Tag: brazil

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AzeezAugust 16, 2016

FIFA ex-President, Havelange dies at 100

Former FIFA president, Joao Havelange who helped bring the Olympic Games to Rio, has died at the age of 100 ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaAugust 15, 2016

#RioOlympics: D’Tigers lose to Brazil’s B’ball team, 86 – 69

Nigeria has crashed out of the basketball event of the Rio Olympics losing to hosts Brazil 86 – 69. D’Tigers’ undoing was ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 12, 2016

Reuben Abati: Tales from Rio

In some other countries of the world, a bronze medal at the Olympics is not something to be talked about ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaAugust 11, 2016

#RioOlympics: U.S. leads medal table again, as Brazil qualifies for men’s football quarter-final

The United States of America have toppled China from the medals table. The USA achieved the feat by winning gold in the ...

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Oreoluwa PetersAugust 6, 2016

In 22 pictures, relive the colourful opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics 2016

Brazil is currently facing one of its worst times as issues such as economic recession, political protest and the massive ...

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Isime EseneAugust 5, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Why is Solomon Dalung still a minister?

20 years ago this week, Nigeria recorded one of its most remarkable sporting triumphs to win the gold medal in ...

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Isime EseneJuly 23, 2016

So this man tried to steal the Olympic torch in Brazil… (WATCH)

An unidentified man was tackled to the floor and arrested earlier today after trying to steal the Olympic flame in ...

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GuestAdminJune 18, 2016

Copa America 2016: Is this Argentina’s year?

by Dolapo Adelana The 2016 Copa America kicked off on Saturday June 4, with host – United States of America ...

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Oreoluwa PetersJune 13, 2016

Copa America: ‘Hand of God’ knocks out Brazil (WATCH)

Brazil has been knocked out at the group stage of the Copa America Centenario after losing 1- 0 to Peru ...

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Janeth JOctober 10, 2015

How passenger was nabbed with $34,000 in Lagos airport

A passenger, Ozoh Ikenna was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)Lagos ...

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Ada IgboanugoApril 25, 2015

This is the transgender who was stripped and beaten in a Brazilian prison (See Photos)

by Chinwe Okafor Pictures of badly beaten transgender Veronica Bolina by the Brazillian police is fast causing an outrage in the country. ...

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Ada IgboanugoApril 15, 2015

BUSTED: 4 smugglers excrete 171 wraps of cocaine in Lagos

by Chinwe Okafor The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency apprehended four suspected drug traffickers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, ...

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ifrekeFebruary 24, 2015

Ronaldo confirms he is coming out of retirement

by Mark Bassey Former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star Ronaldo, has confirmed that he is coming out of retirement, ...

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Isime EseneJanuary 2, 2015

Opinion: Ex-Minister, Adamu Bello has nothing on Akinwunmi Adesina’s sterling achievements

by Richard-Mark Mbaram  This relentlessly passionate minister got over $5 billion of investments into the agriculture sector in just three ...

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Isime EseneNovember 9, 2014

BUSTED: This man was arrested with cocaine concealed in women shoes (PICTURED)

by Isi Esene A 27-year-old man has been arrested and detained by men of the National Drug aw Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) ...

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Isime EseneNovember 8, 2014

Oh-la-la! We present to you the best butts in Brazil + more (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Out of the twenty seven contestants who believed they’ve got what it takes to win the Miss ...

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Isime EseneOctober 21, 2014

Why I murdered 39 people – Brazilian serial killer confesses (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Tiago Gomes da Rocha, a Brazilian man who confessed to killing 39 people has given reasons for ...

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Isime EseneOctober 4, 2014

OMG! This woman was found with a knife buried in her head (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

by Akan Ido Alcileide Rodrigues dos Santos, a 22-year-old Brazilian woman has been found by the police with a kitchen ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 23, 2014

Nigerian diplomats owing over $500,000 in parking tickets in New York

by Damilola Jagun According to the United States’ Department of Finance, New York City is being owed over $16 million ...

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Isime EseneSeptember 7, 2014

I knew the Eagles would lose – Stephen Keshi

by Akan Ido Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed his displeasure at the performance of the team during yesterday’s ...

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Kolapo OlapojuAugust 29, 2014

Stephen Keshi agrees new N6million contract to continue as Super Eagles’ coach

by Mark Bassey Head coach of the Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has agreed to sign a N6million contract to stay ...

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Isime EseneAugust 26, 2014

Incredible! This man woke up after being declared dead by doctors (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene   A 54-year-old man, Valdelucio Goncalves was on Sunday miraculously found alive in a morgue after doctors had ...

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Kolapo OlapojuAugust 25, 2014

The Big Boss is back – Keshi reaches agreement over Super Eagles

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has reached a temporary agreement with Sports Minister, Tammy Danagogo, to manage ...

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YEditorAugust 25, 2014

Opinion: Pay attention Nigerians, doctors REALLY angry – let me tell you why

by Obinna Aligwekwe I have been reading my news feed with very keen interest the last few days. The truth ...

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oluwatobisoyomboJuly 31, 2014

“I’m confident” | Neymar reveals his return date to Barcelona

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Brazil’s golden boy Neymar, has revealed that he hopes to return to action when Barcelona play against ...

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July 31, 2014

TOO CUTE! Obafemi Martins and his son hit the streets (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Obafemi Martins – ace footballer, ace father! The soccer star shared a photo of himself taking a ...

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writerJuly 14, 2014

RiRi wins: Rihanna celebrates World Cup win with German players (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Rihanna probably loves football as much as she loves to party and that’s a fact! The American ...

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writerJuly 14, 2014

Brazil coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari resigns

by Kolapo Olapoju Head coach of Brazil, Luiz Felipe Scolari has reportedly resigned following Brazil’s poor outing and subsequent failure ...

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writerJuly 13, 2014

It’s official! Germany beats Argentina to win 2014 World Cup trophy

by Kolapo Olapoju In a pulsating and nerve-wracking World Cup 2014 final at the Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ...

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writerJuly 13, 2014

Having a ball: Rihanna meets with football legend, Pele in Brazil (See Photos)

by Kolapo Olapoju Rihanna is having a ball in Brazil and has just met up with legendary Brazilian footballer, Pele. ...

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