#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 the second quarter where the Brazilians outscored them by 12 points. D’Tigers started with the same lineup that beat Croatia: Chamberlain Oguchi, Michael Umeh, Ebi Ere, Ike Diogu, and Alade Aminu. D’Tigers won the first quarter 16-15... Read More

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August 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 or celebrated. Not even silver is satisfactory sometimes, just remember that look on Russian athlete Yulia Efimova’s face as her arch-rival, Lilly King of the United States took the gold in 100m women’s breastroke swimming.... Read More

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August 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 Women’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay. The USA has 11 gold medals as against China’s 10. In the football event, hosts Brazil finally found their scoring boots as they put four goals past Denmark. Two... Read More

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August 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 outbreak of Zika virus has almost crippled the country. Despite all of these, the country has stood firm, insisting it is ready to host the first Olympics to be held in a South American city and... Read More

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August 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 the Olympic football tournament, with improbable victories over first Brazil, then Argentina. It took a football mad nation to the heights of ecstasy, an example of the resilience of the Nigerian spirit. 20 years later,... Read More

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July 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 Brazil. The shocking incident occurred when the Olympic flame was passing through the Brazilian town of Guarulhos, Sao Paulo. In a video clip showing the incident, the flame bearer, who is believed to be Patricia... Read More

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June 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 losing the opener to Colombia by two goals to nil. The championship gradually progressed as other teams showed their mettle as contenders. While Mexico’s 3-1 victory over Uruguay put a dent to their title chances,... Read More

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June 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 in controversial circumstances. Dunga’s men fell victim to a fatal error from referee Andres Cunha who awarded a clear handball from Peru’s Raul Ruidiaz. 2015’s semifinalist Peru secured a place in the quarterfinals ahead of Brazil in Group... Read More

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October 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 for trying to smuggle 23 wraps containing $34,000 to Brazil. The dollars were detected during screening of Etihad Airways passengers on a flight to Abu Dhabi on Friday. The money was packed in wraps similar... Read More

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April 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. Veronica, 25, who was arrested for allegedly attacking her 73 year old neighbour, was beaten up by the police, they disfigured her face, forced her to strip and shaved her head. Even after she was taken... Read More

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April 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, Lagos for attempting to smuggle cocaine to Brazil. According to reports by Punch, the suspects ─ Ejiofor Eliezer (46), Obah Francis (30), Akpa Sobuzochukwu (27) and 36-year-old Ike Okechukwu ─ excreted 171 wraps of drug that... Read More

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February 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, to play for Fort Lauderdale Strikers. The Brazilian who is now 38, hung up his boots in 2011, but became a major shareholder in the NASL, which is the USA’s second tier – although there... Read More

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January 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 years. New rice investors alone have put up an additional $2.6 billion, including $1 billion by Dangote. Elections are here and this is the silly season when even thieves pontificate as saints. For those who... Read More

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November 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) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport for concealing cocaine in shoes for women. The suspect known as Mama Solomon described himself as a shoe merchant but authorities say he only used the shoes to traffic... Read More

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November 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 Bum Bum Brazil 2014 pageant, eight of them have been selected and are they hot or what?! After months of voting, the eight booty-ful women showcased their assets with a bikini photoshoot as they get... Read More

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October 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 his actions implying that he should also be seen as a victim. The 26-year-old was arrested after police linked a gun in his home to the murders of six women this year. He said he... Read More

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October 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 knife lodged in her skull. The woman was reportedly stabbed by her boyfriend, Roberto Martins dos Anjos, who is currently at large. The knife was still embedded several inches into her skull as she sat... Read More

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September 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 in unpaid parking tickets issued to foreign diplomatic vehicles. Over 180 countries are in the list, which is topped by Egypt with nearly $2 million in outstanding debt as of this summer. The Wall Street... Read More

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September 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 match against Congo. Nigeria lost 3-2 against our Group A opponent in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the U.J Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State. Keshi, who coached the Eagles at the... Read More

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August 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 on as gaffer of the senior male national football team. He will sign the agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation and the Sports Ministry once the NFF crisis is resolved. On the evening of Thursday,... Read More

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August 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 declared him dead. Sources say the Brazilian man who was being treated for stomach cancer was found wriggling in a zipped-up body bag after doctors declared he died of ‘respiratory and multiple organ failure’. Two... Read More

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August 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 the national team for the upcoming qualifiers in September, pending the time a permanent deal will be agreed on. Both parties met on Monday, 25 August, and came to a mutual resolution that the Keshi... Read More

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August 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 is, even if GEJ ends up recalling the sacked resident doctors, whatever was left of the chord between doctors and the masses has been finally broken. The mass euphoria that greeted the sack was not... Read More

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July 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 Leon in the Joan Gamper Trophy match. The 22-year-old has been out of action for weeks, since he fractured his back during Brazil’s quarter-final win over Colombia in the quarter-final of the 2014 World Cup.... Read More

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July 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 singer was pictured lifting up her jersey and flashing her covered boobs at the Estadio Maracana to celebrate Germany’s defeat of Argentina. She would later share photos of herself with some of the German players... Read More

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July 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 to win the 2014 world cup trophy. According to Globo TV, Scolari’s contract was due to expire after the tournament, and his resignation is expected to be confirmed on Monday by the CBF, Brazil’s football... Read More

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July 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, Mario Goetze scored an amazing left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box as the Germans defeated the Argentines after 120 minutes of tactical and technical masterpiece by both teams. The... Read More

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July 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. The singer was evidently excited to meet the man who’s believed to be the greatest footballer of all time, as she was photographed smiling effusively that you’d think she just won a Grammy. The feeling... Read More

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

Reuben Abati: Tales from Rio

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

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

YNaija Editorial: Why is Solomon Dalung still a minister?

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

Copa America 2016: Is this Argentina’s year?

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

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

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

BUSTED: 4 smugglers excrete 171 wraps of cocaine in Lagos

Ronaldo confirms he is coming out of retirement

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

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

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

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

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

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

I knew the Eagles would lose – Stephen Keshi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brazil coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari resigns

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

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

Travelogue: YNaija’s Alex Yusuf recounts his ultimate World Cup 2014 experience from Brazil (Part 2)

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