Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court had voted to uphold a decision by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to fast-track the removal of fake news from social media ahead of the country’s presidential runoff. In its ruling, the supreme court dismissed a…
Richarlison scores twice as Brazil beat Ghana 3-0
Tottenham striker Richarlison scored a first-half double as Brazil brushed aside Ghana in a friendly. The 25-year-old combined twice with Neymar, sweeping into the bottom corner from the edge of the area, before meeting a free-kick. The former Everton forward…
Brazil fines Apple $2.4 m, prohibits sale of iPhone without charger
Apple has been barred from selling iPhones without a charger in Brazil and fined more than $2 million over the issue, the government said Tuesday, after accusing the US tech giant of “discriminatory practices.” In an official notice, Brazilian authorities…
Last member of his tribe dies in Brazil after 26 years of isolation
The last remaining member of an uncontacted indigenous group in Brazil has died, officials say. The man, whose name was not known, had lived in total isolation for the past 26 years. He was known as Man of the Hole…
Monkeypox cases show decline worldwide, says WHO
The number of newly reported monkeypox cases has decreased worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to the world health body, in the week from August 15 to 21, there were 21 per cent fewer cases than in…
Pedro I: Emperor’s embalmed heart on plane to Brazil
The embalmed heart of Brazil’s first emperor, Pedro I, is being flown to Brasilia to mark 200 years of independence from Portugal. The heart, which lies preserved in a flask filled with formaldehyde, is being transported on board a military…
Remains found in remote Amazon those of British journalist, Brazilian police say
Federal police said Friday that some of the human remains found deep in Brazil’s Amazon have been identified as belonging to British journalist Dom Phillips. The remains of two people were found Wednesday near the city of Atalaia do Norte…
Brazil’s production sector booms, following crisis
In a breath-taking plot twist, the health of Brazil’s indie production sector of films and TV shows has turned from the worst crisis in 30 years to an unprecedented boom. The growth is fuelled by commissions from streaming platforms such…
Ease of living in Lagos amidst its culture and environment -Gbenga Onabanjo
The perception about the ease of living in any city is premised on how a foreigner can easily adapt to the lifestyle in a city without hardship. Recently, the United States Embassy in Nigeria put out a travel advisory to…
Lionel Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final
Lionel Messi ended his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final in Rio’s Maracana stadium. Messi, 34, dropped to the ground in joy at the full-time whistle and was swiftly mobbed…
