Tag: Brazil
Neymar injured again, massive blow to Brazil
Brazil's Copa America dream suffered a huge injury scare on Wednesday after major striker Neymar limped off the field during…
Update: Death toll from Brazil’s prison fights hits 57
The death toll from recent prison fights in northern Brazil has reached 57, as prison wardens found the bodies of…
Aftermath of criticism: Brazil partly reverses gun rules
Brazil is partly reversing looser gun rules introduced by President Jair Bolsonaro earlier this year over concerns that an increase…
Golden Eaglets will do better in Brazil – Coach
Abdu Maikaba, Flying Eagles Assistant coach and coach of Plateau United on Monday, said that the the Golden Eaglets would…
Brazil dam disaster death toll rises to 169
The official death toll from a dam burst in the Brazilian town of Brumadinho rose to 169, authorities in the…
300 people feared dead after a dam collapses in Brazil
About 300 people are missing after a dam collapsed at an iron ore mine in south-eastern Brazil, officials say.
Brazil’s Defence Minister contradicts master, sees no reason for U.S military base in the country
The Defence Minister of Brazil, Gen. Fernando Azevedo, has disagreed with President Jair Bolsonaro on the propriety of having a…
Join hands with me in freeing our nation from corruption -Brazil’s new President appeals to lawmakers
Brazil’s newly inaugurated President Jair Bolsonaro, who was sworn in before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, called on…
Brazil inaugurates far-right firebrand Bolsonaro as president
Right-wing nationalist Jair Bolsonaro, who has vowed to crack down on political corruption, violent crime and ignite a moribund economy…
Gunman in Brazil cathedral kills four before killing himself
A gunman opened fire inside the Catholic cathedral in the Brazilian city of Campinas on Tuesday and fatally shot four…
Ghana, Brazil qualify for FIFA U-17 women World Cup
Ghana and Brazil have qualified in their various groups at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay. Ghana defeated…
Brazil to inject $1.1bn into Nigeria’s agriculture
The Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ricardo Guerra de Araujo, says Brazil will soon inject 1.1 billion dollars into Nigeria’s agriculture.
Brazilian Presidential Candidate Ciro Gomes hospitalised
Brazilian Presidential Candidate Ciro Gomes, who is running third in the latest opinion polls, has been hospitalised in Sao Paulo,…
105 inmates escape from prison
At least 105 inmates escaped from a prison in eastern Brazil on Monday, local media reported.
First-half goals give Brazil comfortable 2-0 win over U.S.
Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino and Neymar gave Brazil an easy 2-0 victory over the United…
Brazil to have more elders than children by 2040 – Statistics agency
Brazil’s population is gradually aging and the country is expected to have more elders than children by 2040, local statistics…
Ooni of Ife, Said Balogun Partners Brazil Govt In Movie
Ace Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun and the Ooni of Ife oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi have teamed up with the Brazil…
Belgium in Semi-final after dumping Brazil out of World Cup
World Cup favourite, Brazil have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA tournament by Belgium, losing 2-1 in an epic…
World Cup: France, Brazil, Uruguay, Belgium battle for semi-final spots
The World Cup bursts back into life on Friday as tournament favourites Brazil take on a Belgium side brimming with…
World Cup: Belgium face Brazil in quarterfinals
Japan’s dream of playing in its first ever World Cup quarter-finals has been blown away after Belgium came from behind…
Brazil knockout Mexico to reach World Cup quarter-final
Second-half goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino saw Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals in…
Thiago Silva to captain Brazil against Costa Rica
Brazil have named Thiago Silva as captain for Friday’s World Cup match against Costa Rica in continuation of their long-standing…
Brazil whip Austria 3-0 in last warm up match before World Cup
Gabriel Jesus, Neymar and Philippe Coutinho scored as Brazil swept aside Austria 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up game…
Neymar scores as Brazil beat Croatia in World Cup friendly
Neymar scored a brilliant goal on his return from injury as Brazil began their World Cup preparations with a win…
Ooni embarks on 10-day historical visit to Brazil
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, will embark on a 10-day historical visit to Brazil in June,…
Former Brazil president, Lula, jailed 12 years for corruption
Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will begin his 12 year prison term from Friday, after a judge…
Jesus’ lone strike gives Brazil victory over Germany
Germany lost for the first time in 23 matches as Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus scored the only goal to…
Brazil crush Russia 3-0 in International friendly
Barcelona stars Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho were on the scoresheet as Brazil cruised past Russia 3-0 in an international friendly…
Brazil plans to encourage more sports exchanges with Nigeria
The new Consul General of Brazil in Nigeria, Amb. Flavio Bonzanini, on Thursday said his country’s government plans to encourage…
Brazil beat Mali 2-0 to claim U-17 World Cup Bronze
Brazil beat Mali 2-0 on Saturday to claim the Bronze medal at the 2017 Under-17 World Cup in India.