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Paediatricians have advised parents against waking sleeping babies unnecessarily, warning that frequent disruption of babies’ natural sleep could affect brain development and other growth milestones. The child health experts said while babies may not always sleep at the same time as their parents, disrupting their sleep simply to fit the family’s routine may do more harm than good.  They noted that sleep plays a vital role in the development of critical organs, particularly the brain, stressing that infants need sufficient sleep to support healthy growth and development.  The experts, however, clarified that what matters most is whether babies get the…

Sam Altman ChatGPT AI is extending the timeline on this one. Rather than an end-of-year prediction, it frames the Bitcoin price prediction at $64,500 as a 2027 setup and calls it one of the strongest asymmetric risk-reward positions available right now.The base case sits at $140,000 to $180,000. A credible bull case reaches $200,000 to $250,000 if institutional demand actually accelerates from here.The catalyst list is long, but the underlying logic is simple. Continued spot ETF inflows, expanding wealth management distribution, and growing corporate treasury adoption all pull the same lever: more structural buyers competing for a shrinking pool of…

Singer Teni demonstrates bold power tailoring in a front-facing stance, showing off the zip-front detail of her crimson suit and silver grillz. Suit inspiration for the week, anyone? And we are not talking nude, brown, or black. We are talking bright, bold, unapologetic colour, like the crimson two-piece Teni is wearing, and it is making a very convincing case for why you should retire safe neutral tones for a while. If you have ever wondered whether a brightly coloured suit works for dark skin tones, Teni just answered that question without saying a word. Rich crimson against deep skin is…

The Federal Government said it has increased annual admissions into nursing schools from about 20,000 to 50,000 students as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s shortage of healthcare professionals and strengthen the country’s health workforce, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said. Alausa disclosed this during an interview with journalists on Sunday, saying the expansion of nursing admissions formed part of broader education reforms aimed at producing the skilled workforce required to drive President Bola Tinubu’s vision of building a $1tn economy by 2030. The minister said the government was deliberately investing in human capital development by expanding…

Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have intensified plans to sign a new center-back amid ongoing talk of Chibuike Nwaiwu potentially moving to Fulham, Soccernet.ng reports. ​This summer, Nwaiwu’s future has dominated transfer discussions at Trabzonspor. The Nigerian defender only just joined the Black Sea Storm from Wolfsberger in January, but rumors are already swirling that he will leave Papara Park. ​Recent reports have linked Crystal Palace with a potential summer move, but Fulham have emerged as his most likely destination. Chibuike Nwaiwu of Wolfsberger AC challenged for the ball (Photo by Imago) The Premier League club has been locked in…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed six iron and steel manufacturing companies in the Odogunyan Industrial Layout, Ikorodu, over alleged environmental violations. This was announced by LASEPA on its official X handle on Monday, The agency said the enforcement operation was carried out by its Enforcement Team on the directive of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab. LASEPA officials. Photo: LASEPA The statement read, “The enforcement exercise, carried out by the Agency’s Enforcement team, was in line with the directive of the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab,…

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has warned that Nigeria’s title defence at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will be far more demanding than last year’s triumphant “Mission X” campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria begin their WAFCON title defence against tournament debutants Malawi on Tuesday night in Rabat before taking on Zambia and Egypt in a challenging Group C. The Super Falcons lifted a record-extending 10th continental title in Morocco last year after defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in a dramatic final, but Madugu believes that success has only increased the pressure on his side. Rasheedat Ajibade and Chioma…

Nigerian singer Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has given fans their first glimpse of her Hollywood acting debut after director Gina Prince-Bythewood shared a behind-the-scenes teaser for the highly anticipated fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone. Ayra Starr on set. Photo credit: Teaser screenshot. The filmmaker posted the teaser on Instagram on Monday, offering fans a sneak peek into the making of the film while announcing that the official trailer would be released on Tuesday. “So excited to share a peek behind the scenes of our incredible journey to Orisha. CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE trailer drops…

Ripple SVP Jack McDonald told Grayscale Research that the company has moved well beyond its origins as a cross-border payments provider. It now operates as a platform for institutional digital asset infrastructure. Its offerings include custody, stablecoins, treasury management, and institutional trading services. Ripple argues institutions can simplify operations by using one provider instead of several.Speaking with Charlie Perkins of Grayscale Research, McDonald said Ripple expanded through product development and acquisitions. Its platform now includes digital asset custody, the U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD, treasury management, and institutional trading infrastructure. Ripple also strengthened its capabilities through Standard Custody & Trust Company…

By John Charles The Benue State Government has said a suspected case of Mpox reported in Korinya Community, Konshisha Local Government Area of the state, was clinically assessed to be chickenpox (varicella), ruling out fears of an outbreak. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday and made available to journalists in Makurdi. Ogwuche had last Friday announced that the ministry was investigating a suspected case of Mpox reported in Korinya Community. Releasing the findings of the investigation, the commissioner said the case was thoroughly examined by the ministry’s Public…