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…
*Lagos landlords, motorists groan over poor road, gridlock, accidents (Punch)*Mixed reactions trail Lagos Bill barring parade of suspects (Guardian)
Lagos landlords, motorists groan over poor road, gridlock, accidents (Punch) Residents and shop owners have decried the poor state of Old Ipaja Road, Agege, saying that it impedes free flow of traffic and causes avoidable accidents. Motorists plying the corridor…
Brazil’s Athletico Paranaense to buy COVID vaccines for fans
Brazilian top-flight football club Athletico Paranaense said it wants to buy COVID-19 vaccines and make them available to players, officials as well as fans, with paid memberships, free of charge. Earlier this week, Brazil’s Congress passed a law allowing private…
Boeing 737 Max: Brazilian airline to resume passenger flights
Brazilian airline Gol says it will resume commercial flights with the Boeing 737 Max from Wednesday. The plane was grounded worldwide in March 2019 following two deadly crashes which killed 346 people. The Boing 737 Max has since been overhauled…
Nigeria records 587 new cases of COVID-19 as total exceeds 17,000
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 587 new COVID-19 cases in the country. Making the announcement Wednesday night via its Twitter handle, the NCDC listed the new total as 17,735. While 5,967 have been discharged from the…
Nigeria records 490 new COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Tuesday said Nigeria recorded 490 new cases of the novel coronavirus. The new figures put total infections in the country at 17,148 with 5,623 persons discharged after treatment and 455 deaths, according to…
Beach Soccer W’Cup: Whipping boys Nigeria face Brazil (Punch)
Nigeria will on Tuesday (today) play against Brazil in their last Group D match at the ongoing FIFA Beach World Cup in Paraguay. The Super Sand Eagles were on Sunday beaten 6-5 by Oman in their second match after a…