Paracetamol use during pregnancy pose risk of autism, ADHD in child – Study
A major U.S. study suggests paracetamol use during pregnancy may raise children’s risk of autism and ADHD, though experts advise careful, not total, avoidance.
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6 countries that grant you residency through real estate
Belize, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Greece, Montenegro, and Panama offer residency through real estate investment, with varying requirements, investment thresholds, and potential paths to citizenship.
Silent bench: Lawmakers who didn’t speak once in the National Assembly
For 12 months, 48 house members and five senators did not sponsor a bill, move a motion, or join any debate,” a new report by ERGAF-Africa revealed. The findings, which cover June 2023 to June 2024, spotlight lawmakers who remained mute despite thousands of plenary activities.
Fagbemi denies Tinubu’s role in withdrawal of high-profile cases
AGF Lateef Fagbemi says case withdrawals against Tinubu allies are evidence-based, not politically influenced.
Ifá divination reaffirms Ooni’s supremacy over Alaafin
A guest essay in TheCable argues that Ifá divination and history confirm the Ooni of Ife’s cultural supremacy over the Alaafin of Oyo, as imperial power fades but origins endure.
#JusticeForHadiza: Coalition demands oversight in rape allegations against former minister
Hadiza Musa Baffa has accused former minister Kabiru Tanimu Turaki of rape and years of intimidation, while Turaki insists the allegations are politically motivated.
Nigeria’s reserves climb to $41bn, highest since 2021
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves surged to $41bn, their highest since late 2021, reflecting stronger inflows that boost the CBN’s capacity to stabilise the naira and manage liquidity.
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 22nd August, 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1555 and sell at ₦1550 on Thursday 21st August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Burger King employee who went viral running a franchise alone has been fired
Nykia Hamilton, the mother who went viral for working alone at a Burger King, has been fired by the franchise for repeated lateness, a decision she attributes to prioritizing her children
Lil Nas X taken into custody after walking naked on LA street and attacking officers
Lil Nas X was arrested and hospitalized in Los Angeles after walking naked in public and charging at police, who suspect possible overdose or mental distress.