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27 Oct 2023
IHS Holding Limited has announced a one-year partnership with Limitless Space Institute (LSI) to broaden access space education. Through the collaboration, 20 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educators from Brazil and Nigeria are to be invited for a 12-month Limitless Global Educator Programme for a curated space education curriculum. Delivered by experts from the…
14 Sep 2023
Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday opened its first trials over the January 8 riots by supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, putting four accused in the dock in one of the buildings invaded that day.
7 Sep 2023
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced on Wednesday a shuffle that brings into his government two center-right parties once allied with his political nemesis, far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.
18 Aug 2023
A Supreme Court judge in Brazil has authorized police to access the bank account records of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro and his wife, Michelle, over allegations they embezzled jewelry and other official gifts, media reports said. Bolsonaro and former aides are under investigation over allegations they tried to illegally keep and sell expensive gifts received from…
2 Aug 2023
A 34-year-old man from Suriname, Dadda Lorenzo Harvy Albert, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for smuggling 117 parcels of cocaine into Nigeria. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. NDLEA said its operatives at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State…
16 Jul 2023
Nature never ceases to amaze with its extraordinary creations. From stunning landscapes to awe-inspiring natural phenomena, the planet is adorned with unbelievable works. In this article, we will embark on a journey to discover the top five destinations that showcase Mother Earth's breathtaking artistry and leave visitors in sheer awe. From the vibrant corals of…
29 Jun 2023
Leaving everything you own to a multi-millionaire soccer player would not be everyone's idea of a good cause, but one Brazilian fan could not think of a more deserving recipient of his worldly goods than Neymar Jr.
27 Jun 2023
Judges are set to start delivering their verdicts Tuesday as Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's trial resumes in electoral court on charges of abusing his office, a case that could sideline him from the 2026 elections.
21 Jun 2023
A man arrested for killing two teenagers in a school shooting in Brazil this week has been found dead in his jail cell, authorities said Wednesday.
20 Jun 2023
A yellow-and-brown boa constrictor wraps itself around David de Oliveira Gomes's neck like a scarf, but the 15-year-old Brazilian with autism is fascinated, not afraid.
20 Jun 2023
A 16-year-old boy died Tuesday after being shot by a gunman who opened fire at a school in southern Brazil, bringing the death toll from the attack to two, authorities said.
19 Jun 2023
A cyclone which tore through southern Brazil has killed at least 13 people and forced thousands from their homes, authorities said Sunday.

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