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Ethereum price prediction has turned more cautious after the Verus Ethereum bridge suffered a $7.5 million exploit, raising fresh security concerns across the ecosystem. The attack did not compromise Ethereum itself. It targeted the bridge’s off-chain infrastructure instead. According to security reports, the attacker exploited weaknesses in the Verus Ethereum bridge and drained roughly $7.54 million in assets. The breach affected the bridge’s infrastructure rather than Ethereum’s base layer. The incident renewed concerns over the risks tied to cross-chain protocols, even though Ethereum’s core network remained secure. ALERT: Verus Ethereum Bridge exploited AGAIN for another $7.53 million.Blockaid reports the attacker…

At the renovated Sabon Tasha Primary Healthcare Centre in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, upgraded facilities and wards, better-staffed clinics, and a renewed culture of patient-centred care are restoring public confidence in the primary healthcare system, drawing more pregnant women to antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, facility-based deliveries and family planning services, while boosting routine immunisation among babies. DEBORAH TOLU-KOLAWOLE reports Twenty-four-year-old Maryam Ibrahim still remembers the sleepless nights she spent worrying about how her labour would go. As a first-time mother, she was terrified by the several stories she heard from neighbours about labour pain, and the…

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad have shifted their attention to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi after failing to make progress in their pursuit of Raphael Onyedika, Soccernet.ng reports. The Saudi champions have been searching for a replacement for Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, who left the club at the expiration of his contract at the end of last season. Onyedika had emerged as one of Al-Ittihad’s priority targets following another impressive campaign with Belgian side Club Brugge, but the deal never progressed after initial talks were held. Raphael Onyedika and Bruno Onyemaechi. Photo by Segun OgunfeyitimixImago Get Our Sports News First – Join…

Super Eagles defender Felix Agu marked his long-awaited return from injury as Werder Bremen recorded a two-nil victory over VfL Bochum in a pre-season friendly at the Parkstadion in Zell am Ziller on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international was named in Werder Bremen’s starting line-up for the training camp fixture, making his first appearance after recently recovering from muscular problems that had kept him out of action during the club’s pre-season preparations, having trained individually in the days leading up to the match before being declared fit to feature. Erevbenagie broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute…

Premier League side Crystal Palace have entered the race to sign Chibuike Nwaiwu, setting up a transfer battle with fellow English club Fulham for the signature of the Super Eagles defender, Soccernet.ng reports. Fulham have been working on a deal for the 23-year-old throughout the summer and have already seen two bids rejected by Turkish club Trabzonspor. Trabzonspor are reportedly holding out for between €30 million and €35 million, a fee that would make Nwaiwu the most expensive outgoing transfer in Turkish football history. Despite the high asking price, Fulham stepped up their pursuit following the departure of Moroccan defender Issa Diop to Ipswich Town. The Cottagers have…

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has alleged that $700 was stolen from her wallet while Nigeria’s squad were preparing for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The AFC Toronto forward made the allegation in a series of posts on her Snapchat account, claiming that several of her teammates also had money stolen from their wallets while they were away from their rooms at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca. Okoronkwo initially said $500 had been taken from her wallet before later correcting the amount after recounting her money. “This hotel Marriott in Casablanca…

Dogecoin is trading under $0.073, moving little over the past 24 hours after another quiet session. Even so, the meme coin remains under pressure from last week’s pullback. Still, TD Sequential buy signals have appeared consecutively on the weekly chart, a setup that analyst Ali Martinez says has often preceded strong rallies.The pattern has caught traders’ attention because consecutive weekly buy signals are rare. Martinez noted this type of cluster has historically come before major directional moves. Whale activity and derivatives data also remain mixed. Open interest has eased slightly, while spot taker CVD briefly favored buyers before that momentum…

The World Health Organization has disclosed that road traffic injuries remain the leading cause of death among children and youth aged 5–29 years globally. This is as it revealed that road traffic crashes still claimed 1.16 million people’s lives in 2025, despite a 21% reduction in global road traffic deaths between 2011 and 2025. The global health body disclosed this in new data released on its website. The new WHO data comes as global leaders adopted a new United Nations General Assembly progress declaration on road safety. The declaration aims to boost global action to meet the Sustainable Development Goal…

A fresh update has emerged regarding Flying Eagles midfielder Ebrima Manneh, who has been attracting attention over the last two days, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Sporting Supreme Academy talent was one of the 23 players called up by coach Abdu Maikaba for the 2026 Under-20 WAFU B Championship. ​However, his eligibility has come under scrutiny, with claims that he is Gambian and therefore ineligible to represent Nigeria at any level under FIFA eligibility laws. ​The situation has caused quite a stir, but a key update on the issue has now emerged. ​Latest Update on Manneh Sporting Supremes Ebrima Manneh. Copyright: ImagoxMICHAELxERICHSEN…

Women abusing steroids to look pregnant are at increased risk of complications like high blood pressure, blood clots, liver problems, ovarian and breast cancers, and stroke, gynaecologists have said. The physicians stressed that misuse of steroids or other hormonal medications to simulate pregnancy is extremely dangerous, and women should never go for such an option. The maternal health experts explained that such measures delay women who engage in such practices from seeking proper medical evaluations and could expose them to serious health risks. PUNCH Healthwise reports that former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons,…