems doomed to remain mired in negative publicity. That is even as headlines heralding horrific events like gruesome murders of civilians by herdsmen , suicide bombings by religious insurgents like Boko Haram and mind-boggling sums of public…
2018 FIFA World Cup: Brazil opens criminal probe against fans (Thestatesman)
The Brazil federal public prosecutor’s office has opened a criminal investigation against Brazilian fans who recorded and spread an indecent video while staying in Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. “The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office in the Federal District…
Ooni embarks on 10-day historical visit to Brazil (Nation)
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, will embark on a 10-day historical visit to Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, in June, to strengthen the cultural ties between both countries. The visit will strengthen the…
Brazil vs Germany: Jesus hits the winner (Vanguard)
Brazil vs Germany: Gabriel Jesus struck the winner as Brazil put memories of their 2014 World Cup mauling by Germany behind them with a 1-0 friendly win in Berlin on Tuesday. Jesus’ first-half goal at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, packed with a…